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On May 7, the Suffolk Council of the Paumanok Chapter raised
$1,025 at its annual Mother's Day flower fundraiser. The flowers
were delivered on consignment from Hank Hulse Farm in Moriches,
New York. A special thanks to Cathy and Hank at the Hank Hulse
Farm for partnering with the council each year for this
successful event.
(Photo: l-r) Council board members: Tammy Kuey, Brooke Newman
and Sandy Perrone.
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Our Life Member Spotlight is on...
Teresa Serafinin of the Kinnard Chapter Teresa started at Bell Telephone in April, 1951, as an operator. Her various positions included senior operator, clerk, dispatcher, assignment, and special service order coordinator. Becoming a Pioneer in 1972, she has been involved for many years in fundraising and continues to serve as treasurer. Retiring in 1991 did not mean she stopped working. Each Tuesday, the Hazleton Club meets to work on several projects including Hug-A-Bears, quilts and lap robes. In addition, Teresa stays busy with monthly executive board meetings. Teresa collects and houses items for two Pioneer fundraising garage sales. She has had a garage sale in her garage twice a year for the past five years. Teresa also volunteers at her church. She is often found helping in the kitchen, cleaning the church or doing mailings at the church rectory. The coordinator for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at her church, Teresa is a 20-gallon donor. On Fridays, Teresa and a number of other ladies sit four hours at a time selling chances for the July church raffle that usually raises $10,000 after expenses. She volunteers with Catholic Social Services distributing food, clothing and whatever else is needed. And after all that, Teresa spends much of her week driving senior citizens to church, doctors and the grocery store. |
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On May 12, the Old Dominion Chapter presented a $5,000 check
from the Verizon Pioneers Competitive Grant program funded by
the Verizon Foundation to the principal of Grandin Court School
in Roanoke, VA at the final PTA meeting of the year. Jim
Griffith,area manager - External Affairs, and Steve Cronemeyer,
manager - State Regulatory Relations, represented Verizon. Linda
Dudley, Old Dominion president, and several council presidents
represented the Pioneers. The grant was used to purchase a
smartboard, LCD projector, and two sets of personal response
systems. After the presentation, the Pioneers demonstrated the
Thinkfinity website.
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The Warren Life Member Club of the McCully Upstate Chapter held
its annual Animal Shower at its meeting on March 12. Two packed
carloads of cat and dog food, paper products, bleach, litter,
towels, and garbage bags were delivered to Common Sense For
Animal Welfare, a no-kill animal shelter in Warren County, after
the meeting.
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President Obama is offering Americans a unique opportunity to
support his economic recovery program through a community
service initiative June 22 - Sept. 11. The Corporation for
National and Community Service, the key coordinating federal
partner, is working with the White House, federal agencies and
hundreds of non-profit and community groups. Pioneer chapters
and councils are encouraged to participate in this initiative
through local volunteer activities. Please contact Diane Rodger
at
info@verizonpioneers.org for more information and to report
your group's support. The initiative will culminate with a
National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2009.
The culmination will provide an opportunity to recognize the
summer's accomplishments, honor those who died on September 11,
2001 by serving in their memory, and encourage Americans to make
an ongoing commitment to service. For more information, visit
ServiceInitiative@cns.gov.
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The Jenkinton Council Toy Modification Team is pleased to be
recognized through a
video on YouTube. Ann Marie Caranfa, the therapist for
special needs classes conducted by the Souderton, PA Area School
District, created the video. The Pioneers have been supporting
Ann Marie and her special kids for more than 15 years. The
Council also supports seven other school districts scattered
throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Co-chaired by Orville Ford
and Robert Riese, this program is now in its 22nd year. The
Jenkinton Council is with the Liberty Bell Chapter in
Pennsylvania.
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Liberty Mutual is giving away a smart fortwo car! No purchase or
quote is necessary. As a Pioneer, you're eligible for special
discounts on insurance through Liberty Mutual's Group Auto and
Home programs. When you take advantage of Liberty Mutual's
programs, you also are supporting your local Pioneers. The car
give-away campaign ends August 31, 2009.
Learn more...
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Our Estore manager would like to hear your recommendations on new products. Please e-mail bruceyennie@verizon.net with your feedback. Verizon/Frontier/FairPoint/Telcordia Pioneers
P.O. Box 4406 . Salem, MA 01970
email:
info@verizonpioneers.org
phone:
978.745.9600
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