Rosie Peck, Walters Butte Grange # 130, Melba, ID
This is the third year we have participated. We think the project is a great project. The students are always very excited to received a dictionary of their own.
Don Kingsborough, Warner Grange # 117, Oregon City, OR
We’ve been doing the project now for 5 years. I’m not sure if the kids enjoy the event more than we do or not, but we sure do enjoy it and we thank you for your great project.
Tricia Eidsmoe, Studley Grange # 1174, Midland, MI
Studley Grange # 1174 of Midland, Michigan, has been giving dictionaries to the 3rd graders in the Bullock Creek School District for 7 years. We have given away almost 1,000 dictionaries during this time. The Grange members feel this is a very worthwhile project. The teachers are very appreciative of receiving these dictionaries, and the students are excited about them and read them as... Read More
Noel Miller, Coventry Grange # 75, Coventry, CT
This is our fourth year; the member that spearheaded this project passed away this year, so we are continuing this in her memory. This is a great program for a small organization like ours to give back to the community.
Jean Meehan, Prospect Grange # 144, Prospect, CT
This is the 9th year we have given out the gift of words (dictionaries). This is the greatest program. The teachers in our school system as well as the principal, tell us the dictionaries help their students tremendously. Jean Meehan is the Community Service Chairperson, and she has arranged for the dictionaries along with special book marks to be given to the students each... Read More
Margaret A. Smithers, David Crockett Grange # 1431, San Antonio, TX
I think this is a wonderful program, as many of our students are from very low income families, and I’m sure they would not be able to purchase a dictionary for their use.
Marion Scharoun, Farmington Grange # 12, Farmington, ME
We are very pleased with the Project. The kids love getting their books!
Jacquie Hunt, St Andrews Grange # 832, Coulee City, WA
Every year our 3rd grade students are so pleased to receive a dictionary for their very own. I have had many High School students tell me that they still use the dictionary that the Grange gave them in 3rd grade. Thank you for having a dream and allowing us to be a part of it. My daughter’s class was one of the first to... Read More
Gary Krauss, Wilson Grange # 321, East Wilton, ME
This will be our second year. We are in a mid to low income district. I can assure you that the Dictionary may be the first book ever given to some of our children that they can call their own. Thank you so much for the opportunity to contribute to such a worthy cause.
Charlotte Mehrtens, Bluff Grange # 1826, Millstadt, IL
The Grange members spend the afternoon with the 3rd graders and use the dictionary project to get to know them. This is the ninth year we have been doing the project and many older ones we started out with have their book with them in school when we ask about them.