WELCOME TO FORT PITT CHAPTER 13!

We have been in existence for 80 years and currently have 11 Chapter Clubs for approximately 5,800 members. Our main office is in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh and is staffed entirely by retired volunteers. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00AM -  2:00PM. You may reach us at (412) 633-3615.

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A Message From Your Chapter President

Dear Fellow Pioneers,

 Where do I begin?

I just returned from the Telecom Pioneers regional conference and I am anxious to share information with all of you which I received there.  There seemed to be “something for everyone” from our newest active employee Pioneers to our seasoned Life Members, subjects such as education, school programs and financial and estate planning were part of the offerings.  Since space does not allow for a description of all programs offered I urge you to go to our Fort Pitt website for more information www.verizonfortpittpioneers.org   for more information.  In addition, a visit to www.verizonpioneers.org  provides a great overview of all programs and possibilities open to you plus the ability to sign up online. 

In an effort to better serve our members without access to a computer, we want to staff our Pioneer Office on a more regular basis.  In this issue, we have included a request for volunteers willing to serve one day per month in order to meet that goal.  We promise pleasant working conditions and a chance to interact with your fellow Pioneers. 

With the advent of summer and the anticipation of vacations, you may want to visit the Pioneer website where you will find discount information involving hotels, car rentals and vacation planners.  Wherever your vacation choices lie, I wish for each of you a happy and carefree summer.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Stevens

Chapter President

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For the past 15 years, John Hathaway of the Evergreen Life Member Club has faithfully counted, packaged and shipped pop can tabs, greeting card fronts, eyeglasses, stamps, coupons, points, labels and toiletries to their destinations. He'll be quick to point out that he couldn't have done it without the help of other Evergreen members, particularly, June Clem and Alma Patterson who, with their small group of volunteers, amassed an inspiring number of community service hours. Their activities include a fantastic volume of collections of the above items as well as many hours visiting shut- ins and veterans. They made and donated 125 lap robes to be distributed at these locations. Due to other commitments, John is passing along the torch in this area. He has been of great value and is very much appreciated by the Evergreen Life Member Club, serving on several occasions as president and fulfilling other ad-hoc commitments. John will continue to serve as his availability dictates. The Fort Pitt Chapter is proud to recognize John Hathaway, June Clem and Alma Patterson as role models who represent Pioneering at its finest. The Evergreen LMC is part of the East Council, which covers the Greensburg, New Stanton, and Uniontown area of Pennsylvania

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