Cape Fear Literacy Council

4th Annual Literacy Luncheon – Thursday, August 1, 2013

cflcadmin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:43:29 +0000

Cape Fear Literacy Council and sponsor First Federal proudly announce the 4th Annual Literacy Luncheon featuring the return of CFLC’s Group Readers performing selections from Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.

This year’s Literacy Luncheon will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church located at 3788 Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington. The Literacy Luncheon will include a plated lunch, a silent auction, a performance by students from CFLC’s Group Readers program and the opportunity to learn more about The Cape Fear Literacy Council.

Cape Fear Literacy Council is seeking table hosts and sponsorships for the event. To host a table of eight guests with a $250 donation or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please call 910-251-0911 or email info@cfliteracy.org by July 15, 2013.

Proceeds from the luncheon will support The Cape Fear Literacy Council’s mission to provide individualized literacy services so that adults and their families in the Cape Fear Region can meet their goals and develop their potential. CFLC provides free and confidential 1-to-1 and small classroom instruction to adults working to improve their reading, writing, spelling, English communication, and math skills.

CFLC’s Group Readers is a small class that builds Adult Basic Literacy (ABL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students’ skills. This program is offered in a classroom setting to develop students’ ability, confidence, and reading pleasure through the four components of literacy: alphabetics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.

Table of 8 Sponsorship = $250
Single Ticket = $35

Click Here to Register for the Literacy Luncheon

26th Annual Cape Fear Literacy Council Spelling Bee – September 19, 2013

cflcadmin — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:13:01 +0000

Cape Fear Literacy Council and Grand Patron Perry’s Emporium proudly announce the 26th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 7 PM at the Piney Valley United Methodist Church (3788 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington). We invite the community to share in this fun evening devoted to words! Admission is FREE and there will be light refreshments, audience games and prizes, and fun for both audience and competitors. You can help your favorite team with the “Best Cheering Section” prize!

Not the traditional spelling bee, this friendly competition fields teams of three adults who work together to spell words that are increasingly more difficult in each round. The grand prize- in addition to bragging rights – is the engraved, traveling Championship Trophy. Other team prizes include “Best Team Name,” “Best Costume” and “Best Cheering Section” prize! Businesses, civic groups and individuals are invited to register a team for $375 or become a sponsor at the $500, or $1,000 level. Friends of literacy can also become a “Honeycomb” sponsor for a $50 donation.

Recent Past Winners:

2012 – Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club
2011 – International Paper
2010 – Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club
2009- Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club
2008 – Friends of New Hanover County Public Library
2007- Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club
2006 – Friends of New Hanover County Public Library
2005 – Friends of New Hanover County Public Library
2004 – Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club
2003 – Friends of New Hanover County Public Library

Opening Doors, Changing Lives

cflcadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:07:27 +0000

Olujimi Mookie Jumoke, who grew up in the Wilmington area, dropped out of school in the seventh grade due to problems with math and struggles with dyslexia and ADHD. Later, after being jailed for a drug-related offense, he worked toward earning his GED.

Jumoke, whose mother taught him the importance of reading, passed four of the five GED test portions. But he failed the math section about five times.

Every time I failed it was just like taking a piece out of me, Jumoke says. It was kind of just draining my hope.

A woman at Cape Fear Community College, where the test was administered, witnessed his frustration and gave him contact information for the literacy council.

Click here to read the full article

CFLC Elects a New Board of Directors

cflcadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:14:33 +0000

The Cape Fear Literacy recently announced its new Board of Directors! The Council’s Board of Directors are all volunteers; they provide oversight and resource development for the organization as a while. Volunteers work with staff to raise awareness, coordinate fundraisers and other events, and keep our building and grounds intact. Our new Board of Directors:

Karen Pappas, President
John Valente, Vice President
Christine Divoky, Secretary
William “Chris” Campbell, Treasurer
Brad Dawson
Amanda Cosgrove
Emily Goodman
Chris Gore
Teresa Huffmon
Julie Hunt
Olijimi “Mookie” Jumoke
Susan Kadar
Patricia Lawler
Rachel Pace
Vinod Rangra
Dick Robbins
Cornelia “Nini” Rogan
Monica Rolquin
Rill Terrell
Jeff Uzzle

Read our press release from the Star News Online here.

Artful Eggs at the “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” 2013 CFLC Gala

cflcadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:10:19 +0000

Wrightsville Beach Magazine covered the Breakfast at Tiffany’s Gala on March 2, 2013! Read their article below:

Wrightsville Beach Magazine challenged sculptors in wood, metal, clay, paper and mixed media to create artisan-designed eggs to feature in celebration of Easter. The artists generously agreed to donate their eggs to the Cape Fear Literacy Council.

Building Literacy Builds a Stronger Community

cflcadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:59:39 +0000

Recently, Shannon Rae Gentry of the Lumina News posted about the Cape Fear Literacy Council:

The Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) was among the grant recipients of $6,000 to build its adult literacy skills programs through the use of computers. Along with other literacy programs, the council offers English as a second language and a computer-learning lab, but the adult basic literacy program includes one-on-one tutoring to improve skills in reading, writing and math, with small classes in specific subjects like computer skills.

With volunteers, CFLC provides free and confidential learning programs to help adults reach their literacy goals, with ages 18 and older benefiting from the program. Along with a large number of minority and international students, there are many native Wilmingtonians who come to various classes.

Read the whole article here

Second Annual Cape Fear Literacy Council Yard Sale – Saturday, April 13th

cflcadmin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:04:37 +0000

The Cape Fear Literacy Council will host its second annual yard sale:
Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 7 am until 12 noon, rain or shine, at 1012 S. 17th Street.

A variety of items will be for sale including but not limited to: babies and gently used toys, books for any age, clothes, household items (small appliances, furniture, dishware, etc) as well as office supplies and equipment.

The Literacy Council will be accepting cash for the sale. All proceeds benefit the Literacy Council

How Else can you be involved??

Our dedicated team of volunteers and staff working to sort through our donations for the 2013 Yard Sale

Help support literacy and the Wilmington community by volunteering for the Yard Sale. Volunteers are needed to help organize, set-up, work the sale, and break down the sale. Shifts are available both the day before the event, April 12th, and the day of the sale. If interested contact Yasmin Tomkinson at (910) 251-0911 or info@cfliteracy.org.

CFLC Featured on Wed Talk Radio-Nonprofit Spark

cflcadmin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:20:41 +0000

CFLC’s Executive Director, Linda Lytvinenko and Board President, Karen Pappas were featured on Web Talk Radio’s show Nonprofit Spark. During the interview they talked about best practices in?relationships and continuous improvement.

Listen to this show and you

LiteracyTrust100

cflcadmin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:10:55 +0000

LiteracyTrust 100 is Cape Fear Literacy Council’s premier donor group: individuals who commit to donate at least $1,000 annually (or $83.33 per month) for five years.

These donations provide crucial unrestricted support of The Literacy Council’s efforts to reach and teach more adults who want to improve critical literacy skills.

Our goal is to enroll and recognize 100 Literacy Trust members – a powerful show of support for literacy.

Please become a LiteracyTrust100 member and lead our work to eradicate illiteracy in the Cape Fear area.

CFLC Student Votes For the First Time at Age 65

cflcadmin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:18 +0000

Being able to read and write translates into the power to vote. At age 65, James Tremble is casting his ballot for the first time.

Sara Wood of WHQR interviewed James and his tutor, Cathy Webb, about his experience with Cape Fear Literacy Council and his decision to vote for the first time.

You can listen to the interview here.