Volunteering to Connect More

TDS employees are volunteering in the communities they live and work to Connect More® with our customers.  Our employees strive to be good citizens and volunteering is one of many ways we contribute to our communities to become stronger community partners.

Robert McGuigan Robert McGuigan of TDS Telecommunications Corp. has been named a 2008 volunteer of the quarter. Robert travels the state, speaking with children, adults, and experts about the dangers of gambling. His son had a gambling problem that ultimately resulted in his death. Robert could have let this situation destroy him; instead, he has turned it into his mission to teach others about the hazards of gambling. Robert is one of the unknown heroes of the world today, says Amy Walder in her nomination of Robert. Thank you Robert for your efforts and congratulations on your selection as volunteer of the quarter!
Jana Klinge Jana Klinge of TDS Telecom has been named the 2007 fourth quarter “volunteer of the quarter.” When the 2007 holiday season rolled around, Jana organized a gift-giving activity to benefit Porchlight (a Madison-based not-for-profit organization that provides services for Dane County's homeless). “Jana did a wonderful job of finding a way to truly make an impact –coordinating the activity from start to finish,” says Kathy Barnekow in her nomination of Jana. “Her enthusiasm was contagious and the end result was amazing.” Congratulations Jana!
Lindsay Klitzman Lindsay Klitzman of TDS Inc. was selected as the 2007 third quarter "volunteer of the quarter." When a 21 month old child was shot, Lindsay quickly stepped into action. She invited TDS employees to donate food, clothes and toys for the child. She also contacted area retail stores for donations and personally delivered the donations. "Lindsay’s heart felt determination to assist the 21 month old child was admirable and truly appreciated by the recipients," says Jim Niebler in his nomination of Lindsay. Congratulations Lindsay!
Marty Ross Congratulations to TDS Inc. employee Marty Ross on being selected as the company’s “volunteer of the quarter” for 2007 quarter two. As part of the Tax Assistance Program, Marty spent considerable time every Saturday from the end of January through April assisting low-income individuals prepare and file their 2006 tax returns, says Michelle Brukwicki in her nomination of Marty.
Tatyana Swanson Congratulations to TDS employee Tatyana Swanson who was selected to receive the telecom's first quarter 2007 "volunteer of the quarter" award. “Tatyana spends quite a bit of time volunteering for different organizations over the course of the year,” commented Bill Swanson in his nomination of her. Tatyana volunteers for the Wisconsin Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and is a volunteer teacher at the Russian School in Madison. She also participates in the annual American Cancer Society Run/Walk, annual American Heart Association walk and Dane County Paint-a-Thon.