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.
Jim Guy Elected Air Board Chairman
The Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board has voted to elect Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative General Counsel James P. Guy II to serve as its new chairman.
VMDAEC Welcomes New Testing Technician
Staff alert: Ben Arthur will serve the VMD Association and its member co-ops in the role of mobile electrical technician as testing services continue to grow.
Cooperative Living Writer Wins Awards
Congratulations are in order for Amanda S. Creasey, the outdoors writer for Cooperative Living magazine, for winning a pair of awards for her excellent work.
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.
Rep. Wittman Meets with Co-op Officials
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman of Virginia’s 1st District met with officials from several electric cooperatives and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association to discuss topics important to co-ops.
Sam Bruce, a Staple in the VMD Training Program, Retires
Sam Bruce, a fixture in education and training at the VMD Association, is retiring after more than 11 years of facilitating workshops in the Contemporary Leadership and Management Program.
VMD Co-ops Play Key Role in NRECA Regional Meeting
Electric co-ops from Virginia, Maryland and Delaware were well-represented at the NRECA Regions 1&4 meeting in Indianapolis.
Jim Guy Elected Air Board Chairman
The Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board has voted to elect Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative General Counsel James P. Guy II to serve as its new chairman.
VMDAEC Welcomes New Testing Technician
Staff alert: Ben Arthur will serve the VMD Association and its member co-ops in the role of mobile electrical technician as testing services continue to grow.
Cooperative Living Writer Wins Awards
Congratulations are in order for Amanda S. Creasey, the outdoors writer for Cooperative Living magazine, for winning a pair of awards for her excellent work.
Nominations Are in Order
The VMD Association is soliciting nominations for the Unsung Virginian and Good Samaritan Awards through Oct. 15.
Firefly Part of $288 Million Broadband Project
Firefly Fiber Broadband will be instrumental in a $288 million fiber internet construction project that will provide access to affordable, reliable, high-speed fiber internet to more than 36,000 businesses and residences.
Directors Reelected at ANEC Annual Meeting
A&N Electric Cooperative members elected two of their peers to serve on the cooperative’s board of directors during its 82nd Annual Meeting, held on Aug. 25.