Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle Brings Dictionaries to Pine Street Elementary Students
Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle Brings Dictionaries to Pine Street Elementary Students The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle in Maine proudly launched their first Dictionary Project this year, gifting personal dictionaries to second-grade students at Pine Street Elementary School. Club Secretary Susan Watson shared, “The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle had the most wonderful opportunity to team up with Pine Street Elementary School and... Read More
Why Spelling Bees, Scrabble Champions, and Everyday Language Prove the Power of Words.
Why Spelling Bees, Scrabble Champions, and Everyday Language Prove the Power of Words At the 33rd annual BizBee event in Fairbanks, Alaska, spelling champions showed that mastering words is never about shortcuts. The AAHkword Bees team, sponsored by Aging at Home Fairbanks and IBEW Local 1547, took home the top prize by spelling “theopneustic” — meaning “divinely inspired” — correctly during the final round.... Read More
Port Allegany Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders.
Port Allegany Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders The Port Allegany Rotary Club recently continued its tradition of supporting literacy by purchasing and presenting a Webster’s Dictionary to every third-grade student in the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany school districts. As part of The Dictionary Project, a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionary, Rotarians Anna Fair and Patricia Kujawski... Read More
Grangeville Elks Lodge Brings the Gift of Dictionaries to Idaho Students
Grangeville Elks Lodge Brings the Gift of Dictionaries to Idaho Students Third-grade students across Idaho were thrilled to receive their very own dictionaries, thanks to the Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825. The lodge has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project since 2006, providing more than 4,000 students across at least nine area schools with a personal dictionary. This ongoing effort helps young learners build their... Read More
Altrusa International of Lexington Brings Dictionaries and Smiles to Breckinridge Elementary Students
Altrusa International of Lexington Brings Dictionaries and Smiles to Breckinridge Elementary Students Since 2010, Altrusa International of Lexington, Kentucky has proudly partnered with The Dictionary Project, providing personal dictionaries to over 9,200 students. After two years of pandemic interruptions, Altrusa volunteers were excited to return to in-person events in 2022. On September 2, 2022, Altrusa members visited Breckinridge Elementary School, bringing new dictionaries to... Read More
Honoring Dr. Richard Geyer’s Lasting Dictionary Legacy in Yuma, Arizona
Honoring Dr. Richard Geyer’s Lasting Legacy in Yuma, Arizona We proudly honor the life and legacy of Dr. Richard Geyer, who introduced The Dictionary Project to Rotary Clubs and schools in Yuma, Arizona in 2004. Dr. Geyer’s commitment to education sparked a movement that has resulted in more than 101,000 dictionaries being provided to students across Yuma over the past two decades. His vision... Read More
Fallsburg Elementary Students in Kentucky Receive Dictionaries to Boost Literacy.
Fallsburg Elementary Students in Kentucky Receive Dictionaries to Boost Literacy. Every third-grade student at Fallsburg Elementary School in Kentucky recently received a free personal dictionary thanks to the efforts of The Dictionary Project and dedicated community partners. This initiative aims to equip students with tools that support reading, writing, and independent learning. Teachers at Fallsburg say the dictionaries have become an immediate favorite, with... Read More
Minnehaha Grange Brings Dictionaries and Joy to Vancouver’s Third Graders.
Minnehaha Grange Brings Dictionaries and Joy to Vancouver’s Third Graders Minnehaha Grange #164 recently donated student dictionaries to all third graders at Minnehaha Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington. The delivery came just before the winter break, adding an extra layer of excitement for the young students. In early February, the Grange received a package of heartfelt thank-you notes from the children. Many included colorful... Read More
Renault CEO Publishes Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile.
Renault CEO Publishes Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile to Celebrate Car Culture and Empower Women. Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, has authored The Sentimental Dictionary of the Automobile, a passion project celebrating the history, culture, and personal stories behind the automotive world. Following its successful release in France in October 2024, the book is set to launch in Spain and Latin America... Read More
Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy.
Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy Oakview Grange #311 in Centralia, Washington, has been a steadfast partner of The Dictionary Project for more than two decades. Their recent letter reflects the deep joy and lasting impact that providing dictionaries brings to third-grade students. Here’s their inspiring message: Letter Content: March 13, 2025 Good Morning! Enclosed are thank-you letters from the third... Read More