Lilburn Woman’s Club Brings Dictionaries to Over 1,200 Students
Lilburn Woman’s Club Brings Dictionaries to Over 1,200 Students This fall, the Lilburn Woman’s Club in Georgia partnered with the Mail and Package Center, Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #431, and the Lilburn Business Association to deliver personal dictionaries to every third grade student in Lilburn. In total, more than 1,200 students received their very own dictionary! The project was funded through generous grants from Believe... Read More
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Willmar in Minnesota has proudly given dictionaries to third grade students at five area schools. Each year, the club distributes these personal dictionaries as part of their commitment to improving literacy in Kandiyohi County. Beyond donating dictionaries, Rotary members also support education by participating in the Strive mentoring... Read More
Rotary Club of Montclair Continues 19-Year Tradition at Bradford School
Rotary Club of Montclair Continues 19-Year Tradition at Bradford School Bradford School third graders in Montclair, New Jersey, were thrilled to receive their very own dictionaries, thanks to Georgia Brown and the Rotary Club of Montclair. For the past 19 years, Georgia Brown has been delivering dictionaries to third-grade students in both Montclair and Verona as part of The Dictionary Project. Her dedication has... Read More
Walker Rotary Club Brings Early Christmas Cheer with Dictionaries for Students
Walker Rotary Club Brings Early Christmas Cheer with Dictionaries for Students The Walker Rotary Club in Minnesota delivered an early Christmas gift to third-grade students in Walker and LaPorte — a brand-new personal dictionary for each student. The club has been proudly participating in The Dictionary Project since 2005, and this year’s event continued a tradition that has helped promote literacy and learning across... Read More
Rotary Club of Cambridge Revives Dictionary Project for Dorchester County Students
Rotary Club of Cambridge Revives Dictionary Project for Dorchester County Students The Rotary Club of Cambridge in Maryland launched its participation in The Dictionary Project in 2006, presenting personal dictionaries to third-grade students in both public and private schools across Dorchester County. While the project was paused during the Covid pandemic, it was proudly revived this year, bringing smiles back to students’ faces. Cambridge... Read More
New Vision Pioneers of Wheeling Inspire Young Minds with Dictionaries at Ritchie Elementary
New Vision Pioneers of Wheeling Inspire Young Minds with Dictionaries at Ritchie Elementary The New Vision Pioneers – Wheeling Life Member Club in West Virginia made a big impact at Ritchie Elementary School, gifting every third-grade student their own personal dictionary. Students were thrilled with their new books, excitedly exploring the wealth of knowledge packed inside. The school expressed heartfelt appreciation: “We want to... Read More
Crossroads Ruritan Club Brings Dictionaries and Discovery to Callaway Elementary Students.
Crossroads Ruritan Club Brings Dictionaries and Discovery to Callaway Elementary Students. The Crossroads Ruritan Club of Virginia recently made a special impact at Callaway Elementary School, gifting each third-grade student a personal dictionary. Their generosity lit up the classrooms as students eagerly explored their new books. The school shared their appreciation, highlighting the excitement among students who discovered that their dictionaries included far more... Read More
Shakespeare’s Lost Words and the Importance of the Dictionary Project.
Shakespeare’s Lost Words and the Importance of the Dictionary Project. Shakespeare and the “Fakespeare” Phenomenon Lexicographer Susie Dent recently revealed a surprising insight about William Shakespeare. While many people believe he invented words like eyeball, hobnob, puking, and zany, Dent suggests he often recorded language already used in everyday conversations. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, Dent explained that Shakespeare acted as a... Read More
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Students
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Third Graders The Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project continues to make a meaningful impact on young students in Maryland. In 2022, members of the Rotary Club visited Matapeake Elementary School, where they personally distributed dictionaries to every third-grade student. This tradition, part of the national Dictionary Project initiative, helps students develop literacy skills that are... Read More
Westfield Lions Club Continues a Proud Tradition of Literacy Support
Westfield Lions Club Continues a Proud Tradition of Literacy Support The Westfield Lions Club has proudly completed its dictionary project for the 2022-2023 school year, delivering over 772 dictionaries to third-grade students across all elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington School System. After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the Lions Club was excited to bring back this beloved program. Club Secretary Jeff Larrison led... Read More