Vernon event spells out FUNdraiser
While acronyms and abbreviations might predominate communication, spelling is still a literacy basic.
The Junction Literacy and Youth Centres and presenting sponsor Kal Tire invite everyone who believes correct spelling does make a difference to participate in the fifth annual Adult Spelling Bee Challenge.
While the goal is serious — raising money for programs and activities for more than 2,500 people of all ages in the community each year — the emphasis is on having fun.
The April 4 early morning competition brings together teams from local businesses, organizations, governments, educational institutions and clubs. Individuals who want to participate can sign up to be placed on a team.
“We are so happy to have Kal Tire as a presenting sponsor. Having a presenting sponsor is really important to us because it means all the money the teams pay goes back into our programs,” said Junction Literacy Centre executive director Debbie Schiller.
“Robert (Foord, Kal Tire president) has taken a lot of interest in the work that we do because the work that we do helps provide a strong work force for his company and other businesses.”
Kal Tire has had a team in the Spelling Bee Challenge for the past two years and this is the first year as presenting sponsor, a $5,000 commitment. There will also be a Kal Tire team in the Spelling Bee this year.
“If I’m here, I’ll be there. I want to be there to support our team. We are proud to work with the Literacy Centre,” said Foord.
The Adult Spelling Bee Challenge takes place April 4 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. with breakfast provided. Registration fee is $1,000 for a table of eight, $125 for individuals and $125 to sponsor a student. For more information call 250-275-3117, email admin@junctionliteracy.ca or see www.junctionliteracy.ca.
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