The Fallon Elks Lodge #2239 promotes literacy with the gift of a dictionary to students in Churchill County School District.
Members of the Fallon Elks Lodge have participated in The Dictionary Project for 5 years, donating over 2,000 books. Working in conjunction with the Fallon Rotary Club, both groups ensure that students in their community receive the powerful tools of a dictionary and thesaurus. Rotary members distribute dictionaries to the 3rd grader students at the local elementary schools and the Elks Lodge distributes the... Read More
How Does Your Organization Present Dictionaries?
Each organization has their own special way of presenting dictionaries to students. These presentations are often centered around the age of the students, demographics, and class room needs. We are impressed at how creative and efficient members are on distribution day. The Lodi Elks Lodge No. 1900 incorporates a drug awareness speech with their dictionary presentation to 3rd and 6th grade students. Members explain... Read More