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Volume 55 Issue 11 November 2015A i k e n E l e c t r i c C o o p e r a t i v e N e w s l e t t e r

The Seuss-tastic Day of Giving marked the kickoff for AEC’s United Way campaign. The three presentations included a slideshow about United Way agencies, popcorn, cotton candy and guest speakers. A performance by “truffula trees” unveiled the $50,000 campaign goal.

Prior to the Day of Giving, several employees had the opportunity to tour a few of United Way’s agencies. These employees (shown top-left) saw firsthand where contributions go.

The United Way campaign exemplifies our dedication to fulfill Touchstone Energy principle number seven, Concern for Community. Thank you to everyone who has helped or donated throughout the campaign.

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1. Several AEC employees toured United Way agencies. By row: Anna Byars, Rebecca King, Sharon Watson; Director of Community Medical Clinic, Mallory Holley, Ryan Barber; Chad Bishop, Patsy Jarrett, Glenn Edwards; Sid Bellamy, Thomas Henry, Harry Smith and Danny Rogers.2. The “truffula trees” dance before announcing AEC’s campaign goal! L to R: Warren Smith, Bobbie Cook, Lyn Day, Kirkline Fallen, Daniele Ligons, Rebecca King and Alexis Dunaway.3. L to R: United Way’s Emily Scotten and Ellen Luton, Kenny Brown and Lisa Lucas enjoy the festivities.4. The truffula trees get pumped up for their first presentation.5. Kenny Brown and Warren Smith hold truffula trees at the Day of Giving entrance.6. The Cat in the Hat (Bobbie Cook) looks for directions to United Way.

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AeC shows support for United WayAnna Byars

Keyatta Priester

November 2015 WATTS On Line

Published Monthly for Employees of

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2790 Wagener Road

P.O. Box 417Aiken, SC 29802-0417

803.649.6245email: [email protected]://www.aikenco-op.org

Daniele Ligons Managing Editor

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. will strive to provide reliable, competitively priced energy and other services that are desired by our membership.

President O. Dewitt Livingston

Vice PresidentRobert Curry

Secretary/ TreasurerLinda Bramlett

Asst. Secretary/TreasurerFrank Dorn

Raymond A. HuttoWayne Furtick

Dana H. Moseley

James E. Stewart, Jr.Edward SwartzTheo Williams

AEC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

gary L. Stooksbury Chief Executive Officer

one big co-op family

October Contributors

Muriel GouffrayAnna Byars

Charles RushtonAlexis Dunaway

Bill InmanKathy Miller

Lawrence BakerKeyatta Priester

Lesley Griffin

Left, Kathy and Gary Stooksbury talk with Frankie Baughman, while Lynn West checks in Trustee, James Stewart.

Left, VP of Strategic Services, Bill Inman shakes hands with Aiken County Councilman, Andrew Siders and wife, Joanna.

Left, Elaine Williams, wife of Trustee, Theo Williams, laughs with Lynn West. Behind them, Kathy and Gary Stooksbury catch-up with Trustee, Wayne Furtick and wife, Julia.

Above, Kenny Brown greets Trustee Raymond Hutto at the door.

eCHo Dinner

Photos by Anna B

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The annual ACRE (Action Committee for Rural Electrification)/ECHO (Electric Cooperative Help Organization) celebration was held September 29 in the AEC community room. Dignitaries from our nine-county service area attended, as well as employees and their families.

I always think of the co-op as a big family, coming together to support each other and our communities.

Like all families, we have gatherings. In September, we gathered for the annual ECHO celebration to thank AEC supporters and recognize employees for supporting ACRE. Last month, we gathered for the Day of Giving to learn about our United Way campaign and unveil our future goal. We met again for the Fall Festival to spend time with our families and each other outside of work.

Our ability to come together as a family allowed us to reach our $50,000 United Way goal and contribute to aiding flood victims in South Carolina.

We have a lot to be thankful for this season, and I am thankful to have my co-op family.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!


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Service Awards Banquet in the Aiken Community Room 12/5

upcoming eventsBelow, Julia Miller and Kyle Cox were married Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at The Sanderlin Horse Barn in Appling, Georgia. Julia is the daughter of Kathy & Dennis Miller.

