IDC Distributors and Preferred Suppliers Rally to Support Philanthropic Initiative


At their annual spring shareholders meeting and supplier trade show, IDC Distributors and Preferred Suppliers rallied to collectively donate almost $10,000 to the IDC Charitable Trust Corporation. “It is so gratifying during these tough economic times to see this level of commitment from our IDC Family. IDC Distributors and Preferred Suppliers are clearly committed to building better communities,” said Jack Bailey, President and CEO of IDC-USA.

When Bando USA, learned of the cooperative’s motorcycle charity ride, to be held in conjunction with the 2009 Shareholders Meeting and Supplier Trade Show; they saw a great opportunity to show their support of the IDC Charitable Trust. The IDC Platinum-level supplier purchased bandanas bearing the IDC corporate logo that they sold during the trade show. Attendees interested in purchasing a bandana were simply asked to make a donation to the IDC Charitable Trust Corporation. Little did participants know that Bando would match all contributions received that day; one unsuspecting IDC Distributor, Power Equipment & Engineering, paid $500 for one bandana.

The generosity of the IDC Family will be felt by many. The IDC Charitable TrustCorporation provides financial support and assistance needed for training and education of individuals in the industrial distribution community through scholarships and donations. In an effort to support and contribute to the needs of the public in general, the charitable purpose of the IDC Charitable Trust Corporation is to provide financial assistance to groups and individuals in need, regardless of race, age, sex, religion, or nationality, through charitable contributions. The IDC Charitable Trust Corporation has assisted victims of the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.
Elaina White, Assistant General Manager of Sales Support & Administration for Bando USA, presents Jack Bailey, President & CEO of IDC-USA, with a donation from the sale of bandanas to support the IDC Charitable Trust Fund.