A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
April 2022 – Issue 1
A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
April 2022 – Issue 1
Directors Reelected at NNEC Annual Meeting
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative members elected three of their peers to serve on NNEC’s Board of Directors. This year’s election occurred at NNEC’s 85th Annual Meeting on April 5. More than 1,000 members participated virtually and voted by returning their proxy designation card. Russell G. "Rusty" Brown was reelected to represent Richmond County, Mary Catherine T. Jones was reelected to represent Northumberland County and Ralph E. Sutton was reelected to represent King George County. Hunter Greenlaw, chairman of NNEC’s board, emphasized the important role of the NNEC directors. “Every month, we spend countless hours studying reports, listening to feedback, and understanding the impact of the co-op on our community and our members,” Greenlaw said. “We use all of that information to...
Northern Neck Hosts 86th Annual Meeting
NNEC members elected three of their peers to serve on the NNEC Board of Directors. This year’s election occurred at the co-op’s 86th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 25.
John C. Lee Recognized at Gaff-n-Go Rodeo as Being Instrumental in Leading the Event to Great Heights
John C. Lee, Jr., president and CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, was recognized for his leadership and guidance at the 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo, held May 19-20 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell.
EMPOWER Receives Funding for Fiber Internet to 4,800 Southside Addresses
On May 11, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the Southside Planning District Commission (SPDC) and its internet partner, EMPOWER Broadband, were awarded $8.5 million to expand its fiber network and services to an additional 4,804 addresses in portions of Brunswick, Charlotte, Greensville, Halifax and Mecklenburg counties.
Gaff-n-Go Rodeo Attracts Record Numbers
Journeyman teams and individual apprentices from electric cooperatives, investor-owned and municipal utilities, contractors and the U.S. Army demonstrated their skills and knowledge while competing for professional recognition.
Cooperative Hosts Second Annual Arbor Day and Member Appreciation Event
A&N Electric Cooperative hosted more than 450 people during the annual Arbor Day seedling giveaway and Member Appreciation Day event earlier this month at its Tasley headquarters on the Virginia Eastern Shore.
EVs Race at SVEC’s Rockingham County Office
Sixteen high school teams sped around Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s property on May 13 in the second annual Shenandoah Valley Electric Vehicle Grand Prix.
Electric Co-ops Award More than $68,000 in Scholarships
The Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives recently awarded more than $68,000 in college scholarships to deserving students for the 2022-23 school year.
REC Celebrates Broadband Milestone for Louisa and Goochland Members
A day that has been years in the making, Thursday, April 27, marked a major milestone in Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s efforts to bring high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities.
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.
Jacob Newton Joins VMD Association Staff
Jacob Newton serves as the new director of regulatory affairs and counsel at the VMD Association. He graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's degree in both political science and...
REC Taps Satterwhite for Eastern Region Operations
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has promoted Jason Satterwhite to Managing Director – Regional Operations for the Eastern Region, with managerial responsibility for a variety of services.
Donations for Denim a Success at CVEC
The Donations for Denim program at Central Virginia Electric Cooperative donated $5,415 to the American Heart Association in recognition of American Heart Month.
Feuerberg to Retire as NOVEC President and CEO
NOVEC President and CEO Stan C. Feuerberg is retiring as of April 1 and will be succeeded by David E. Schleicher, who has been at the cooperative since 2017.