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Rotary members visited the Russell Street School to continue its annual tradition of presenting dictionaries to third grade students, which it's done for more than a decade, in cooperation with The Dictionary Project.

The tradition began at Russell Street in 2006 when late Rotary president Don Sturtz proposed bringing The Dictionary Project -- which launched in South Carolina in 1995 -- to Littleton. Since then, the group has presented more than 1,700 Littleton students with dictionaries.

"We're so grateful for the Rotary Club's commitment to this tradition, which provides each of our kids with a valuable resource they they can keep forever," Principal Bazydlo said.

The Dictionary Project is a nationwide organization that aims to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come. Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn, which is why dictionaries are presented to students at that critical point in their school careers.

Sharon Corbin Exemplifies Volunteerism

Community volunteer Sharon Corbin updated Members about the seniors’ courtyard renovations being completed and she showed us photos of the restored space. The fence, which our Club donated in 2003, is now a focal point in the courtyard. Club Members are invited to the unveiling on Friday, June 8 at 12:00 p.m.

Members surprised Sharon after her update by announcing she is this year’s recipient of the Rotary’s Paul Harris award for her tireless volunteering on behalf of Littleton residents. Sharon volunteers with Friends of COA, Meals on Wheels, and for children, and playgrounds.

Incoming DG visits Liittleton

Chris Spear, incoming District Governor. In 2018-19 Littleton President-elect Deb Trumbull and Chris will be working together and he wanted to introduce himself. Chris, from Stow and a member of Nashoba Valley Rotary, knows about one-third of our Club members and will be at the Appleman and in Montreal. He is experienced in running Reality Fair and can support our Club efforts in hosting one as well. He reminded us that District grants are due June 1. Congratulations Chris on being selected the new DG.

RYLA 2018

Marcia, Corinne, Steve and Anna interviewed 16 sophomores, on March 15, to attend the RYLA conference, of which eight students were selected.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs around the globe. Each year, thousands of young people participate in this program. Young people ages 13–30 are sponsored by Rotary Clubs to attend the event run by the club's district committee.

Littleton Rotarians help Clean the Common

Many hands make light work and the Rotary team cleaned up and down Great Road from 495 to Donelan's and from IBM to the Congregational Church. Thanks to Marc, Mina, Joe, Rob and Katherine (daughter). The sunshine felt great . . . happy spring everyone

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