Austin Founder Lions Club

Talking Book Program - Ruth Wedergren

  • 11 Apr 2013
  • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wells Fargo Bldg, 400 W 15th St, 3rd floor

Registration

  • There is no fee charged for a guest visiting for the first time. Please present yourself as a guest at the registration table and we will gladly introduce you to the club.
  • Guests are charged a lunch fee of $15 for each visit after their first visit.
Talking Book Program
Ruth Wedergren


introduction by Lion Patti Robinson


Providing free library service to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities-whether permanent or temporary.




Ruth WedergrenSpeakers Bio: Ruth Wedergren is a 1985 graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. 

In 1993, she received her Master of Arts degree in Radio-TV-Film from the University of North Texas. 

Ruth started working in public radio while a student at Texas A&M. She worked over 25 years in public broadcasting, including 16 years as the Program Director at KNCT Public Television in Killeen, Texas. 

While at KNCT she also managed the Ready to Learn grant which provided over 5,000 free books to local children who might not otherwise have books of their own. 

Ruth has been Public Awareness Coordinator for the Talking Book Program since December 2011. She travels around the state promoting this free library service for persons with visual, physical or reading disabilities through outreach events, presentations, and media. 


Featured Lunch Menu: Smothered pork chop with apricot and Madeira sauce, roasted sweet potatoes; mixed field green salad with assorted rolls and a featured daily dessert. Vegetarian meal or Grilled Chicken Caesar salad are available alternatives as well.

Please register by noon on Wednesday.

We order meals based on your reservations and must pay for them even if you do not show up. Please keep this in mind if your plans shift and cancel your reservation so we can adjust the headcount.


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