2012 East Wake Spelling Bee

How does the Bee work?
The moderator will call a word, read a definition and use the word in a sentence. Your four-person team
decides on the spelling and writes it on a sheet of paper. A judge determines if the word is spelled correctly.
As long as your team spells correctly, you’re in the Bee. If you miss a word, you can buy it and still stay in
the contest.

Will you "bee” embarrassed if you can’t spell?
Of course not! Spelling is done as team, not as individuals, so there’s no chance of embarrassment. Plus, up
until the elimination round, if your team cannot spell a word, you can "buy” it. Words can be purchased for
$25 each to keep you in the game. You can pre-pay for words when you register to provide a little extra security!
Words may also be purchased during the Bee or invoiced for payment after the Bee. All word purchases
are non-refundable donations.

Who can "bee” on a team?
Any four adults (16 years or older) can represent your business, club or school. Our goal this year is to register
50 teams. Help us by recruiting your friends to spell or sponsor!

What will "bee” in it for you?
Team building! Fun competition! Lots of laughs! Trophies! Recognition for your business, school or organization!

How can you "bee” involved?
• Recruit or sponsor a team(s) from your business, civic club, church, organization or school. Sign up your
team and return the enclosed registration form along with $150 per team.
• Sponsor a school team. Contact your local school and pledge financial support. This will enable them to
enter and have money for "buying” words. Volunteer to spell on a team with teachers and parents. Or call the
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce to find a school that needs sponsorship.
• Sponsor Words @$25 each to donate to spelling teams.

Who will "bee” helped?
Your tax-deductible contribution will help the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, the East Wake Business
Alliance, the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, the Wendell Chamber of Commerce and the East Wake
Education Foundation to sponsor classroom grants to teachers in all the schools in eastern Wake County.
For more information or to register, call 269-6320