AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee to Take Place June 14th in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine, the
definitive 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 on June 14, 2008 at the Little America
Hotel and Resort 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.

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"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 for students, 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.

SOURCE AARP

Michelle Alvarez of AARP, +1-202-434-2555, +1-202-390-0032, malvarez@aarp.org