We have had a strong relationship with Walt Disney World over the years. The 2002 National BDPA Technology Conference was held on Disney property. A number of Disney cast members served as officers of our BDPA Orlando chapter. One such member is Bessie Peoples who is a co-founder and past president of the chapter. Bessie submitted a volunteer Ears to You grant request through the Disney VoluntEARS program.
Walt Disney World informed us that Bessie selected the BDPA Education & Technology Foundation (BETF) as recipient for this grant. The funds will be placed in BETF chapter fund restricted for use in Orlando-area programs and services.
Our friends at Disney wrote,
Dear Charity Recipient,
We are happy to inform you that Bessie Peoples has chosen BETF to be therecipient of a $1,000 EARS To You grant in recognition of volunteer service accomplished in 2008.
Volunteerism and commitment to community service are on important part of the Disney culture. Both through the Disney VoluntEARS program and on our own, our cast members selflessly give of their time to make our communities and the world is a better place.
Thank you, and continued good luck to you on your mission of community outreach and making the world a better, more compassionate place.
From your friends at Disney
I encourage all BDPA members ... especially those of you that serve on your chapter's board of directors ... to contact BETF about possible volunteer grant opportunities with your corporate employer.
Asante sana to Bessie Peoples for leveraging her volunteer commitment into financial support!
