Have you visited Verizon Literacy
Campus (VLC) lately?
There are now 29 free online courses to help
you learn about literacy, English as a second language (ESL), and
techniques for helping others learn to read. Among these new courses
are:
Before, During, and After: A Reading
Comprehension Technique
Phonemic Awareness for Literacy
Learners
Working with English Language
Learners
You will also find many new resources in the Resources for Parent
and Child Care Volunteers section of the Library including:
The Elements of Reading featuring a
variety of fun-filled activities for
volunteers to use to help K-3 children
develop reading skills.
The National Council of Teachers of
English - Parents and Students
www.ncte.org/parents.This
site
contains ideas for how families can
be more involved in their children's
education. The "Tips for Parents"
section contains easy and useful
tips and activities for parents and
caregivers.
VLC is being updated regularly. Visit
www.literacycampus.org and
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Paumanok sends soldiers a "Holiday in a Box"
On Friday, Oct. 14, the Paumanok Chapter in
Babylon, NY, put together boxes filled with holiday decorations,
homemade cookies, snacks and other goodies to make the holidays a
little nicer for the chapter's 10 adopted soldiers and their units
serving in Iraq, two of whom are Verizon employees on Long Island.
This project began two years ago when a son of one of the chapter
members had written home and told his parents about the loneliness
and lack of support he was experiencing. The chapter created the
"Freedom isn't Free" program to let our troops know we support and
appreciate them. |
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Matchbox Bucket Truck with purchase of 1964 Dodge Panel Truck
Perfect for holiday giving, these collectible trucks will spark
special memories for any outside plant technician who ever worked
for the Bell System. Only $29.95 for both trucks, plus shipping!
Visit http://www.verizonpioneers.org/Estore.htm. |
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Enjoy a 10% discount at Busch Gardens
Anheuser-Busch Adventures Parks are pleased to
offer Verizon Associates special online savings on admission, dining
and more. Experience 17th century Europe at Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, trek the plains of Africa at Busch Gardens Tampa or
explore the mysteries of the sea at the world's premier marine
adventure park, SeaWorld! Make your trip even more memorable with an
exclusive Up-Close Dining experience! Reserve your seat today and
receive a 10% discount. For more information, visit
http://commerce.4adventure.com/store/default.asp?ShopperID=V96F3D6F172124F9D8A85969C42584D5&Token=KDEGFEKDEEEFDDI&redirect=1. |
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Mountain Valley supports Diversity Day
In September, the Mountain Valley Empire
Chapter co-hosted Diversity Day in White Plains, NY, with the
Verizon Diversity Group. They set up tables in a large room where
United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and other non-profit organizations
could hand out informational pamphlets and answer questions. In
addition, there was a presentation time where each non-profit
representative could speak for five minutes. Employees were
encouraged to attend and learn more about volunteerism. |
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Verizon TelecomPioneers team with
FlowerPetals
Every time you order flowers or gifts through
the FlowerPetals website, 12% of your purchase will be donated to
the Pioneers. If you'd like the funds donated directly to your
chapter, go to your chapter's homepage and click on the FlowerPetals
link. You can find a list of chapter sites at
www.verizonpioneers.org/ChptrLocatr.htm.
Please note that not all chapters have yet signed up for this
partnership. If you wish for the funds to be donated to the Verizon
TelecomPioneers region, go to
http://verizonpioneers.flowerpetal.com/. |
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Watch for your TelecomPioneers 2006
Calendar!
Check the mail for your exclusive copy of the
2006 TelecomPioneers calendar! Distributed on Oct. 18, this
full-color calendar features a unique collection of vibrant scenic
photos, Pioneer project information and expressions of appreciation
from executive officers of our sponsoring companies. The Verizon
TelecomPioneers are featured in November. Recipients are welcome to
send a donation in support of the amazing works of Pioneers across
North America. |
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