Michele McGill, Rock Valley, IA
This Project continues to be one of the best organizations. What a wonderful idea Ms. French developed. It is a pleasure to participate each year.
Chet Wilkinson, Chino Valley Elks Lodge # 2842, Prescott, AZ
I believe this is our 4th year and we’ve expanded beyond just Chino Valley – we’ll distribute over 350 this year. I think that this is a terrific program and applaud the fact the the focus has been kept true to the original mission – too many projects are harmed by their efforts to expand to other areas resulting in a “watered down” product... Read More
Vestal Elks Lodge # 2508, Vestal, NY
This is the best project that the Vestal Elks #2508 loves to do. The kids love it the most. When we say that the dictionary is their to keep, it’s like we gave them the world. Once again Thank You for a great program to take part in.
Darrell Miller, Rotary Club of Wayne, Wayne, NE
This is the 4th year we have participated in this project. We are giving books to our community and those towns near us who do not have service organizations. We really enjoy this project for its simplicity and beneficial aspects.
Sally Waterfall, American Legion Aux. No. 209, Clark, SD
The children are very appreciative of the dictionaries and look forward to receiving them. They know that when they reach third grade level it is their turn. Many of the parents have commented that they liked the dictionaries also.
Kathy Jones, Rotary Club of Charleston, Charleston, SC
I have been doing this project for a few years on behalf of Rotary International, Charleston Club. I love to see the student’s reactions when they see their names in the dictionaries; it is a special time for me and the students. Love the books and the great selections.
Harvey Baxter, Rotary Club of Baker County, Gainesville, FL
This is the 4th year for Baker County and the 3rd for Lake Butler…. best local project we do!!!
Andrew Swift, Kiwanis Club of Riverview, Riverview, MI
The Kiwanis of Riverview have been doing The Dictionary Project for about 5 years. The Kiwanis will visit the 3rd grade class of each school and make a small, quick presentation. Discuss the value of owning your own dictionary and safer to use than the internet for young children. With the distribution this year we have delivered over 1,100 dictionaries to third graders in... Read More
Kathy Hartung, Rotary Club of Mercersburg, Mercersburg, PA
Our Rotary Club members visit each 3rd grade classroom and talk about the value of literacy and communication and some background on Rotary International and our local club. This is our 5th year with the project and our first students are now in high school. The reception from both students and teachers is always so positive.
B H Motion, Rotary Club of Northlake-Mandeville, Covington, LA
This is our 4th year. Some comments from the principals: ?We are always so grateful for your dictionary program for our students. They are learning about writing and the dictionaries are the best support for them ever!? ? Thanks so very much! We really appreciate and each child really uses the dictionaries.? ? It is very helpful for developing writing skills.? ? We enjoy... Read More