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Pioneers packed more than 500 comfort kits for military
personnel with health and beauty items, magazines, food and
other essentials. They learned how to make
no-sew lap quilts with instructions from our very own Mary
Weber, Maryland's chapter president, and
folded pocket flags to be placed in the boxes. From filling
the boxes to putting on the final label, Pioneers, friends and
family were pleased that all the care packages were going to
someone that a Pioneer or friend knew.
(Photo, l-r:) Mary Weber, Maryland Chapter President, shows
an attendee how to make a no-sew lap quilt.
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Training on projects leading up to the Centennial was the main
focus during the day on Saturday. Jerry Wilson, global chief -
Customer and Commercial Office, The Coca Cola Company, shared
how Coke leveraged its Centennial celebration to promote its
brand.
Attendees also received an overview of Pioneer Centennial goals
and objectives including honoring our past, energizing our
future, engaging and growing our membership, and increasing our
community impact. There were also panel discussions and small
group breakouts. Emphasis was placed on using new tools like
interactive/social media and Volunteer Now!
The training concluded with a symbolic torch lighting ceremony
and attendees were asked to carry the spark back to their
Pioneers units.
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With only 19 percent of the international membership, the
Verizon, Frontier, FairPoint and Telcordia Pioneers were proud
to accept 29 percent of the awards at the 99th Annual Meeting in
Atlanta Feb. 26. Seven chapters and one individual earned 12
awards in nine different categories for their outstanding work.
Learn more at
www.verizonpioneers.org.
Chapter Excellence -- WJ Denver Chapter
Community Impact -- WJ Denver Chapter Individual Excellence -- Deb Foley, WJ Denver Chapter Excellence in Fundraising -- Maryland Chapter Project Excellence/Education HG McCully Upstate, Seniors Connect HG McCully Upstate, Butterfly Fairies Project Excellence/Life Enrichment Excelsior, Camp Badger Spruce Up LH Kinnard, Berks Women in Crisis Liberty Bell, Caesar Rodney Ramp Project Project Excellence/Health & Human Services Liberty Bell, Sewing Ladies Project Excellence/Military -- Liberty Bell, Supporting our Veterans Vice President's Award -- Paumanok Chapter, Planting Seeds for Literacy
In addition, Gabe Olah, Ron Simpson, Mary McCarthy and Jackie
Gunn accepted the recognition for Verizon, Frontier, FairPoint
and Telcordia's dedication to the Talking Books Repair program
and received Presidential Service Awards from President Obama
and a certificate of achievement. The local Talking Book repair
folks will be recognized by their chapters.
"I am so proud of the dedication of the Verizon, Frontier, FairPoint and Telcordia Pioneers," said Stephen Kohn, vice president of the Verizon, Frontier, FairPoint and Telcordia Pioneers. "Even during this weak economy, they have selflessly ramped up their efforts to meet the increasing needs of non-profits in their communities."
(Photo, l-r:) Deb Foley, Individual of Excellence award
recipient, with Marty Lee, Pioneers CEO.
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The weekend culminated with our Saturday evening banquet,
dinner, dancing, and a video introduction to the 2011 Centennial
Celebration in Boston. Member benefit partner Liberty Mutual
announced its $150,000 sponsorship of the upcoming Centennial.
The Verizon Pioneers are looking forward to hosting the 2011
Centennial Celebration and welcoming everyone to Boston November
2-5.
(Photo:) Gabe Olah, Mountain Valley Empire Chapter president
and National Chairman of the Talking Books Repair program.
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If you're receiving this issue at work, the design might be compromised because company firewalls are blocking the coding. You may view a clean version on the Verizon Pioneers' website. If you'd prefer a version be sent to your home e-mail address, please e-mail newsletter@verizonpioneers.org and we'll exchange your e-mail addresses. Verizon/Frontier/FairPoint/Telcordia Pioneers
P.O. Box 4406 . Salem, MA 01970
email:
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phone:
978.745.9600
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