Michelle Kocan, Rotary Club of Midland Morning, Midland, MI
This is a yearly project of the Midland Morning and Noon Rotary Clubs! This project greatly emphasizes our focus on improving the welfare of our children in Midland.
Randy Looper, Rotary Club of Craig, Craig, CO
The program is so easy. We certainly get back far more than what it costs to pay for the dictionaries. The benefits the dictionaries offer also far outweigh the cost. We always receive a positive response from the school teachers whose classes receive the dictionaries. Other leaders in the community are impressed with this promotion of literacy.
Patricia Schoonover, Rotary Club of Elkins, Montrose, WV
Last year we distributed Atlases for the first time. We had some very positive feedback from the students and teachers explaining how they were able to use the Atlases. This is a great project and affordable to all.
Bill Lynch, Rotary Club of Fulton, Fulton, NY
We have participated in the dictionary project for about 8 or 9 years. It is a partnership between the Rotary club and the Fulton City School District. We love the project. The kids are proud to receive their dictionary, and the teachers and parents appreciate the support.
Art Ries, Selah Heights Grange # 608, Selah, WA
Selah Heights Grange has been participating in the dictionary program for possibly ten years. It has been a rewarding experience, especially when the students sent thank-you notes to the Grange. One of the strongest complements we got last year was from a volunteer parent helping in a third grade classroom who said her two older sons now in high school were still using their... Read More
Irene Anderson, Albert Lea Lions Club, Albert Lea, MN
I think our Club has been doing this project for 7 years or so, but when my grandson received the dictionary he brought it home and was showing all of us how neat it was and my daughter pointed out to him that the Albert Lea Lions club was the club Grandma belonged to….it made it that much more special. The teachers in the... Read More
James Pratzner, Rotary Club of Brandywine Hundred, Wilmington, DE
We have been participating the this project at least since the 2002-2003 school year. Our members believe that this project is one of the most rewarding of all of our local projects.
Madeline Zega, Rotary Club of Fairfield, Fairfield, NJ
The Dictionary Project is our favorite. The smile on the students makes it worthwhile.
Clark Million, Fort Worth, TX
This is a great program. I am trying to get others at my work to sponsor a local school. My whole family sponsors this project. My daughters both attended Lily B. Clayton Elementary and love being able to give back to it. This is a great way to get them started in helping others.
Joseph Zignego, Goodhue Lions Club, Goodhue, MN
This will be our 2nd year. We received so many “Thank You” letters from the children that received the books in 2010, it confirmed to the adults that donated the money that this is a great non-profit to donate to.