First and foremost I would like to thank all who are volunteering in their communities. Every bit that you give back, in some way, touches an individual and makes this world a better place to live, and I thank you for that.

Our task over the next year will be to touch many more lives and make an impact in our communities. We will be making an effort to reach out to Pioneers who are still employed by Verizon and those that are retired in hopes that they will become engaged in Pioneer projects or begin ones in their communities. We will be reaching out to some of the smaller communities in our area that do not get the fiscal attention that some of the larger ones might, and we need your help in accomplishing this task.

We will align our volunteer efforts to support our corporate sponsor’s goal of providing FTTP (Fiber to the Premise) and FiOS (Fiber Optic Systems-Cable TV and Broadband) services in our communities.

Please be a member. We need your support through your Membership. Pioneer Membership is only 4 cents a day or $1.25 per month, payroll deducted. Five dollars of your dues goes to support the National TelecomPioneer organization and ten dollars comes back to the local chapter to support projects in your community. If you can’t volunteer time right now, we understand. However your Pioneer membership dues help those that can volunteer to continue their efforts in your community. Please become a member and help us to continue all the good work being done on your behalf.

Visit our website often to see what projects are coming up and how you can be involved or talk to your local area contact listed under Key Contacts on the left.

I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and to your membership or participation in the exciting projects we have lined up for 2007. Please join us in making a difference in your community.

Sincerely,

Deborah Foley

President – WJ Denver Chapter

Verizon TelecomPioneers