Adult Spelling Bee to Include Bribes, Costumes and Dinner

Are you awful when it comes to spelling? If so, you are in luck. 

People with horrible spelling skills and those who are awesome spellers are both welcome at the first annual Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Adult Spelling Bee to benefit education.

The quirky fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013, and will be nothing like the spelling bees you participated in when you were a kid. This spelling bee encourages team play, costumes and bribes.

"This fun-filled family event is sure to be highly spirited with lots of humor" says Spelling Bee Committee Chairman Susan Long.

Teams of four people will compete in the spelling bee which will use words selected from the Scripps Howard word list. Team members work together to come up with the correct spelling of a word. If the answer is not correct, the team will be able to pay a bribe to stay in the round. Teams will not be able to use bribes during the last round.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Theme and Best Spellers. A light dinner will also be served to spelling bee participants. Proceeds will benefit The Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. which provides financial assistance to area school programs and student educational endeavors.   

Interested in Participating? 

• $250 entry fee for each four-person team

• Call (727) 784-4287 to register

• Visit www.PalmHarborCC.org for more information and sponsorship opportunities

Want to Watch the Spelling Bee?

• When: September 27, 2013

• Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

• Where: The Centre, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor

• Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, students admitted free. Tickets available at the door or they can be purchased in advance at the Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 1151 Nebraska Ave.

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