Valerie Edwards, Stockton Elks Lodge # 218, Stockton, CA
Our lodge has been participating for quite a few years. This is my third year doing the project. I am a retired teacher and this project is very necessary to the teachers and the students who receive them. With this aide, they can fulfill the teaching standard of dictionary skills. Without dictionaries in hand it is almost impossible to do. I think it is... Read More
JoAnn Parker, Bayou Teche Republican Women, New Iberia, LA
Our group formed 3 years ago and gave out close to 2000 Dictionaries that first year to all third graders in 2 public school districts plus private schools and home-schooled children. We will be giving to all 3rd & 4th graders in the local school district this year, due to missing this opportunity last year. All involved were thrilled with the gift. Members taught... Read More
Mike Demaree, Franklin Elks Lodge # 1818, Franklin, IN
We have been participating for 4 years and hope to get to reach out to other schools in our area. We believe this is a worthwhile program, and very glad to be able to participate.
Donna Ward, Kiwanis Club of Southeast Polk, Des Moines, IA
Southeast Polk Kiwanis has been giving dictionaries to all third graders in the district for several years. When the school lets us deliver them to the classroom, it is very rewarding to see smiles on their faces and hear “thank you” from each child and teacher.
Walter Palmer, Rotary Club of Denton, Denton, MD
There is nothing like the joyful look on the third graders’ faces when they receive a book of their very own!
Sherry Downum, Hardy Timely Club, Ash Flat, AR
We donate thesauruses because Rotary donates dictionaries. Several of our club members go to the school and distribute them in the classrooms. A sticker is placed inside of each book with our name and logo on it. The principal goes with us and tells the children how to use it. We take pictures for our scrapbook and the local newspapers. We love it. It’s... Read More
Sara Moncayo, Shepherd’s Pantry, Glendora, CA
This is a fantastic project! Thank you for providing such a wonderful product at an economical price. The children are going to benefit from receiving this gift for years to come!.
Allen Ramsay, Rotary Club of Caroline County, Ruther Glen, VA
I have previously describe our Club’s on going Dictionary Project.. We feel your dictionary project is wonderful. It not only provides children with learning tools but also provides some children with the only book they have ever had of their own.. This is a Rotary Club project..
Patricia Plante, Rotary Club of Fanwood Scotch Plains, Fanwood, NJ
We have been distributing dictionaries in the school district for almost 10 years. It is one of our favorite club activities. It is a great project and the Dictionary Project makes is very easy to do this every year.
Angela Schmidt, Kiwanis Club of South Bend, South Bend, IN
This is our 8th year, and our members love the project and helping children in our community. We think the Dictionary Project is a wonderful organization, and recommend it to other Kiwanis Clubs as often as we can.