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| August 2007 MARK DIXON BECOMES A CERTIFIED LOSS CONTROL PROFESSIONAL |
Mark Dixon has completed an intensive program in electric
utility safety and loss control. The Loss Control Internship
is a series of workshops offered by the National Rural
Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the
National Utility Training and Safety Education Association.
The program is designed to instruct participants in many
areas related to electric utility industry safety. According to
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 6.2
million injuries occur annually in the workplace. One of the
goals of a Certified Loss Control Professional is to help
ensure a safe work environment for utility workers and the
public in general.
utility safety and loss control. The Loss Control Internship
is a series of workshops offered by the National Rural
Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the
National Utility Training and Safety Education Association.
The program is designed to instruct participants in many
areas related to electric utility industry safety. According to
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 6.2
million injuries occur annually in the workplace. One of the
goals of a Certified Loss Control Professional is to help
ensure a safe work environment for utility workers and the
public in general.
Avoiding workplace accidents avoids down time and can ultimately lead to lower utility rates. Mark
Dixon is one of only a few electric utility professionals that will receive this certification. The program
requires participants to complete a rigorous series of seminars and tests, a detailed course project and
a 30 hour OSHA course. Loss Control participants go through four 6-day sessions that are designed to
challenge and educate participants in new, innovative safety techniques. Participants must also
maintain their certificate by attending courses every year in order to stay on top of changes in the
industry. Mark has been with the Co-op for 28 years. He has joined the elite! The NRECA / NUTSEA
Loss Control Internship is one of the most exclusive educational programs in the nation for loss control
professionals. CONGRATULATIONS MARK!!!!!
Dixon is one of only a few electric utility professionals that will receive this certification. The program
requires participants to complete a rigorous series of seminars and tests, a detailed course project and
a 30 hour OSHA course. Loss Control participants go through four 6-day sessions that are designed to
challenge and educate participants in new, innovative safety techniques. Participants must also
maintain their certificate by attending courses every year in order to stay on top of changes in the
industry. Mark has been with the Co-op for 28 years. He has joined the elite! The NRECA / NUTSEA
Loss Control Internship is one of the most exclusive educational programs in the nation for loss control
professionals. CONGRATULATIONS MARK!!!!!
| December 2007 NCEC 2008 SCHOLARSHIPS - February 15, 2008 deadline Navarro County Electric Cooperative offers scholarships to eligible students. To apply for one of the scholarships, stop by our office or download the checklist and application here. |
| June 2007 NCEC, INC. NEW RETIREE |
Chuck Burns went to work for NCEC, Inc. when he was 19 years
old and now 42 years later he is starting a new phase of his life by
retiring. Chuck has done it all here at NCEC. He has worked line
construction, been a serviceman & worked many trouble calls over
the years. Chuck and his wife Pam have varied plans on what they
will be doing with all their “free” time. The camper may get more
use than in the past and they both like to deep-sea fish, so we
foresee a few vacations in the future! WE MISS YOU!!!
old and now 42 years later he is starting a new phase of his life by
retiring. Chuck has done it all here at NCEC. He has worked line
construction, been a serviceman & worked many trouble calls over
the years. Chuck and his wife Pam have varied plans on what they
will be doing with all their “free” time. The camper may get more
use than in the past and they both like to deep-sea fish, so we
foresee a few vacations in the future! WE MISS YOU!!!
| March 2008 TEC LOSS CONTROL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Electric Cooperatives Loss Control Program is proud to support promising students in the cooperative family. The cooperatives personnel who labor in potentially dangerous occupations deserve our heartfelt thanks. The scholarship program is one way of recognizing employee's value to the organization. Scholarship winners are the sons and daughters of electric cooperative, municipal and contractor employees participating in TEC's Loss Control services. The Loss Control Program provides safety training for employees on topics including hotlines, transformers, pole climbing, underground wiring and office safety practices. Congratulations to those that have been selected by the Texas Electric Cooperatives Loss Control Advisory Committee to receive an educational scholarship. |
| Tyler Harrison plans to attend Navarro Junior College and then Texas Tech. Tyler will be working towards a law degree. |
| Cameron Shaw plans to attend Tyler Junior College and then the University of Texas to study Computer Science and IT Management. |
| May 2008 NAVARRO COUNTY ELECTRIC HOLDS MEMBER ANNUAL MEETING |
Board President Ron Buckley opened the 68th
annual meeting of Navarro County Electric
Cooperative by welcoming the members and
asking Safety and Inspections Coordinator
Mark Dixon to lead a prayer. Buckley followed
the prayer by introducing the current board.
Secretary-Treasurer George Smith reported
that Elaine Hanks, CPA, had performed an
independent audit of the cooperative’s books
and records, and he then proceeded to report
on the financial condition of the cooperative,
stating that the co-op had another “great” year.
Smith thanked the management and staff for
annual meeting of Navarro County Electric
Cooperative by welcoming the members and
asking Safety and Inspections Coordinator
Mark Dixon to lead a prayer. Buckley followed
the prayer by introducing the current board.
Secretary-Treasurer George Smith reported
that Elaine Hanks, CPA, had performed an
independent audit of the cooperative’s books
and records, and he then proceeded to report
on the financial condition of the cooperative,
stating that the co-op had another “great” year.
Smith thanked the management and staff for
their efforts in 2007. He then turned the meeting over to General Manager/CEO Billy Jones for his
report to the members.
