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.
CVEC Receives National Recognition for Security Excellence
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative received an honorable mention for security excellence in the 2023 Elevate Awards by Juniper Networks.
The Show Must Go On
A little rain did not prevent more than 300 linemen from 11 states from competing in the 20th annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo this past weekend.
EMPOWER Broadband Reaches 1,000 Subscribers in Halifax County
EMPOWER Broadband Inc. recently reached yet another significant milestone, connecting its 1,000th customer in Halifax County to high-speed broadband service utilizing fiber-optic technology.
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.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative Hosts 87th Annual Meeting
More than 50 members, employees and guests gathered in the cozy confines of a garage bay at the Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative headquarters in New Castle, Va., for a memorable 87th annual meeting.
Association Shares Knowledge and Promotes Services
The North Carolina Electric Meter School and Grid Technology Conference is an endeavor to bring together meter personnel from the electric utility industry to present information on common problems, standard practices, procedures and new technologies.
CVEC Receives National Recognition for Security Excellence
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative received an honorable mention for security excellence in the 2023 Elevate Awards by Juniper Networks.
The Show Must Go On
A little rain did not prevent more than 300 linemen from 11 states from competing in the 20th annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo this past weekend.
EMPOWER Broadband Reaches 1,000 Subscribers in Halifax County
EMPOWER Broadband Inc. recently reached yet another significant milestone, connecting its 1,000th customer in Halifax County to high-speed broadband service utilizing fiber-optic technology.
Co-op Color Run Funds Books for Local Children
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s second Bright Futures Fun(d) Run raised over $5,000, thanks to a matching donation from Oasis Digital Properties, providing children in the area with more than 4,000 books.
United We Light Team Reunited
On April 12, team members from the United We Light mission trip to Guatemala and their families came together again for a catered meal at the VMDAEC Training Center. The meal was sponsored by S&N Communications.
Vegetation Management Seminar
At the VMDAEC Vegetation Management group’s quarterly meeting in March, a request was made to see the latest and greatest in equipment and materials used in vegetation management and right-of-way clearing.