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CEO’s Message – October 2022

Working for you in a changing world

Exceeding Expectations

Members rank WEB high in providing reliable service

Small Deeds Make Big Impact

Silent heroes

Safety Legacy

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative's people are its greatest asset

Empowering Educators

Annual workshop equips Wiregrass teachers with energy expertise

Coming Soon to Your Mailbox: 2022 Annual Meeting Packet

This year, our annual meeting is Friday, October 21.

Bangles & Beauty

Slocomb teenager advocated for children of trauma

Hibachi Joe Is on a Mission Behind the Grill

Dothan chef serves up hot meals during dark times

Light Shining on Flag Football

Donation bolsters access to youth sports league

Hurricane Season is Here

Linemen are ready to respond to outages

Public Safety Improving for Ashford

Co-op partnerships deliver second fire station

Restoring Lives

Hartford couple building home for men recovering from addiction

Tee Up for WEC’s First Golf Tournament

Event to boost Operation Round Up's impact

Moving On

Sullivan retires after 27 years

Learning to Build Communitites

Youth Tour teaches value of relationships to area students

The Filter – May 2022

A page for teens

Building a New World

Workforce development event returns, expands

Serving Youth & Experience

Silent Heroes support varying generations to shape Wiregrass

Tools for Trucks

ORU grant helps equip Columbia Police vehicles

The Filter – April 2022

A page for teens

Branching Out

Ashford library to relocate, expand

Committed to Commerce

Businesses rate Wiregrass Electric Cooperative service highly in recent survey

Connecting Business & Government

WEC sponsors legislative forum in Dothan

The Filter – March 2022

A page for teens

Community in Mind

WEC’s newest trustee is proud to serve area

A Taste of America

Silent Heroes improve area through quilts, baseball, camping.

Young & Empowered

Deadlines approach for Youth Tour, Empower conference.

Teaching as a Team

Partnerships help Samson educator earn Wiregrass Electric Cooperative award.

Lower Your Demand

Follow these tips to keep winter energy costs in check

A Servant of Safety

WEC’s Brown wins prestigious education honor

Growing New Skills

Tractor purchased through WEC partnership benefits CHS students

Shipping Comes In

FedEx to build major warehouse in Dothan

A Love of Helping People

Silent Heroes show care for their communities.

New Brockton Student Wins Christmas Card Art Contest

Judges deemed her entry the best out of 487 total submissions.

Rockin’ on the River

Watercraft event draws hundreds from across nation to Geneva.

What’s New in the Rules

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative members approve several bylaw changes

Lower Your Demand with These WEC Programs

While changing some of their habits can help Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) members reduce their energy demand, the cooperative offers programs that can also provide assistance.

Teaching Technology

Area entrepreneur hopes to inspire innovation in Wiregrass

Loving Louisiana

Multiple WEC crews help region recover from Ida

Going Beyond the Service Call

WEC lineman surprises youngster with gifts

PowerSouth Shares Commitment to Diverse Energy Sources

Matt Diamond, manager of power supply and bulk services for PowerSouth, explained that the cooperative is increasingly including renewable energy sources in its energy “mix.”

Humility Among Heroes

Caraway and Byrd take simple approach to community service.

We are Data Defenders

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative employees are on the job daily to keep your personal information safe!

Why Energy Demand Matters to You

Help Wiregrass Electric Cooperative control costs by limiting your usage during peak times.

WEC Presents Safety Campaigns at National Summit

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative employees led a discussion about the cooperative’s award-winning approach to safety communications.

2021 Annual Christmas Card Art Contest

Does your child like to draw?

The Working for Everyone Cooperative

The Board of Trustees has proposed several changes to the cooperative’s bylaws in 2021.

Sharpening Faculties & Leaders

Wiregrass Electric partnerships support education and economic development

Upholding the Line

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative celebrates employees on Lineman Appreciation Day.

Calm & Collected

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative thanks trustee Parrish for 12 years of steady leadership.

Feeding Body & Mind

Silent Heroes’ services nourish their neighbors

Aiming High

Wicksburg skeet team earns spot in national competition

Can’t Take That From You

Operation Round Up funds educational and professional futures of 27 honorees

Community Connections

WEC continues Youth Tour with local event

April Showers Bring Major Outage Response

Growing Communities

Silent Heroes motivated to improve the region

Changing the Area

A few cents a month shapes local communities

Planting Seeds

Amid pandemic, Worlds of Work reinvents workforce development efforts

Put a Chill on Those Energy Bills!

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative can provide a remedy for members who own a manufactured home or who are considering purchasing a new one.

Equipping the Future

Operation Round Up donation assists Houston County Career Academy.

Earn Dollars Toward Degrees

Operation Round Up scholarship applications due April 9.

‘Peanuts & Propellers’

Area congressman champions agriculture, military, and broadband initiatives.

Behold the Power of One

Single steps allow members to connect with their cooperative.

A Higher ‘Purpose’

Founder of Geneva ministry honored as Silent Hero.

Supercharge Your Dreams

Wiregrass Electric accepting applications for Operation Round Up scholarships.

Booster Shots

Operation Round Up strengthens local athletic programs.

A New Opportunity

Broadband for the Wiregrass lands significant federal grant.

A Sharpened Focus

Recent Silent Heroes aim to change lives through acts big and small.

Shaping the Future

Wiregrass RC&D program strengthens area through grants and programs.

A Youth Tour Reimagined

Return the application by March 1.

