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August 2007
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Vol. 2 / Issue 8
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In This Issue
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Dear Jill,
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If you're receiving this issue at work, the design might be
compromised because Verizon firewalls are blocking the
coding. You may view a clean version on the Verizon
TelecomPioneers'
website. If you'd prefer a version be sent to your home
e-mail address, please e-mail newsletter@verizonpioneers.org
and we'll exchange your e-mail addresses.
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As of July 2007, the TelecomPioneers (TCP) and Junior
Achievement Worldwide (JA) renewed their partnership for
another three years. Through age- appropriate curricula,
JA programs begin at the elementary school level,
teaching children how they can impact the world around
them as individuals, workers and consumers. JA programs
continue through the middle grades and high school,
focusing on the key content areas of entrepreneurship,
work readiness, and financial literacy.
TCP and JA have targeted two programs for Pioneer
participation. The first is Job Shadow Day, which would
be combined with Project Connect. The second program
also uses Project Connect as an extended learning
opportunity following the implementation of JA's new
America Works program. America Works focuses on the
impact of business, economics, and entrepreneurship on
the economic development of the U.S. during the 19th
century. The 5th lesson in this curriculum focuses on
communication and students are introduced to the
telegraph, one prominent form of commerce, and Morse
Code. For more information, visit
www.telecompioneers.org.
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On Wednesday, May 30, the Northeast Council of the Liberty Bell
Chapter presented several hundred dollars worth of needed items
and equipment to the Laurel House in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Earlier in the year, the Council had voted to make Laurel House
one of its countless community service projects as part of the
current domestic abuse aid effort. Council President Mary Ann
Murtha asked the center for a wish list of needed articles from
which the Pioneers could choose. On reading the list, the
Pioneers decided to purchase at least some amount of everything
on the list.
For the past 26 years, the Laurel House has served women and
children who have been subjected to domestic violence. The needs
of this facility are endless as most of those entering the
shelter have few assets of their own. The shelter provides
transitional housing, medical and legal advocacy, community
counseling, community education, and support groups.
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Everyone knows the Verizon TelecomPioneers! Each year, more than
40,000 attendees of the Reading Fair in Pennsylvania receive
ride bracelets from friendly volunteers sporting the Verizon
logo on their tee- shirts. In addition to the Verizon branding
opportunity, these helpful volunteers from the Reading Pioneer
Club receive a monetary donation for their enthusiasm and
consistency.
"Covering 100 timeslots over six days, the roughly 150 Reading
Pioneers, partners, family members and friends log almost 500
hours each year," said Sue Epler, president, L.H. Kinnard
Chapter. "These energetic Pioneers make our chapter proud
because they not only raise funds to support our projects, but
they also brand our sponsor company in such a positive manner."
For each of the past six years, the Reading Club has received
$1,500 for fulfilling its commitment to 100 timeslots. The
Reading Fair Association has recently informed the Reading Club
that it will receive $2,000 after this year's fair in August
because of the Pioneers' exemplary volunteer spirit. This
donation is used to fund the club's support of the Pioneers
Caring & Sharing, Living & Learning through Pioneers, Golden
Books, Verizon TelecomPioneers Dictionaries, and Hug-A-Bears
programs. Through the Pioneers Caring & Sharing program, the
Reading Club compiles hygiene kits that they donate to domestic
abuse and emergency shelters. Living & Learning through Pioneers
is the Reading Club's back-to-school project. Members provide
backpacks and school supplies to needy children in the fall. The
Reading Club also donates dictionaries to schools, libraries and
after-school programs throughout the year. Hug- A-Bears continue
to be in high demand from State Police and hospitals around the
area. Most of the bears are donated with a small book.
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Our Life Member Spotlight is on... Gene McCoy!
The Nova 5 chapter never forgets those special leaders who have
moved on to other ventures or sometimes a different chapter.
Such is the case with Gene McCoy. This gentleman started with
the N.Y. Telephone company in 1955 as a splicer's helper.
Seventeen years later, as was required in order to be eligible,
he joined the Pioneers and was immediately appointed to the
Queens Council as the Historical Co-Chair. In 1983, he was named
Chapter President of what was formally called the Carl Whitmore
Chapter. Gene, however, will always be remembered as the founder
and curator of the Queens Museum, which is still maintained
today by the Queens Council. The Museum is located at 8808 164th
Street, Basement-Pioneer Room, Jamaica, Queens, New York. Gene
is still very much an active and valued life member with Nova
5's sister, Paumanok Chapter, in Nassau County.
