Mary Jean Thompson, Rotary Club of Toms River Sunrise, Toms River, NJ
We have so many stories–the kids enjoy the dictionary, and the children from previous years have stopped us to tell us that they still have their dictionary.
Diana Hudson, Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, Caledonia, MI
We have been doing this for 7 years. The children begin to ask the teachers when school starts when they will get their dictionaries and thesaurus. The teachers are eager to get them as soon as school starts and they use them in assignments throughout the entire year. The students write thank you notes to our club which are always interesting and fun to... Read More
David Thomas, Weiser Elks Lodge # 1683, Weiser, ID
5-year participant, always welcome at all the rural schools we service. Meeting kids out of context, i.e., at the supermarket or in a store, and having them run up and say “You’re the guys that gave us the dictionaries!” makes the whole program worth it.
John Arthur, Kiwanis Club of Roland, Roland, IA
This is our 5th year giving out dictionaries to our 3rd graders in the Roland-Story School district. We put their names in the book to make it feel more personable. For many this is their first book that they can call their own. Our clubs are for giving the leaders of tomorrow the tools they need for success in their life journey.
Evelyn Brown, AT&T Pioneers / NE Mountaineers Council, Gainesville, GA
This is our 4th year to provide dictionaries to all 3rd graders at Banks County Elementary. Very good project. Children are always excited to receive the dictionaries.
Susan Macken, Rotary Club of Oelwein, Oelwein, IA
This is our second year of presenting dictionaries to the third graders. We were pleasantly surprised how excited the students were to receive their own dictionary. Thanks for making these dictionaries available at such a reasonable cost.
Linda Hein, Rotary Club of Chagrin Valley, Chagrin Falls, OH
I have participated in this project for the entire tenure of my Rotary Membership–3 years! It is rewarding and enjoyable.
Larry Hylarides, Le Sueur Lions Club, Le Sueur, MN
This is our 6th year, and students have come to expect the dictionaries. Our Lions Club think it is a worthwhile endeavor.
Linda Soper, Melrose Grange # 434, Roseburg, OR
We have a lot of Mexican students moving to Douglas County as Migrant Farm Workers. Children are not speaking English currently in schools and are struggling. These dictionaries will go to the kids, but will help families, as well.
Dan Pfaff, Washington Court House Elks Lodge # 129, Washington Court House, OH
This program is a great program. Washington Court House Elks # 129 PER Association adopted this program in 2008 and have been working on it every year for the students of the third grade in Fayette county. Fayette county has three school districts, and they look forward to the books each year with open arms. Teachers like using the books for class.