27 October 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Phoenix Chapter of Executive Women International™ (EWI) held a Reading Rally at the Andalucia Middle School Library, Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, 26 October, 2009. Although held on Monday, this event was the chapter's contribution to the national Make A Difference Day, and in support of promoting literacy in children, one of EWI's major goals.

A 5th grade class of 34 students from Andalucia Middle School participated by selecting books and practicing reading skills to EWI representatives. The life of Louis Braille and of Thomas Edison were just two of the many choices available.

Each child was presented with a Reading Rally T-shirt, a work book, snacks and school supplies and each was allowed to pick three books to take home. Each child will be encouraged to read to an EWI representative during the Reading Rally and will be given several books to take home.

About EWI of Phoenix - EWI of Phoenix is a local chapter of Executive Women International; a non-profit professional organization for networking, leadership development, and community involvement for individuals and firms. EWI of Phoenix is committed to promoting literacy in the community and, by participating in events such as the annual Reading Rally, has already made a difference for more than 17,000 children across the country.

For more information about EWI of Phoenix or this event please visit www.ewiphoenix.org. To donate children's books for the next Reading Rally, please contact Annette Hannah at 480 963 4007, or Linda Brooks at 480 833 1476.
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See Also:

Reading Rally, Reading Rally Partnership Levels, Reading Rally Tool-kit, Phoenix Chapter, Chapter Events
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