The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

by | Jun 18, 2024 | Connections

20th Gaff-n-Go Rodeo soggy but successful A little rain did not prevent more than 300 linemen from 11 states from competing in the 20th annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo last month. The two-day event, held at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., finished with local co-ops taking...
Powering Progress Through Policy: Legislative Day 2024
CVEC President and CEO Gary Wood shakes hands with Del. Nick Freitas. Also pictured from left are Galen Creekmore, Melissa Gay and director George Goin.

Powering Progress Through Policy: Legislative Day 2024

by | Feb 12, 2024 | Connections

Looking out for their members best interests, Virginia electric cooperative leaders and directors gathered in Richmond to visit with elected officials about proposed legislation on Jan. 22. Day 1 started with a Government Affairs Committee discussion about electric...
Apprentices Graduate
Graduates of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program pose with VMDAEC Safety Training Manager Todd Butcher (center) in front of the Storm Soldier statue at the Training Center. (Photo by Jim Robertson.)

Apprentices Graduate

by | Dec 11, 2023 | Connections

LTAP graduates celebrate completion of journey On Dec. 1, VMDAEC hosted a graduation ceremony at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., celebrating completion of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program by seven apprentices. Association Manager of Safety Training...