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Operation Shore Patrol

2008 Event

September 20, 2008

Telephone Pioneers joined with thousands of other volunteers to clean the beaches and shores of Washington waterways in September 2008.

Once again the rains held off and while the skies were overcast it was perfect weather for cleaning the beaches. Our area was the main beach entrance and south for ninth tenths of a mil, normally one of the most littered area. In 2008 we were pleased that while there was quite a lot of trash there were no hazardous materials and we were able to leave a lovely looking beach..

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon beaches, lakes, and streams all over the world to remove trash and debris on land and under the water. Volunteers of all ages from every continent form this magnificent event, the largest one-day volunteer event on behalf of clean oceans and waterways.

Why It Matters

Like all grassroots movements, the success depends on the participation of caring individuals like you. Just consider the impact you can make by dedicating one day to this worthy cause!

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By banding together with other Pioneers you will be rewarded with the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference. In addition, you'll meet other like-minded people, become better acquainted with your natural surroundings, learn about ocean conservation issues, and have lots of fun!

2009 Event

September 19, 2009

Plan to join us next year on September 19th for another worthwhile project. Meet at Ocean City State Park on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. to register. Camping is free in the park on Friday and Saturday nights for Shore Patrol volunteers.

Recent News

Dues Increase

Greetings Pioneers:

Thank you for being a valuable member of the Qwest Washington Pioneers.

The Pioneer Board of Directors approved a membership dues increase from $15 to $22 effective this June – the first dues increase for us since 1998. You will see $0.85 per pay period deducted from your paycheck – up from $0.58 – starting June 13, 2009.

The increase will help fund our projects here in Washington. It also helps us ensure we can continue to offer you meaningful volunteer opportunities along with the benefits of national partnerships. To learn more about what we are doing in Washington or to get more involved, please visit please email Sandy at scramer581@aol.com

Additionally, Pioneers have developed programs, such as Power Up To Read and Project Connect, that enable Pioneers to deliver valuable educational services at little or no cost to schools and community organizations. These programs also support the Qwest for Education Programs.

We appreciate your continued support as we work together to provide services in our communities that improve the quality of life for the less fortunate.

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2009 Chapter Meeting and Crab Feed

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Updated June 13, 2009