S&N Communications crew works on the Firefly Fiber Broadband system.
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
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....
LTAP graduates in front of the “Storm Soldier” statue at the Electric Cooperative Training Center. Photos by Jim Robertson.
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
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. Graduating from apprentice to journeyman status requires...
John C. Lee, Jr. was recently presented a plaque in appreciation of his faithful and dedicated service on the NRECA board of directors. Lee served for three years, representing electric cooperatives across Virginia. Presenting the plaque to Lee is David Jones, chairman of MEC’s board of directors.
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
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. Lee, who represented Virginia’s electric...
DEC Hot Bucket Crew Chief Ben Salisbury
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
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. On his way...
Community Electric Cooperative Board Chairman Jeannette Everett (left) and President and CEO Steve Harmon visit with Del. Emily Brewer about legislation affecting Virginia’s electric cooperatives. Photo by Jim Robertson.
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
Legislative Day 2023 brought cooperative representatives from across the commonwealth to Richmond to meet with elected officials about our shared legislative agenda. As cooperative staff and board members arrived in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 23, excitement was already...
