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News & Views from Your Elected Representatives
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Board Meeting
September 25, 2001
President Murray McCreary called
the meeting to order, all directors were present.
Member Dennis
Sigrist appeared and commented on the rate increase.
The meeting
agenda and consent calendar were approved with the addition of an Action Item.
The board was
presented with reports from Administrative Services, Engineering and
Operations, Member Services and the General Manager.
General Manager
Bob Speckman outlined the procedural timeline for selection of a new board
member to replace Murray McCreary, who resigned his position. The vacancy has
been advertised in the local newspapers with a deadline of October 15, 2001 for
submitting applications. At the October 30 board meeting, finalists will be
selected. A new director will be appointed at a special meeting on November 8.
The board
approved a modification to the policy allowing board members, unable to attend
special board meetings in person, to call in. Attendance via conference call
will continue to be restricted to one regular board meeting per year.
The board
approved the revolvement of capital credits for 1980-81.
A
recommendation to increase the heating assistance budget from $100,000 to
$150,000 per year, beginning January 1, 2001, was approved.
As a result of
the 46% Bonneville Power Administration rate increase, revised rate schedules
were approved and will take effect October 1, 2001.
John Elliott
was elected to replace Murray McCreary as President, and Alicia Bonesteele was
elected Vice-President, replacing John Elliott.
On behalf of
the board, President Elliott presented Murray McCreary with a plaque in
appreciation for his years of service to the cooperative.
The meeting
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Jeff Anderson
Secretary/Treasurer
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Keep
Transformers Clear
Our crews need adequate clearance to work safely on
transformers that are located on the ground. If you have one of these big green
boxes in your yard, please provide 2’ of clearance on the sides and back, and
10’ in front to allow our crews to work safely and efficiently.
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Proper Clearance
Improper Clearance
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the last year I have had the opportunity to be involved with a program put on
by the Chamber of Commerce called Leadership Youth. As a senior at South Salem
High School, five other students and I were chosen to represent our school and
the youth community. By doing so, we were deeply committed to Leadership Youth
and spent one full day a month exploring the business world. We toured
businesses, listened to volunteer speakers and, in the end, did a community
service project.
Leadership
Youth is a two-year long program: the first being primarily what I described
above, and the second year getting to serve on a business board. Having
finished my first year with a whirlwind, I am now happy to say that I will be
serving on the Salem Electric board. At the end of the year we will be
graduating from the Leadership Youth Program at the Salem Area Chamber of
Commerce.
While serving
Salem Electric I will be attending the monthly board meeting, scheduled for the
fourth Tuesday of the month, and plan to play an active role in the
discussions. I hope to gain a lot of practical and useful information, as well
as insight to the business world.
My Salem
Electric contact is Member Services Manager, Terry Kelly, and my board mentor
is Vice- President, Alicia Bonesteele. They both have been incredibly helpful
in getting me situated and educated in the history of Salem Electric. I am
looking forward to a great year and a wonderful experience in my last year of
Leadership Youth.
Angie Thomas
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Salem Electric Drop-Off Site for Salem Police
Department Toy Drive
 Salem
Electric will again serve as a drop-off site for the 14th annual Salem Police
Department Toy Drive, November 5 through December 13.
Last year, toys
were distributed to approximately 1,500 local area children. Donations of new,
unwrapped toys are needed for children, infant through 12 years of age. Sorry,
no used toys can be accepted. Other drop-off sites are: Salem Center Mall
Management Office, KBZY Radio Station, the Salem Police Department, and the
Salem Fire Department.
Monetary
donations may be sent to:
Salem Police Toy Drive
555 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, please contact Merrie Schopfer, Salem Police
Department, Community Support Unit, at 503 588-6499.
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