Last year we realized too late that Disney gave people free entry into their parks on their birthday. Since Myron's birthday is Jan 7, I wanted to see what we needed to do to benefit this year. I began my research in December and found the birthday program had been discontinued and replaced by a volunteer program. Beginning January 1, 2010 folks can sign up and complete a selected volunteer opportunity and receive a voucher for a one day one Disney Park ticket. The quest began. Everywhere we stayed I put in the zip code and reviewed the opportunities for that area. Many jobs have been filled and some seemed too hard. I finally found "my calling". It was entitled "Golden Girls Cut-Ups" and the description was "Adult volunteers will be cutting fabric and cardstock...for the children's book project...BYOSS - Bring Your Own Sharp Scissors..." The scheduled time was 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. I could do this.
Upon signing up I was given the option to sign up additional family members or friends. I told Myron about it and asked if he was "game". Why not? It's easy and only takes two hours. We're going to Disney!! On volunteer day, we set off for Travares, about 45 minutes away, with our OSS. Myron thought he might be the only guy there, but other fellows were there with their wives. We cut lots of fabric into book cover pieces, and then I switched to the ironing process. Myron later came over to help me with the folding and pressing which made the task go faster. It was a fun experience.
Lake County children will be creating their own books by writing a story, using our handiwork for the covers, then sharing their stories by reading them to other children. They are preparing for about 1200 books. A wonderful project for the children and the adults who get to go to Disney. Go on-line if you want a free ticket to Disney and check out the volunteer opportunities in your area. There will only be one million free tickets, so hurry while supplies last!
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