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Aug262019 by webadminNo Comments

Rotarians Re-up the Ration

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The BCET would like to thank the Rotary of Beaver for a $600 donation in 2019. The Rotary Club of Beaver is a group of local professionals who recognize a need to give back to the community in which they live. This local chapter Rotary International has made giving away free beds, bedding and pillows to children in need a part of its philanthropic mission. The Rotary meets on Wednesdays at the Wooden Angel in Beaver at 12:15pm. Interested professionals are welcome to stop by and find out more.

Aug252019 by webadminNo Comments

HVHS Gives Big to GwB

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Heritage Valley Health Systems gave to the Growing with Books program in 2019 to the tune of $5,000. With an annual operating budget of $25,000 for Growing with Books, the $5k will go a long way to meeting this year's need. The BCET is grateful for the donation to help put books in the hands of pre-schoolers.

May162019 by webadminNo Comments

Beaver County Works #STEMSTRONG Program Grows

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May102019 by webadminNo Comments

Returning Trustee Markets Her Skills

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Returning trustee, Erica Loftus, brings her marketing expertise to the BCET board. As the owner of Nala Marketing, a marketing firm she started two years ago, Erica is most interested in helping grow the BCET as a Beaver County asset and increase its visibility in the community. STEAM-Walk grants and the resulting events are her favorite BCET program, but she is very excited to have the opportunity to help all programs grow and gain popularity. The Beaver County Education Trust is happy to welcome her back to the board and looks forward to her help.

May82019 by webadminNo Comments

Most Tenured Trustee a Steely Force

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One of the most tenured trustees, Mark Breedlove has a strong family bond to the BCET. His father, Howell, was a member of the original board. When he resigned in 2005, the younger Breedlove was asked to fill the seat. With 41 years of global business leadership experience and serving on several other non-profits serving our youth, Mark brings important perspective to the Trust’s deliberations whether they be about new program opportunities or complex situations that must be navigated. In his leisure time he serves as president and CEO of Keystone Profiles, a manufacturing concern in Beaver Falls that specializes in drawing steel bars in to special shapes. His favorite BCET program is Growing with Books, which was just hitting its stride when Mark joined up. He has always believed that "if you can read, you…