Rosemary Hansen, Anderson Grange #418, Redding, CA
For the past 15 years the group has contributed money to purchase dictionaries. Several of the volunteer gather at [my home] to label and distribute the books each year. If we don’t get the books out early in the fall, we receive calls from teachers asking if we are still doing this project, as they really appreciate the books and look forward to receiving... Read More
Holly Healey, Twin Cities Rotary Club, Ouachita, Monroe, LA
Dear Dictionary Project, The Rotary Club of the Twin Cities (Ouachita), Monroe, LA, has been providing dictionaries to third grade students in Monroe, LA for four years now. This program has made it possible for us to be able to present dictionaries to the Students and we are as grateful as the 3rd graders that receive these wonderful dictionaries. The teachers are also very... Read More
The Rotary Club of Hazelton Donates New Dictionaries to Third Graders
The Rotary Club of Hazelton has been purchasing and donating dictionaries annually to area students since 2001. Third graders at all of the Hazelton Area School District elementary schools (Freeland is covered by Freeland Rotary) are the student recipients. This is a yearly event done as a way for the club to introduce young people to the “wonder of words.” Many local children lack... Read More
York Rotarians Donate Dictionaries
Since 2006, members of the York Rotary Club in Nebraska have participated in The Dictionary Project. This year, over 200 dictionaries were distributed to 3rd grader students at York Elementary School, Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Heartland Community School, Trinity Lutheran, McCool Junction and Cross County. For many of these students, this is the first time they have ever received their own personal... Read More
How Does Your Organization Present Dictionaries?
Each organization has their own special way of presenting dictionaries to students. These presentations are often centered around the age of the students, demographics, and class room needs. We are impressed at how creative and efficient members are on distribution day. The Lodi Elks Lodge No. 1900 incorporates a drug awareness speech with their dictionary presentation to 3rd and 6th grade students. Members explain... Read More