A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
February 2023
A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
October 2022
Virginia Co-ops Provide Mutual Aid to Sister Co-ops
On March 4, crews from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Powell Valley Electric Cooperative traveled to Kentucky and parts of Tennessee to assist sister co-ops following destructive storms. At peak, more than 300,000 electric cooperative members in Kentucky were affected by the storm that brought high winds and hurricane-strength gusts. Every electric co-op in Kentucky was hit by the damaging winds, which limited the...
Virginia Co-ops Provide Mutual Aid to Sister Co-ops
On March 4, crews from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Powell Valley...
A Career Dedicated to Service
Thirty-eight years later, after a 36-year career as a dutiful editor of Rural (now Cooperative) Living Magazine, serving as executive vice president of the association, and ultimately retiring in 2021 as its CEO, Johnstone’s remarkable journey has finally achieved closure.
Beyond Neighborly
Rosa Forrester is often referred to as the most generous person in the Northern Neck.
Cooperative Holds 83rd Annual Meeting
A&N Electric Cooperative held its 83rd Annual Meeting at its Tasley headquarters on Aug. 24.
SVEC Holds 87th Annual Meeting
Another annual business meeting is in the books after members participated in a telephone-style event on Aug. 3.
CEC Remains on Solid Footing from Safety and Financial Perspectives
At its annual business meeting on Aug. 8, Community Electric Cooperative shared with members the highlights of a successful 2022 that featured strong safety and reliability performance.
DEC Welcomes More than 3,000 Members to Annual Meeting
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting was one for the record books. More than 3,000 members were in attendance, and everyone enjoyed a night of great food, live music and fun for the whole family at the community fair.
New Financial Officer Appreciates Cooperative Model
Bringing experience in telecommunications and banking, Dan Dufour has started as Southside Electric Cooperative’s new chief financial officer.
MEC President and CEO Recognized for Service on ACES Board of Directors
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative President and CEO John C. Lee Jr. was recently recognized for his service on the ACES Board of Directors.
Retired Central Virginia Electric Cooperative CEO, Howard Scarboro, Receives Cooperative Leadership Award
Howard Scarboro, retired CEO of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, received the 2023 Cooperative Leadership Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Preparing for a Mission
In mid-July, J.T. Jacobs, VMDAEC safety instructor, and John Medved, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative manager of safety, traveled again to Guatemala in preparation for the NRECA International mission trip scheduled for October.
BARC Hosts 85th Annual Meeting
BARC Board President Keith Swisher reported on the challenges and highlights for the cooperative in 2022.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Holds 85th Annual Meeting
The Northern Neck Electric Cooperative inaugural Bright Futures Fund Run raised more than $2,500, providing children in the area with over 2,000 books.
Steps Toward the Mission: Bright Futures Fund Run Donates More Than 2,000 Books
The Northern Neck Electric Cooperative inaugural Bright Futures Fund Run raised more than $2,500, providing children in the area with over 2,000 books.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative Hosts Annual Meeting
More than 50 members, employees and others gathered in a garage bay at the Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative headquarters in New Castle, Va., for the co-op’s annual meeting.
Planting Seeds with Virginia FFA
Future farmers, lawyers, veterinarians and even some aspiring lineworkers visited with representatives from 40 organizations promoting a variety of career options at the Career & Opportunity Expo preceding the Virginia FFA State Convention on June 22.
Back to D.C. – Youth Tour 2023
36 students followed an electric cooperative tradition of more than 60 years and traveled to the nation’s capital for a week of education, entertainment and engagement with teens from across the U.S.
Virginia 811 Prepares for Upcoming Changes to the Damage Prevention Act
Virginia 811 announces proactive measures to adapt to the upcoming law changes in the Damage Prevention Act scheduled to take effect July 1, 2023.
Chase City Elementary Accelerated Readers Recognized
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative recently hosted a hot dog lunch to reward the highest achievers in the Accelerated Reader program at Chase City Elementary School.
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.