mid-valley
 


COUNTIES:
LINN, LINCOLN, BENTON

 UNIVERSITY:
   Oregon State University

 Chartered in 1982

 
  CONTACT: Tonya Rosling
 
 

ADDRESS:

 
  PHONE: 541-754-6572
 
  EMAIL: rosling@comcast.net
 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

September, 2008 - Fall Membership Special: New/renew by October 1, 2007 to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to a local bookstore. Drawing at the October conference. You do not need to be present to win.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Grass Roots Book Store, 227 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon. Program - September Kickoff - What's New in Children's Literature and Young Adult Novels- Treat yourself to this afternoon of sharing and socializing. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and a timely presentation on "What's New in Children's Literature." <download flyer>

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 4:30 - 6:00 Twilight Teachings - "Practical Writing Instruction for Today's Classroom" Presented by Dr. Tracy Smiles and Dr. Marie Lejeune Held at Liberty Elementary, 2345 Liberty St., Albany, OR. Cost: Free for Mid-Valley Members, Nonmembers pay $25 (includes membership) <download flyer>

January, 2009 Program TBA

February, 2008 Announcement of Young Writers Opportunity

February, 2008 Love of Reading Month

February 6-7, 2009 ORA State Conference in Portland - DoubleTree Hotel Lloyd Center

April 28, 2009
Poetry Café at Ashbrook Independent School.

May 1, 2008
Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award Ballots Due

TAR Book Club meets at 4:15. October 16, November 20, January 15th, February 19, March 19th, and May 21st.

Business Meetings:
October 7 at Garfield Elementary, December 2 at Sunrise Elementary, March 3 at Tangent Elementary - All start at 4:30.
June 6 - Annual Planning Meeting - TBA

Officers:
President: Tonya Rosling 541-754-6572
President-Elect: Linda Eng, Tangent Elementary, GAPS 541-967-4616 (W)
Membership: Katherine Inman, Hoover Elementary, GAPS 541-757-4577 (W)
Treasurer: Jamie Derrickson, Central Linn Elementary, 541-369-2851 (W)
Secretary: Marlene Susnik, Liberty School, GAPS 541-967-4578,
Past President: Diantha Mollahan, Liberty Elementary School, GAPS 541-967-4578

Anyone interested in being a part of the MVRC Board or helping on projects, contact an officer from the above list.