Hey Pioneers! Did you know your Pioneers membership entitles you to discounts from a number of companies? One of them is Collette Travel. Learn more about what Collette Travel offers by clicking here: Collette Travel.
It’s Pioneers Week! It’s a time to look back to that first meeting on November 2, 1911 where Telephone Pioneers of America was founded. It’s a time to honor Pioneers past and present who have made a positive difference in our communities. We have a proud history of volunteerism that is over 100 years old! Read about some of the highlights of that history here: Pioneers History.
This week is also a time to look ahead to the future and many more years of fellowship and service to our communities. Right now there are Pioneers making Hug-A-Bears, putting together care packages for military members, collecting backpacks for school children, and hosting blood drives. You can read about some of the wonderful projects taking place across the US and Canada here: Hero Stories.
Most important of all, it’s a time to turn to our fellow Pioneers and say “Thank-you for all you do. You truly make this world a better place!”
In 1985, over 400 Telephone Pioneers traveled to Tokyo, Japan upon what was supposed to be their first and only venture in volunteerism outside of the United States and Canada. This joint promotion between the Telephone Pioneers of America and InConTra, Inc. launched the annual Santa Goodwill Tours. Each year since 1985, adventurous travelers have circled the globe, visiting various fascinating destinations, wearing Santa Claus suits during visits to agencies, and spreading goodwill while connecting with people in a way that tourists never experience!
If this sounds like your cup of tea, then visit the “Benefits” section of the national Pioneers website and click on “Santa Goodwill Tours”. Here’s the link: Member Benefits Details
Do you have Beeping Eggs and/or Beep Balls that no longer work, but you don’t know where to get them repaired? Then this information is for you! Send broken Beeping Eggs and Beep Balls via United States Postal Service “Blind Matter” to:
Colorado Talking Book Library
Attn: John Cruz
180 Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80226
If the post office will not accept the package, please send it to J. Kelly, 6770 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80004. Be sure to include your name and return address. Volunteers will repair the eggs/balls and return them to you.
TelecomPioneers volunteers have been repairing Talking Books for decades. Talking Books are provided to visually challenged folks by the National Library of Congress. To read a wonderful story about Talking Books in Minnesota click here: WHEN THE BOOKS DON’T TALK ANYMORE
Looking for a fundraising idea? The Kroger family of stores offer a Community Rewards Program. All you have to do is shop at a Kroger owned store and swipe your rewards card. A percentage of your purchase is donated to your Pioneers group.
Each Kroger-owned store chain has their own rewards program. Register your Pioneers group with the chain(s) in your area. Then have your members sign up for a rewards card and link it your Pioneers group. The more they shop, the bigger the donation to your group!
