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The Headquarters Council of the Liberty Bell Chapter presented a
$5,000 check from the Verizon Foundation's Grant Program to the
Hope Partnership for Education in Philadelphia at its spring
luncheon, held at the McCall Golf and Country Club. The grant
was awarded in support of the Hope Partnership's educational
programs and library. Accepting the check was Executive Director
Rose Martin, RSM, Ph.D.
Hope Partnership for Education is a non-profit organization, licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It is a transformative model for inner-city education. In partnership with its Eastern North Philadelphia community, it addresses the educational needs of at risk children and adults from low-income families by offering:
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For the past three years, members of the L.H. Kinnard Chapter
have been collecting items in Carol Ruth's basement, packing
them in shoeboxes and mailing them to the troops in Iraq,
Afghanistan, Kosovo, Egypt and other overseas locations.
Primarily, they send them to those who call Pennsylvania home.
To date, they have sent more than 800 boxes with postage
totaling over $7,000. They've also spent approximately $7,100 on
items to pack in the boxes. The chapter raises money through
many fundraising special events.
The Pioneers and children in eight schools write letters to place in the boxes. Also included in the boxes are microwave popcorn, beef jerky, peanuts, pretzel sticks, deodorant, baby wipes, dental floss, hand lotion, socks, playing cards and candy. Each Monday, the group meets to pack the boxes. Operation Shoebox won a TCP Project of Excellence award at the last annual meeting. If you'd like to help support this operation, please contact Carol Ruth at 717-545-7399 or dickncarol@comcast.net. Condensed from the "Sunday Patriot-News" article by Nancy Eshelman published on Sunday, July 27, 2008. (Photo, l-r:) Carol Ruth, Joyce Grier and Theresa Mowery. |
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Our Life Member Spotlight is on
Margi Wolchok of the Nova 5 Chapter Growing up in the depression prepared Margi for all the challenges that lay ahead. After an uneventful childhood, her school years flew by and ended as a high school graduate with one year in college. Margi's employment started in the secretarial field and, with the advent of WWII, she found herself working for Uncle Sam after which she married and raised her family. In 1966, she began her career with New York Telephone in Flushing, Queens, as a steno secretary. Margi joined the Pioneers as soon as she became eligible. Then, before she knew it, the time for retirement had arrived. With time on her hands, she volunteered at the College Point Poppenhusen Library and was useful in the many functions of the library as well as helping to prepare programs for children's learning and entertainment. In 1989, she received a Pioneer welcoming letter and decided to attend meetings. She would soon be drafted into the secretary chair, then the entertainment ane community service chairs. She would ultimately be elected to the office of president of the William J. Keller Life Member Club and remains president to this day. Margi is never shy about the pride she feels for her club and the record they have made for themselves. With the membership of the life member clubs waning, she fears their time is also coming to end. Hopefully, her fears will be proved unfounded and they will continue to serve their community. |
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By: Morrie Sachsenmaier,
president - Verizon West On June 3, several R. Parker Sullivan members manned the local polls at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, assisting over 325 voters including one of the candidates for senator. But, the day was not without its challenges. Three power outages and an unexpected street closure did not ruin the day as all votes were cast and counted on time. We are looking forward to assisting in the November presidential elections. (Photo, l-r:) Jim Wellington with Jeannie and Larry Stermolle prepare to assist voters on the last of 3 shifts, all of whom donated their day's earnings to the club. Profits raised from elections are used to fund community projects. |
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Our Life Member Spotlight is on
Jim Glass of the Old Dominion Chapter Jim Glass has been a very active Life Member Pioneer for many years. He has been a chapter president, a council president, and has held several committee chair positions. At the present time, Jim is vice president of the Roanoke Council and a regional coordinator for the Talking Books project. Jim has always been there to help out with any project. His wife, Beverly, is always by his side and eager to help out, too. Some of his monthly projects are library work, Meals on Wheels and Talking Books repair. Jim helped found the Virginia Sports Jamboree for visually- and physically-impaired children in the Virginia Area. Jim worked closely with the Jaycees to install equipment at Camp Virginia Jaycees in Montvale, Virginia, in order to have the Jamboree. He helped put in sidewalks and erected a wheelchair swing. Jim's favorite time was seeing the kids getting their awards and seeing their smiles. Jim is always there to get the job done. All you have to do is ask and Jim is there. Jim is very active with the school systems in showing them the Internet programs such as Thinkfinity and Project Connect. Jim was invited to attend the annual meeting held in Austin, Texas, and was recognized as a long time Talking Book repair chairman. Jim is truly a Pioneer example we should all follow. (Photo) Jim and Beverly Glass at the Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. |
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As the baby boomer generation moves towards retirement they are
preparing by funding retirement accounts. In order to more fully
protect their assets and families, there is a growing trend
towards insurance planning that takes care of long-term care
needs. The Pioneers have developed a long-term care program that
allows its members and family to shop for a plan that suits
their needs, receiving discounts. These discounts, available to
Pioneer members, spouses, parents, parents-in-law, and adult
children, can save thousands of dollars over the life of a
policy.
Long-term care insurance may not be right for everyone, but advanced planning is very important. Learn more about long-term care insurance by requesting a free, personalized Pioneers LTC Planning kit by visiting www.ltcr.com/pioneers or calling 1-800-616-8759. |
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Dear Ms. Sisco:
The residents of Holy Family Home would like to thank your organization for the wonderful service that Ms. Mary Keenan and the Verizon TelecomPioneers Nova Five Chapter provide to our facility, spending timeless hours crocheting afghans for distribution to the home. Our residents truly look forward to receiving these afghans annually, often telling new residents as they become residents in our facility. Once again, I would like to thank you and recognize the hard work and dedication you put into providing this service from the heart. Sincerely, Karen E. Charles, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Services St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers Brooklyn, NY Lula Sisco is the president of the Nova Five Chapter. |
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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
email:
info@verizonpioneers.org
phone:
978.745.9600
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