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April
April 1, 2014: IRC Committee Chairs - Submit chair reports to the IRC Office.
April 3, 2014: Macon County Reading Councilwill host Elements and the Application of Close Reading Grades 3-12 at 4:15 pm at the Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, Illinois.
April 3, 2014: MID-State Reading Councilwill host the Pathways to the Common Core Book Study at 4:30 pm at Barnes and Noble, 1701 E. Empire, Street, Bloomington, Illinois. A board meeting will follow at 5:30 pm.
April 5, 2014: Illini Reading Councilwill host Igniting a Passion for Reading with Steven L. Layne from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy, 606 E. Grove Street, Champaign, Illinois. Pre-register by March 31st for $40 for Illini and Vermilion members, $50 for non-members, and $20 for students. For information on registering after April 1st or at the door, please refer to the flyer. Refreshments will be served. Participate in a Kindle Raffle. CPDU's are available.
April 7, 2014: South Eastern Reading Councilwill host the Great New Books: Ideas from the Student Choice Awards from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Olney Public Library, 400 West Main Street, Olney, Illinois. Tambree Krouse will provide attendees with an introduction to the 2015 nominees for the Monarch, Bluestem, and Rebecca Caudill awards. A review of resources available to support these books will be provided.
April 10, 2014: Chicago Area Reading Associationwill hold a board meeting at 5:00 pm at the Chicago Teacher's Center, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago, Illinois.
April 10, 2014: Lewis and Clark Reading Council will host a Spring Fling from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Eckert's Market, 951 S. Green Mt. Road, Belleville, Illinois.
April 10, 2014: Northern Illinois Reading Councilhas cancelled the TAR-Teachers as Readers Book Discussion Group. For more information, please contact Joan Bereman by email or by phone at 815-456-3024.
April 10, 2014: Secondary Reading League (SRL)will host Young Adult Book Talk & Pizza Dinner featuring Becky Anderson from Anderson's Bookshops from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Lou Malinati's Restaurant, 131 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, Illinois.
April 11, 2014: IRC Executive Committee Meeting, IRC Office.
April 12, 2014: IRC Board of Directors Meeting, Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois. For more information, please contact the IRC Office by email or by phone at 1-888-454-1341.
April 12, 2014: Illinois Title I Association (ITA) will hold a board meeting at 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois. For more information, please contact Marilyn Cordes.
April 12, 2014: East Central-EIU Reading Councilwill participate in the Festival of the Young Child from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mattoon Mall, 700 Broadway Ave E., Mattoon, Illinois.
April 15, 2014: IRCCouncil Officer lists are due to the IRC Office and the International Reading Association.
April 17, 2014: Vermilion Valley Reading Councilwill host One Hundred Books You Can Take to the Laugh Bank from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion, Danville, Illinois.
April 24, 2014: MID-State Reading Councilwill host Wine-A-Read Event from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at White Oak Vineyards, 8644 County Road 2100 North, Carlock, Illinois. The cost to register is $5.00. Enjoy snacks, door prizes, and drinks as you listen to Barnes & Noble experts share and suggest some great titles for your classroom and personal reading.
April 24, 2014: West Suburban Reading Councilwill host Common Core From the Ground Up! with Naaman Gabmill of Garfield Park Conservatory from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Trattoria Peppino, 7440 W. North Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois. Registration and dinner are included for the cost of $20 for West Suburban members, $25 for non-members, and $50 for combined membership/event for a savings of $20. Registration is due by April 19, 2014.
April 26, 2014: Western Illinois Reading Councilwill host the Young Authors Celebration from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Western Illinois University, Horrabin Hall 1, One University Circle, Macomb, Illinois. This is a FREE event!
April 28, 2014: Sauk Valley Reading Council will hold a board meeting at 5:30 pm at Mama Cimino's, 116 S. Peoria Avenue, Dixon, Illinois.
April 29, 2014: Southern Illinois Reading Councilwill host Spring Celebrations at 6:00 pm at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois. This is a FREE event!
April 30, 2014: Starved Rock Reading Councilwill host the Young Authors Celebration from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge, 2643 IL Route 178, Utica, Illinois. The cost to register is $15.00 per student.
April 30, 2014: Starved Rock Reading Councilwill host the Young Authors Celebration Dinner at 6:00 pm at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge, 2643 IL Route 178, Utica, Illinois. The cost to register is $30.
April, 2014: Illinois Valley Reading Councilwill host Technology in the Classroom. The event details and location will be announced soon.
May 1, 2014: MID-State Reading Councilis accepting applications for the Carol Berry Memorial Grant to award a financial grant up to $1,000 to individual council members for the purpose of promoting the literacy of children in the classroom. The guidelines, review process, and submission are available online. The notification and award date is May 15, 2014.
May 1, 2014: Prairie Area Reading Councilwill host a Literacy Presentation with Timothy Shanahan from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the Benedictine University, Krasa Hall, Second, Floor, 5700 College Road, Lisle, Illinois. The cost to register is $15 for PARC members, $20 for non-members, and $10 for Preservice Teachers.
May 1, 2014: Illinois Title I Association (ITA) will host Networking for Success throughout North, Central, and Southern, Illinois. For more information, please contact Marilyn Cordes.
