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