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...
Fiber Tech Apprenticeship Enrollment Opens
In collaboration with Fiber Broadband Association and S&N Communications, the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives is excited to open enrollment into its first Fiber OpTIC certification class, which is scheduled to begin Feb. 21. An email was recently sent to all training coordinators regarding the curriculum, details, cost and schedule.
Celebrating a Four-Year Journey
Family members, supervisors and others gathered on Jan. 27 in celebration of the completion of a four-year apprenticeship by 12 young line technicians representing electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.
Lee Recognized for Service by NRECA Board
After serving three years on the board of directors of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, John C. Lee Jr., president and CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative in Chase City, will not seek reelection.
DEC Hero Rescues Trapped Driver, Saves Life
In the early-morning hours of Dec. 22, Delaware Electric Cooperative hot-bucket crew chief Ben Salisbury was responding to a power outage when he came across an overturned vehicle outside of Greenwood. He quickly assisted the driver and saved a life.
Co-op Voices Heard at Legislative Day
Legislative Day 2023 brought cooperative representatives from across the Commonwealth to Richmond to meet with elected officials about our shared legislative agenda.
Association Hosts Forum About New Fiber Training
S&N Communications joined VMDAEC and its member co-ops for an informational meeting about the Association’s newest offering through its training facility — a fiber technician apprenticeship program.
Human Resources Roundtable Coming in February
VMDAEC will host its annual HR Roundtable for member cooperative human resources professionals Feb. 8-9 at the Association’s headquarters in Glen Allen, Va.
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.