Governor's Project
Igniting Literacy
Each year the District Governor creates a state-wide service project for members to participate in. This year’s project, Igniting Literacy, raises awareness of youth literacy rates. The project utilizes strategies such as building little libraries, organizing book drives, using Schoolhouse.world for remote tutoring, and programs like Ferst Readers to provide books for children aged 1-5 years old. These efforts aim to make books more accessible, provide personalized support for struggling readers, and instill a love for reading from an early age.
Georgia Statistics
Georgia ranks 42nd in the nation with a literacy rate of 76.4%. According to the spring 2023 Georgia Milestones tests, 34.1% of Georgia third graders are reading below grade level. Additionally, nearly 58% of third graders were not prepared for the literacy challenges of the next grade level in 2019.
How to Receive Recognition
Any service project designed to support the Governor’s Project that occurs in the 2024-2025 school year counts towards the Governor’s Project. Clubs that contribute to the Governor’s Project will be recognized at our 2025 Service and Leadership Conference, with the club that contributes the most per member receiving the Governor’s Project award. Your club can log their contributions to the Governor’s Project by filling out this Google Form.
This form allows us to document your club’s donations and allows us to recognize your club’s hard work, so please remember to submit!
Resources