CoveCare Center held it’s Annual Team Spelling Bee on May 14th at Centennial Golf Club where it hosted 10 teams for some friendly competition and teambuilding as they out spelled each other for the 1st Place Championship title and trophy.
CEO Eric Toth kicked off the evening by introducing County Executive Kevin Byrne, who read the first round of words to our “spirited” crowd. Emcees – Brandon Lillard, Director of Children’s Community Based Programs, and Krista Zanfardino, VP of Programs took over to lead the teams as they spelled their way through almost seventy words and eliminations before the remaining four teams entered the championship round.
The competition was fierce as the Brewster Rotary/Brewster Chamber of Commerce team “Brewster Busy Bees” claimed the 1st Place title it’s 2nd year in a row by correctly spelling the word “zymurgy”, meaning “the scientific study and application of fermentation processes, particularly in the production of foods and beverages like wine, beer, and fermented dairy products.” The Nuvance Health/Northwell crew – “The Nu-Bees” beat out the remaining 3 teams to claim the 2nd Place spot with the Hawaiian word “hoomalimali”, which means “to flatter or to attempt to secure one’s favor by flattery.” The CoveCare Mental Health Clinic Team “The Honey Makers” took back the coveted Most Enthusiastic Team award.
Other teams who attempted to out spell each other at this lively event included Patterson Rotary, Kathleen M. Valletta, Hudson Valley Credit Union, PCSB Bank/Foundation, Dawn DeCesare, The Putnam Health Department and Search for Change.
Many thanks to all of our sponsors, teams and volunteers for being a part of this great evening!
Join us for the
2025 Annual Team Spelling Bee
Wednesday, May 14th ~ 5:30 pm
Centennial Golf Club
$55 per person/player
Show off your spelling skills and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental health and substance use issues.
All for fun and fundraising!
CLICK TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY!
Compete for bragging rights and the 1st Place trophy!
Trophies also awarded for 2nd Place Team and Most Enthusiastic Team.
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Teams consist of 10 players max, elimination after 3 misspelled words.
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Stay in the game with a mulligan, $25 per mulligan when purchased in advance, $30 per at the event. Max of 5 mulligans per team.
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$55 per person – includes game entry, dinner, dessert & coffee/tea/soda – Cash bar available.
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Bring a Team to the Bee!
Great for Team Building & Networking
CLICK HERE to Sponsor the Bee!
– Meet our Bee Emcees –
Krista Zanfardino – CoveCare VP of Programs
Brandon Lillard – CoveCare Director of Children’s Community Based Programs
Sponsors
– Queen Bee –
– Bumblebee –
– Beehive –
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– Honeybee Donor –
– Media Sponsor –
We are in need of Sponsors!
– Sponsorship Levels –
King Bee – $3000
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- 2 Teams of up to 10 Players to compete at the Bee.
- Introduction at start of the Event with a speaking opportunity.
- Vendor Table – to showcase your business at the event.
- 2 Word Rounds – “This next round is sponsored by (your name/organization).”
- 5 Mulligans – keeps you in the game longer!
- Your logo/name on all promotional materials – press releases, social media, website, emails, event signage/program.
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Queen Bee – $1250
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- 1 Team of up to 10 Players to compete at the Bee.
- 2 Word Rounds
- 5 Mulligans
- Your logo/name on all promotional materials.
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Bumblebee – $1000
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- 1 Team of up to 10 Players to compete at the Bee.
- 1 Word Round
- Your logo/name on all promotional materials.
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Beehive OR Business Beehive – $500
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- 1 Team of up to 4 Players OR a Vendor Table – to showcase your business at the event.
- 1 Word Round
- Your logo/name in all promotional materials.
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Word Round – $100 per round
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- “This next round is sponsored by (your name/organization).”
- Shout out on social media, event signage/program.
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Thank you for your support & consideration.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Development Team at development@covecarecenter.org