Angelea Meyer of Federated Insurance leads a discussion about accident investigation.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
More than 20 participants from VMD member cooperatives participated in an Accident Investigation Seminar at the VMD Training Center in Palmyra on April 26. Federated Rural Electric Insurance Regulatory Compliance and Resource Coordinator Angelea Meyer led students...
Choptank Electric President and CEO Mike Malandro speaks to the membership during the co-op’s annual meeting. Photo by Jim Robertson, VMDAEC.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
Choptank Electric Cooperative held its 85th Annual Meeting on April 27 at the Talbot County Community Center with over 300 guests in attendance. Members reelected four Board members, the Cooperative awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to students in attendance and shared...
Graduates of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program pose for the obligatory photo with the Storm Soldier statue at the VMD Training Center.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
OTAP and LTAP students celebrate the completion of a journey The Association hosted two graduation ceremonies at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., in April. Three new system operators completed the System Operator Certification Program (OTAP) on April 7. Adam...
Apogee Interactive CEO Jim Malcom speaks on the final day of the conference. Photo by Jim Robertson.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
Southeast Regional hosted in Chattanooga The challenges and opportunities facing electric cooperatives are rapidly evolving, and it is critical to build networks and sharpen skills so that your co-op can thrive in this new energy marketplace. The 2023 Regional...
For the ninth consecutive year, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative has been named a Tree Line USA Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing the cooperative’s dedication to proper community forest management. Displaying the Tree Line USA Utility flag are, from left, Evan Stembridge, senior right-of-way coordinator; Ray DeJarnette, arborist and manager of vegetation services and Randy Whirley, right-of-way coordinator.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
Cooperative earns recognition for best utility practices Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been named a 2023 Tree Line Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize its dedication to proper urban forest management in its service area. This is the...
