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Paumanok Partners support homeless vets
On July 26, the Paumanok Chapter visited the
Salvation Army Homeless Veteran's Residence as part of its year long
partner project. All 10 service groups ran a food drive in the month
of July to stock the food pantry and had their hobby clubs make red,
white, and blue afghans for the veterans.
Over the last several months, Paumanok helped the veterans
create a thriving vegetable garden to supplement their meals. During
the July 26 project, members placed a branded victory garden sign in the garden.
The veterans maintain the garden.
Throughout the year, the Paumanok Chapter collects gently used
suitcases and toiletries for the veterans to use while in the
shelter. The shelter houses veterans from all eras while they work
toward establishing themselves and deal with problems that help them
to cope with life's daily functions. Although people view veterans
as being older, many of the residents are very young and just
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The Life Member Spotlight is on...
Pat McInnis
By Kathy
Conway,
Sherwin Chapter
Pat McInnis is a Pioneer
who always does her best.
She's on the go, ready to serve,
and never seems to rest.
From special needs to military troops
and childhood Christmas wishes,
she likes to help with everything
from cookies to main dishes.
When you think of Pat, you always see
a busy, happy soul
who takes her place, and sets the pace.
She takes an active role.
She can install an officer or soothe a friend.
An errand she'll run if you're on the mend.
She doesn't ask, but always gives.
The Pioneer oath is what she lives! |
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Two for One!
Whether at the pool, beach or the lake, now is the
time to stretch out on this thick cotton/polyester beach towel!
Measuring 60 x 33 inches, this U.S.-made white towel has the Pioneer
logo screened in the center. Now two for $16, plus
shipping. Visit
http://www.verizonpioneers.org/EStoreTowel.htm. |
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Winners Abound at West Virginia
Sports Jamboree
The West Virginia Chapter hosted 34 contestants
at the 26th Annual International Sports Jamboree at North Bend State
Park.
Participants from Canada and the United States competed in various
events designed for visually impaired or wheelchair contestants.
Pioneer members from Verizon, AT&T, New Outlook, Telcordia and Qwest
all supported the event with financial contributions or volunteer
service.
Events included air rifle, basketball free-throws, wheelchair
basketball, 40-yard dash, a softball game, Frisbee throw and
horseshoes. The
jamboree also captured the attention of local media, which featured
the activities in at least four local newspapers.
Contestants
put forth their best efforts during Saturday’s competitions and were
rewarded for their accomplishments with at least three medals each
during Saturday evening’s awards ceremony. After the awards were
presented, the contestants displayed their singing, poetry, musical
and comedy abilities during the Talent Show.
One final
award was presented to Dean McCoy, who was responsible for
wheelchair repair throughout the weekend. McCoy earned the 2004
Howard MacDonald Award for extraordinary contributions as he kept
the wheelchairs in peak operating condition.
Congratulations to Chairman Jimmy Stine and his team for organizing
an outstanding event! |
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WJ Denver distributes 3,058 books!
Active and life members distributed "A Book
About Me," a personalized reader, to 3,058 students in 164
classrooms at 45 schools in the Western Massachusetts and Rhode
Island area. Kickoffs were held in Springfield, Massachusetts, where
Keshawn E. Dodds of the Mayor's office addressed the children, and
in Warwick, Rhode Island, where the Mayor spoke. Many of the
children commented that their parents "had Verizon" and were aware
of the "Verizon/Red Sox" summer reading program in Massachusetts.
(Photo: L-R) Ed Kosciol and Keshawn Dodds.
View more photos at
http://www.wjdenverpioneers.org/ABAM%202005.htm. |
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Managing volunteers can be risky
Learn more about managing volunteers at the
Non-profit Risk Management Center's website at
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/. Articles include "A Guide to
State Liability Laws," "Protecting Your Nonprofit and the Board,"
and "Increasing Your Liability Protection." You can take a 20-minute
online "Pillars of Accountability in the Nonprofit World" survey to
assess your program risks. The site also contains briefs on crisis
management and accident response. |
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Money in Your Mailbox
In June, Liberty Mutual mailed you information
about a great PerksCard benefit. All TelecomPioneer members are
eligible to apply for a discount on their auto and homeowners
insurance. This could mean savings as high 15% or $300 or more in
many cases. Call Liberty Mutual at 1-800-357-2305 or if you prefer,
get a quote online at its customized TelecomPioneer quoting link at
www.libertymutual.com/lm/telecompioneers. |
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