A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
November 2021 – Issue 2
Directors Reelected at NNEC Annual Meeting
Three directors were reelected at Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting, held virtually April 5.
Beyond Neighborly
Rosa Forrester is often referred to as the most generous person in the Northern Neck.
Cooperative Holds 83rd Annual Meeting
A&N Electric Cooperative held its 83rd Annual Meeting at its Tasley headquarters on Aug. 24.
SVEC Holds 87th Annual Meeting
Another annual business meeting is in the books after members participated in a telephone-style event on Aug. 3.
Powerful Careers – Clyde Robertson
Former lineworker Clyde Robertson is an essential part of the instruction team for the power lineworker program at Southside Virginia Community College.
REC Awards Community Grants
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has named six recipients of its Community Grant program designed to improve the quality of life in communities.
Bowling with a Purpose with REC
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative helped to sponsor the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event, put on by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fredericksburg.
Teamwork Counts at Touchstone Energy Service Project
Electric cooperative volunteers move fences, if not mountains, as they repair the area around a day care center as part of the annual Touchstone Energy Community Service Project.
Delaware’s Andrew Wins Top NRECA Award
The Beat the Peak program has brought top honors from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to Bill Andrew, former president and CEO of Delaware Electric Cooperative.
In Memoriam: Robert Nock
Robert Nock, a director at A&N Electric Cooperative, who led an amazing and fulfilling life, died in early March, just a few days short of his 71st birthday.
REC Joins Electric School Bus Initiative
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is part of the Beneficial Electrification League’s initiative to bring more electric school buses to rural areas in the United States.
Virginia Cooperative Council Hosts 60th Annual Meeting
The announcement of a new farm relief program was a highlight of the annual meeting of the Virginia Cooperative Council, held March 3 in Staunton.
Empower Broadband Releases VATI Map
Empower Broadband has hired a firm to assist in its $154 million broadband project serving Halifax, Mecklenburg, southern Brunswick and southern Charlotte counties.
Virginia Co-ops Provide Mutual Aid to Sister Co-ops
On March 4, crews from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Powell Valley Electric Cooperative traveled to Kentucky and parts of Tennessee to assist sister co-ops following destructive storms.
A Career Dedicated to Service
Thirty-eight years later, after a 36-year career as a dutiful editor of Rural (now Cooperative) Living Magazine, serving as executive vice president of the association, and ultimately retiring in 2021 as its CEO, Johnstone’s remarkable journey has finally achieved closure.
Beyond Neighborly
Rosa Forrester is often referred to as the most generous person in the Northern Neck.
Cooperative Holds 83rd Annual Meeting
A&N Electric Cooperative held its 83rd Annual Meeting at its Tasley headquarters on Aug. 24.
SVEC Holds 87th Annual Meeting
Another annual business meeting is in the books after members participated in a telephone-style event on Aug. 3.
CEC Remains on Solid Footing from Safety and Financial Perspectives
At its annual business meeting on Aug. 8, Community Electric Cooperative shared with members the highlights of a successful 2022 that featured strong safety and reliability performance.
DEC Welcomes More than 3,000 Members to Annual Meeting
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting was one for the record books. More than 3,000 members were in attendance, and everyone enjoyed a night of great food, live music and fun for the whole family at the community fair.
New Financial Officer Appreciates Cooperative Model
Bringing experience in telecommunications and banking, Dan Dufour has started as Southside Electric Cooperative’s new chief financial officer.
MEC President and CEO Recognized for Service on ACES Board of Directors
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative President and CEO John C. Lee Jr. was recently recognized for his service on the ACES Board of Directors.