Are you interested in helping out?
Here are some volunteer positions we are currently looking for! 

Secretary- Someone who can attend meetings, take notes, pass notes and agendas out to the board members, and help out at our main events: Seuss at the Mall, Reading Conference, Young Authors judging and celebration.  

Young Author Chair- Someone who is interested in getting to know the workings of the Young Authors Writing contest. There is work involved in the collecting and judging of the entries.  

Young Author co-chair- Someone to assist YA Chair and help with the final YA book and celebration. Young Author team: Other people interested in helping with the judging of entries, as well as the development of the Young Author Celebration.  

If you have any questions or are interested in helping out, please contact: Rachael Rovenstine- GCRA President: rachaelgcra@gmail.com

GCRA-What is it?

The Greater Cabarrus Reading Association is a group of people who are dedicated to promoting literacy in Cabarrus County.
We reach out to our community with free events such as "Seuss at Mall" that celebrates Dr. Seuss and promotes reading to children of all ages.
We encourage creative writing through our annual Young Authors writing contest. 
We provide professional development for educators, parents, and those interested through sessions, mini-conferences, and guest authors.  If you are interested in promoting literacy in Cabarrus County, we want you to join us!
For more information, please e-mail any board member below.

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Note to Representatives:

Reps- now is the time to begin recruiting members fro the 2011-2012 school year. Some ways to promote GCRA are to ask for a few moments to speak at your next staff meeting. Tell your colleagues of some of the great things that GCRA does such as Seuss at the Mall, Young Authors, Mini-Conferences, Visits from Scholastic, etc.

OR

If you can't get a few minutes at the staff meeting, create a flyer to hand out to each person or a PowerPoint presentation that can be attached to e-mail. Whatever way works, go for it!

Finally, remind folks that joining GCRA automatically makes one a member of NCRA!

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GCRA's Annual Scholarship

Each year GCRA gives a scholarship to a graduating senior who is a current or former Young Authors winner. Any YA winner who plans to graduate in 2012 and holds a 3.0 grade average is encouraged to apply. The deadline is quickly approaching, so don't hesitate. Applications can be found in your local guidance office or here on the GCRA website.

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Board Members
President :
Rachael Rovenstine
Past President:
Karen Conner
Vice President:
Beverly Massey
NCRA Representative:
Barbara Falkenbury  
Young Authors Chair:
Terri Robb
Membership/Treasurer:
Amanda Dyer and Kristin Gouveia
Secretary:
Audrey McLaughlin
Scholarship:
Deborah Taylor
Public Relations:
Valerie Price

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