CoveCare Center created quite a “buzz” on Wednesday, May 17th, when 15 teams gathered at Centennial Golf Club for some friendly competition and teambuilding to out spell each other for the 1st Place Championship.

CEO Eric Toth kicked off the evening by introducing Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, who read the first round of words to the lively crowd. Veteran emcee Bill Hammond of Edward Jones, and CoveCare Center VP of Programs Krista Zanfardino then took over to lead the teams through almost nine rounds of words and eliminations before the remaining five teams entered the championship challenge.

Patterson Rotary’s “Team F-ing Bees” claimed the 1st Place Trophy by correctly spelling the word “terpsichorean”, meaning, “pertaining to dancing”.

The 2022 1st Place Winning Team, Nuvance Health “Team New-Bees”, claimed the 2nd Place Trophy.

CoveCare Center’s Mental Health Clinic Team “The Honey Makers” was once again awarded the coveted Most Enthusiastic Team Trophy.

Other teams who participated at the Bee included Friends of the Mahopac Library, The Spellbinders 1 & 2, Hudson Valley Credit Union, PCSB Bank, Carmel/Brewster Flower Club, Search for Change, Brewster Chamber of Commerce and Brewster Rotary.

Many thanks to all of our sponsors, teams and volunteers for being a part of this great evening!

Join us for the 2023 CoveCare Team Spelling Bee

Wednesday, May 17th ~ 5:30 p.m.

Centennial Golf Club, Carmel, NY

Show off your spelling skills and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental health and substance use issues.

    • Compete for bragging rights and the 1st Place trophy – trophies also awarded for 2nd Place Team and Most Enthusiastic Team!

    • Teams consist of 10 players (max) and are eliminated after 3 misspelled words.

    • You can stay in the game with a mulligan ($25 each), max of 5 per team!

    • Event cost is $50 per person and includes dinner buffet, desserts & coffee/tea – Cash bar available.

Bring a Team to the Bee – REGISTER HERE!

Become a Sponsor – SPONSOR HERE!

Queen Bee Sponsor – $1000

        • 1 team of up to 10 players to compete at the Bee.
        • 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 – including press releases, social media, website, promotional emails, event signage and program.

 

Bumblebee Sponsor – $750

        • 1 team of up to 10 members to compete at the Bee.
        • 1 Word Round – “This next round is sponsored by (your name/organization).”
        • Your logo/name on all promotional materials – including press releases, social media, website, promotional emails, event signage and program.

 

Beehive Sponsor – $500

        • Vendor Table (ONLY 3 spots available) – to showcase your business at the event.
        • 1 Word Round – “This next round is sponsored by (your name/organization).”
        • Your logo/name on all promotional materials – including press releases, social media, website, promotional emails, event signage and program.

 

Word Round Sponsor – $100 per round

        • “This next round is sponsored by (your name/organization).”

 

 

Meet our Bee emcees –  Bill Hammond of Edward Jones & Krista Zanfardino, CoveCare Center VP of Programs

Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors!

Queen Bee Sponsor

 

 

 

 

 

Bumblebee Sponsors

BREWSTER ROTARY CLUB

 

 

Beehive Sponsors

 

 

Media Sponsor

2023 Spelling Bee Flyer

2023 Bee FAQ’s

2023 Bee Rules & Procedures

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Development Team at [email protected]