A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.

Timothy E. Kelly, PSP, Watertown Elks Lodge # 496, Watertown, NY

This program has been running in our Lodge for the past 9 years; I have been involved for most of them. I was State Youth Chairman for the NYSEA when the program was brought to us and later as NYSEA President and have been a supporter of the program ever since. When Dave Carr introduced me to this program years ago, I feel right in love with it and feel it is a great way to help our young people in the schools.