Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee

 Why do we do it?

• To promote literacy in our community.
• To bring people together for a fun night to celebrate the library
• To help the library raise funds for extra items that improve the Library
• To help the library fund events, technology, and improvements to the community space

How do I get on a team? 

• The $250.00 entry fee includes entry of one team of three into the Spelling Bee, buffet dinner, and gift bag for each team member.
• The entry fee can be paid by the team or you can find sponsors to cover the cost.
• You can reserve tickets for cheerleaders at $40.00 per person.
• Some sponsorship levels include more tickets and advertising.
• Complete the Team Entry Form online, fax, or return the form to any of our locations.
• Payment made be made at any library location with proof of Team entry.
• Tax receipts for Team Entries that are paid by cheque are sent to the person and address listed on the cheque.

What if I can't find other team members?

You can let us know that you are interested in joining a team in case another team is short a member. 

What if my team can't find a sponsor or raise enough money? 

• We may be able to help you find a partial sponsor to top up the money you have raised. 
• We help find sponsors for non-profit organizations. 

Can I just come to watch? 

• Absolutely. You can buy a ticket for $40.00 at any library location. You can even tell us at which Team's table you would like to sit.
• Tickets include buffet dinner, dessert, coffee/tea and a door prize ticket.

Where do I get tickets?

• You can buy your ticket at any of our library locations.
• Tickets are $40.00 per person. 
• Tickets are not available at the door on the night of the Spelling Bee.
• We accept cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard or cheques payable to Georgina Public Library.

How do I sponsor a team?

• Check out the different levels of sponsorship (see below).
• How to become a sponsor. Fill out the Sponsor form and email the completed form by email to Lynn McKinley.
• Please ask us about other ways to pay. 

What levels of sponsorship are there?

Bee Hive Sponsor ($1000.00)
Ideal sponsorship opportunity for businesses

• Automatic entry of one team for the Bee OR the entry of non-profit team(s)
• Team Supporter tickets
• 1/2 page ad in the Bee program
• Recognition and promo at publicity events
• Promotion on Library website and social media platforms
• Verbal call out and thank you at the Bee

Worker Bee Sponsor ($500.00) 
Perfect team-building opportunity

• Automatic entry of one team of three for the Bee
• Team Supporter tickets
• Name in Bee program
• Promotion on Library website and social media platforms
• Verbal call out and thank you at the Bee

Honeycomb Sponsor ($250.00)
Great way to support Georgina Public Library

• Sponsorship of one non-profit team  of three for the Bee
• Name in Bee program
• Promotion on the Library website and social media platforms
• Verbal call out and thank you at the Bee

Bee Keeper Sponsor ($125.00)
A sweet deal including:

• Name in Bee program
• Promotion on the Library website and social media platforms
• Verbal call out and thank you at the Bee

Please make cheques payable to Georgina Public Library. For more information, please contact Bobbi Sabatini or by phone at 647-278-0083 or Lynn McKinley for more information. 

For full details, check out our Sponsorship Opportunities.

• Drop off your item at any library location. Fill out the Silent Auction Donation form and submit completed form by email to Lynn McKinley. 
• We will need to know your name, business name, contact information, and value of your item.

Questions?

• Drop into any of our library locations and circulation staff will help you.
• Email us
• Phone us