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Local winner of the 2008 Inglis Award for continuing excellence receives grant Posted in Business, Community, News on Monday, June 30th, 2008
at 12:34 pm by Community Editor Vivian Silvestri
5.12.08
12.27.07 The Hale-Smith Open download list of sponsors
10.23.07 REALTOR Magazine & National Association of Realtors Catalanotti Recognized Out of 320 Nation-wide Nominations… Bucks County, Pennsylvania—The Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities (BCCID) announced today that their long-standing Treasurer of the BCCID Board of Directors has been nationally recognized by REALTOR Magazine and the National Association of Realtors for volunteer service to Bucks County. Lou Catalanotti, Sr., Chairman & CEO, Hale-Smith Real Estate & Insurance, was recognized by REALTOR Magazine and the National Association of Realtors for outstanding volunteer service to the Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities (BCCID). Mr. Catalanotti also serves on the BCCID Board of Directors and serves as Board Treasurer. Mr. Catalanotti has personally raised thousands of dollars in donations each year and hosts an annual golf outing for the benefit of the Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities. As a volunteer, Mr. Catalanotti is also equally generous with his time. REALTOR Magazine and the National Association of Realtors received 320 nominations this year for volunteer recognition from across the United States. Mr. Catalanotti was presented with his Certificate of Recognition from REALTOR Magazine and the National Association of Realtors by BCCID Executive Director Scott Mitchell at a public meeting of the BCCID Board of Directors. BCCID Executive Director Scott Mitchell, who nominated Catalanotti for recognition, stated that, “Lou is a terrific guy and very generous.” Mitchell added that, “The BCCID would probably not exist today without the commitment and dedication of Lou Catalanotti, Sr., his family, and his employees.” BCCID Board President Dave Rogers echoed Mitchell’s comments, saying that, “Our organization counts on Lou so much that he, his family, and his employees have long ago become part of the BCCID family.” Rogers added that, “Lou helps more people quietly than we will ever know about—that’s his style.” The Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities is chartered to promote the independence and well-being of individuals with disabilities. For twenty years BCCID has been making a significant difference in the lives of many people throughout Bucks County. BCCID is a volunteer organization and operates financially based upon donations from fundraising and grant writing. BCCID is a non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible. BCCID has helped to establish a Disabled Persons Advisory Board in five Bucks County municipalities, a Center for Independent Living (CIL) serving all of Bucks County, and has recently announced the availability and details of a new scholarship program in conjunction with Bucks County Community College.
4.25.07 BCCID Offers $2500 in Scholarships The Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities is offering five $500 scholarships this year. Based in Middletown, BCCID advocates for and helps people with disabilities improve their quality of life and secure and enjoy equal access while educating the community. Among its many goals, the council aims to provide grants to teachers, students, and organizations that support people with disabilities. For more information about BCCID, visit www.bccid.org. Four scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to students with disabilities at BCCC. In addition, BCCID sponsors the Mirca Liberti Scholarship, a $500 award given to a student majoring in a field of study that works closely with people with disabilities. Applications will be accepted until July 31. For more information about these scholarships and to obtain an application, contact the Bucks County Community College Foundation at 215-968-8224 or foundation@bucks.edu, or visit www.bucks.edu/foundation.
10.10.06 Keynote Speaker is the award-winning anchor Pat Ciarrocchi from CBS 3 News…Pennsylvania State Representative Matt Wright among the honorees… Bucks County, Pennsylvania—The Bucks County Council for Individuals with Disabilities (BCCID) announced today that it will hold its Eighth Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner on Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 PM at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. CBS 3 News award-winning anchor Pat Ciarrocchi is the keynote speaker for the evening. Pat has demonstrated her commitment to the community by the time she has dedicated serving on the boards of the Easter Seal Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Pennsylvania
State Representative Matt Wright (R, 142nd) is among the honorees. Representative
Wright is a supporter of the Bucks County Council for Individuals
with Disabilities, has been a consistent advocate of issues affecting
those with disabilities, played an active role in the creation
of the Bucks County Center for Independent Living (CIL), and recently
secured a $20,000 state grant for BCCID. |
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to create and provide practical solutions so they may pursue their
life goals. All of Inglis’ services and programs are designed
to enable people with physical disabilities to enjoy life with
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