Triumph Over Tragedy

May and June Silent Heroes overcome obstacles to bless communities

Transforming the Grid

New substation in Fadette boosts WEC’s service and safety

Front and Center

Houston County Farm City honors WEC in tribute to frontline workers

Forging Ahead

WEC continues investment in members and community despite challenges.

Eyeing the Past and Future

WEC highlights two decades of changes in virtual annual meeting.

New Brockton’s Morris wins Christmas Card Art Contest

Virginia Morris, a second-grader at New Brockton Elementary School, won the 2020 Christmas Card Art Contest.

Serving Big

Wiregrass Electric personnel respond to hurricane-impacted areas near and far.

In Your Blood

Danny Adams retires after 41 total years of service to WEC.

No Panic

Wiregrass Electric scores well on COVID-19 response survey.

Electrifyingly Good

Wiregrass Electric maintains high member satisfaction rating.

Banding Together

Operation Round Up donates to Ashford music program.

Breaking the Silence

Three locals honored for community contributions in summer ceremony.

Efficiency

Vote yes on this proposed bylaw change to improve your cooperative.

Electrifying Economic Efforts

Wiregrass Electric invests in wide array of development programs.

Wiregrass Electric’s Annual Christmas Card Art Contest 2020

Does your child like to draw?

Right to Save

Maintenance program buoys Wiregrass Electric Cooperative’s service and finances.

Giving Back to You

Two programs redistribute millions to members.

Stability

Vote yes on this proposed bylaw change to help fellow members.

WEC Board of Trustees Election Information

Districts, Responsibilities, and Deadline.

Laying it on the Line

Wiregrass Electric recognizes linemen’s commitment to job during state celebration.

Flexibility

Voting yes on this proposed bylaw change helps members.

Charging the Future

Operation Round Up awards 22 scholarships to area’s brightest students.

Light of Insight

Education Power Station offers a variety of lessons to public.

The Wiregrass Way — June 2020

Serving in emergencies. Serving always.

The Wiregrass Way — May 2020

The Way We Go Above and Beyond.

Passing Down Lessons

Montgomery Youth Tour delegates learn about the state’s rich history.

Our Top Priority

Member services headlines efforts to assist members year-round.

Feed the Need

Wiregrass Electric provides helping hand during pandemic.

Committed to Excellence

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative operates efficiently, report reveals.

The Wiregrass Way — April 2020

The Way We Keep Service Affordable.

Operation Round Up Supports Medical Clinic

The health clinic was presented with a $2,500 check.

Worlds of Opportunity

Wiregrass Electric educates 5,000 students about the utility industry.

The Wiregrass Way — March 2020

The Way We Give Back to the Community.

Survey Says…

Census provides critical information for funding and representation.

Heroes Among Us

Wiregrass Electric and WTVY honor community contributors with banquet.

The Wiregrass Way — February 2020

The Way We Provide Reliable Service.

Let Wiregrass Electric’s Operation Round Up Power your Educational Goals!

Pick up a scholarship application today.

Safety Campaign to be Highlighted at NRECA Meeting

"Wiregrass Way — Just Enough Isn’t Enough” campaign.

Moving for the Military

Wiregrass Electric member Coleman advocates for soldiers in many ways.

Providing Extra Help

Lifted Higher Ministries earns Silent Heroes award from Wiregrass Electric Cooperative in December.

You May Have Unclaimed Capital Credits

Find out today on Wiregrass Electric Cooperative’s website.

The Wiregrass Way — January 2020

The Way We Care for Our Members.

Be Prepared to Help Us Beat the Peak

You can help Wiregrass Electric beat the peak and keep your energy bills low.

The Wiregrass Way — December 2019

Wiregrass Electric team plans, maintains, and reviews an emergency restoration plan.

Celebrating 80 Years

Hundreds attend Wiregrass Electric Cooperative annual meeting.

Youth Tour Applications are Due Soon

January 10, 2020 Deadline

Wicksburg Elementary’s Leighton Gilmore Wins Annual Christmas Contest

Gilmore’s drawing depicted a Christmas tree with presents underneath.

Extreme Makeover

Operation Round Up donation improves Ashford High gym.

The Wiregrass Way — November 2019

Wiregrass Electric employees always go the extra mile to make sure members receive the most reliable and affordable electricity possible.

Wiregrass Electric Retires Capital Credits from 1997

These refunds are a large part of what makes it special to be a cooperative member.

The Wiregrass Way — October 2019

Wiregrass Electric linemen always do whatever it takes to keep members satisfied.

Officer Tina Johnson Selected as Silent Hero

“I feel honored to be selected for such an award,” Johnson says.

Wiregrass Electric Annual Christmas Card Art Contest is Here

Does your child like to draw? If so, we hope you will encourage them to enter our annual Christmas Card Art Contest!

Play and Spray the Day Away

A new playground, splash pad opens in Cowarts.

Great Efforts

Wiregrass Electric receives FEMA reimbursement for storm recovery efforts.

Education, Training, and Information

Wiregrass Electric takes great pride in communicating with the membership, because this is your cooperative.

The Wiregrass Way — September 2019

Going the extra mile to take care of members is something Wiregrass Electric employees proudly do each day.

Be on the Lookout for Your Annual Meeting Packet

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) members should stay alert in September for a mailing with key information about the 2019 annual meeting.

A Family Business

Jeffers offers quality products to customers near and far.

Wiregrass Students Visit Washington, D.C.

While in Washington, the students visited historic monuments, museums, the White House, and the United States Capitol.