A special thanks to William Turner for taking the time to answer this questionnaire and share a little bit about his life and the Rotary Club of Downtown Honolulu’s project. 1. Where are you from? Where do you live now and how did you get here? I was born in LaGrange, Illinois but grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Kindergarten – Grade 12). I currently... Read More

Thank you for the wonderful dictionary. I like it because I use it to look up words from my reading vocabulary worksheet. I think the biggest word in English is cool. Thank you so much, it really comes in handy. I even used it in this letter. Sincerely, Gracie, third grade student at Smith School, CA pictured: thank-you letters the Elks have received over... Read More

Since 2007, members of the North Little Rock Women’s Club have partnered with The Dictionary Project to provide dictionaries and thesauri to students in North Little Rock School District. Over the years, these ladies have donated over 8,900 books to local third graders. Here is one of many letters of appreciation received by the club: Thank you very much for giving us these student... Read More

Since 2007, third grade students in Greece and Hilton schools have received the much appreciated dictionary from the Rotary Clubs of Greece and Hilton, NY. To make their presentation special, members have brought along different guest speakers, including a magician, the police chief, school superintendent, and various other dignitaries. The schools hold a special assembly just for the presentation and dictionary distribution. Presenters emphasize... Read More

brav·er·y /ˈbrāv(ə)rē/, noun: 1. the quality or state of being brave (the ability to endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior without showing fear); courageous behavior or character “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” J. K. Rowling, 1965 – “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that... Read More

Article written by: Scott Dorsett, Daily Light photojournalist  Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2015 10:04 pm AVALON — Members and volunteers with the Ellis County Republican Women’s group spent Thursday morning doing what a lot of folks are doing this time of year. They were getting ready for school, but in a much different way. Since 2002, the ECRW has provided dictionaries to each and... Read More

ho·ri·zon /həˈrīzən/, noun: 1. the line where the earth’s surface appears to intersect with the sky “As you seek new opportunity, keep in mind that the sun does not usually reappear on the horizon where last seen.” Robert Brault, 1938 – “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.”... Read More

Article posted: Saturday, August 08, 2015 12:01 AM by the The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE – The Barboursville Rotary Club has elected new officers and directors for 2015-16, according to a news release. At a recent meeting of Barboursville Rotary Club the following officers and directors were elected for 2015-16: President – Matt Hayes, President-Elect – Tony Martin, Past-President – Sandra Thomas, Secretary – Will Crabtree,... Read More