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an experience worth sharing...
Honor Council 1982 - 2009
"Reading is Paradise"
In 1961 a handful of people had the vision to establish the Santa Clara County Reading Council. Today with a membership of
1,300, it is the largest council in California and one of the largest in the nation. Memorable program extensions have enriched
its progress. The following dates chart the many wonderful events that have made SCCRC a highly esteemed professional organization.
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How it all began:
1966 First Saturday Conference at Lynbrook High
School
Dr. Jo Stanchfield and Thor Johnson,
speakers
1971 Dr. Morton Botel, Keynote Speaker, IRA
President
Saturday Conference
1972 First Friday/Saturday Seminar at SCU
1974 Initiated dinner event meetings increasing
attendance up to 70 - 100
1975 Publication of first newsletter
1976 Joined with Santa Cruz, San Benito and
Monterey Councils to present the first Asilomar
Reading Conference
1978 First Young Authors' Faire
1983 Dr. Roger Farr, Keynote Speaker, at SCCRC&
first Asilomar Reading Conference
1980's New program/activities initiated:
-TNT
-Reading Day on the Mall
-Authors' Hall of Fame
-Books for Babies/Newborns
-Celebrate Literacy Award
-Grants and Scholarships for teachers
1996 Brunch with Authors and Illustrators and
Holiday Tea
1997 Childrens' Writing Workshop
2001 Boot Camp for new teachers
2002 First website
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