 
I am thrilled to take be taking leadership of such an involved chapter of the Verizon Foundation Pioneers. Over the past year you, the members of the Wm. J Denver Chapter, have volunteered thousands of hours in your communities to better the lives of those around you and often those who are less fortunate. I sincerely thank you for this. We cover 250 Cities and towns west of Rte 128 in Massachusetts all the way to the Berkshires, as far north as Vermont & NH and south in Mass to Attleboro/Mansfield area and the entire state of RI. That is a huge area and we represent it well. The year 2011 is sure to be a challenge. With the state of the economy the way it is, we will undoubtedly have obstacles to overcome in the coming years. By working together and keeping our visions solid I am sure we can handle anything that comes our way. I am looking forward to continuing our relationship with organizations such as New Hope, Springfield Forward, Beanies for Balaad and FOCus to name a few. I am also hoping to forge new relationships with any other non-profits we find in need. I would like to see each club/member embrace a new face or group that we haven’t helped before. Whether it is a school, social service organization, park or nursing home — it doesn’t matter who. We want them know who The Verizon Foundation Pioneers are and that we are here to help. Finally, I encourage each and every one of you to continue to volunteer. If you haven’t had the opportunity to volunteer yet, just ask. We will help you to become involved if you choose. Please explore our website and suggest it to others who you think would be interested in what we do or are in need of help in the community. Thank you for all you do! Yours in Pioneering, Christine Casino President- Wm. J. Denver Chapter Verizon Foundation Pioneers |