Get Ready for Putnam's 8th Annual Adult Spelling Bee

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Do you and your family and friend have have what it takes to be the PFCS 2017 Champion Spellers?

The annual Adult Spelling Bee gives everyone a chance to show off their spelling skills, laugh a lot, and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental, social and emotional health or substance use issues. All proceeds benefit the programs of Putnam Family & Community Services.

Last year there were 25 teams and the competition was fierce!

According to PFCS, Akzo Nobel Bees claimed the championship by correctly spelling the word ‘trypanosomiasis’, a noun meaning ‘a sleeping sickness, disease caused by parasites transmitted by insects’. The Putnam Hospital Putnam Pirates took second place honors after a ‘neck and neck’ final round that went longer than any previous year. The Akzo Nobel Bees and the Patterson Library Ninjas were both recognized with the Judge’s ‘Most Enthusiastic Cheerleaders’ award after a ‘cheer off’ which still left the Emcees unable to choose one over the other. Other teams who donned colorful bee costumes, capes, masks, and team tee-shirts in the spirit of rousing competition included teams from Mahopac Library, the PFCS Board and Staff, Camp Herrlich, Kent Fiscal Watch, the Brewster/Carmel Garden Club, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, MHA of Putnam, Patterson Rotary, Putnam County Women’s Bar Assoc., Putnam Ridge, and the Putnam County Dept. of Health.

Volunteers from Edward Jones, United Way of Westchester & Putnam, CAP of Putnam, the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, and the PFCS agency itself helped make the event a great success.

This year the Bee is April 27. Teams of 10 are welcome. Members of the team can choose to be spellers, cheerleaders, or just sit back and observe. There is no limit to the number of spellers on a team.

The Bee is $30 per person, and includes a buffet dinner, soft drinks, and dessert and a lively night of friendly competition! Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar.

Seating is limited, so register early! Advance registration is required; recommended for participants ages 18 years of age or older.

Learn more here.