Current Lines: April 2008

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.

Environmentally Friendly Lighting Offered   Tri-County EMC members are accustomed to the bluish-white glow of their mercury vapor outdoor lighting. These familiar open-bottomed fixtures have been a staple of outdoor security lighting around homes and businesses for years. However, compared to other lighting options currently available, such as high pressure sodium (HPS) or metal halide, mercury vapor lighting is inefficient and dangerous to the environment. Recent changes in federal regulations have eliminated the manufacture of mercury vapor ballasts, signaling the end of use of these fixtures. >>>

Operation Roundup Funds Awarded  The Tri-County EMC Foundation awarded $21,500 in March to 11 organizations. American Legion Auxiliary, Warren Hawkins Unit 523: $600 Funds will send three students from Baldwin High School, Georgia Military College and John Milledge Academy to Girls State.  Changing Stations Ministry: $2,000 Assistance with expenses for a working single mother of three who has cancer and has to travel to another state for treatments. Compassionate Care Clinic: $1,500 Supplies for clinic to offer free medical and dental services to the working poor in three counties. >>> Northridge Baptist Church Pastor Bob Hamilton receives $3,000 from Foundation Chair Dottie Walker as Tri-County EMC's Margaret Morris looks on. Funds will help pay for expenses for a woman who is recovering from a brain aneurysm.

Employee News           Tri-County announces four promotions and two new employees. A Tri-County 30-year veteran, Donald Appling was promoted from operations supervisor to manager of construction and maintenance in the South district. He will oversee construction, maintenance, safety and training. Mike Hulett advanced from lead line technician to line foreman at the Gray headquarters. He will guide and train fellow employees in line construction and maintenance. Mike has worked at Tri-County for        12 years. Lee Marsh has been promoted to manager of distribution services: engineering, mapping, the control center and more. He was the North district operation supervisor working with the EMC for almost four years. Donald Appling Mike Hulett Lee Marsh  Working for the EMC for 11 years, Mike Sasser advanced from line foreman to operations supervisor in the North district. He will coordinate safety, training and construction. Michelle Scott joined Tri-County in March as an energy services representative. She will perform energy audits and help with other programs. Rachel Terry began in February as a cashier/ receptionist in the         Eatonton office.   Mike Sasser Michelle Scott Lee Marsh

eBilling Coming Soon

Why wait for your bill to come in the mail when you can get it by email? Soon, Tri-County EMC will offer eBilling. This new program will provide participating members with an email notice and link them to each month’s electric bill taking the worry about getting your bill in the mail. Watch Current Lines and tri-countyemc.com to learn more.

EMCs Cater to Coaches

>> Tri-County's Margaret Morris greets coaches with T-shirts as they enter the EMC-sponsored Coaches Corner during the March Georgia High School Association basketball championships in Macon. The corner provides them with refreshments and a quiet place to go. <<

Truck for Sale

Tri-County has a 1999 extended cab Ford truck for sale by sealed bid. It has 268,008 miles, four-wheel drive, AM/FM radio and air conditioning. Applicable taxes will be added. Bids are due at the Gray office by May 8.