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AARP THE MAGAZINE’S NATIONAL SPELLING BEE
TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 14TH IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Event Draws Contestants Age 50+ from Across the U.S.
***Call for Entries Open Until June 7th.***
Learn more and register at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee
WASHINGTON (April 17, 2008) – AARP The Magazinedefinitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with more than 33 million readers, today announced it would sponsor the 13th annual National Spelling Bee in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Up to 250 competitors age 50+ will have the chance to compete against spellers from across the country in this full-day event. on June 14, 2008 at the Little America Hotel and Resort, the
“The popularity of this event has continued to grow with our members and we are thrilled to be able to welcome more spellers than ever before to this year’s competition,” said Steve Slon, editor of AARP The Magazine.
In the AARP The Magazine-sponsored bee, the 50+ aged spellers are allowed to miss three words before being knocked out of the competition. The day begins with a written competition in the morning, narrowing the field to the top 15 who go on to compete in the oral spelling rounds. Contestants of AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee pay their own way to participate and are competing for more than $1,000 in prizes. Additionally, the winner will be flown to New York City to appear on national television.
AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee, formerly the AARP National Senior Spelling Bee, was founded in 1996 by a group of Cheyenne AARP members who wanted to challenge the 50+ community to keep their minds sharp as they age. Over the years, it has grown into a highly competitive and challenging event attracting adult spellers from all over the country and Canada. It is open to anyone age 50 or older, except previous winners, and is supported by NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community and the Staying Sharp program.
“It’s always an exciting event with an impressive display of knowledge and skill. The competition is fierce, but fun too,” said AARP Wyoming Director Rita Inoway. “It’s great to see so many people challenging their mental fitness, and we look forward to welcoming more spellers than ever before June 14 to the AARP Magazine National Spelling Bee in Cheyenne.”
HOW TO ENTER
Those interested in entering the 2008 competition can do so via http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee. There is a $25 entry fee for participants and spellers must be at least 50 years old by June 14, 2008. Study tips are also available online. The event is open to the public and anyone interested in watching and cheering on the spellers is welcome to attend.
Additional information about AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee, including the 2007 results and video coverage, is available online at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee.
About AARP The Magazine
With more than 33 million readers nationwide, AARP The Magazine (www.aarpmagazine.org) is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. Reaching over 22.5 million households, AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through in-depth celebrity interviews, health and fitness features, consumer interest information and tips, book and movie reviews and financial guidance. Published bimonthly in print and continually online, AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is the flagship title of AARP Publications.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Added: April 24, 2008
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AARP Thanks Kansas’ Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People In Medicaid
Association urges Senators Brownback and Roberts to quickly pass companion bill and send measure to President
(Topeka)—AARP thanked the supporters and cosponsors of the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, which passed April 23, 2008 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill prevents massive increases in costs for people in Medicaid by stopping harmful cuts proposed by the administration.
“Today’s vote is a victory for all Kansas residents who rely on Medicaid as the safety net of our health care system,” said AARP Kansas State Director Maren Turner. “With 47 million Americans already uninsured, our country and our state cannot afford to make it any harder for our most vulnerable to pay for their health care.”
AARP thanks the members of the Kansas delegation who cosponsored the bill or provided critical support in gaining passage of this legislation first in the Energy & Commerce committee and today in the full House: Representative Jerry Moran (co-sponsor); Representative Dennis Moore (co-sponsor); Representative Nancy Boyda; and Representative Todd Tiahrt.
Kansas’ Medicaid director estimated the impact of the proposed cuts to be $22 million for the state. While AARP supports smart policies to stop fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid, the cuts proposed by the administration threaten the integrity of the program and shift unreasonable costs to the people in Medicaid and the states.
“We’re proud that our U.S. Representatives recognized the harm the administration’s proposals would have done to people in Kansas’ Medicaid program, and we thank them for acting swiftly and with such wide, bipartisan support to stop these cuts,” said Turner. “We now urge Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts to vote to protect Medicaid as the Senate considers this measure.”
