Wordplay Wordplay: 2008-05-25T02:43:18Z Copyright (c) 2007, csbadmin ExpressionEngine tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:10:18 Wordplay tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.7 2007-10-18T00:31:00Z 2008-05-25T02:43:18Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com Who benefits?

Wordplay is a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville-Albemarle. LV/CA is an independent, non-profit organization that offers free, confidential, individualized basic literacy and ESL instruction to adults.

When and where is it?

Wordplay 2009 will take place in April at the Omni Hotel. Date to be announced. We play in teams of three, so if you want in on the action, start thinking about who you want on your team.

What’s the game like?

Go play a little sample game. Note that in the live competition, there are time limits for each question. In the sample, you can take as a long as you want. You need to be able to view Flash movies, and you need sound.

Is it for adults only?

Wordplay is open to everyone who wants to participate on a team of three. The game is geared for adults, but teens should do fine.

How do we sign up?

To participate, you purchase a sponsorship. There are many different levels. Team sponsorships start at $500. You can purchase a sponsorship online or download our sponsorship form and send it in.

2008 Recap

First Place: The Harmless Drudges - Renaissance School - Lou Tanner, Michael Morgan, John Hermsmeier

Second Place: NBC29 - Crystal Cameron, Shane Edinger, Terri Warren

Third Place: Spellbound - the Daily Progress - Rachel Parsley, Jane Dunlap Norris, Lisa Bodin

See our 2008 Photo Gallery

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle (LV-C/A)

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LV/CA is an independent, non-profit organization that offers free, confidential, individualized basic literacy and ESL instruction to adults.

Our mission is to promote increased literacy for adult learners in Charlottesville and Albemarle County by training and supporting volunteers to act as tutors for adults who need help with reading, writing and speaking English. We believe that helping adults to achieve their personal literacy goals will enable them to become more competent workers, better informed citizens and more effective participants in their children's learning.

More at our website
]]> 2007 Photo Gallery tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.6 2007-05-23T18:57:00Z 2007-12-25T02:17:34Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com Here is the photo gallery for 2007.

Sorry, you need Flash to view the slide show
]]> Contacts tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.5 2007-02-28T06:24:00Z 2007-12-26T21:16:03Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com Wordplay Committee Chairperson:

434-293-3559

Team Chairperson: 434-971-2989

Tickets: Call the LV/CA office 434-977-3838

Media Contact: 434-977-3838

Game Chairperson:

Website Design: drw Design

2007 Winners

2007 Champs - Virginia Rowing Association

]]> Tickets tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.4 2007-02-28T04:49:00Z 2008-04-19T22:41:34Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com It's easy to purchase tickets online. Fill out the form below. Bring your receipt to the event, and we'll exchange it for a paper ticket.

To order by phone call the LV-C/A office at 434-977-3838.

Tickets are also available at Plan 9, Greenberry's, Albemarle Baking Company, New Dominion Bookstore, and at the LV/CA Office 418 7th St. NE.

]]> What’s the general format? tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.3 2007-02-27T08:01:00Z 2008-04-14T17:04:13Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com The competition is structured in several rounds, each of which is designed to challenge you to ponder, listen, look, count, remember, spell, and generally, think about what you already know in a new way.

Each team is comprised of three people. You will be provided with pads and writing utensils. Each team has a whiteboard they use to present their answer to the judge for their table.

Each question is worth points. Your judge will keep score for your table.

How is each round played?

If we told you that, it wouldn’t be any fun.  We can tell you that if you’ve participated in previous years, this year’s edition is all new! Go have a look at our sample game.

Should we study?

That’s up to you. Our recommendation is that you get a decent team together, show up, and have fun.  Each round is going to require you to use different skills. That’s why it’s more fun to be on a team, rather than to play as an individual.

How hard is it?

It’s a competition. There are a lot of teams. If you’re a relatively well-educated person, you should do fine. You won’t feel too stupid to play. But you’ll have to work pretty hard to win!

What should we wear?

We have a costume contest. If you want to participate, be creative!

How do we sign up?

You can sign up and pay online. The minimum sponsorship level for teams is $500. Our Team Chairperson is Liz Allan. You can her or call her at 434-971-2989.

What time should we arrive?