Left, The Dunaway family did their second 5K, Tutus for Cancer, on September 26. Austin Landrum placed 30 out of 695 with a time of 21.34! L to R: Cameron Landrum, Alexis Dunaway, Todd Dunaway, Austin Landrum and Brynlee Dunaway.

Harry Smith donated a dishwasher to the Salvation Army after visiting during our United Way Tours.

Left, Bill Inman (third from left) met his former tennis teammates at Clemson University to honor teammate Jay Berger (fourth from right), who was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame. Berger rose to seventh in the world on the ATP tennis tour, played Davis Cup for the US and is now the head of United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Below, Charles Rushton and wife Robin rode 1,800 miles through 6 states on their Harley Davidsons. They passed through South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

James Corder competed in the Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon on October 18. He placed 82 out of 4000.


Fall FestivalPhotos by A

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The Great Fall Festival was held Friday, October 23 in the Aiken Community Room.

This year’s festival included BBQ, hayrides, pumpkin carving, raffles, a movie, inflatables and s’mores.

The kids’ favorite attractions were the inflatable slide and bounce house.

Below, David Shumpert snaps a picture of Brittany Shumpert and their son, Carter holding his great pumpkin.

Emily and Jordan, granddaughters of Bobbie Cook, enjoy the hayride back to the festival after picking the perfect pumpkins for carving.

Robyn McCay and Donna King are ready to greet at the registration table.

Gary Stooksbury and wife, Kathy Stooksbury enjoy the movie showing next to the fire.

Colton Truitt, grandson of Lyn Day, looked for a pumpkin that was small enough for him to pick up in the patch!

This year’s theme was “It’s the Great Festival.” Charlie Brown decorations were found thoughout the event, as well as a showing of the movie It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Click here for more photos.

http://www.aikenco-op.org/4A5ry6dftw8762hda/WOT631483Hbdk92374Dsawrf/2016FallFestival/index.html


HALLOWEENIE L U N C H E O N

WIRe’s Annual Halloweenie Luncheon raised $400 to benefit WIRE projects. The event on october 29 included delicious food prepared by members of WIRe and a costume contest. Contest winners received AeC logo items as prizes.

Photos by Daniele Ligons and Muriel Gouffray

Most Creative/Scariest:3 Little Pigs & the Big Bad Wolf

Funniest:Call Center Nerds

Cutest:Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2

Most Spirit:Cats

BEST OVERALL

3rd Quarter Wellness Program Winners6-10 age group

11-17 age group

Adult

Total for all participants

Kenli Brown (128 hours)

Gracie Goss (81 hours)

Rebecca King (103 hours)

2, 768 hours

Community Development Manager, Keyatta Priester (lower right) traveled to Raleigh and Greenville with fellow community leaders through Aiken County Chamber of Commerce’s Aspirational Tour to gain insight on how to grow Aiken.

Butch Crosby, Mark Hartley and Rusty Walling recently earned certificates for completing the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Leadership Training Program.

Lawrence Baker and Ayo Longe showcased an AEC truck during Transportation Day at Byrd Elementary School.

Tina Baker


Santee Cooper assisted AEC with metering upgrades at one of our substations. L to R: Terry Walker, Trent Hartley and Tim Wolfe.

Bill Rodgers and Mark Goss presented “Safety Town” to J.D. Lever’s after-school program students on Oct. 27. The students were taught electrical safety tips, such as not to touch electric wires or climb trees near wires.

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Above (L to R): Terrie Stephenson, Lawrence Baker and Debbie Toole were happy to wear pink for the cause.

Above (L to R): Marilyn Bryce-Schanhals, Annelle Stone, Rebecca King, Phyllis Baughman, Brittany Shumpert, Daniele Ligons, Muriel Gouffray, Lynn West, April Collins and Donna King dressed in pink to show their support.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Employees paid to wear jeans and pink on Oct. 27. The money collected will go to the Susan B. Komen Foundation in memory of Stephanie Trowell, a past employee who died from Breast Cancer. University Hospital’s Mammogram truck also came to give mammograms to employees.

what can i do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?• Limit alcohol •don’t smoke• control your weight

•Ask your doctor about screenings• be physically activE•Avoid exposure to radiation

Information from mayoclinic.org

AEC is all about PINK

As always, this is your publication and we encourage you to continue to bring us news and photos for the publication. Trustees, employees and retirees who would like to submit news or place an item for sale should send the information by Monday, November 16.

