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...
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.
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.