Project Description Country: USA Location: Sun Lakes, AZ Total Budget: $12,500 Area of Focus: Basic education and literacy Activity Type: Education: Literacy Summary: Provide dictionaries for third grade students in the Chandler Unified School District This project is a repeat of the very successful dictionary project that we have done for many 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 exact total dollar amount that will be spent on this project this year but the best estimate is that it will cost around $12,500. District school staff will contribute time and make an area available for preparation of the dictionaries prior to delivery. The school district will also contribute limited funds. The project will documented with photos and this information will be disseminated to local media by the Sun Lakes Rotary public information designee. Project Contact Person District: 5495 Rotary Club of: Sun Lakes Primary Contact: Chuck Snyder Email: jcsnyder1975@gmail.com Project Status Signed This project is "Signed". This means that the signatures from the club leadership have been collected. This project is now being reviewed by the district leadership for approval. Once a decision is made, the status of the project will be changed to "Approved". Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Sun Lakes (5495) 18-Apr-24 $10,000 $2,500 $12,500 Total $10,000 $2,500 $12,500

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History Log Entries 18-Apr-24 System Entry System Entry: Creation of project page. 1-May-24 by Chuck Snyder System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 1-May-24 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Chuck Snyder. 27-May-24 by Thomas Mclarty System Entry: Project reverted to "Submitted" - Tom Mclarty added to the list of signatories. 27-May-24 by Thomas Mclarty System Entry: Project signed by Tom Mclarty. 27-May-24 by Chuck Snyder System Entry: Project reverted to "Submitted" - Tom McLarty added to the list of signatories. 28-May-24 by Chuck Snyder System Entry: Project reverted to "Submitted" - Tom McLarty added to the list of signatories. 16-Jun-24 by Thomas Mclarty Congratulations! This project has been approved for full funding. We are not certain when the money will hit your account, but our best guess is a month or so. The district has approved the project now Rotary International will review and approve. We’ll send you an update when we have one. Please also remember that you may not spend money prior to TRF approval and reimburse yourself from grant funds. If there have been changes in your bank account (information for electronic transfer), please get that to Lucinda General (District Treasurer) as soon as possible. treasurer@rotary5495.org. Your report is due April 30, 2025, and receipts are required to complete the report (not invoices, cancelled checks, UPS shipping labels, or any other documents). Thank you for creating hope in the world.