E-mail: [email protected]: 803-649-6245 ext. 1607. *If you do not have access to a computer, please send materials to Anna Byars, P.O. Box 417 Aiken SC, 29802

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Ayo Longe Date of employment: 9-28-2015Title: Electrical Engineer

Favorites: Food: Sweet yams / potatoesHoliday: ChristmasSeason: SpringColor: YellowMovie: The Matrix TV Show: MerlinSport: Track

Get to know AEC’s new employee

In one day, AEC employees donated $900 to purchase over 200 cases of water for flood victims and first responders. From L to R: Chris Cady, James Corder, Dominque Dunbar, Freddie Westall, Clayton Baughman, Robert Rodgers and Keith Riley.

First Sergeant, Calvin Felder was with the National Guard in Columbia assisting with clean-up, relocation and recovery after the flood. This picture shows a Red Cross shelter, where several victims were living.

Below, EnlightenSC instructor, Sherri Gilespe teaches attendees of the STEM Workshop about the history, purpose and social implications of consumer-owned electric power in the state. The workshop was held on October 3 at the cooperative, and educates teachers on the potential uses and benefits of various forms of energy.

Lesley Griffin captured this fiery sunset in September.

Retirees had the opportunity to catch-up at the fall retiree luncheon on Oct. 8 at Red Lobster. L to R: Tom Gerrity, Marilyn Gerrity, Helen Still and Rodney Still.


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AEC donates tools to local schools

Right, Ellen Luton from UW admires the details put into the Engineering Department’s display.

Kyle Simmons, Eric Savage, Warren Smith and Matthew Glover load school supplies for one of the area schools.

Cathy Ellis, Principal of JD Lever Elementary School, and Dominique Dunbar load bags of supplies into Cathy’s vehicle. More than 40 schools visited the co-op to collect their supplies on August 12.

Left, the distribution helpers take a break for a picture. L to R: Leroy Evans, James Corder, Clayton Baughman, Sid Bellamy, Matt Glover Glenn Edwards, Kyle Simmons, Kenny Brown and Eric Savage.

Six thousand is a big number, and if you give 6,000 of something, it’s huge! This year, AEC did just that. AEC employees collected 6,327 school supplies for United Way of Aiken County’s School Tools program. Nearly every department exceeded their collection goal, and made out-of-the-box displays that wowed the United Way judges.

United Way started the School Tools drive in 2001. This is AEC’s tenth year being the supply housing and distribution location. AEC employees helped with every part of the process, from collection to distribution.

Sharon Rodgers, President of United Way, was overwhelmed by AEC’s support. “I’d like to say a special thank you to the folks at Aiken Electric Cooperative for making this possible every year,” she said. “We’re given warehouse space, use of the Community Room and help to make sure the school supplies get distributed.”

School Tools brought in 34,000 items this year, with almost 20% coming from AEC’s internal drive. The supplies will be distributed to students in Aiken County schools who are in need.

By Anna Byars

September 2015 WATTS On Line Page 2

Published Monthly for

Employees of

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2790 Wagener Road

P.O. Box 417

Aiken, SC 29802-0417

803.649.6245

email: [email protected]://www.aikenco-op.org








Dana H. Moseley



Gary L. Stooksbury Chief Executive Officer

September marks the end of the summer and the beginning of my favorite time of the year. Fall and football season are just around the corner.

This season reminds me how the cooperative cannot function without each individual employee. A quarterback cannot carry the entire team by himself, and a single leaf cannot create the colorful autumn trees. In that same way, each AEC employee works together in order for us to be successful in all endeavours.

For some of those endeavors, AEC must also work together with the entire community. The United Way campaign kicked-off in late August, so now it’s time to dedicate our efforts to giving back. Many events take place in fall to benefit our UW campaign, so don’t forget to keep your calender updated.

This is the season for teamwork and cooperation. Have a great rest of the summer, and get ready for football!

