PGI 2002 Fund Distribution

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PGI 2002 Fund Distribution

• A Presentation by the New Brunswick Coalition for
  Literacy

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PGI Gifts to Literacy

• 76835.99 raised.
• 10 to Host City Moncton - 7683.59.
• 5 to Future Host City Fredericton -3840.00.
• 5 to Future Host City Saint John - 3840.00.
• Remainder divided equally between the New
  Brunswick Coalition for Literacy and a soon to be
  realized Foundation for Literacy in New
  Brunswick. (30736.20). In order to allow it to
  grow, no money will be issued from this
  Foundation for at least three years.

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Application Process for Moncton, Fredericton and
Saint John

• Criteria
• Applicants are local literacy programs that must
• Be operating for one year or more.
• Have an existing volunteer committee accountable
  for the funds.
• Use the funds for existing literacy programs.
• Use the funds within one year, ie., before
  Feb.,2004.
• Request no more than 650.00 per program.
• Provide a report within a year on how funds were
  spent.

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Application Form

• Contact Information.
• Amount requested.
• What the funds will be used for.
• A simple budget.
• Authorized signature.

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Procedure

• Application forms were sent to all Literacy
  programs in Fredericton and Saint John by the New
  Brunswick Coalition for Literacy.
• Applications in Moncton were distributed through
  the Greater Moncton Literacy Advisory Board.

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Selection

• Applications from Fredericton and Saint John were
  processed by a jury made up of three members of
  the New Brunswick Coalition for Literacy.
• The three members represented University,
  Provincial Government and Learners.
• Twelve applications were received from Saint
  John.
• Seven applications were received from Fredericton.

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The Programs

• Gifts were disbursed to
• Community Academic Services Programs (CASPS).
  Small classroom settings for six to eight adults.
  (Provinces literacy program. Paid teachers.)
• Laubach Literacy Councils. One-on-one, free,
  confidential tutoring to adults. (Trained
  volunteers teach this literacy program.)
• Family Literacy Programs. Learning settings for
  families and children. (Community-based, paid
  staff as well as volunteers.)

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PGI Gifts

• Read Saint John a Laubach program.
• 1100.00 for new technology and teaching
  materials.

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PGI Gifts

• Saint John Learning Exchange - five CASPS.
• 650 to purchase high interest, low to
  intermediate reading level books for students.

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PGI Gifts

• Saint John Learning Exchange Family Learning and
  Health Program and its Homework Help Program
  received 650 to provide healthy snacks for the
  children and families who come to the programs.

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PGI Gifts

• Saint John Learning Exchange Learning Together
  Family Literacy Program in Fredericton.
• 310 to hire a part-time person from this low
  income neighborhood to help with the program.

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PGI Gifts

• Key Industries CASP
• 310 to purchase educational textbooks
  specifically designed for adults with
  intellectual challenges and novels for reading
  groups.
• Todd, Pam, Bobby and Steven are hard at work.

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PGI Gifts

• Coverdale Centre CASP.
• 310 for resources for learners books,
  calculators, GED books, etc.
• Nicole, Cindy, Christine, Shelly and Sheila enjoy
  their studies.

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PGI Gifts

• John Howard CASPS 1 and 2.
• 620 to purchase text books and other learning
  materials.

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PGI Gifts

• YM-YWCA CASP.
• 310 to purchase math, English and reading
  resources for the classroom.

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PGI Gifts

• It was so exciting to buy new dictionaries! I
  didnt wait. I cashed the cheque and went
  shopping for books!. Bonnie Ahearn, facilitator
  of the YM-YWCA CASP in Saint John.

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PGI Gifts

• Laubach Literacy Council of Fredericton.
• 270 for a public relations campaign to attract
  students.

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PGI Gifts

• St. Marys CASP.
• 370 for a Recognition of Achievement Ceremony
  for students and their families.
• Barb, the facilitator, is planning the
  celebration.

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PGI Gifts

• John Howard CASP.
• 650 to purchase calculators, pens, pencils, GED
  books, GED practice tests, erasers, loose leaf
  and other classroom supplies.
• Greg, Frank, Cindy, Myrtle and Alicia show off
  new supplies.

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PGI Gifts

• Neil Squire CASP.
• 650 to purchase adaptive equipment such as
  special ergonomic chairs, a foot rest, wrist
  wrest and special equipment for students with
  learning disabilities.

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PGI Gifts

• North Rotary CASP.
• 650 for cultural learning experiences.
• Students will go to the birthplace of
  Confederation in Charlottetown, the Museum,
  Reversing Falls the Martello Tower in Saint
  John and a play at the Playhouse.
• Internet research will precede the events and
  written reports will follow.
• June, Cheyenne and Linda use the internet to plan
  the trip.

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PGI Gifts

• Read with Me family literacy program in a low
  income housing community.
• 650 to purchase craft supplies, books and
  learning software.

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PGI Gifts

• Hawkins Neville CASP.
• 650 for classroom supplies.
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PGI Gifts

• The Greater Moncton Literacy Advisory Board
  (GMLAB) distributed funds to literacy programs in
  the Greater Moncton area. Debbie McGinnis can
  give an update after this presentation.
• The same application procedure was used.
• The GMLAB acted as the jury for the applications.

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A Huge Thank Youto the 2002 PGI Committee!

• From the New Brunswick Coalition for Literacy

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A Huge Thank You to Our 2002 PGI Sponsors.

• From the New Brunswick Coalition for Literacy and
  the Literacy Programs in This Presentation.

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Heres to the 2003 PGI Committee!!!

• And, Another Exciting PGI Golf Tournament for
  Literacy Event This Year!

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