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VLU Continues to Expand
Three more courses were added to the Verizon
Literacy University in March. They include “Parents and Children:
Natural Learning Partners” (describes the roles of parents,
volunteers and staff in the PACT Time classroom), “Connecting
Families and Computers, Part 1” (focuses on how to incorporate
basic computer applications for parents during the Parent Time and
Adult Education components of family literacy), and “Working
with Adult Literacy Learners” (trains volunteers about teaching
an adult basic literacy program). Learn
more… |
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April Showers!
Stay dry with top quality tote umbrellas in two
color patterns – red and white, and solid black. The hard plastic
handle features a push button for convenient one-hand opening. $10,
plus shipping.
We're also pleased to now offer the lineman Tshirt in the
colors of navy, green, gray and maroon.
Remember Mother's Day is May 9! Visit our
Estore. |
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Grants available for special projects
The V/F/T TelecomPioneers Finance Committee has
approved several volunteer projects for which chapters may receive
grant money to manage. Simply complete and submit the
TelecomPioneers Education/Literacy Project Report (TELPR) to the
Pioneer Accounting Center along with a TP voucher and receipts
necessary for processing any expense. This form must be filled out
in its entirety to receive funding. Visit the
V/F/T
TelecomPioneer Accounting Center homepage for more information
and a copy of the TELPR. |
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Verizon Community Relations Managers
support Pioneering
Verizon's Community Relations managers are
happy to support you on education projects. They are willing to
partner with you on literacy initiatives and share resources, such
as book distribution, workshops, and media materials. For a list of
Community Relations managers, please go to the
Verizon TelecomPioneer website. |
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AGB holds Easter Egg Hunt for the
Visually Impaired
by: Denise Darden-Woody, president,
AGB Chapter
Alexander Graham Bell Chapter #15 held its
26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Visually Impaired on Saturday,
April 10th on the grounds of the National Mall in Washington DC. The
weather held up beautifully. It was an uplifting experience to see
the participants having such a great time finding the beeping eggs.
We had whole families
volunteering -- Pioneers, Pioneer Partners, Life Members, and people
that just wanted to help. Our 19 visually impaired participants
included a van full from the Lighthouse for the Blind and
individuals with their families. One participant traveled two and a
half hours from Charlottesville, Virginia to participate with us.
In all, we had 40 volunteers and 34 participants (19 visually
impaired and 15 sighted). We blindfolded the sighted participants.
Sylvia Lett Scoggins did a great job as chair and the volunteers
made it an exciting and safe experience for everybody. Visit
www.verizonagb15pioneers.org. |
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