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On June 19 Dorothy, Dominic, Hank, and Marge delivered a generous supply of food that was collected at our annual Spring Luncheon by our members and guests to St. Boniface Food Pantry

On Jan. 22, the Paumanok Chapter visited the Woodhull Elementary school in Shirley, NY. The chapter gave 145 third-grade students a dictionary to keep as their own. Chapter members also delivered a presentation on how to use those dictionaries. Mother Goose sang and read to 141 kindergarteners and then presented these students with their own books to take home. The chapter also presented a 9' x 11' US map rug to the school for the 5th graders. The school has assisted the chapter in collecting seven used watches, eight used cell phones, 15 eyeglasses, 17 used ink cartridges, four blankets, four hats, three pairs of mittens, three scarves, five children's winter jackets, one child's snow suit, seven tote bags, coupons, and 300 can tabs from soft drinks. The chapter will distribute these much-needed materials to non-profit groups throughout the community.

On December 23, the Paumanok Pioneers visited Mercy First Home for Boys located in Syosset, Long Island. This home is for boys ages 13 - 19 who have faced many challenges in their young lives. Of the 122 boys living in the facility (set up by the court system), 40 had no one in their lives who would be visiting or sending them anything for Christmas.

Nassau Council's Mary Ruane and respective members, along with Verizon employees across Nassau, adopted these boys for Christmas. The home requested sweatshirts and tees from Steve and Barry's, a store the boys love. The response was overwhelming. Managers Chantell Ven-Carter and Robert Rauschenbach enlisted the help of 20 of their friends. They purchased a regulation air hockey table and more Steve and Barry's clothing. Joanne Farrell, a COT in Zeckendorf, told her management agent about the event. He sent a note to all the Nassau COTs, which resulted in the collection of $440. Another anonymous COT employee donated 20 pizzas that were delivered to the home for the party. Joann Abreu and her family made their Christmas gifts to each other the gift of basketballs, footballs, and more sweats and tees for the boys. Local 1108 donated $50 and 40 gift bags filled with hygiene items for the boys. Harvey, a Pioneer vendor, donated wool hats.

The boys enjoyed a wonderful party sponsored by the Pioneers, Verizon management, employees and friends. The spirit that came to life in Verizon during this project was so inspiring that the chapter plans on visiting again at Easter. The chapter received a beautiful plaque made by the boys in the home with gratitude to those who spread the true meaning of the holiday season.

2008 Pioneers Scholarship

Our Mission TelecomPioneers is a network of current and former telecom industry employees and their families who volunteer to address community needs. We represent our companies’ and the industry’s commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.

Our Vision We are the recognized world-class leader in volunteerism. We are respected and valued by our members, our corporations, the global community and the telecom industry. We are committed to the diversity and personal growth of our members, the success of our companies and to improving the quality of life in our communities.

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