George W. Owings, III to Host the Calvert County Literacy Council’s 2008 BEE for Literacy

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., - April 16, 2008 – George W. Owings, III, former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for Maryland, will serve as honorary host for the Calvert County Literacy Council’s 12th Annual BEE for Literacy on Friday, May 9, 2008, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Kings Landing Park’s Patuxent Hall. PNC Bank is gold sponsor for the event.

Owings, a lifelong resident of Calvert County and long-time advocate of adult literacy, returns this year to offer his support to the annual event. Maria Birnkammer, Executive Director of the Calvert County Literacy Council, is thrilled that Owings will be on hand to liven up the event with his special flair of wit and humor. “George has hosted our event in the past and we know he will make the evening special, both for the spelling teams and for the spectators,” she said. “We’re so happy he will be with us again to help create the awareness that adult literacy tutoring in Calvert County needs.”

The annual event pits teams of four adult spellers against each other in an elimination-type competition. Like traditional spelling bees, there are a number of rounds with the words becoming progressively harder throughout the evening. However, these adult teams come in costume which helps keep the evening light hearted and not too competitive. Last year’s winners, The Letterheads, sponsored by Second Looks Books, will return this year to defend their title. In addition to the spelling entertainment, there will be food, wine and beer. A silent auction will be ongoing throughout the evening.

Owings said he looks forward to a rousing evening of entertainment, good food and good spelling. “The Literacy Council’s annual spelling bee is always a fun evening and of course the proceeds go to a worthy cause,” he said. “I’m happy to serve as honorary host because this is a unique and entertaining evening. Besides, unless I decide to join a team, the pressure will be on the contestants, not me – and that’s much easier than being put on the spot to spell a word like ‘raconteur,’” he joked.

For more information on the Calvert County Literacy Council’s 12th Annual BEE for Literacy, including opportunities to donate, team sponsorships or entering teams, e-mail Maria Birnkammer at calvertliteracy@somd.lib.md.us or call 410-535-3233. Tickets are available for $30.00 and may be purchased directly from the Calvert County Literacy Council’s office in Prince Frederick or at the door.


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The Calvert County Literacy Council is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve the literacy of adults through one-on-one tutoring provided by volunteer tutors. Funding for CCLC’s free services is provided through the generous support of the United Way of Calvert County, the Calvert County Government, corporate grants and donations and private contributions.

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