Tahsis Literacy Society

The Tahsis Literacy Society had it's Annual General Meeting last month, and President Elsie Horvath detailed some of the successes from the past 15 months of the society in her report.  It was such an impressive list for this small but active group, I wanted to share:

At the Christmas and Spring Bazaars, sign up opportunities for upcoming programs and new memberships, lego table and puzzles for the kids, free books, a draw for free computers

Completed funding of the tutor program for students

Canada Council grant sponsored 2 author visits, Yvonne Maximchuck and Paula Wild, potluck dinners and author presentations were well attended.

Brought in Author Laurie Jones for another successful presentation and potluck meal.

Planning a forth author visit in May, with Caroline Woodward

Sponsored a number of Tahsis residents as they took Bronze Medallion lifeguard training.

Sponsored a number of Tahsis residents a they took an Air Brake training course.

 Supported several workshops organized and lead by Tahsis residents, including the 2nd annual Ukrainian Easter Egg decoration class with Pat, Photography walk with Karli, Wreath class with Sharon, Card making with Pat, Bowlvember (Bowling and scorekeeping instruction for kids) with Stephanie, Music Boot Camp (guitar lessons for a week straight) with Stephanie.

Brought in musician Gareth Hurwood for several concerts

Supported students traveling to Beijing for an International Student Summer Camp.

Distributed free lego to children during Tahsis Days.  Donated a Coho Books Gift Certificate for the silent auction.

Donated books around our community, at the Outdoor Market on opening day of the Tahsis Artisans' Coop, Esperanza, both bazaars, children and families visiting the library, at Tahsis Springs for visiting children, and many other places. 

Purchased day timers for the Kindergarten to Grade 12 students of CMESS.

Supported the Raise a Reader grant used by the Tahsis Recreation Centre in the summer programs.

Supported the Breakfast Club which provides free breakfast to all students of CMESS every school day.

Said goodbye to Coordinator Corinne Vansolkema, who worked tirelessly to support the TLS, and welcomed equally motivated new Coordinator Louise Guilbert.

Each member of the TLS truly lives up to the mission statement:  To create, facilitate and sustain a community of learners." 

Thank you and welcome to the returning and new executive of this dynamic Tahsis group!

Photos taken during the TLS Sponsored Photo Walk in May 2015