A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
September 2021 – Issue 1
VMD Association Hosts NRECA Regions 1&4 Meeting
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives hosted the NRECA Regions 1&4 meeting in September 2021.
Firefly Helps Powhatan County in Broadband Effort
Firefly Fiber Broadband is working with officials in Powhatan County, Va., and Dominion Energy to seek funds to build out high-speed internet in the county.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Youngkin Visits Electric Cooperative Leaders
Glenn Youngkin, candidate for governor in Virginia, recently met with several electric co-op leaders in Lexington.
Directors Reelected at A&N Annual Meeting
Five members of the board of directors were reelected at the 81st annual meeting of A&N Electric Cooperative.
Sen. Mark Warner Visits Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative hosted U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for an informational tour on its Empower Broadband subsidiary.
NOVEC Employees Assist Charities on the Day of Caring
In August, 40 NOVEC employees, including NOVEC HELPS members, spent a day assisting the House of Mercy Thrift Store and Food Pantry in Manassas and the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries food...
REC’s Brian Wolfe Umpires Little League Softball World Series
Brian Wolfe of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative communications team umpired the Little League Softball World Series.
PGEC Helps Surry County Achieve Universal Broadband
Prince George Electric Cooperative’s Ruralband subsidiary has helped rural Surry County, Va., achieve universal broadband coverage.
DEC Hosts 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, Incumbent Directors Are Reelected
Incumbent directors were reelected at the 2021 annual meeting of Delaware Electric Cooperative, held virtually.
Community Electric Reelects Directors at Annual Meeting
Community Electric Cooperative members reelected three directors at the 2021 annual meeting.
REC Member-Owners Elect 3 Board Members at Annual Meeting
Members of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative elected three directors at the 2021 annual meeting.
SVEC Holds Successful 85th Annual Meeting
Larry Howdyshell was reelected as a director at the 2021 annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.
MEC Crews Travel to New Hampshire Ahead of Henri
Nine line crew members from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative traveled to help New Hampshire Electric Cooperative during Henri.
Firefly Fiber Broadband Receives $14.1 Million Grant from USDA
USDA has provided a $14.1 million grant to Firefly to build broadband in unserved Central Virginia counties.
In Memoriam: Mikel Sharp
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Director Mikel Sharp died Aug. 9 in Tennessee.