Marie Thomas, Beacon Light Grange # 557, Richmond, VT
We have been participating for over 7 years now, and it is one of our more popular public service projects for both the children and the Grangers. This is a great idea. We are proud to participate. The children get so excited when they get their dictionaries.
Ralph Rust, Optimist Club of Andover, Andover, KS
I believe this is our 6th year. I know some of the students remember getting the first round of dictionaries. We are grateful to The Dictionary Project for making this service option available to our service organization.
Cathy Spenceri, Rotary Club of Ankeny, Ankeny, IA
This is our 4th year in participating in the program. Our Rotarians love donating the books, and the kids and teachers love them too!
Jacquie Herman, Rotary Club of St. Catherines Sunrise, St. Catherines, ON
Both the schools are delighted that we are doing it again this year and we are too!
Eileen Lehnert, Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Jackson, MI
The Kiwanis Club of Jackson has been delivering dictionaries and thesauruses to children for years. We try to have Kiwanians distribute them to the children during a classroom visit. The children are so excited when they are told to put their name in the book because it is theirs! We love this project!
Suzanne Muma, Kiwanis Club of Charlevoix, Charlevoix, MI
I have been with Kiwanis for over 10 years. Our club’s focus is on making a difference in the lives of children. Our club thinks the program is fantastic and looks forward to being involved with this project annually.
Michelle Babineaux, Rotary Club of Gurdon, Gurdon, AR
This project is something I love to participate in. The look on the faces of these kids as their name is called to accept their own book is priceless. We are a small club in a rural area of Arkansas, but we have excellent schools and teachers here. The kids come from a variety of backgrounds but this book is theirs and they are... Read More
Madeline Zega, Rotary Club of Fairfield, Fairfield, NJ
This is our favorite project. It’s nice to see the smiling faces when they receive the books.
Frances McConnell, Hawthorne Elks Lodge # 1704, Carlin, NV
I am a member of the Elks the Hawthorne Nevada Lodge #1704. The Dictionary Project is one of many projects supported by our organization. I decided to purchase these dictionaries for the 3rd graders in my community. When I heard of this project I knew I wanted to get involved. There is no other greater wealth than education and to be able to give... Read More
Kathy Babb, Wadlow Gap Ruritan Club, Gate City, VA
Our Ruritan Club received more thanks and goodwill from this project than any we have ever done.