Project Description Country: USA Location: Sun Lakes AZ Total Budget: $11,500 Area of Focus: Basic education and literacy Activity Type: Education: Literacy Summary: Distribution of dictionaries to 3rd grade students in the Chandler Unified School District This project is a repeat of the very successful dictionary project that we have done for years and years. We provide dictionaries to 3rd grade students throughout the Chandler Unified School District. This project gets Rotarians involved in the schools with the Principals, teachers and students. Typically about 40 Rotary members participate and make presentations at the schools to the students in a 3rd grade assembly. There is a script that we use that introduces the students to the dictionary and it is an ongoing tool for the teachers to use throughout the school year. Unfortunately for some of the students it is the first book that anyone has given them. In the past CUSD and a couple of other Rotary Clubs have helped with the funding of this project. Currently unsure of the total dollar amount that will be spent on this project this year but like most things right now it will probably cost more that the $11000+ that was spent last year. Project Contact Person District: 5495 Rotary Club of: Sun Lakes Primary Contact: Dick Thomas Email: porschedick@gmail.com Project Status Completed This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners. Project listed for the 2021-22 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Sun Lakes (5495) 10-May-22 $9,500 $2,000 $11,500 Total $9,500 $2,000 $11,500

Project Supporting Documents Alphabetical with icons By date with icons Alphabetical list format By date list format [10-Apr-23] Dictionary 22 Final Report [10-Apr-23] Dictionary 22 Final Report Signature Page [27-May-22] MOU Signature page [9-Apr-23] Paid Invoice from Vendor [10-Apr-23] project spreadsheet [10-Apr-23] sticker invoice

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History Log Entries 10-May-22 System Entry System Entry: Creation of project page. 20-May-22 by Rebecca Wilks Thank you for your application. I have edited the funding section to reflect the maximum DDF award for $2000 this year. You'll also need to upload the signed MOU to complete the application 27-May-22 by Peter Meade System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 27-May-22 by Peter Meade System Entry: Project signed by Peter Meade. 27-May-22 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Signature Process cancelled by user. 27-May-22 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 27-May-22 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Rebecca Wilks. 28-May-22 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Dick Thomas. 31-May-22 by Stephen Phair System Entry: Project signed by Stephen Phair. 31-May-22 by Stephen Phair System Entry: Project signed by Stephen Phair. 31-May-22 by Peter Meade System Entry: Project signed by Peter Meade. 4-Aug-22 by Rebecca Wilks Congratulations! The Rotary Foundation has approved our block grant, which means we'll have the funds soon. As you know, you must wait until this point to spend any grant funds. Your final report, which is due April 30, must include receipts for the entire budget of your grant (gather them as you go along, please) dated August 4 or later. The report form is available in the Foundation section of rotary5495.org. Please be sure your bank information is up-to-date so there is no delay in sending the funds by electronic transfer. This information, as well as questions about when you'll receive the money, should be addressed to our District Treasurer, Lucinda General at treasurer@rotary5495.org 4-Aug-22 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee. 17-Aug-22 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer. 17-Aug-22 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer. 10-Apr-23 by Peter Meade System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded. 11-Apr-23 by Rebecca Wilks System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.