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Third Graders Get Dictionaries
Thanks to Verizon West Pioneers
Verizon West TelecomPioneer Clubs across the
nation recently participated in a chapter-wide project to provide
dictionaries to third-grade students in their communities. Verizon
West ordered the books through The Dictionary Project. The goal of
their program is to assist all third-grade students in completing
the school year as good writers, active readers and creative
thinkers by providing the students with their own personal
dictionaries. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at
school and at home for years to come. A total of 7,568 dictionaries
were presented to school districts in five states by the Hi-Desert
Pioneer Club (Victorville, CA), the Norwesco Pioneer Club (Everett,
WA), the Walter G. Wright Pioneer Club (Bloomington, IL), the Pete
Heiden Metroplex Pioneer Club (DFW, TX), and the Triangle Pioneer
Club (Durham, NC). Verizon Public Affairs donated 632 of the books. |
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Life Member Spotlight
Matilda Kelly, Nova Five
Born May 9, 1911, Matilda Kelly became actively
involved in Pioneering when Life Member Clubs were formed in the
early 70s. She became a charter member of the first club - BX1.
Through the years, she was Contact Calling chair, Life Member rep,
Fundraising chair, Entertainment chair, Vice President and
President. At the chapter level, she was involved with the Blood
Bank, Calvary Hospital, Capital Apartments, the Chapter Lottery and
March of Dimes. She also worked at retirement seminars helping
retirees learn about their benefits. |
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Sherwin helps Veterans
The first Tuesday in December, the Pilgrim
Council of the Sherwin Chapter created a special night for the
residents of Brockton Veterans Hospital Building #4. The Pioneers
brought in pizza and soda and read to the residents in the
recreation room. They also helped the residents write and send their
holiday cards. To top the evening off, the Pioneers presented two
laptop computers for the bedridden. These computers will make a
world of difference for those veterans who do not have the mobility
to reach the onsite computer facilities. Making
the presentation are Richard Matthews, Mayflower Life President; Dan
Carnali, Sherwin President; and Jim Brogan, Sherwin VP. |
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Volunteer in Style!
Our long-sleeve traditional
Wrangler denim shirt has been
marked down from $28 to $19.95,
plus shipping. It is 100% cotton and made of a 6.5-ounce mid-weight
denim fabric. A special stone washed process adds comfort and
softness to the shirt and enhances the unique appearance of each
garment. The Pioneer logo is embroidered in blue and black thread
above the left chest button-up pocket.
Perfect for volunteering in chilly weather are
our long-sleeved, 100% cotton,
T-shirts with the "Lineman on the Pole" logo is
embroidered on the left chest. Price: Large, X-Large $12.00,
XX-Large $14.00.
Please visit our Estore at
http://www.verizonpioneers.org/Estore.htm. |
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Liberty Bell presents electronic map
Four retired members of Liberty Bell Chapter's
Southern Council presented an electronic map of the United States to
the Epiphany School of Our Lord in Philadelphia. The map has been
posted in the school where it can help the children learn the states
and their capitals. Pictured (l-r): Dutch Grieshaber, Margo
Solipaca, Grace DiNardo, Jo Masaro, and Principal Ms. Ford. |
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Interested in becoming a
TelecomPioneer?
If you'd like to join the Verizon
TelecomPioneers, please e-mail Steve Kohn at
stephenkohn@verizon.net. |
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