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Board of DirectorsJuly 1, 2009-June 30, 2010
Carla DeBoseTechnical College System of Georgia Emily EllisonLiteracy Action, Inc. Daphne GreenbergGeorgia State University Judy VenableCobb Literacy Council Ryan Hall, Co-SecretaryDoctoral student at Georgia State University Laura HauserDeKalb County Public Library
Billie Izard, Vice ChairCertified Literate Community Program Victoria KingslandLiteracy Volunteers of Atlanta Debbie McIntyreDecatur County Certified Literate Community Program Sherri PerryWinder-Barrow Coalition for Adult & Continuing Education Paige Pushkin, ChairLiteracy Action, Inc. Meghan Welch, Co-SecretaryGeorgia Public Broadcasting
Rationale
In Georgia there had been no central mechanism for sharing information and advocacy resources outside of the Certified Literate Community Programs (CLCP) that functions under the umbrella of the Technical College System of Georgia
When and Why
1st Planning Meeting – November, 2007David Rosen facilitated discussions
To Bring together all adult literacy providers from across the state to advocate for adult learners.
Mission and Vision
GALA’s mission is to increase awareness, support, and funding for adult literacy needs and efforts in Georgia.Our vision is a literate Georgia with accessible learning opportunities for all adults.
Outcomes Chart
October 2009 Event
GA Legislative EventFebruary 17, 2010
GA Legislative Event
GA Legislative Event
Approximately 100 people from across the state attended the first event held by GALA for the Georgia General Assembly.
GA Legislative Event
Legislative Honor Roll
• Adult Literacy providers from across Georgia nominated state Senators and Representatives who had been supportive of literacy efforts in their districts.
• 10 elected officials, including the Lieutenant Governor, were honored for their commitment to Georgia’s adult learners.
Award Recipients
Ron Jackson, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, and GALA Chair Paige Pushkin with honored officials
Award Recipients
Right to Literacy ScrollA Literacy Powerline initiative in support of the Declaration to the Right to Literacy.
Goal is 1 million signatures on traveling scroll by this summer.
Scroll will go to the White House September 2010.
Right to Literacy Scroll100 Signatures were added at the February 17 Legislative Luncheon.
Representatives & Right to Literacy Scroll
GALA Board Signs Literacy Scroll
Atlanta Mayor Signs Scroll
Future Directions
Increase membershipIncrease awareness at state and local levelsFinalize bylaws, succession planning, etc. Determine funding sources
Strategic Framework
Challenges
FundingLeadershipDeveloping common goals and ensuring “elevator pitch” and talking points are consistentFollow Through and Follow Ups
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