Category: <span>Volunteer Spotlight</span>

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Carolyn
May 16, 2023June 2, 2023
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Carolyn

As the Literacy Council celebrates our 60th anniversary of providing the Frederick County community with essential adult literacy programs, our volunteers have been the driving force behind six decades of impact. Carolyn Crunkleton is one of those passionate volunteers who we are honoring in this month’s Volunteer Spotlight. Carolyn joined the Literacy Council after completing...

Volunteer Spotlight: A Tribute to Literacy Council Volunteers
April 10, 2023June 2, 2023
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Volunteer Spotlight: A Tribute to Literacy Council Volunteers

The Literacy Council is celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week April 16-22 by paying tribute to our 150+ wonderful long-time and new volunteers!  As we celebrate our 60th Year Anniversary we know we couldn’t have made it to this monumental milestone without our volunteers. For the past sixty years our volunteers have been dedicated to providing literacy support to...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Brent
March 1, 2023June 2, 2023
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Brent

As the Literacy Council celebrates our 60th anniversary of providing the Frederick County community with essential adult literacy programs, our volunteers have been the driving force behind six decades of impact. Brent Gross is one of those passionate volunteers who we are honoring in this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, contributing over 180 volunteer hours.   As part...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet George
February 7, 2023June 2, 2023
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet George

As the Literacy Council celebrates our 60th anniversary of providing the Frederick County community with essential adult literacy programs, our volunteers have been the driving force behind six decades of impact. Thousands of passionate individuals have selected the Literacy Council’s mission and services as the place to dedicate their time.  George Conly is one of those...

Volunteer Spotlight: Winter Classes Expand to Meet Needs
January 11, 2023June 2, 2023
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Volunteer Spotlight: Winter Classes Expand to Meet Needs

When the Literacy Council was founded in 1963 by volunteers from Church Women United, they were inspired to teach seasonal migrant workers to read.  This month’s Volunteer Spotlight features the amazing volunteers of today, sixty years later, who are similarly dedicated to providing Frederick County adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. The Literacy Council...

Volunteer Spotlight: Thank You to Our Volunteers
December 14, 2022December 22, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight: Thank You to Our Volunteers

The Literacy Council held its 8th Celebration of Achievements event on November 3rd at the Delaplaine Arts Center, a joyful occasion recognizing our adult learners who completed classes and accomplished milestone achievements this past year.  Also featured were some of the many volunteers who dedicate time each week to tutor or teach classes for the Literacy Council’s...

Volunteer Spotlight: Girls Scouts & Volunteers Support Day of Action Project
October 10, 2022December 22, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight: Girls Scouts & Volunteers Support Day of Action Project

Many, many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 81762, which is partnering with the Literacy Council during September and October to support our READy for School Children’s Book Drive! Thanks to their efforts, over 700 new and gently used children’s books for age ranges birth – 5th grade have already been collected! The books will support...

Volunteer Spotlight: Fall Classes & Tutor Workshops Kick Off
September 15, 2022December 22, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight: Fall Classes & Tutor Workshops Kick Off

September is all about literacy!  We celebrate the start of fall classes, International Literacy Day on September 8, and Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, September 18-24.  This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes our amazing volunteers who are leading our Community Classes and Tutor Training Team! The Literacy Council is expanding its Community Class program in...

Volunteer Spotlight: In Memory of Kim Doyle
August 11, 2022December 22, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight: In Memory of Kim Doyle

The Literacy Council is saddened by the recent loss of volunteer Kim Doyle who passed away on July 11, 2022. He played soccer and lacrosse at Loyola College of Maryland, graduating with an English degree before serving in the army during the Vietnam War. He was an athlete, scholar, loved writing poetry and studying language,...

Volunteer Spotlight: Welcome 2022-23 New Board Members & Officers
July 13, 2022December 22, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight: Welcome 2022-23 New Board Members & Officers

The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Board of Directors at its June Board Meeting approved its slate of new officers for the coming year fiscal year which begins this month.  We are also excited to welcome and introduce our four newest members! New officers (from left to right) include Geordie Wilson, President; Sharon Jacko, Lt....