AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER

SUMMER SESSION WRAP-UP
See what happened at our sites as we wrapped-up Summer 2019 session.
GOLD STAR AWARD
Meet our South Strand-Outreach Coordinator, Betty Shubrick.
MONTHLY INSPIRATION
Get inspired to make a difference.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out these fun events. Hope to see you there!
IMPORTANT DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Let’s gear up for the Fall session!
August 26th - Igniting a Love of Reading
6:00-9:00pm @ Bonfire Taqueria

August 31st - Fall Team Leader Meeting
10:00-2:00pm @ Shepherd of the Sea Church

September 7th - New Tutor Orientation
10:30-12:30pm @ Socastee Library

Week of September 9th -
Fall Session Begins/ Tutors only
Week of September 16th -
Scholars return

October 5th - All Tutors Meeting
10:30-3:00pm @ Waccamaw Library Debordieux Auditorium

Week of November 11th -
End of Fall Session
Summer Session Comes to an End
Team Huckabee’s Proud Day festivities included parents, aunties, community friends and even baby cousins!
Team Mount Olive’s site was visited by Mr. Herb Thompson who was inducted into the prestigious Howard University Hall of Fame. Mr. Herb shared with our scholars the many opportunities that Howard University offers as well as the many famous Americans that attended this university.
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Team Atlantic Beach had the most creative idea for their Proud Day presentations! Deb Winter, tutor at Atlantic Beach said, "The life-size posters show the way our scholars “wrote their books.” They did the story boarding, and then wrote their ideas on an outline of their bodies. This was particularly effective with some of our English-language learners, and all of the scholars had a great time sharing themselves and their hopes and dreams.” How neat is that!?
The infamous Ed Piotrowski, Chief Meteorologist WPDE NewsChannel 15 paid a special visit to Team Bay Pointe! Ed talked to our scholars about careers as meteorologists and his experiences in the field for 29 years.
Congratulations Betty Shubrick!
This month’s Gold Star Award goes to Betty Shubrick! Betty joined the Freedom Readers’ team as a tutor back in 2012 where she now leads as our South Strand-Outreach Coordinator AND served this summer as Team Leader for our Laurel Woods site. Betty does it all and will be first to step up to the plate to help the organization. Her love and dedication has been a blessing for all these years! Betty, thank you for all that you do!
Monthly Inspiration
"All in all we have thoroughly enjoyed this Summer Session. Once again the MAGIC of Freedom Readers never ceases to amaze me. Scholars who came to the program reluctant and retreating are now reading, writing and speaking in front of a group and seem genuinely happy to do it".
-Carol Hansen, Team Leader Shepherd of the Sea site
"This summer I started volunteering with Freedom Readers. It's a great opportunity to read with, mentor, and tutor young kids in the community."
-John Sumter, Tutor
Upcoming Events
(( August 26th / 6-9pm / Bonfire in Conway - Purchase tickets today! ))
Come join us and support the scholars! Tickets will be $100 each and amount to the sponsorship of one scholar for an entire Freedom Readers session. Purchase of a ticket includes dinner and 2 drinks! We will also have a stellar silent auction, special guests, live entertainment and more! Purchase your tickets online today and we will add your name to the list that will be at the front door on the night of the event. No physical ticket necessary, just bring yourself and be ready to ignite a love of reading with us! Hope to see you there!
Message from Cliff Ellis, Coastal Carolina University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
HAVE YOU HEARD?! Freedom Readers CEO, Dr. Tracy Bailey’s new book is out! The book is called “Riverside Blues” about a young Gullah woman’s journey of discovery through the 1950s and 60s American South. This book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride and you won’t want to put the book down! Congratulations, Dr. Bailey on yet another amazing accomplishment of your career!
Come meet Dr. Bailey on September 27th, 11:00am at Kimbel's, Wachesaw Restaurant for THE MOVEABLE FEAST! The Moveable Feast features literary luncheons with exciting authors at area restaurants on Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, $30 each with a $5 cash rebate if the featured book is purchased. Email or call 843-235-9600 for more information.
Thank you, Sponsors!
Cliff and Carolyn Ellis Foundation / George Hearn / Moglia Family Foundation
FREEDOM READERS, INC. | 843-331-8526