Electric Cities wants to make sure that all of you are aware of this recent ruling (Click Here for More Information). We have been working with GMA, MGAG, and others as to our most effective approach to raise awareness of our members.

 

The results of the 2008 Georgia Lineman's Rodeo are now posted on their website.  Click Here to go directly to the results page.  The Top 3 Journeyman Teams were: Marietta Power Team #1, Marietta Power Team #2, and Thomasville Utilities. 

The Top 3 Apprentices were: Jason Ravan-Marietta Power, Justin Sinyard-Marietta Power and Eric Weems-Griffin Power

Congratulations to all who participated!  It was a great day (even though the wind picked up, the rain held off till all the events were finished.  Pictures are now posted on the ECG page - click here to view.  If anyone has pictures they would like added to the website, please send a CD to Ellen Richardson at Distribution Services.

 

Sixty-two journeyman lineworker teams and 70 apprentices competed in the 2008 Public Power Lineworkers’ Rodeo, which took place Friday and Saturday on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Winners in the “Overall” category of the journeyman events are:

• First Place: North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems, Team 139: Jody Kiser, Keith Gaskins, Mike Harper and Mark Howery.
• Second Place: Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Team 148: Todd Prangley, Lucas Raley and Mark Raley.
• Third Place: Nashville Electric Service, Tennessee, Team 152: Tommy Barksdale, Brad Sanford, Steven Stubblefield and Lance Southworth.
• Fourth Place: Naperville, Ill., Team 103: Vince Bartlett, Ivan Wescott, Shaun Roam and Doug Newberry.
• Fifth Place: Marietta, Ga., Team 106: Nick Sawyer, Barry Dillard and Trinity Broome.
• Sixth Place: Thomasville, GA

 

The lineman shortage that we've been talking about for over a year is finally getting some much-needed media attention.  There is an article in the May 17th issue of the USA Today titled "Utilities brace for worker shortage".  Click here to go to the article on their website.   

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Organizations such as yours can play an important role in promoting both these campaigns to your audiences, members, clients and other constituents.  GEFA and ENERGY STAR are helping to make it easy to incorporate messaging and materials into your communications whether you are a utility, business, non-profit, government agency or other interested organization.

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