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• Climbing High
  Young women encouraged to pursue careers in energy September 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Young women throughout Delmarva will challenge their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, its member cooperatives and generous industry partners. On Oct. 3 in […]
• A Love for the Outdoors
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• Service Through Sacrifice
  For NOVEC foreman, work is a family affair July 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer A former servant to his country as a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Kyle Sarvis has served the members of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative for nearly 13 years. The line crew foreman and his wife, Tristin, have two children who were excited […]
• Girl Power is Growing
  Popular high school career camp expands to the Eastern Shore June 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer With more women taking on roles in field work, attracting them to the responsibilities and teamwork of a line crew remains a challenge. These types of operational roles can and do often lead to a variety of leadership […]
• Heroes on Display
  Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers have come together each spring to compete in the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo. […]