2008–2009

Subcommittee on Special Service Award

Charge:

1. Review applications for the Special Service Award based on established guidelines. This award recognizes unusual and distinguished service to the Association. Recommend a candidate to the Board of Directors providing supporting information by December 5, 2008.

2. Review applications for the IRA Maryann Manning Outstanding Volunteer Service Award according to established guidelines. This award recognizes a dedicated volunteer who has made a lifelong commitment to a local, state or provincial council within North America or to a local regional council, or national affiliate outside of North America. Recommend a candidate to the Board of Directors providing supporting data by January 9, 2009.

Jack Cassidy, Jr., Chair
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
College of Education
6300 Ocean Drive
Faculty Center, Room 201
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Email

Maryann M. Manning, Board Liaison
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, United States

Karen M. Bromley
Binghamton University
Vestal, NY, United States

Linda B. Gambrell
Clemson University
Sandy Springs, SC, United States

Penny Hirschman
American Literacy Corporation
Palm Springs, CA, United States

Jerry L. Johns
Northern Illinois University, Emeritus
Sycamore, IL, United States

Robert J. Rickelman
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States

Betty H. Yarborough
Old Dominion University
Portsmouth, VA, United States

Mary Cash, Ex Officio
Executive Office
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States