Events

BEE FOR LITERACY!
Join us for our ADULT Spelling Bee, benefiting Walworth County Literacy Council
Thursday, October 5, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 Geneva St., Delavan
Conference Center, Geneva Ballroom
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT - THE BEE IS SOLD OUT
LET’S BUILD ON THE SUCCESS OF THE ‘22 BEE!
SUPPORT WCLC WITH A SPONSORSHIP OR BY ENTERING A TEAM IN THE ‘23 BEE
Businesses, schools, and organizations enter teams to support our adult education mission and compete for the winning trophy. Help us cheer on our community’s “Super Spellers!”
The WCLC Bee Benefit is an evening of unforgettable fun that heightens community awareness, shares our impact, and increases the understanding of the vital role that adult education and literacy play in our community.
This is not your traditional fundraiser! It is an evening of competition, fun, and excitement. Adult spelling teams of two compete against each other in elimination rounds until the last team standing wins. As the spelling happens, spectators may spell along at their tables.
Our goal is to fund WCLC's impactful literacy programs: no-cost, one-on-one tutoring for Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and Citizenship instruction.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Please consider joining the hive through one of the sponsorship levels below:
IMPERIAL BEE $5,000
FEATURED Sponsor of Spelling Bee Benefit
One Team in the Spelling Bee
SPECIAL Recognition on Social Media, at Benefit, in Program Booklet, and on Tables
Tickets for 8
4 Sponsored Words
QUEEN BEE $2,500
One Team in the Spelling Bee
Recognition on Social Media, at Benefit, and in Program Booklet
Tickets for 4
2 Sponsored Words
HONEYCOMB $1,000
One Team in the Spelling Bee
Recognition on Social Media, at Benefit, and in Program Booklet
Tickets for 2
BUSY BEE $500
One Team in the Spelling Bee
Recognition at Benefit, and in Program Booklet
BUMBLEBEE $100
Recognition in Program Booklet
POLLINATOR
All other donations
DINNER IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ALL SPELLERS
Admission Tickets for $65 include dinner buffet, bee entertainment, silent auction, and cash bar.
WHY WE NEED WCLC IN WALWORTH COUNTY
There is a perception that literacy services are not needed in Walworth County, yet statistics show:
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16% of Walworth County residents lack basic literacy skills. An estimated 16,000 adults need literacy support.
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9% have no high school credential.
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Walworth County’s poverty level is at 9% (family of four earning $27,750 or less) and 24% fall into a category of limited assets and income. Although they are working, they do not earn a living wage. Data shows that 43% of adults with low literacy rates also have low income levels.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR INVESTMENT IS CLEAR
Residents who have completed 100 hours of adult basic education have increased opportunities of becoming employed, being promoted, and achieving a 53% higher income. Improved literacy skills reduce the burden on social services and reduce jail recidivism. Future generations are likely to experience academic success as a result of their parent’s improved literacy.
Our WCLC students have achieved significant successes. They have earned degrees, obtained U.S. citizenship, become employed, and opened new businesses. They have advocated and communicated for themselves and their families at appointments, meetings, doctor visits and have become active and engaged community members. These adult students have achieved dreams and have overcome lifelong barriers they never thought they would conquer.
Walworth County Literacy Council provides stability to families and ensures a more educated, reliable, and efficient workforce. With improved literacy, individuals are more likely to gain confidence and become involved in their communities.
BEE A PART OF THE WCLC BENEFIT
To become a sponsor, form a team, or purchase an admission ticket, click the RSVP button above.
For additional information on sponsorships or other ways to get involved, please contact Lilly Barrett, Executive Director,
at 262-475-9180, or email: wclcinfo@gmail.com