Many clubs distribute dictionaries to third graders. I was never much impressed with this project until I saw one of the dictionaries and talked to clubs that distribute them. First, the dictionary is oriented to elementary school children. Second, it is (sadly too often) the first book the child has ever owned.
Chester carries the Dictionary Project a step further. Instead of a regular meeting, teams of Rotarians will take the books directly to about 360 children in Chester County's five public schools and three private schools. After distributing the books, the Rotarians will demonstrate how to use the book. They will have children look up key words from the four way test and then lead a discussion on what the word means. What is "truth?" What is "fair?" Etc.
Other clubs may do this, but I never asked how the books are distributed. I think it is a great idea.
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The Mauldin Club's Dictionary Project is another good candidate for the district-wide "project catalog".
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