Volunteer programs a value to companies
The Points of Light Foundation has released a report revealing that companies like GE, Levi Strauss & Co, Pitney Bowes, and The Walt Disney Company agree that workplace volunteer programs, which encourage employees to share their time and talent, help businesses achieve company objectives and deliver on their values. In the report, CEOs speak candidly about how being a good corporate citizen influences business success. For more information, go to www.verizonpioneers.org.
 

Bell Heritage Pin Set
To commemorate the heritage of the Bell logo, the Verizon TelecomPioneers and other TelecomPioneer groups have partnered to produce a collectible set of six special lapel pins. Each pin is dated and set on a black velvet background and displayed in a clear acrylic case. A perfect gift for any telecommunications history buff! The set of six is $20.95, plus shipping. Visit our Estore at http://www.verizonpioneers.org/EStoreHomeRplac1103.htm.
 

Feb. 28 is deadline for scholarship program
Please note that Feb. 28, 2004 is the deadline for submitting applications for the TelecomPioneers Scholarship Program. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28, 2004, to be eligible for judging. Applications are available on www.telecompioneers.org/goto/Scholarship_Program.

Fundraising Partner Committed To Pioneering
     The TelecomPioneers have contracted with Barton-Cotton, the premier provider of customized direct-mail programs, to conduct an association-wide fundraising campaign scheduled to begin February 2. Barton-Cotton has more than 70 years of experience in the fundraising industry, including the past four years with a growing list of Pioneers clients.  In those four years, Barton-Cotton has conducted programs for AT&T, BellSouth, New Outlook, Qwest and SBC Pioneers and has helped these groups raise over $1 million.
     The upcoming program is designed to generate funds to directly support Verizon TelecomPioneers projects.  When you receive your donation request, please give it careful consideration.

WJ Denver Chapter receives thanks from Major Callahan
     For more than a year, the members of the WJ Denver Chapter have been sending care packages to the troops in Afghanistan through Major Bob Callahan, a Verizon manager in the army reserves. Following is an excerpt from one of his letters of appreciation. "I received the three boxes you sent yesterday. You guys are truly incredible!  My roommates couldn't believe what awesome packages you guys put together. The footballs are great.  After we're done throwing them at each other, we are going to give them to some of the local kids.  There is currently a toy/clothing drive going on for the local kids.  If people are asking what to send, you could suggest toys or clothes for these kids.  If they would rather send things for us, your idea of sports equipment is great. The video tape you guys made is outstanding!  Home can seem far away sometimes over here, but seeing everyone on that tape made it seem alot closer.  It really meant alot.  Please thank everyone for me. For more information on WJ Denver's support of our troops, please visit http://wjdenverpioneers.org/family_and_friends_serving_our_c.htm. If you'd like to donate items, please e-mail kathy.a.diclemente@verizon.com.

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