Olivia, Lakewood Elks Lodge # 1777, Lakewood, CO
Dear Ms. Collier, Thank you very much for coming to our school and donating the dictionary’s. I really enjoyed the dictionaries because I like looking up words and learning how to pronounce the tricky words. I thought you were just showing us dictionaries we could buy and I was surprised you left them with us. I can’t wait to use them in my writing.... Read More
Sharon Croucher, Clifton Springs Grange # 1042, Clifton Springs, NY
We have been doing this project for about 9 years. Our members enjoy interacting with the children and the school and teachers appreciate the gift. The smiles of the children say it all.
Linda Dyke, Burnet Republican Women, Shady Grove Elementary, Burnet, TX
I’m a 3rd grade teacher in Burnet, Texas. The Republican Women’s Group brought our 3rd graders dictionaries several months ago. I have to tell you how wonderful they are. I have a class set of some 12-year-old dictionaries, but yours are so much better! The information is incredible and the kids absolutely love them. I make up a project for us to do each... Read More
Stacey Wright, Lakewood Elks Lodge # 1777, Devinny Elementary School, Lakewood, CO
Dear Venita and the Lakewood Elks Lodge, As one of the, no doubt, hundred or more parents of a Devinny Elementary 3rd grader, I wanted to take a moment and thank the Elks Lodge for the dictionaries that they gave to the kids. What a perfect gift for the leaders of tomorrow. I can’t think of a more powerful resource to hand today’s youth.... Read More
Lily, Mr. Ted Utchen, Wheaton, IL
Dear Mr. Utchen, Thank you for coming! When I heard you were coming I was so excited! I think you did a great job. Now I will always use a dictionary more. In my opinion I think a dictionary is better than a computer. A dictionary is really helpful! I loved that you came! Sincerely, Lily
Teagan, Mr. Ted Utchen, Pleasant Hill Elementary, Winfield, IL
Dear Mr. Utchen, Thank you for the dictionary and bookmark. I always wanted to know how to use a dictionary but now I know. Since my brother turned 11, he’s been the smart one and using words I do not even know. And guess what? Now I can look it up in my very own dictionary. How cool is that! And once again, you... Read More
Carolyn Dawes, Rotary Club of Barre, Barre, VT
The Barre (VT) Rotary Club has been distributing dictionaries for at least 8 years, and atlases for 2 years. It’s a great program. The prices are low, so it allows our dollars to go further – we’re able to distribute many more books.
Linde Jolley, Roswell Elks Lodge # 969, Berrendo Elementary School, Roswell, NM
Thank you so much for the dictionaries for the students in my classroom. I teach 3rd grade at Berrendo Elementary in Roswell, NM. We have received the dictionaries for students for several years. The students are thrilled to have their very own dictionary. They love to "read" it. I have had several past students tell me they still have their dictionary from 3rd grade.... Read More
Cindy Legg, Rotary Club of Paintsville, Paintsville, KY
We’ve been providing dictionaries for all 4th graders in the county since 2005. We regularly try to expand to include a few disaster-stricken schools from around the country.
Debra Campbell, Perry County Pomona Grange # 69, Newport, PA
Our organization thinks this is a fantastic project which allows all students to have the same book and gives everyone the opportunity to have the same learning tools. We have been participating for the past 5 years. This will be our 6th year.