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The following is the text of the '''[[National SCRABBLE Association]] exit statement''' as posted to various sources online on the date shown below.
 
The following is the text of the '''[[National SCRABBLE Association]] exit statement''' as posted to various sources online on the date shown below.
  
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After 25+ years, the National SCRABBLE Association (NSA) has decided to close its doors, effective July 1, 2013. Hasbro, the game’s owner, has reduced our budget by 65% from last year, which makes it only 25% of what the company spent promoting the game just 5 years ago.  We simply feel we cannot continue our efforts effectively without the proper financial support. By the company’s own admission, SCRABBLE specifically, and board games in general, are now a lesser priority under the company’s new business plan.
 
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While this is an unanticipated and disappointing development, we accept the realities of today’s business economy. We are choosing instead to focus on the amazing experience we’ve had over the years promoting the SCRABBLE brand and spreading the word about the world’s greatest game. We sincerely thank everyone who has been a part of the effort.
 
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Currently, the plans for the future of the National School SCRABBLE Program are unclear. Moving forward, Hasbro plans to take over the NSA’s responsibilities internally. Below are the links for specific questions regarding this transition.
 
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[[John D Williams|John D. Williams Jr.]], Executive Director
 
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National SCRABBLE Association
 
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; Who do I contact now?
 
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: To find the latest information on the SCRABBLE brand, products, rules, Casual or School SCRABBLE clubs and tournaments, visit [http://www.hasbro.com/SCRABBLE http://www.hasbro.com/SCRABBLE]
 
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; For press/media inquiries, contact [email:HasbroBrandPR@hasbro.com|HasbroBrandPR@hasbro.com]
 
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: For Customer Service inquires, call 888-836-7025 or visit [http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/contacts/ http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/contacts/]
 
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; For rated tournament information,
 
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: contact: North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA) at [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org http://www.scrabbleplayers.org]
 
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; For questions regarding official SCRABBLE word sources,
 
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: contact publisher: Merriam-Webster, Inc.  [http://www.m-w.com http://www.m-w.com]
 
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; For the licensee that supports the SCRABBLE app,
 
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: contact: [http://www.ea.com http://www.ea.com]
 

Revision as of 11:58, 4 June 2013

The following is the text of the National SCRABBLE Association exit statement as posted to various sources online on the date shown below.

(This statement has been temporarily removed pending the preparation of a revised version.)

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