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NEPPA recognized several organizations and individuals with awards at the Annual Conference banquet held in Providence, R.I. on Aug. 16. The recipients of these awards represent the best in public power in New England. (Left photo: Linda Soucy, right, accepts a Century Award on behalf of her utility from Barbara Grimes.)
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The NEPPA Person of the Year Award is NEPPA’s most prestigious award and is presented to those individuals who have distinguished themselves through their sustained, outstanding service and contributions to NEPPA and to the entire public power community. This year, the association recognizes Ted Garille of the Pascoag Utility District.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
by Pat Hyland
Every year at the NEPPA Annual Conference, invited speakers are asked to provide our members with some new insights and information about their assigned topics. I believe at this year's conference, attendees walked away with at least 3-4 new ideas to bring back to their organizations.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
Gary Babin, director of the Mansfield Municipal Electric Department and outgoing president of NEPPA, presented the president’s gavel, the official symbol of the NEPPA Presidency, to incoming president, John Bilda, general manager of Norwich (Ct.) Public Utilities. Bilda thanked Babin on behalf of the Board of Directors for his distinguished service as president of the association.
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Each year, NEPPA is the beneficiary of financial and other contributions by its affiliates and friends through their sponsorship of the annual conference. Their contributions are very important to this event, and NEPPA would like to thank the following for their generosity:
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CALENDAR

Sept. 14
General Foremen Roundtable
9 a.m. – Noon
Chocksett Inn

Sterling, Mass.

Sept. 24
A Business Forum

Chocksett Inn
Sterling, Mass.

Sept. 30
Billing System Roundtable
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holden Municipal Light Department
Holden, Mass.

Oct. 7
Fundamentals of Utility Accounting

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Chocksett Inn
Sterling, Mass.

Nov. 5
Annual Membership Meeting
Mechanics Hall
Worcester, Mass.
 
EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
NEPPA’s popular Crew Leadership program will be held at the Chocksett Inn in
Sterling, Mass. on Oct. 13 and 14. It will again be team-taught by NEPPA’s
director of training and education, Rockie Blunt, and senior trainer, Steve Socoby.
The program, featuring such topics as "Transitioning to Crew Leader," "Job
Briefings," "Delegating and Giving Instructions," "Motivating Your Crew" and "Dealing
with Challenging Employees," is designed for line superintendents, truck foremen,
general foremen, lead linemen or operations managers. It is also open to newer
personnel who may be selected for leadership positions in the future. "Regardless of
their level of experience," says Steve, "effective crew leaders are those who want to
do a good job—and we hope to help them achieve that goal." For more information about the program and instructions on how to register, click here.
 
THE LEARNING CORNER
By Rockie Blunt
director of training and education

I thought I would list some books you might find helpful if you are looking to build your professional skills in a variety of areas. These are books I typically use when I design communication, supervisory or leadership skills training.
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Nehrwess, Inc.
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