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Pioneers Benefits Programs Now Open

Pioneers member benefit programs opportunity for your community, friends and family

Pioneers have a long-standing history of providing support in our communities. We do it through hands-on projects and by providing resources and opportunities to enhance one’s quality of life. In an effort to build on the support we provide, Pioneers are happy to announce that our Affinity Partnerships and discounts are now additional resources and benefits that you can offer to your community partners, organizations, family members and friends. We make a real difference in the communities we serve, and we want Pioneers’ benefits to make a difference as well. Every time someone uses a Pioneers Affinity Partner link, in addition to receiving a great discount, they are also helping the Pioneers retain those Affinity Partner relationships which assists with overall support of the organization. To start sharing, please reference the website or links below. Thank you for your continued support of Pioneers Affinity Partnerships.

Laura Whitlock
Interim Executive Director
Pioneers, a volunteer network


Pioneers Telecom Volunteers | Member Benefits | Partners Discounts

Financial
LifeLock
https://www.lifelock.com/store?promocode=PIONEERSMEMBER
Pioneers get 35% off the first year of LifeLock

Insurance
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
https://www.vspdirect.com/pioneers/welcome
Pioneers save $235+ each year on eye care and eyewear

Travel
Avis**
https://www.avis.com/en/association/B291099
Up to 25% off

Budget**
https://www.budget.com/en/association/R198199
Up to 25% off

Collette
www.gocollette.com/pioneers
Pioneers can save up to $500 per person* on seasonal offers

Emergency Assistance
www.emergencyassistanceplus.com/TelecomPioneers
Pioneers discounted group rates

Hotel Engine**
www.hotelengine.com/join/piovol5
Average savings of 26%

Orlando Vacation
Welcome – Orlando Employee Discounts
Pioneers can save up to 35% off their next vacation to Orlando

TNT/Funjet
https://www.funjet.com/default.aspx?plcode=pioneers&gsvendor=TPV
5% member discount and “Price Match Plus”

Discounts
Life Line Screening

http://www.lifelinescreening.com/pioneers
Special discounted flat group rate. 4 screenings for $135, plus osteo for $10 more

Office Depot
http://officediscounts.org/pioneers/
Pioneers can save up to 75% qualifying items

SCI – Neptune & Dignity
http://www.neptunesociety.com/cremation-prices
Pioneers receive an additional 10% off the standard pricing
https://tp.dignitymemorial.com/

LifeStation
https://www.lifestation.com/pioneers/
Special Offer for Pioneers. Starting at $19.95/month.

Hear in America
http://www.hearinamerica.com/Pioneers
30%-70%

Legal Shield**
https://w3.legalshield.com/gs/init?grp=pvn   
Discounts vary
Long-Term Care 
Planning Kit Call: 1-800-616-8759
Discounts vary

MetLife Dental
MetLife TakeAlong Dental – Dental Insurance
Discounts vary

Nationwide Pet Insurance
TelecomPioneers (petinsurance.com)
Discounts vary

Simply Affordable Insurance
https://info.simplyaffordableinsurance.com/pioneers  
Discounts vary

SingleCare
 http://www.singlecare.com/pioneers
Discounts vary

Brookdale Communities
http://www.pioneersvolunteer.org/Pioneers/Members/Benefits_Details.aspx#/Brookdale
7.5% off monthly fees

Santa Tours**
www.incontra.com
 
** Available to Canadian Pioneers

5680 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 500
Greenwood Village, CO 80111


Submitted by Administrator

Lucent/Nokia Benefits


PENSION NEWS How we run our money: Nokia

In the article below, Arto Sirvio, Nokia’s director of pensions, tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo how the communication and information technology company manages a large portfolio of pension plans. Reprinted from January 2018. In a world where corporate behaviour comes under closer scrutiny, the way companies treat current and past employees is critical. Ensuring they are financially secure in retirement is not something that can be overlooked by management boards. But for a company such as Nokia, which has about 100,000 staff and more than 200,000 retired employees, pensions can become a great challenge… Click here for the full article.

http://www.benefitanswersplus.com/index.html

www.benefitanswersplus.com/global_pdf/RetiredInPaySPD_NRIP_1_2019_final.pdf

https://qa.benefitanswersplus.com/active_r/pdf/Annual_Funding_Notice_2019_AR.pdf

All retired employees that worked for Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent Technologies but retired from Avaya has their pension from Avaya paid by the PBGC the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as Avaya filed bankruptcy under chapter 11

https://www.pbgc.gov/

Summitted by Administrator