Advisory Board on Track with Committee Issues
     The Verizon TelecomPioneers Advisory Board met in Philadelphia Sept. 28-29. The members broke into five committees (Administration, Communications, Development, Finance and Volunteerism) to discuss major issues facing the group. See list. In addition, the Board formed a task force to study membership recruitment. The committees hope to make significant headway on these issues by year end.
     Jim Gadd, CEO of the TelecomPioneers, addressed the Board Saturday evening. He reported that his staff is heavily involved in strategic planning with a focus on membership growth, communications, fundraising and the awards program. He announced that the new awards program will be unveiled in mid-November. Visit the TelecomPioneers website.

Home Depot & Outback Gift Cards!
Buy popular gift certificates and support the Verizon TelecomPioneers! You can now purchase gift certificates through our Estore with merchants that you do business with on a regular basis. A percentage of the cost of the gift certificate is donated back to the Verizon TelecomPioneers. Learn More and to order...

Maryland Launches Pen Pal Program
Pioneers from across Maryland are participating in a long distance mentoring relationship via the Internet with fourth and fifth grade students from eight Baltimore City Public Schools. Pioneers and their Partners are writing to their Pen Pals while they drink their morning coffee, eat a fast lunch in their office, or relax at home. Pioneer Pen Pals use the valuable tool of letter writing to encourage electronically good reading and writing skills, good study habits, and to reinforce positive self-esteem. Learn more...

Save on Travel with the TelecomPioneers and Collette!
TelecomPioneers members can save money on hundreds of travel opportunities, as Collette Vacations offers travel packages on all seven continents. Members are able to join special group departures organized for the TelecomPioneers, allowing them to create new friendships and lasting memories. Learn more about this exciting partnership.

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