Born To Read, Inc. Hosts Special Luncheon to Celebrate National Reading Month

BEAUFORT, S.C. - March 7, 2019 - PRLog -- Born To Read, Inc. (BTR) is pleased to host a special luncheon to celebrate National Reading Month with the theme: For the Love of Books on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 11:00am to 1:30pm at the Oldfield Club, Oldfield, 10 Oldfield Way, Okatie, SC 29909.

The month of March is National Reading Month. This month is designated to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading regularly has been linked to development of positive mental health throughout our lives.

Keynote speaker for this fundraising event will be motivational speaker and author, Hugh F. Gouldthorpe, Jr. Mr. Gouldthorpe will present a program titled: For the Love of Books.

Area Organizations have been invited to sponsor a tablescape by creating a book-themed, decorative centerpiece.

"With volunteers living in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head we couldn't think of a better central location to host this first-time event than at River Club, Oldfield," stated Janie Ephland, executive director. "We are delighted with the positive response and engagement from the local organizations in creating the tablescapes." She continued, "Born To Read is thrilled to have the highly-acclaimed Hugh F. Gouldthorpe, Jr. as our Keynote Speaker. His message will enlighten, encourage, and inspire."

Tickets are $25.00 per person pre-paid or payable at the door and includes program and lunch. Seated is limited to 100. Contact the Born To Read Inc office by email borntoread@hargray.com or by phone at 843-379-3350 to register by Wednesday, March 13, 2019. If you are unable to attend and would like to support Born To Read Inc. please send your donation to Born To Read, Inc., 703 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 or donate online (http://borntoread.org/index.php/make-a-dontation/).

Sherri Shropshire, Independent Consultant with Usborne Books & More will have a book display. Usborne Books & More distributes books through thousands of independent consultants.

About Born to Read, Inc.:

Born To Read Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization promoting early literacy in the Lowcountry. Since the inception of the program our volunteers have made more than 18,000 visits to new parents in the local Beaufort County South Carolina Birthing Centers. http://borntoread.org/

About Hugh F. Gouldthorpe, Jr:

Hugh F. "Goldie" Gouldthorpe, Jr. is a gifted motivational speaker, writer, and teacher in leadership, communication, marketing, sales, and organizational culture. He spent his entire business career sharing his thoughts and wisdom with education, civic, businesses, and government groups nationwide.

Hugh is the author of I've Always Looked Up To Giraffes and How To Make a Giraffe Smile, books that focus on leaders and organizations that stand head and shoulders above the crowd. His innovative presentations delineate principles that motivate people to shape the culture of their organizations and families