(Madison)

We're oveer halfway done, its crazy!
Today I'm spending some more time talking to people who are interested in our Carolina READS program by emailing and calling them. I'm really excited that we already have so many people signed up who are going to help make a difference in improving SC's literacy.
Last week I finished up all of my meetings. Basically these meetings were with various agencies and programs throughout the Midlands that promote literacy. Some of the ones I met with were the Department of Juvenile Justice, Challenging Howizons Program, and Cocky's Reading Express. During these meetings I was able to learn a lot more about the organizations and found out different ways that our students can help them through volunteering and work study.
Next week Theresa and I will be meeting with the Financial Aid Office to get the ball rolling on our work study partners. This is really important because half of the people who have signed up are work study students and they're trying to find their job placements now for next year. In the meeting we'll be discussing the new program, Carolina READS, and taking care of all the paperwork for our agencies who want to host work study students.
In addition, I'm also trying to brainstorm some ways to market our new program in the fall to volunteers. We're really hoping that this will be a big success and several students will get on board.
Ok, well I've got to go to the library now where I'm helping to sign people up for the summer reading challenge but I'll be sure to update again soon.
I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July!!