NEPPA would like to invite everyone to its 15th Annual Apprentice Lineworker’s Skills Assessment Rodeo. It will be held on June 19th and 20th at NEPPA’s new training center at 200 New Estate Road in Littleton, Massachusetts.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 Back in January Congressmen Markey (MA) and Waxman (CA) sent a letter to 150 public and private utility companies regarding the vulnerability of the electric grid. They were requesting information about threats, our responses, and current status in relation to mandatory and recommended procedures.
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
The Board of Directors of Washington Electric Cooperative has selected Patricia H. Richards to become WEC’s new General Manager, effective July 1st. She will take over management of the Co-op from Avram Patt, who is retiring at the end of June after 16½ years as manager and eight years as an elected board member prior to that.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
In the April edition of our eNewsline we began a feature on the Utilities and Affiliate Members that have generously donated to the NEPPA Training Center or has had a part in NEPPA’s move. This month we will recognize Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments. Savas Danos, who is the General Manager of Littleton Electric Light Department, goes on to say:
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First off, NEPPA would like to thank all the vendors and participants who participated because without them this event would not be possible. NEPPA’s E&O Conference, which was held at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, MA, on Thursday, May 16th was a huge hit and knocked the local flea market right out of the water!
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This year at the E&O Conference & Expo 2013 we had some great raffle prizes! Raffle prizes included:
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NEPPA would like to welcome HD Supply Power Solutions as an Associate Member! The company is located at 8 Bigelow Way in South Grafton, MA, 01560. John Ledbetter is the Account Manager and he may be reached by phone at 508.298.4499 and by e-mail at john.ledbetter@hdsupply.com. HD Supply is an outstanding distributor; they offer highly skilled associates that present value added solutions including industry leading technology, inventory management, and after hours emergency and storm supply, which are all designed to make their customers more successful.
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NEPPA is accepting nominations for the Carol A. Tracey Customer Service Award.
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Each year, NEPPA seeks to recognize individuals who have made contributions to their utilities, communities, and to public power. Award presentations are made during the Annual Conference in August. To help identify these individuals, NEPPA asks its members to submit nominations of worthy candidates. The award categories are as follows:
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CALENDAR
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
Keep an eye out for more information and registration coming out in June!
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August 25-28, 2013
Stowe Mountain Lodge
Stowe, Vermont
Watch your mail in June for details.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
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If you’re not sure, you have by Dec. 1, 2013, to find out. That’s the deadline the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set for all employees to be trained on its new rules regarding chemical hazards.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Former REI CEO Sally Jewell was confirmed as the Secretary of Interior by the full Senate on April 10, by a vote of 87 to 11.
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