1. HTTP://WWW.EIU.EDU/~READING Eastern Illinois University Student Reading Council (SRC)

2. What is SRC? The SRC is a professional student organization that provides professional development experiences in the reading/language arts for Teacher Candidates.

3. Regional/State/ & National Affiliates Student Reading Council http://www.eiu.edu/~reading East Central EIU-Reading Council http://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/localcouncils/eastcentraleiu.html Illinois Reading Council http://www.illinoisreadingcoucil.org International Reading Council http://www.reading.org

4. Benefits of Joining the SRC You will be a member of the Illinois Reading Council and the East Central-EIU Reading Council. You will receive a membership card, book bag, and four issues of the IRC Journal. Reduced conference registration fee at the annual Illinois Reading Council Conference. Opportunities for Leadership Roles (serve as an officer) Learning Opportunities (meetings & conferences) Community Service Opportunities (Leaders as Readers-Festival of the Young Child)

5. East Central EIU-Reading Council http://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/localcouncils/eastcentraleiu.html Become a fan of East Central-EIU Reading Council on Facebook.

6. Illinois Reading Council http://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org http://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org

7. Illinois Reading Conference IRC: Harvesting the Fruits of Literacy October 2-4, 2014 Springfield, Illinois http://illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference.html

8. SRC Leadership Roles President Vice-President, Book Fair-Membership Chair Secretary Publicist Web Master http://www.eiu.edu/~reading/contact.html

9. Meetings & Conferences “Life After Harry Potter” “Storybooks-Hidden Treasures” Ag in the Classroom Conference Author: Arnold Palmer DNR Workshop

10. Meeting Dates Check the SRC website for meeting dates & times. http://www.eiu.edu/~reading/calendar.html Door prizes are given away at every meeting (books, big books, book with listening CD, etc.)

11. How do I become a member? Joining the Illinois Reading Council for $25.00 automatically makes you a member of the SRC. You can join online or print a membership form and mail to Illinois Reading Council 203 Landmark Drive, Suite B, Normal, IL 61761. Be sure to select the East Central EIU Reading Council as your council. There is complete information on the website below. http://www.eiu.edu/~reading/member.html