{"id":97921,"date":"2025-11-15T08:58:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T13:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=97921"},"modified":"2025-11-15T08:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T13:58:54","slug":"getting-the-words-out-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=97921","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Words Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Walter Boomsma, MSG Communications Director<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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As of today, there are 371 public schools in Maine (according to The Dictionary Project website). Of those, only 27 have a Dictionary Project Sponsor so far this year. That\u2019s slightly over 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that it\u2019s still early in the year, and we can do better! If you have been sponsoring in the past, it\u2019s time to start working on this year\u2019s effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t been a sponsor, this is a good year to start. For a list of unsponsored schools, visit the Dictionary Project Website<\/a>. Remember, we have many great resources available on our MSG Words for Thirds Resource Page<\/a>. We\u2019ll even provide you with your Grange\u2019s very own logo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also Rotary, Kiwanis, and Elks Clubs that sponsor schools in Maine. One possibility might be to partner with a local civic organization in your area, particularly if you\u2019re concerned about the cost and effort involved. There are several dictionaries available to choose from. All come in cases of 24 at a cost of around $100 per case, including shipping. Obviously, much depends on school size, but you can start a powerful community service with a minimum investment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you doubt the power of this program, check out this short news story about a Valley Grange \u201cDictionary Day\u201d at Ridgeview Elementary<\/a> School in Dexter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions or would like some help. Let me know<\/a>! We\u2019re Grangers. We help each other. And let us know about your Words for Thirds Project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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