• An annual State Conference. The conference includes keynote speakers, authors, workshops, small group presentations and exhibits by publishers and local councils, all combined to stimulate ideas and enthusiasm for promoting literacy.

• A Newsletter—The ORAcle is published quarterly, featuring information on activities of local councils and related organizational events and articles of interest.

• A Council Development Fund has been established. Newly formed local councils may apply for funds to bring in speakers for programs and projects in their areas of the state.

• Literacy Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to literacy in Oregon.

• ORA supports Newspaper in Education Week (NIEW) Sponsored by IRA and American Newspaper Publishers Association in March.

• ORA sponsors Love of Reading Week in February.

• ORA coordinates speakers and presentations for local councils on topics such as readers' Theatre and Young Author's Conferences.

• ORA distributes California Author Video Tapes.

• ORA encourages parent involvement in reading by developing materials for distribution throughout the state.

• ORA's special committees work to keep members abreast of current trends, to involve parents, and to provide a network among local councils.

• ORA is a communication network for local IRA councils and all persons in the field of reading.