“Coastal Cleanup”

For the past ten years the Pioneers of Chapter #12 have participated in a “Coastal Cleanup.”  They have partnered with H. G. McCully Chapter #81 and their sister chapter from Telcordia, Chapter # 99.  Their longtime Chapter Environmental Chairperson, Tom Tissot, along with hundreds of volunteers have cleaned the beaches of Seaside Park, Seaside Heights and for the past 7 years the beaches of Sandy Hook National Park.  They have removed hundreds of tons of garbage from the beaches.

“Annual Charity Golf Outing”

The Pioneers of Chapter #12 celebrated the 10th anniversary of their “Charity Golf Outing”  Each year 144 golfers play for the bragging rights of Chapter #12’s best and worst golfer.  The money raised goes to a local charity and to the Chapter’s charitable account.

“Annual Holiday Event for Special Needs Children”

Chapter #12 has hosted a “Very Special Christmas Party” for the last 6 years.  Each year, 100 special children and a chaperone celebrate Christmas with the Pioneer clowns, Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Elves, Vinny the DJ, and the rest of the Pioneer volunteers.  Each child receives a stocking and a gift.

“Playground Maps”

Since the Playground Map Project was introduced in 1993, the Pioneers of Chapter #12 have painted maps on school playground throughout northern New Jersey.

” 911 Simulator”

Pioneer, Doug Nearpass and his friends the Puppets teach school children how to use Verizon’s 911 phone system.  The 911 Simulator was the signature project for President Lynette Singleton and Chapter #12.

“American Heart Walk”

The Verizon TelecomPioneer Heart Walk Team before the big walk.  With matching funds from the Verizon Foundation, over $28,000 was raised to fight heart disease and fund research.  Right Photo: Team Captains, Lynette Singleton, Margaret Rovell, and Walk Chairperson, Tina Callahan.