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Ed Zierhoffer (Zeke) is looking for any groups of fellow retirees on or near the west coast of Florida. Let us know if you are out there! Volunteer Events For Retirees AARP TAX-AIDE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR 2008 This year, AARP Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is seeking volunteers to assist in tax assistance and to become leadership coordinators. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome; you do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to volunteer. Volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses. They help taxpayers one-on-one at tax sites. It is a great way to learn new skills and to be involved in your community. Leadership positions coordinate program delivery by volunteers at sites at the local, state, or regional level or manage specific program activities such as technology, training, administration, or communications. Although tax training and certification are encouraged, it is not required for many leadership positions. Last year the Program's volunteers helped more than two million taxpayers nation-wide with their federal and state returns. You can be part of this dynamic team by calling toll-free 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) or logging on to www.aarp.org/taxaide. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charitable organization, established in 1961. Be a MathCounts Volunteer by Mel WeinzimerLooking to spend some time volunteering in our schools? Consider becoming an advisor or coach at your local middle school math club. MATHCOUNTS® is a national math enrichment, coaching & competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement in every U.S. state & territory. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MATHCOUNTS is one of the most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors & students. Schools select students to compete individually or as part of a team in one of the more than 500 written & oral competitions held nationwide. Top students advance to the state, & ultimately, national level. Raytheon is committed to raising awareness around the nation’s decline of math and science skills. Raytheon supports MathCounts through its MathMovesU initiative by providing rich content tied to Walsh Middle School Math Club supported by Raytheon volunteers. Contests, prizes and events inspire students to pursue educational tracks that will ideally lead to careers in science and engineering. MathMovesU program grants $1 million annually to teachers, students and schools. Raytheon also encourages both active employees and retirees to volunteer in their local schools. If you have the interest and want a rewarding experience contact your state MathCounts coordinator who will connect you with a local math club advisor. In Massachusetts contact Dan O’Brien (dan.obrien@mwra.state.ma.us), in New Hampshire Ben Pratt (bpratt@conknet.com) , in Rhode Island Paul Bannon (pbannon@cox.net ), in Florida Julie Draper (julie@fleng.org). For other states contact Chris Bright at Mathcount (cbright@mathcounts.org). Product Engineering/TGDS Monthly Breakfast "Bill Abbene Breakfast" Meets at 10 am at the Colonial Inn Restaurant in Lynnfield, MA every month Very casual fellowship/friendship.A formal breakfast is served at a discount senior rate. A post card reminder is sent every month to remind members. There are no dues. An occasional collection is taken up to cover postage expense. To get on the mailing list, call Lennie Hill at 978 475 0734
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