Ronald Newland, Rotary Club of Monticello, Monticello, IA
This will be our second year for the Dictionary project. Last year’s students were very surprised and eager to use their very own books. This is a neat project that fills a very real need for our young people. We are very happy and proud to be a part of the Dictionary Project.
Lee Barnard, Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunset, West Palm Beach, FL
I have been in Rotary for 3 years and I have organized this project every year. My club has been distributing for many years prior to that. We do three schools and some we distribute directly in the class room (which we like the best – it’s more personal) and others we distribute from a larger forum where the kids come to us. We... Read More
James Clancy, Rotary Club of Wethersfield/Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, CT
Fifth year of donating dictionaries to 3rd graders in both towns. One our Club’s best projects.
Vince Giuffre, Rotary Club of North Port Central, North Port, FL
This is a great project that does not require a great deal of manpower (and/or womanpower). The payoff is when you see the smiles on those cute faces!
Bill Gates, Rotary Club of Pineville, Alexandria, LA
This will be the Rotary Club of Pineville’s 5th or 6th year of participation. The first year the books were ordered through the Rotary Club of Shreveport. The books are GREAT and the schools, teachers and students use them when taking state mandate tests and throughout the year.