Fall and Football

Eagle Sponsors VIP DinnerAfter Representative James E. Clyburn’s Annual Rudolph Canzatar Memorial Classic, Keyatta Priester mingled with dignitaries at the Eagle Sponsors VIP Dinner. Left, Keyatta Priester, VP of Government Relations for The Electric Cooperatives of SC, John Frick, and US Congressman, James E. “Jim” Clyburn pose for a smile at the VIP Reception.

Keyatta Priester, Muriel Gouffray, Anna Byars and Daniele Ligons at the Community Service Network luncheon on July 28.

September Contributors

Muriel GouffrayAnna ByarsDonna King

Keyatta PriesterBobbie CookWarren SmithDaniella Long

AEC employees support United Way at Raising the Steaks. Standing: James Corder, Chris Cady, Phyllis Baughman, April Collins, Robert Rodgers and Lisa Lucas. Sitting: Lynn West, Kirkline Fallen and Keyatta Priester.

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WIRE Yard Sale in the Aiken Community Room, 7 a.m.

ECHO Celebration in the Aiken Community Room, 7 p.m.

Employee Appreciation Breakfast:EdgefieldNorthAiken

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Born Wednesday, July 29

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Congratulations to parents, Brandon and Keely Smith,

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Easton Bennett Smith

Bo Mitchell, son of Clayton Baughman, surprised his mother, Robin Mitchell with a gift for the reality show “Hero Moms.” The show, set to debut this fall, focuses on moms who sacrificed a lot so their children could follow their dreams. Bo presented his mother with a long-lost painting of himself.

Bobbie Cook’s son-in-law, Jimmy Gossett captured this beautiful sunset from his backyard on Hamelin Rd.

Melody Danielle BuxtonBorn Wednesday, August 19

9 lbs .and 5 oz.

Congratulations to mother, Marcio Buxton and grandmother, Daniella Long!

Welcome, little ones

AEC member Niki Roach Staley was one recipient of the 2015 Jenny Ballard WIRE scholarship.

As always, this is your publication and we encourage you to continue to bring us news and photos for the publication. Trustees, employees, and retirees who would like to submit news or place an item for sale should send the information by Monday, September 14.




Washington Youth Tour

Right, Aiken Youth Tour Delegate Bennett Lunn was chosen by his peers to represent South Carolina on the Youth Leadership Council. Below, Youth Tour students from across South Carolina pose in front of the White House.

Cameron AllenClayton BaughmanKenny BrownAnna ByarsMichael DunbarMuriel GouffrayCandy PrattKeyatta Priester

Keith RileyBill RodgersRobert RodgersMarty SilversHarry SmithFreddie WestallMitch WidenerHunter Diamond

Many AEC employees helped United Way at the Stuff the Bus drive. Below James Corder hands supplies to Clayton Baughman and Mitch Widener.Bottom right, employees unload school supplies from the buses.

Thanks to everyone who helped with Stuff the Bus on July 24

Sometimes kids get tired of eating a sandwich everyday for lunch. Start the school year off right with a few new lunch ideas.

Ingredients • 16 ounces pizza dough• 1 jar pizza sauce• 3 cups cheese, shredded• 24 snack size ziploc bags• 12 quarts size ziploc bags

Directions1. Roll out pizza dough and bake according to directions on the canister. 2. Put 1/4 cup of cheese in 12 snack size ziploc bags. 3. Put 1/4 cup of sauce in 12 snack size bags. 4. When the pizza crust is done cut into 12 squares. 5. Place two squares in each quart size ziploc. 6. Add one cheese packet and one sauce packet in the package with the crust. 7. Freeze. 8. To eat, have your child put one package in their lunch box and by lunchtime it will the thawed and ready to eat!

COPYCAT PIZZA LUNCHABLES

Recipe from Mommy’s KitchenANTS ON A LOGIngredients • Celery ribs, cut into 4 inch pieces• 8 oz. cream cheese•1/2 cup raisins

Directions1. Fill the celery with cream cheese2. Add a row or raisins on top

Pack a better lunch

Recipe from Food.com


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Employees feast to support United Way

Marilyn Bryce-Schanhals, Lyn Day and Karen Dyer were the friendly faces at the raffle and payment table.

