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Current Lines: April 2006
Welcome to the April edition of Current Lines newsletter, a monthly publication of Tri-County EMC. Below are a few samples of the articles in this current newsletter. To read the full article, just click on the "Click here to read more" link.
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Tri-County EMC Helps to Boost Community Through Georgia’s House Bill 431
Thanks to legislation passed in 2005, Tri-County EMC recently granted over $67,000 to seven local organizations and increased scholarship and leadership education opportunities through the cooperative for local students. The funds were part of unclaimed capital credits, essentially margins that the non-profit cooperative unsuccessfully attempted to return to former members and would have in past years had to refund to the state of Georgia. In January, the cooperative’s board of directors elected to use the funds to benefit economic development efforts, education in the community and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Click here to read more.
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>> The Development Authority of the City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County Executive Director Angie Gheesling receive a check from Tri-County EMC CEO Hill Bentley for funds made possible through H.B. 431. <<
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Eleven Organizations Receive Funding Through Operation Roundup
The Tri-County EMC Foundation met on March 7 and awarded a total of $21,120 to 11 organizations.
Click here to read more.
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>> A local family gets badly
needed assistance with help from New Damascus Baptist Church and Operation Roundup. The family’s home
burned in July. <<
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Do You Really Need to Run That Water?
Do you realize how much you waste? For 35 years Earth Day has been the day to explore the actions we take in protecting our planet. By cutting out unnecessary use of our resources and choosing alternative energy solutions, you can be a champion of the environment. Click here to read more.
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Fifth Graders Learn to 'Always Assume a Line is Hot'
Eighteen Mattie Wells’ Elementary fifth-graders learned the dangers of electricity through Tri-County EMC’s High Voltage Demonstration. “Always assume a line is hot” was the message reinforced by Tri-County employees. Through different scenarios, the students saw the result of what can happen when an individual comes in contact with powerlines.
As the students worked through Tri-County’s word search activity, Fifth Grade Teacher Bethany Stevens referenced several of the terms, like conductor, to build on their knowledge of electricity. “These demonstrations really pay off when students can tie in what they’ve learned in class and apply it to real-life settings,” states Margaret Morris, communications specialist with Tri-County. The students questioned some of the equipment used in the display, such as the transformer. EMC representatives described how it takes the voltage down from 14,400 volts to 240 volts. (21270-01)
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>> Make an impact on
the people in your group.
Schedule an electrifying High Voltage Demonstration by calling
(478) 986-8126. <<
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(Top) Mattie Wells Fifth Grade Teacher Bethany Stevens helps students navigate through an illustration on how power is restored. (Below) Ms. Stevens’ class wraps up Tri-County’s High Voltage demonstration with a picture. << |
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GHSA Basketball Finals Held in Macon
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>> Georgia’s EMCs, including
Tri-County, provided
refreshments for the coaches of the Georgia High School Association’s Basketball Championships
on March 4 at the Centreplex
in Macon. <<
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Opportunities to Fight Cancer
| For the sixth consecutive year, Tri-County EMC has teamed to fight cancer through Relay for Life. We welcome your donations at either office location. Your contribution goes toward patient advocacy, education, research and support. Nearly nine million Americans have cancer, and they are counting on us to help beat the disease. Let’s Relay today!
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Did You Know? ...
What began as a partnership of 17 Georgia electric membership cooperatives offering residents the state’s first choice of “green”electricity, Green Power EMC is now the largest operational renewable energy program in the Southeastern U.S.
Energy Tip of the Month
It’s not too late to take advantage of energy efficiency tax credits. President George W. Bush’s Energy Bill enables Americans to save when purchasing energy efficient appliances, products and fuel efficient vehicles. Specific tax benefits for the home apply toward the purchase and installation of the following:
- an advanced main air circulating fan ($50)
- energy-efficient windows ($200)
- a highly efficient central air conditioner, heat pump or water heater ($300)
- Solar water heating equipment (Swimming pools or hot tubs do not apply) (30 percent or up to $2,000)
To learn more about energy efficiency tax credits, visit: www.ase.org/taxcredits or www.energytaxincentives.org.
Send your recipes to: Margaret Morris, Tri-County EMC, P.O. Box 487, Gray, GA 31032 or
margaretm@tri-countyemc.com.
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