Jones welcomed the members and guests and began his report by stating
that the cooperative had its 70th anniversary in 2007. He noted some
cooperative history. In November 1937, the Articles of Incorporation were filed
with the Secretary of State and Navarro County; December 1937, the members
approved a proposal to construct and operate distribution lines in rural areas of
Hill and Navarro and surrounding counties and execute a $100,000 loan with
the Rural Electrification Administration; January 1938, the first construction bid,
in the amount of $51,500, was awarded to construct copper lines on southern
yellow pine poles; January 1939, the first property tax statement showed a
total of 189.53 miles of energized line in Navarro, Hill and Ellis counties with a
taxable value of $38,000; January 1940, the first annual meeting of the members was held in the
Navarro County Courtroom. “After 70 years, we have amassed incredible numbers,” Jones said of
member-owned NCEC, which provides electric service in portions of five counties and receives its
wholesale power from Brazos Electric Power Cooperative. Jones said that at the end of 2007 NCEC
had almost $37 million in revenues, more than 2,800 miles of line, more than 14,000 active service
points, more than $57 million in total assets and sales in excess of 319 million kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Jones noted that at the end of 2007, NCEC had two large industrial members, Tarrant Regional
Water District and Chevron Pipe Line. Since January, Jones said, the co-op has added two new gas
compressor stations and is working to connect another one. Because of higher wholesale prices, the
average price per kWh has risen from about 7 cents to almost 11 cents just in the past few years,
Jones told a crowd of 149 members and guests. But in contrast, he said, the co-op portion of
members’ bills has been increased only twice in the past 27 years, in 1992 and 2007. The co-op
portion of the bill does not include wholesale costs. “How many other companies can say that they’ve
had only two rate increases in 27 years, especially with building materials?” Jones asked. Jones said
that NCEC’s board of directors has approved the co-op’s new 10-year financial forecast, which goes
to the Rural Utilities Service with the co-op’s 2007-09 construction work plan loan package.
report to the members.
Jones welcomed the members and guests and began his report by stating
that the cooperative had its 70th anniversary in 2007. He noted some
cooperative history. In November 1937, the Articles of Incorporation were filed
with the Secretary of State and Navarro County; December 1937, the members
approved a proposal to construct and operate distribution lines in rural areas of
Hill and Navarro and surrounding counties and execute a $100,000 loan with
the Rural Electrification Administration; January 1938, the first construction bid,
in the amount of $51,500, was awarded to construct copper lines on southern
yellow pine poles; January 1939, the first property tax statement showed a
total of 189.53 miles of energized line in Navarro, Hill and Ellis counties with a
taxable value of $38,000; January 1940, the first annual meeting of the members was held in the
Navarro County Courtroom. “After 70 years, we have amassed incredible numbers,” Jones said of
member-owned NCEC, which provides electric service in portions of five counties and receives its
wholesale power from Brazos Electric Power Cooperative. Jones said that at the end of 2007 NCEC
had almost $37 million in revenues, more than 2,800 miles of line, more than 14,000 active service
points, more than $57 million in total assets and sales in excess of 319 million kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Jones noted that at the end of 2007, NCEC had two large industrial members, Tarrant Regional
Water District and Chevron Pipe Line. Since January, Jones said, the co-op has added two new gas
compressor stations and is working to connect another one. Because of higher wholesale prices, the
average price per kWh has risen from about 7 cents to almost 11 cents just in the past few years,
Jones told a crowd of 149 members and guests. But in contrast, he said, the co-op portion of
members’ bills has been increased only twice in the past 27 years, in 1992 and 2007. The co-op
portion of the bill does not include wholesale costs. “How many other companies can say that they’ve
had only two rate increases in 27 years, especially with building materials?” Jones asked. Jones said
that NCEC’s board of directors has approved the co-op’s new 10-year financial forecast, which goes
to the Rural Utilities Service with the co-op’s 2007-09 construction work plan loan package.
In co-op business, Directors Ethelyne Nicholson and Alfred Martin ran unopposed in their bids to
retain their Districts 4 and 5 seats, respectively. There were no nominations from the floor, and
members re-elected Nicholson and Martin by acclamation.
retain their Districts 4 and 5 seats, respectively. There were no nominations from the floor, and
members re-elected Nicholson and Martin by acclamation.
Also during the meeting, Jones recognized the five
winners—four area high school seniors and one
college student—of $2,000 scholarships from the co-
op’s college scholarship program. The scholarship
recipients are JACOB BARHAM, Blooming Grove
High School, the son of James and Jeanne Barham
of Blooming Grove; TIFFANY MEEK, who attends
Navarro College and is the daughter of Deborah
Meek of Ennis; TERAH MILLS, Allen High School,
the daughter of Randy and Sherry Mills of Allen;
REBECCA LEIGH BENNETT, Blooming Grove High
School, the daughter of William and Beth Bennett of
Blooming Grove; and KATELYNN YORK, Palmer
High School, the daughter of Bobby and Andrea
York of Ferris. The winners were chosen from
among 42 applicants.
winners—four area high school seniors and one
college student—of $2,000 scholarships from the co-
op’s college scholarship program. The scholarship
recipients are JACOB BARHAM, Blooming Grove
High School, the son of James and Jeanne Barham
of Blooming Grove; TIFFANY MEEK, who attends
Navarro College and is the daughter of Deborah
Meek of Ennis; TERAH MILLS, Allen High School,
the daughter of Randy and Sherry Mills of Allen;
REBECCA LEIGH BENNETT, Blooming Grove High
School, the daughter of William and Beth Bennett of
Blooming Grove; and KATELYNN YORK, Palmer
High School, the daughter of Bobby and Andrea
York of Ferris. The winners were chosen from
among 42 applicants.