Lynn West, Lisa Lucas, Brittany Shumpert, Annelle Stone, retiree, Dell Hunnicutt and April Collins take a moment to catch up.

Grill masters Chris Cady, Kenny Brown, Marty Silvers and Terry Walker made sure the chicken was grilled to perfection.

The employee luncheon held Wednesday, September 2 raised more than $2,100 for United Way of Aiken County.

Over 150 people attended the luncheon, which was prepared by Annelle Stone, April Collins and many other AEC employees. Special thanks to all who participated.

We are inching our way to our $50,000 campaign goal. The next campaign event will be our Day of Giving on October 1, with presentations at 7 am, 8 am and 9 am. Giving to the less fortunate in

our communities has always been a part of AEC’s workforce.

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WirE Fall yard sale

WIRE’s bi-annual yard sale took place on September 12, raising nearly $500. The next yard sale will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Tammy Reese showing her wares to a customer.Hundreds of items were on display around the Aiken community room.

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Published Monthly for

Employees of

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2790 Wagener Road

P.O. Box 417

Aiken, SC 29802-0417

803.649.6245

email: [email protected]://www.aikenco-op.org








Dana H. Moseley



Gary l. stooksbury Chief Executive Officer

Celebrating 50 years of service

October Contributors

Muriel GouffrayAnna ByarsDonna King

Robyn McCayCharles RushtonLibby Cronkite

Congratulations! Trustee, Theo Williams celebrated 50 years of being on AEC’s Board September 16. Williams and wife, Elaine, are pictured above with his cake.

Right, AEC Board member, Dana Moseley and wife, Katrina, check in for the Aiken Membership Committee meeting as CEO, Gary Stooksbury chats with Board of Trustees President, O. Dewitt Livingston.

Left, AEC Board of Trustees Vice President, Robert Curry and wife, Veronica, enjoy the Membership Committee meeting.

I am grateful that we were able to celebrate the anniversary of Trustee, Theo Williams and his service to AEC.

For 50 years, Williams has served on AEC’s Board of Trustees. He began as a temporary fill-in after the retirement of Mr. Claude Lyons in 1965, then was voted to a full-term position.

Since his induction Williams has served in all leadership positions on the Board during his tenure.

His dedication to making sure that we are always able to provide exceptional service with competitive rates to our members is inspiring. He has aided the cooperative in making positive changes for our co-op and the community.

I look forward to all of the great things to come.

Here’s to many more years of great service!

Fall Membership Committee Meeting


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Born Tuesday, August 25

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Born Tuesday, August 25

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Congratulations to parents, Justin and Haley Bucao, brother, Alex, and sister,

Adeline!

Below: Robyn McCay captured this double rainbow over the Aiken district parking lot.

Below: Over Labor Day weekend, Charles Rushton and wife, Robin, went on a 1,000 mile motorcycle trip to Tennessee. While there, they met two reality show stars and saw a concert by Kentucky HeadHunters. L to R: Mark Ramsey, Charles Rushton, Robin Rushton and “Digger” Manes.

It’s football season! Right: Libby Cronkrite’s granddaughter Maezzie Munn showed her spirit at a Clemson football game.

upcoming events

Left: Lineman, and first-time blood donor Anthony Nunn, participated in AEC’s blood drive on Wednesday, September 2.


Vacation...Had to get away

Left, Above, Terrie Stephenson visited California in mid-September. She is pictured inside a Redwood tree at the Redwood Basin Forest. She also visited Fisherman’s Warf in San Francisco, and was able to catch a photo of the sea lions on the dock, staying safe from sharks in the water below them. Terrie was able to stop by the Grand Canyon too!

Left, Below, Muriel Gouffray and husband, Jean-Paul Gouffray, took a trip to Virginia during Labor Day, stopping by Virginia Beach to catch a beautiful shot of the sunrise.

As always, this is your publication and we encourage you to continue to bring us news and photos for the publication. Trustees, employees and retirees who would like to submit news or place an item for sale should send the information by Monday, October 19.