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Whew! We won't have to paint the playground maps in black and
white after all! The TelecomPioneers Association and Sherwin
Williams have renewed their partnership through Dec. 31, 2008.
The partnership was established in 1993. If the Pioneers use
Shewin Williams' paint for playground maps, the company will
provide discounts on paint, brushes, rollers, and sundry items.
Gallon paint prices range from $16.90 to $22.05 depending on the
color. Brushes and rollers are 40% off list price. For more
information, contact your local Sherwin Williams store or visit
the TelecomPioneers Association website at
www.telecompioneers.org.
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(Photo) 30 Pioneers and friends enjoy Panama Canal cruise
cocktail party aboard Coral Princess.
Kinnard Chapter has been successful raising funds through the
"Pioneer Travel Trolley" by setting up trips for Pioneers and
friends. Most trips are arranged through Collette Vacations,
which has a national agreement with the TelecomPioneers
headquarters in Denver. Collette gives back commission from each
trip to the Chapter. Trips for 2008 include Costa Rica and a
nine-day London/Paris tour. The Travel Trolley also will be
hosting a 12-day Alaska cruise/tour (or cruise only 7 days) in
July and a New England/Canada cruise in the early fall.
Anyone is welcome to join the Kinnard members in their
adventures. All trips arranged through the Pioneer Travel
Trolley add fundraising money for the Pioneers. If you want to
do your own group or individual travel, you can contact the
Kinnard Chapter to make arrangements. For more information on
trips, contact Leni Herr, Kinnard Chapter Fundraiser, at
LeniHerr@aol.com.
We are still accepting reservations for Pioneer Day at Dorney
Park amusement park in Allentown, PA, on Sept. 22. Visit
www.verizonkinnardpioneers.org for more information.
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As a Pioneer, you are entitled to all of the benefits that go
along with being a part of our 620,000 member strong
organization - the largest industry-related volunteer
organization in the world. To date, the TelecomPioneer
Association has arranged Pioneer benefits through the following
companies: Beltone Hearing Aids, Best Western, Choice Hotels,
Collette Vacations, Dell Computers, Hertz Rent-A-Car, In- Contra
- Santa Goodwill Tours, Jenny Craig, Liberty Mutual Home & Auto
Insurance, Universal Studios, Wells Fargo Home Financial
Program. Please visit our Member Benefits page at
www.verizonpioneers.org/memberbenefits.htm. Check back often
for the most up-to-date list of Pioneer benefits as we continue
to develop new rewards!
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Dear Mr. Olah,
I would just like to thank you again for all of the great things
that you and the Pioneers did to help me work towards achieving
the highest award in Girl Scouts for my age group - the Silver
Award. As I am now wrapping up my paperwork, I remember how much
you've helped me. We brainstormed together over many phone
calls,especially after the original plan was not approved
(painting the map onto the black top). You traveled to Albany to
deliver the special donations from the Pioneers to New Day Art.
The children there really are benefitting from all of your
group's kindness.
I visited to follow up with the children at New Day Art recently
and they are enjoying the generous donations very much. They
meet every week during the school year for their new geography
club. They continue to enjoy the geography learning tools that
the Pioneers have provided. The USA map still looks great and
the electronic game is still working well. They use the
dictionaries in class daily and each family even got to take one
home to keep! So thank you for everything you did; you helped me
in innumerable ways.
Thanks Again,
Allison Teevan
Troop 776, Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Troop 776 member Alison Teevan had volunteered to
paint a U.S. map on the property of the New Day Art School in
Southern Albany, New York. Unfortunately, space constraints
hindered her volunteer efforts. The Mountain Valley Empire
Chapter helped her fulfill her wish by donating a rug map, an
electronic map and 48 dictionaries to the school. The New Day
Art School is a free, after-school, walk-in program that is
supported by the Girl Scouts.
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Our Estore manager would like to hear your
recommendations on new products. Please e-mail bruceyennie@verizon.net
with your feedback.
Verizon TelecomPioneers
P.O. Box 4406 . Salem, MA 01970
phone:
978.745.9600
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