Harlan Harrell, Rotary Club of Merritt Island – Breakfast, Merritt Island, FL
We have done this project for several years. It is one the schools (and the club members) anticipate every year.
Ronda Fleming-Hays, Huntsville Elks Lodge # 1981, Huntsville, TX
This will be our third year to participate in the Dictionary Project, and we were able to include three more schools this year. I think it is a great program.
Sandy Ronson, Rotary Club of London, London, ON
The Dictionary Project is part of our overall club strategy to support literacy in our community. We believe it is an excellent opportunity for us to enhance our current commitment to literacy and maximize our impact on those who need our support. We have been participating for two years now. We are very pleased with our partnership with The Dictionary Project. It is a... Read More
Shelley Boyd, Tishomingo Lions Club, Tishomingo, OK
This is our 3rd year to participate, and it has been a huge success in our county schools. LOVE THIS PROJECT!!
Edward Carlson, Wakefield Elks Lodge # 1276, Wakefield, MA
The Wakefield Lodge of Elks #1276 has had a wonderful relationship for many years with the Dictionary Project. We hope for many, many more. The hundreds of school children who benefit from this activity are a crowning achievement for all involved.
James Harris, Rotary Club of St. Marys, Saint Marys, OH
This will be our 12th year. The teachers have now incorporated the book into their syllabus. We have been doing the project for 12 years now and have seen how it has helped the students.
Charles Keen, Chelmsford, MA
I am a member of the Chelmsford, MA Rotary Club. We have given about 400 dictionaries annually to 3rd graders here since 2005 when, as club president, I initiated the project. I also, through Adopt-a-Native Elder, visit the Navajo reservation each year and support their charitable activities. Our Chelmsford Rotary club members take great pleasure in classroom visits here to hand out the dictionaries... Read More
Richard Hattwick, Rotary Club of Boynton Beach-Lantana, Lake Clarke Shores, FL
This is our Rotary Club’s favorite service project. We visit each public elementary school plus several private schools every year. With a couple of exceptions every member of the club visits at least one of the schools as part of the presentation team. We speak to the third graders about the importance and use of a dictionary; tell them about Rotary and its ideals;... Read More
Tempe Elks Lodge # 2251, Tempe, AZ
We have been participating in this program for five years. This is probably one of the premiere programs developed for young students.
Akin’ Olufowoshe, Rotary Club of Victoria Garden City, Lagos, Nigeria
Keep up the good work, you’re touching more lives than you can imagine!