Wordplay starts at 6pm. Teams should arrive between 5:00-5:30 so you have some time to eat and get settled.

2007

The 2007 winning team - Virginia Rowing Association.

2008 Team List

2 Hot Mamas & the Big Papa
3 Tooters-LV-C/A
CHS Sweet SixTeam
Albemarle County
BROWSERS & Bookends
The Cherch Ladies
Crutchfield
The Dangling Participles (Charlottesville Radio Group)
Foxy CBS ABC's (Charlottesville Newsplex)
The Harmless Drudges (Renaissance School)
Hill & Wood Funeral Service
Hookipedia (The Hook)
Jefferson-Madison Library
Neon Guild
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Wordplay Wizards (Senior Center, Inc. and Tuel Jewelers)
Silverchair
Spellbound (The Daily Progress)
State Farm
The Killer Mockingbirds (Virginia Foundation of the Humanities)
Virginia Rowing Association
Vocabuladies (previously Spell Chicks)
WHTJ Charlottesville PBS
Rimm-Kaufman Group
Sun Trust Bank
Wimbledon Warriors
FrontLine Test Equipment

costumes

We give a prize for the best-dressed team, which is quite amusing.

Audience Participation

The audience gets to participate, too.

]]> Sponsorships / Team Sign-Up tag:cville.pmhclients.com,2007:index.php/site/index/1.2 2007-02-27T06:57:00Z 2008-04-14T18:43:29Z csbadmin debra@drwdesign.com NOTE: 2008 Team Sponsorships are now SOLD OUT.  If you were thinking about having a team for 2008, we’re sorry, but we’ve reached the limit of the capacity of our room with over 30 teams this year! We encourage you to come on out to the event and cheer on your favorite team.

Each year we have added more teams that have increased the friendly competition, fun, and enthusiastic participation of many businesses, book groups, and individuals.

Contributing to the excitement and fun are the teams’ costumes and the cheering section that all the teams are encouraged to bring. Awards are not only given for the top three teams, but also for the best costume and most enthusiastic cheering section!

All attending the event will partake in a delicious buffet, and a chance to win prizes. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. The audience will also have the chance to test their knowledge and compete for awards and door prizes. Finally, the show will feature local personalities as Game Master and Moderator-come see who our celebrities are for this year!

Questions? Contact or call her at 434.293.3559 for full info.

Publisher: $5000

  • Sponsor’s name presented as a founding sponsor
  • Sponsor’s name featured prominently in all press releases and promotional pieces
  • Sponsor entitled to field two Wordplay teams of three (includes buffet)
  • Sponsor entitled to four extra tickets for cheering section (includes buffet and audience participation)
  • Sponsor’s name featured prominently on Wordplay tee shirts
  • Sponsor’s logo on the Wordplay home page with link to the sponsor’s website
  • Full page ad and Sponsor listing in the program booklet
  • Participation in Awards ceremony and recognition during the presentation of trophy to winning team

Editor-in-Chief : $2,500

  • Sponsor’s name featured in all press releases and promotional pieces
  • Sponsor entitled to field a Wordplay team of three (includes buffet)
  • Sponsor entitled to two extra tickets for cheering section (includes buffet and audience participation)
  • Sponsor’s name featured on Wordplay tee shirts
  • Sponsor’s logo on the Wordplay home page with link to the sponsor’s home page
  • Half page ad and Sponsor listing in the program booklet

Author : $1000

  • Sponsor entitled to field a Wordplay team of three (includes buffet)
  • Sponsor entitled to two extra tickets for cheering section (includes buffet, and audience participation)
  • Sponsor’s name featured on Wordplay tee shirts
  • Sponsor listing in the program booklet
  • Quarter page ad in the program booklet

Copy Editor (Team) Sponsor : $500

  • Sponsor entitled to field a Wordplay team of three (includes buffet)
  • Sponsor listing in the program booklet

Illustrator : $250

  • Two tickets to Wordplay (includes buffet and audience participation)
  • Sponsor listing in the program booklet
  • Acknowledgement in a “Thank You” ad

Contributor : $100

  • Sponsor listing in the program booklet

Thanks to our Sponsors

WVIR

WINA

Daily Progress

Charlottesville Radio Group

WHTJ-PBS

State Farm

The Hook

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