Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia Literacy Council of the International Literacy Council (BCLCILA). This notice is sent to all members of the International Literacy Association who reside in British Columbia in advance to the AGM in accordance with the BCLCILA by-laws.

BCLCILA AGM Agenda
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm
ZOOM Meeting will be sent out when you RSVP (bcliteracyila@gmail.com ) will attend.

1. Indigenous Acknowledgement – Mike Bowden (past president)
2. Welcome and Introductions – Carrie Froese (current president)
3. Adoption of the Agenda -
4. Acceptance of the Minutes of AGM (Nov. 21, 2023)
5. BCLCILA Executive Board Reports
a. President’s Report / Programme Committee Reports - Carrie Froese
b. Treasurer / Membership Reports – Linda Klassen
6. Elections – Please send nominations for these positions to bcliteracyila@gmail.com with Nomination Committee in the subject line.
a. Past President – filled by current president if someone steps forward to be president
b. President -
c. Vice President -
d. Treasurer – Linda Klassen
e. Director of Membership -
f. Members at Large (up to 5 people) – Larkyn Fitzgerald
7. New Business
8. Next Meeting –
9. Adjournment

Butterfly Gardeners Program and book give-away May – June 2024
Supporting Literacy Through Song Sessions with Sandy Murray
Wild About Burnaby Collaboration with Wild About Outdoor Learning Society

Outdoor Learning Day and Book Give-away
Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Learning Festival – May 27, 2023
• Table and authors hosted by BCLCILA members in the Lower Mainland members
• Stanley Park / Storytime, scavenger hunts, book give aways
• Author tent with Sheryl MacFarlane, Margriet Ruurs, and Tiffany Stone

Fall into Writing – A Writing Program available to BCLCILA members

• Follow us on Instagram @bcliteracy and @BCLitCoun1 for more information on how to benefit from this opportunity to develop writing skills in your students.

Membership Draw for teachers living and teaching in British Columbia

• To enter email bcliteracyila@gmail.com
• In the subject line write: I support Literacy Learning in BC
• Include your Name, School, and what you love about teaching literacy.
• Monthly draws at the end of each month (September to June)

Draw for members to win a one-hour presentation by a BC author or illustrator via CWILL (Value $250.00 - $350.00).

• To enter email bcliteracyila@gmail.com
• In the subject line: I love Children’s Literature by BC Authors
• Include your Name, School, and ILA membership number in the message
• You will be asked to share a few lines about the experience via social media or email.
• Deadline Nov. 17, 2024 at midnight.

Sponsoring Author Visits at United for Literacy programmes in British Columbia

Wild About Vancouver Collaboration and Book Giveaway
Booth at WALK PG (in Prince George) – literacy materials, outdoor learning books