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LITERACY LUNCHEON CELEBRATES BETH GORRIE eth Gorrie, founder and director of Staten Island OutLOUD, was honored at the Society’s 2008 Literacy Leadership Luncheon on February 27, for her dedication to promoting this unique community dialogue and performance project. With its emphasis on great works of world literature, OutLOUD has strengthened ties between Staten Island’s diverse communities. Since its founding in September 2001, OutLOUD has presented 200 free performances in 20 languages in Staten Island’s nature preserves, bookshops, museums, galleries, public housing projects, in libraries, parks, cafes, community centers, churches, temples, mosques and synagogues, and the open grassy yards of Historic Richmond Town. “Staten Island OutLOUD is grateful to the staff, to the board, and to the members of the Staten Island Historical Society for hosting many of our events at Historic Richmond Town.” Said Mrs. Gorrie. “As OutLOUD celebrates our local history, it’s been a thrill to develop spokenword programs from SIHS archives. And as OutLOUD continues to grow, we look forward to working with SIHS, and to continuing exploration of our community’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.” The event was chaired by Caroline M. Ferreri and Ed Wiseman. The guest speaker was Lizabeth Zindel, author of “Girl of the Moment,” and daughter of the late novelist Paul Zindel. Students Literacy Luncheon honoree Beth Gorrie, founder from PS 58 were also recognized and executive director of Staten Island OutLOUD, for their volunteer work with and guest speaker Lizabeth Zindel, author of "Girl of the Moment" and daughter of the late Paul Zindel, kindergarteners in special educaauthor and playwright. Staten Island Advance photo tion at PS 373. The Staten Island Historian Claire Regan Editor Joanne Goodfellow Design Director Gale A. Cirigliano Editorial Assistant EDITORIAL COMMITTEE B Jeffrey D. Cavorley Laura Patrick Francis H. Watson Ed Wiseman CONTRIBUTORS Felicity Beil Tom Calandra Sarah Clark Maxine Friedman Frances Goehl John W. Guild Sue Quadrino Jessica Roe The Society assumes no responsibility for statements by contributors to this publication. Copyright 2008 by The Staten Island Historical Society. STATEN ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 441 Clarke Ave., S.I., NY 10306 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected] www.historicrichmondtown.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS President John C. Gustafsson Paul Ainslie Robert Coghlan James R. Coyle Frank S. Crane, IV Aurelia Curtis Angela Curty Steven T. Decker Dr. Meryl Efron Margaret Galligan Dr. M. Bernadette Galvin Caryn Hemsworth Dr. Katherine Kaye Brien Kelley Laura Patrick David Picerno Claire Regan Margaret Robinson Pamela Silvestri Francis H. Watson Executive Director Ed Wiseman Director of Development Gale A. Cirigliano Discover history . . . Become a member of the Staten Island Historical Society at Historic Richmond Town – New York City’s Historic Village. Historic Richmond Town brings 300 Years of Staten Island’s past to life! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Subscription to The Staten Island Historian – FREE to members “Living history” programs and special events – many with reduced fees or discounted Authentically restored homes and shops – free admission to members Craft demonstrations and traditional music performances throughout the year Year-round celebrations and workshops for visitors of all ages Resources for historical and genealogical research 10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop and Children’s Gift Shop Ex-Officio Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, City of New York Kate D. Levin, Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs Adrian Benepe, Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recreation James P. Molinaro, President, Borough of Staten Island Patricia Ochlan, President, Women’s Auxiliary of SIHS ENDOWED FUNDS The Staten Island Historical Society encourages the establishment of named endowment funds. Funds may be created to support many different programs of the Society or may be established for unrestricted use. The funds appear permanently on the books of the Historical Society in recognition of their ongoing support of the work of the Society. Named endowment funds are established for a gift of $10,000 or more, and once they have been established, additions may be made at any time. INCLUDE THE SOCIETY IN YOUR WILL. Remember to include the Society ?[?[?H?\\?H[?\??[?[?H?[?????]\??[\H?][Y[??H?]?H[??\]YX]?H?][?\?[?\??X?[???Y]K??]Y] H?\??H]?[?YK?][?\?[??]?[??H?[H? ????????????[Y[X?\??\]?[?]?Z[X?H???H[?]?YX[?[Z[H??[?[?????]K??\?]?\??X??]H]???\??X?X?[??????[??[??]HY[X?\??\??H[?XZ[?H?][?\?[?\??X?[???Y]K H?\??H]?[?YK?][?\?[??HL? ???[ ?N H?LKLM?LK^????M???