Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma
Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma Third grade students in Wagoner and Porter, Oklahoma were all smiles as they received a personal dictionary—thanks to the Rotary Club of Wagoner. The club recently distributed the books to local elementary schools, bringing excitement and educational value to each classroom. This initiative is […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken Brings the Gift of Words to Students in Colorado
Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken Brings the Gift of Words to Students in Colorado Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken in Colorado has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, delivering personal dictionaries to third-grade students in Weld County School District. Over the years, the club has provided more than 4,630 dictionaries, giving young […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]