The heart of ACE is driven by two separate and vital things: volunteers and donations. This episode celebrates two of our amazing volunteers, takes a deep dive into the dollars and concludes with a May Events Rundown.
First up, Communications Director Derek Perry chats with ACE Volunteer Ella Watylyk. Her journey started with the volunteer form on the ACE website; working with ACE has taken her all over, including to the IAAPA Expo, where she filmed a viral video during her first show. She’s also named a ride!
Money talks! ACE Treasurer and Executive Committee member Chris Tilsley joins Correspondent Bob Randolph to talk about the ways the organization is funded, how those funds are used and how members can contribute toward ACE’s mission of conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster.
In this Episode:
[02:00] Meet Ella! Introducing her home park
[10:30] You can volunteer at any time with ACE – large or small, we have a role for you!
[13:00] Ella’s day job – content creator for Six Flags Great America
[23:39] Bob Randolph meets Chris Tilsley
[29:33] Rules around the way ACE handles money
[31:15] ACE’s mission as a non-profit
[45:40] The ACE archives (a treasure trove of park memorabilia!)
[51:30] May events rundown
Read Ella’s Article: PollyWorld: How a Children’s Film Dismantles Gender Stereotypes in Roller Coaster Culture, check out her IAAPA video and her epic rap video.
Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by:
- Having an impact on the future of ACE
- Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences
- Developing friendships in a small group
- Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE
This episode edited by Derek Perry
Podcast Volunteer Team
Host: Jessica Gardner
Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry
Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph
Show Notes: Liz Tan
Production Manager: Corey Wooten
Correspondents: John Davidson and Bryant Yeager
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