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Crystal VonPlinsky Date of Employment: 8-24-2015title: Member Services Representative, Edgefieldspouse: Matthew VonPlinskyChildren: Ariana, 7, Kailyn, 3, and Logan, 10 months

Favorites: Food: Too many to list!Holiday: Christmasseason: FallColor: BlueMovie: The Prestige tV show: Supernatural

Get to know AEC’s new employee

notice: aiken Electric Cooperative, inc. is a DrUG-FrEE WorkPlaCE

Worksite alcohol and drug use cannot be taken lightly, especially on work sites where we rely on each other for safety. As an employee for Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc., you have certain responsibilities related to drug and alcohol use. It is your responsibility to:

• Understand our company’s drug-free workplace policies. The specifics of our particular policies can be found in Policy #410, Policy #714 and Policy #715 on the AEC intranet. Notify HR if you need a paper copy.

• Follow it and set a good example for others by working drug and alcohol free.• Seek help if you or your co-worker(s) need it. Our Employee Assistance Program is through First

Sun EAP 800-968-8143 or 803-376-2668 (Greater Columbia).• Notify management if you observe use of or impairment from drugs or alcohol that could threaten

the health and safety of employees.Remember: If you directly observe drug-free workplace policy violations or obvious, on-the-job impairment that you believe poses an immediate danger to any worker on the job (perhaps caused by alcohol or drug use):

• DO NOT delay or ignore the situation.• STOP the worker from committing the unsafe practice if at all possible.• NOTIFY your supervisor or foreman immediately.• BE WILLING to risk being wrong. When your safety and that of your co-worker(s) is on the line,

it is better to be safe than sorry.a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace is everybody’s responsibility.

thanks for making it yours.

Visit these links for more important information:

• CHIP Notice

• Women’sCancer Rights

Notice from HR

The WIRE meeting on September 22 discussed event dates for the remainder of the year. The guest speaker from First Sun Employee Asisstance Program, Nancy Grunnett, talked about how to handle domestic violence in the workplace. The next meeting will be January 12. L to R: Bobbie Cook, Cindy Fulmer, Marilyn Bryce-Schanhals and Lesley Griffin.

#55Spotlight on Excellence Entry FormNRECA Voting Member Classification * Distribution Cooperative: 20,001-50,000 meters

Category * 5. Best Internal News Publication

Entry Title * WATTS On Line

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Contact's Name * Daniele Ligons

Cooperative * Aiken Electric Cooperative

Mailing Address 2790 Wagener Rd. Aiken, SC 29802 United States

Contact's Email * [email protected]

Contact's Phone Number * (803) 502-2675

Name of entrant as it should appear onthe award (if given)

Aiken Electric Cooperative

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Employees, retirees and trustees submit information and photos used for Watts On Line. Publication is created in-house including editorial planning, writing, photography, layout, design and distribution. Seamless coordination isrequired from our IT department to post the pdf for viewing and Human Resources to keep anniversary and birthdayinformation current. A template is created each month with a themed banner and publication link for the reader. Thereader can then download the file if desired. Interactive links are sometimes used to connect reader to additionalstory information and/or photo galleries. File is tested on Mac and PC platforms, as well as tablet and phone deviceseach month before sending.Initiative has helped to keep home email lists for retirees, employees and several external databases current. Beforecreating WATTS On Line, there were no databases with employees', trustees' and retirees' home emails. Publicationalso used as a training opportunity for the Marketing Intern. During the first few months of the year, the Intern istrained in each facet of online publication production from writing and editing to photography and design. They arethen trained in electronic exporting and print distribution. Publication is turned over to the intern for productiononce he or she has mastered the necessary skills.

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Target Audience(s) * Employees, trustees, retirees and select external groups.

Project's Objective * Online newsletter was initially created to reduce costs and paper use.This newsletter informs employees, trustees, retirees and other selectgroups of what’s taking place around the cooperative. The publicationkeeps readers informed of upcoming events, birthdays, andanniversaries and includes photos of company happenings and ouremployees with their families, enhancing teamwork and morale.

Restrictions/Limitations * Due to a small number of retirees and trustees who do not haveinternet access, 30 copies are still printed for archives and mailing.

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purpose of the event, how the programwas implemented, and results and howthey were measured *

Provide a brief summary that states thepurpose, how the program wasimplemented, and results and how theywere measured using the RACEframework. Each component has its ownword limit noted below.

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