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Added: April 24, 2008
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Juan Williams, journalist and author, will be in Kansas City on April 18 and 19 to talk about Divided We Fail, an effort launched by AARP to raise the voices of millions of Americans who believe that quality health care and lifetime financial security are pressing issues facing our country. Divided We Fail brings together groups representing big business, small business, labor and consumers to call for action and answers from our state and national leaders
Williams, who is a senior correspondent at National Public Radio and a regular contributor on Fox News and PBS, will be the keynote speaker at two events. The first event, A Conversation with Juan Williams, will be held at the Jack Reardon Center in Kansas City, Kansas from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18. The public is invited to attend this free event. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 1-877-926-8300.
The second event is the 4th Annual Red Hat Affair Scholarship Luncheon, sponsored by the Kansas City Kansas Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The event, which is also co-sponsored by AARP Kansas and the Kansas African American Affairs Commission, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel, 10800 Metcalf Ave., in Overland Park. Tickets for this event are $40. For more information call 913-768-6773.
Copies of Williams’ books will be sold by Rainy Day Books at each event and he will be available to sign them if requested. More information about the Divided We Fail effort will be available at the two events, including pledge cards for participants to sign to show their support of the issues and to pledge to vote for candidates who will work in a bipartisan manner to ensure that these critical issues are addressed.
AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website, http://www.aarp.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Divided We Fail
It's time we ensure health and long-term financial security for all. That's why AARP, Business Roundtable, the Service Employees International Union and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, are leading Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security – the most pressing domestic issues faction our nation. Common sense solutions are needed, and everyone – individuals, businesses and government – has a role and a responsibility in ensuring health and financial security for all. Go to www.dividedwefail.org to learn more.
Added: April 3, 2008
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AARP KANSAS CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH $10,000 AWARD
TO PAOLA HIGH SCHOOL
(Members also collect Divided We Fail pledges from state lawmakers
and honor volunteer advocacy leader)
(Topeka)—AARP members and volunteers from across Kansas gathered at the State Capitol in Topeka on February 20, to talk to their legislators about AARP’s Divided We Fail movement. They asked legislators to sign the Divided We Fail pledge to work together so that all Kansans will have affordable, quality health care and lifetime financial security. AARP is encouraging all voting age Kansans who are tired of partisan politics to sign the Divided We Fail pledge and support candidates who will work across the aisle to address affordable health care and financial security.
During a luncheon at the Ramada Inn, AARP State Volunteer President David Wilson announced that Paola High School in Paola is the winner of the Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Award for Innovation. The $10,000 award is in honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of AARP and its founder Ethel Percy Andrus. One high school in each state was chosen to receive the award. Paola High School won the Kansas $10,000 award in recognition of its Robotics program which is a collaborative effort between students, school staff and community members to bring about student improvement and achievement in the areas of science and technology.
AARP historian, Lily Liu, gave the keynote address at the luncheon and highlighted the founding by Andrus of both AARP and the National Association of Retired Teachers. Andrus, an educator, became famous when she was named the first female principal of a high school in California Also during the luncheon, the AARP Sonny Freeman Award for Volunteer Advocacy was presented to Wichita AARP volunteer Dr. Bill Dirks for his many years of advocacy work on behalf of AARP and its more than 370,000 members in Kansas.
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Added: March 5, 2008
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Nominate Someone You Know for Volunteer Award
AARP's commitment to volunteer service can be traced back to the life and vision of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Each year, AARP honors the legacy of Dr. Andrus with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious and visible volunteer award. The 2007 Andrus Award for Community Service recognized 53 unique individuals, one, (sometimes two) from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, who have demonstrated the power to make it better in their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's mission, vision and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire other to volunteer.
Like Dr. Andrus, these winners have a desire to bring ideas and dreams to life. Their work and achievements have positive impact on the lives of many.
Use this form to nominate your candidate for the 2008 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service.
Read about the 2007 Winners http://www.aarp.org/about_aarp/community_service/andrus_award_winners.html
Added: January 28, 2008
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