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.

Electric Cooperatives Introduce More Young Women to the Industry
Young women throughout Virginia challenged their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives,

Yingling named DEC Vice President of Member Services
Kevin Yingling has been promoted to Vice President of Member Services at Delaware Electric Cooperative.

Cooperatives Team Up to Help Families Fighting Pediatric Cancer
Community Electric Cooperative and Prince George Electric Cooperative devoted last week to a “Ready Bag Packing Party” held to support families whose children are afflicted with cancer.


Association to Host Legislative Day
Your Government Affairs team invites you to register for the 2023 Legislative Day in Richmond. Legislative Day will be held on Jan. 23-24 at the Hilton Downtown Hotel.

Learning to Fly
An initiative started at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative prior to the pandemic has resulted in nearly 70 trained and/or soon-to-be unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) operators.

Rob Book Named CEO of Delaware Electric Cooperative
Delaware Electric Cooperative has named Rob Book acting president and chief executive officer.

VMDAEC Welcomes Three to Co-op Family
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives welcomes three new employees to its co-op family.

Co-ops Updated on National Electrical Safety Code
Earlier this month, more than 50 representatives from 10 electric co-ops attended a seminar provided by Utility Training Services Inc. regarding updates to the National Electrical Safety Code.

SVEC Names Two to Senior Staff
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative has recently added two new faces to its senior staff.
New Vice President Wants Relationships with Members
As federal funding opportunities dramatically increase for new electric vehicle infrastructure, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative is committed to ensuring rural Virginia is not left behind.
ODEC Takes Members and Guests for a Lap Around the Track
As federal funding opportunities dramatically increase for new electric vehicle infrastructure, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative is committed to ensuring rural Virginia is not left behind.

Fiber Tech Apprenticeship Preview
Preview the new Fiber Technician Apprenticeship Program offered by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and S&N Communications at an informational meeting on Dec. 2 at the Association’s training facility in Palmyra, Va


Electric Cooperatives Introduce More Young Women to the Industry
Eleven girls from six Virginia electric cooperatives attended the first Girl Power Camp, organized by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.

NOVEC Hosts Annual Meeting
NOVEC’s Gainesville Technical Center was the site of the Cooperative’s annual meeting on Sept. 21, 2022.

Powell Valley Electric Welcomes Members to Annual Meeting
NOVEC’s Gainesville Technical Center was the site of the Cooperative’s annual meeting on Sept. 21, 2022.

PGEC Updates Members at Their Annual Meeting
NOVEC’s Gainesville Technical Center was the site of the Cooperative’s annual meeting on Sept. 21, 2022.

Fiber Broadband Association’s OpTIC Path™ Workforce Training Program Grows with New Support in Eastern U.S.
S&N Communications and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) will soon offer the Fiber Broadband Association’s Optical Telecom Installation Certification Path (OpTIC Path) program.

Delegates Tour Mecklenburg and NOVEC Facilities
Del. Clinton Jenkins (D-76) and Del. David Reid (D-32), visited both MEC and NOVEC, to learn about reduced emissions, rural broadband and the cooperative business model.

Association Hosts Annual Finance and Accounting Conference
Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association for Electric Cooperatives hosted its annual finance and accounting conference (CRAFT) in Virginia Beach, VA.
Charging Virginia’s Workforce
Electric co-ops received favorable reviews at the 2022 Virginia Energy Workforce Consortiumnetworking event.

Co-ops Host Rural Fiber Expo
Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives brought together industry, community and government leaders to detail their progress in closing the digital divide.