May 7, 2014: Two Rivers Reading Council will host the Thanks for REPresenting Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Street, Bourbonnais, Illinois.
May 8, 2014: Chicago Area Reading Associationwill hold a board meeting at 5:00 pm at the Chicago Teacher's Center, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago, Illinois.
May 8, 2014: MID-State Reading Councilwill hold a board meeting at 4:30 pm at Panera Bread Company, 208 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, Illinois.
May 8, 2014: Sauk Valley Reading Council will host a Book Club from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. 1st Street, Dixon, Illinois.
May 9-12, 2014: IRA59th Annual IRA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. For more information, please visit www.reading.org.
May 24, 2014: Northwestern Reading Councilwill participate in the Mayfest Book Sale from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, 203 East Seminary, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
June 1, 2014: IRC deadline for submitting information for the August IRC Communicator. Please submit your information to the IRC Office.
June 5, 2014: MID-State Reading Councilwill hold a board meeting at 4:30 pm at Panera Bread Company, 208 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, Illinois.
June 7, 2014: Lewis and Clark Reading Council will host a Teacher Tool and Reseale with an Illinois Author Signing from 8:00 to 11:00 am at Highland Masonic Temple, 721 9th Street, Highland, Illinois.
June 12, 2014: Sauk Valley Reading Council will host a Book Club from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. 1st Street, Dixon, Illinois. A board meeting will be held prior to the book club at 5:00 pm.
July 1, 2014: Northern Illinois Reading Councilis accepting applications for the NIRC Literacy Project Award and NIRC Library Launch Award. The NIRC Literacy Project Award will be granted to an NIRC member to develop an innovative and exciting literacy project in a school or classroom. The NIRC Library Launch Award is attended to award $250 to a new classroom teacher to be used to purchase new books for a classroom. Awards will be given at the NIRC Fall Conference.
July 8, 2014: IRC Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled. For more information, please contact the IRC Officeby email or phone at 1-888-454-1341.
July 9, 2014: IRCBoard of Directors Meeting, Grand Bear Lodge & Resort in Starved Rock, Utica. For more information, please contact the IRC Office by email or by phone at 1-888-454-1341.
July 9-10, 2014: IRCLeadership Retreat at Grand Bear Lodge & Resort in Starved Rock, Utica. Local Council Officers, State Committee Chairs, Regional Directors, and Executive Officers will attend a comprehensive training and team-building workshop. Please watch your mail for registration materials. Contact your local council leaders for information on how you can be more involved in your local council.
September 1, 2014: IRC deadline for submitting information for the November IRC Communicator. Please send your information to the IRC Office.
September 8, 2014: International Literacy Day is observed annually to focus attention on worldwide literacy needs. Plan now a special way to observe this day and explore ways to work with other organizations such as your local reading council, rotary club, school, or library. Let us know about your plans on the IRC Face Book page, by emailing the IRC Office, or phone at 888-454-1341.
October
October 1, 2014: IRC Nomination for IRC Vice President & Secretary due to Pat Braun, Nominating Chair.
October 1, 2014: IRC Membership Grants due to Janell Hartman, Director of Membership Development.
October 2-4, 2014: Illinois Reading Council will host the 47th Annual IRC Conference, Harvesting the Fruits of Literacy, in Springfield, Illinois. Please take a moment to peruse the online Conference Preview. Housing and Registration forms will be available in the Conference Preliminary Program in May!
November 8, 2014: IRC Board of Directors Meeting, Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois. For more information, please contact the IRC Office by email or by phone at 1-888-454-1341.
November 15, 2014: IRC deadline for Council Audit Form.
November 15, 2014: IRS e-Postcards deadline.
November 15, 2014: IRC Councils deadline to submit the IRS e-Postcards.
November 14-15, 2014: Secondary Reading League(SRL) will host the 38th Day of Reading with Marissa Meyer and Janet Allen. On Friday, November 14th, register for an all-day workshop with Janet Allen. On Saturday, November 15th, the 38th Day of Reading will be held. Breakfast and Lunch are included in registration fee. Before November 5th, the cost to register is $145 for SRL members. For more information, please visit SRL's Day of Reading website.
November 27, 2014: IRAHonor Council materials due electronically to IRA.
December
December 1, 2014: IRC deadline for submitting information for the February IRC Communicator. Please send your information to the IRC Office.
January 1, 2015: IRCCommittee Chairs - Submit chair reports to the IRC Office.
January 15, 2015: IRC Ballots mailed to members.
January 24, 2015: IRC Board of Directors Meeting, Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois. For more information, please contact the IRC Office by email or by phone at 1-888-454-1341.
February
March
March 1, 2015: IRCOfficers, Committee Chairs, Regional Directors - Submit reports to the IRC Office for Annual Meeting.
March 1, 2015: IRC deadline for submitting information for the May IRC Communicator. Please send your information to the IRC Office.
March 1, 2015: IRC Committee Chairs - Submit chair reports to the IRC Office.
March 14, 2015: IRC Board of Directors Meeting, Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois. For more information, please contact the IRC Office by email or by phone at 1-888-454-1341.
If you host an event and would like to share IRC informational brochures and/or other materials, please contact the IRC at: IRCmaterials@illinoisreadingcouncil.org.
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