Who is VCRA?
VCRA members are proud of the International Literacy Association’s recognition of local efforts to promote literacy in Ventura County.
The Ventura County Reading Association (VCRA), an affiliate local council of the California Reading Association (CRA) and the International Literacy Association (ILA), is a professional organization of teachers, students, administrators, librarians, instructional assistants, parents, and others committed to literacy efforts in Ventura County.
Each year, VCRA members work to promote literacy through a variety of dynamic events and educational activities focused on practical application of literacy skills in all fields and across all disciplines.
Each year, VCRA members work to promote literacy through a variety of dynamic events and educational activities focused on practical application of literacy skills in all fields and across all disciplines.
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2022-23
Executive Board
and
Committee Members
The VCRA Executive Board is made up of educators, librarians, authors and other community members who are committed to promoting literacy and providing educational opportunities through their volunteer efforts in the community.
Executive Board Officers
President Charice Guerra
President-Elect VACANT
Past-President Rene Hohls
Recording Secretary Mary Goldberg (Acting)
Treasurer Mary Goldberg
Membership Chairperson VACANT
Corresponding Secretary Holly Kunkle
President-Elect VACANT
Past-President Rene Hohls
Recording Secretary Mary Goldberg (Acting)
Treasurer Mary Goldberg
Membership Chairperson VACANT
Corresponding Secretary Holly Kunkle
Board Members
Laurie Cariker - Member At Large
Tina Nichols Coury - Member At Large
Joan Fingon - Member At Large
Ashlee Nishiya - Newsletter Editor
Alexis O'Neill - Family Literacy Outreach Chair
Emily Ramsey - Member At Large
Vacant - Social Media/Web Page Chair
Vacant - Publicity/Photos
Tina Nichols Coury - Member At Large
Joan Fingon - Member At Large
Ashlee Nishiya - Newsletter Editor
Alexis O'Neill - Family Literacy Outreach Chair
Emily Ramsey - Member At Large
Vacant - Social Media/Web Page Chair
Vacant - Publicity/Photos
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Getting Involved?
Our Mission...
To increase LITERACY and promote a LOVE OF READING throughout all of Ventura County.
Goals:
- Promote Family and Community Literacy
- Provide Professional Development
- Aid International Community Partners
- Increase and sustain council membership
- Provide valuable services to our members
- Engage area youth in writing and sharing their work at the annual Young Authors Faire
VCRA has actively supported literacy in
Ventura County for over forty years.
Ventura County for over forty years.