Helping people help themselves

A Fun-raiser to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County

What is Scrabble® for Literacy?

Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County, with support from the National Scrabble® Association hosts it's fifth annual Scrabble® Fundraiser in Norwich, NY!

Community members will play Scrabble®, raise funds and promote literacy awareness. Chenango businesses will support the work of Literacy Volunteers by sponsoring teams and underwriting costs.

 

How it works:

  • Teams compete at 3 rounds of Scrabble® and other word games
  • Teams are matched within catagories (Beginner, Intermediate, and Excellent)
  • Teams score points per round
  • Judges keep score
  • The highest scoring team in each category wins!

 

Prizes:

  • Prizes awarded in each category
  • Door prizes for all
  • 50/50 Raffle & Silent Auctions

 

Your donation helps buy:

  • Books and materials for literacy program participants
  • Learning equipment for students with special needs
  • Training programs to enhance the teaching and learning experience
  • Recognition gifts for volunteers and students

 

How you can participate:

  • Play as a team. Teams can be friends, family, co-workers, etc.

  • Sign up as an individual. We will match you with a team of other individuals.
  • Compete for prizes. First, Second, and Third prizes will be awarded in each category. Door prizes are donated by local businesses.

 

Register:

Click HERE to sign up online!

 

Other ways to participate:

  • Be a sponsor:
    • Single Word - $50
    • Double Word - $100
    • Triple Word - $150
  • Recruit a "Company Team" of co-workers
  • Donate gift certificates or prizes
  • Donate your time and/or expertise to help organize the event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When & Where:

Saturday, June 11, 2005
1pm - 4pm
West Park, Norwich, NY

 

Previous year's tournaments

2004