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Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC (CENG), is a $2,000 sponsor of the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest. This annual benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County (LVOC), takes place from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at the Oswego Elks Lodge #271.
"We're very pleased to have CENG as a 'Making a Difference' sponsor for our 2013 fund raiser," said Meg Henderson, Coordinator of Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County. "They have been strong supporters Scrabble Fest in the past, donating funds as well as sending teams to compete in the event."
CENG (a joint venture between subsidiaries of Exelon Corporation (Exelon – NYSE: EXC) and Electricité de France, SA (EDF)) is based in Baltimore, Md., CENG is a leading producer of safe and reliable nuclear power. The company owns and operates five nuclear reactors at three sites in New York and Maryland.
There is still time to register a team in Scrabble Fest's fun, fast-paced competition. Teams consist of four players, who work together to create words during three turns in each of the four 20-minute rounds of play. Team scores will be tallied and the top three teams will be awarded prizes. To add to the fun of the event, there will be special prizes for the most pledges raised (team registration is not considered pledge money) and for team spirit.
In addition to the Scrabble competition, Henderson said that there will be a silent auction featuring some great items donated by local merchants who support LVOC, a 50/50 raffle and a lottery ticket drawing.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., welcome is at 6:15 p.m., and games begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $100 per team and includes light refreshments. The cost for spectators, those who want to attend but not compete in the event, is $15 (this fee includes light refreshments). Cash bar available. All proceeds from Scrabble Fest will benefit LVOC. For more information on LVOC or to register a team for the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial LVOC Scrabble Fest, contact Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County at 315-342-8839, visit www.lvoswego.org, or visit the OCO website at www.oco.org.
Operating under the auspices of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO), LVOC provides confidential tutoring services at no cost to the student. Tutoring includes basic literacy (reading and writing), English literacy to improve English speaking, reading and writing skills, and some simple math and computer skills.
"Whether you're playing, or just rooting on your favorite team, Scrabble Fest is a great opportunity to get your friends, family or co-workers together for an evening of fun for a very worthwhile cause that may have a tremendously positive impact on a person's life," added Henderson.
