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Leadership Clemson to Host Area Businesses in Spelling Bee

Monday, July 23, 2007

The First Annual Clemson Area Spelling Bee will be held July 24 at 7 p.m. in the Tillman Hall Auditorium on the Clemson University campus. Proceeds from the bee will benefit Helping Hands of Clemson, a nonprofit emergency shelter for abused and neglected children. Door prizes from area businesses will be given away throughout the evening. The event is hosted by the Leadership Clemson Class of 2007 in partnership with The Daily Messenger/Journal and the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University.

A number of Clemson University faculty, staff and students have signed on to support the event.

• Col. Sandy Edge, director of the College Of Business and Behavioral Science Academic Advising Center, and Dr. Michelle Martin, associate professor of English, will join Clemson Mayor Larry Abernathy as judges
• Dr. Claude Lilly, dean of the College of Business and Behavioral Science, will welcome area business and academic leaders to the event,
• The Alumni Center's Mike Bonnette will serve as emcee for the evening,
• Members of CU Student Government will showcase their spelling skills in the competition, and CU Division of Student Affairs will also sponsor a team.

Prior to the spelling bee, the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Tillman Hall Lobby. During this networking event, the Leadership Clemson Class of 2007 will be hosting a silent auction with proceeds going to Helping Hands, and members of Clemson Corps will be offering tours of the historic Military Heritage Plaza surrounding Tillman Hall.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students (with I.D.). The public can purchase tickets at Allen's Creations (400 College Ave. in Clemson) or by calling Meredith McTigue at (864) 656-3747. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information on the First Annual Clemson Area Spelling Bee, contact Amanda Brock via email at brock4@clemson.edu or by phone at (864) 656-5970.

About Leadership Clemson
Leadership Clemson is a leadership development program open to Clemson area citizens. The program encourages individual involvement in leadership roles within the community. Whether you are an existing leader, an emerging leader, or even a newcomer to the city, this program will provide you with a bird's-eye view of what our community is facing. You will also better understand how our community works, be provided with the tools necessary to continue to find ways to enhance our community, and build your leadership skills.

Clemson University participants in the Leadership Clemson Class of 2007 include Dana Anderson (Alumni Relations), Amanda Brock (College of Business and Behavioral Science), Meredith McTigue (College of Business and Behavioral Science), Lisa Powers (Student Affairs) and Geary Robinson (Parking Services).