Join us for our ADULT Spelling Bee, benefiting Walworth County Literacy Council

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

 5:30 P.M.

Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 Geneva St., Delavan

Conference Center, Geneva Ballroom

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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

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Admission Tickets for $65 include dinner buffet, bee entertainment, silent auction, and cash bar.

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WHY WE NEED WCLC IN WALWORTH COUNTY

 

There is a perception that literacy services are not needed in Walworth County, yet statistics show:

 

• 16% of Walworth County residents lack basic literacy skills. An estimated 16,000 adults need literacy support.

 

•  9% have no high school credential.

 

• 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

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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.   

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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. 

 

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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