Once again, NEPPA had a strong presence at the American Public Power Association March Rally with some 30 members representing all six New England states visiting more than 22 congressional offices. In addition, at the invitation of APPA, NEPPA had a representative at each of the five meetings with the individual FERC Commissioners.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 In this issue, Sharon Staz gave an update on NEPPA members attending the APPA Rally and conducting hill visits. Nevertheless, I wanted to share some insights that may have gone undocumented.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
NEPPA is accepting nominations for the Carol A. Tracey Customer Service Award. This award is presented to employees of NEPPA member utilities who deliver outstanding service to their customers, either through sustained exceptional performance in serving their customers or the development of new and/or innovative programs to meet customer needs. Written nominations must be signed by the utility General Manager and submitted to the NEPPA office by no later than March 30, 2013. Click here to print the form. Mail to Northeast Public Power Association, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460 or fax to 978.952.7320.
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Starting this month, we will be doing a feature on the Utility and Affiliate members who have generously donated to the NEPPA Training Center or have had a part in NEPPA’s move. This month we will start with Pascoag Utility District, located in Pascoag, RI.
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EPS Technology, Inc. became an Associate Member of NEPPA as of March 1. EPS Technology is located at 29 N. Plains Highway, Suite #12, Wallingford, CT 06492. Charles B. Browder is the Sales Manager and he can be reached by phone at 203.679.0145 or by fax at 203.679.0152. EPS Technology is a NETA Certified Electrical Testing and Engineering Services company.
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NEPPA is currently looking to add to its contract instructors. We are seeking both safety and technical instructors. These positions are part-time, based on scheduling needs and individual availability.
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CALENDAR
May 16-17, 2013
Sturbridge Host Hotel
Sturbridge, MA
For more information, click here.
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April 10-12
Nov. 6-8
Water's Edge Resort
Westbrook, CT
For more information, click here.
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April 23
May 21
Oct. 1
Nov. 13
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
For more information, click here.
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June 7, 2013
Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!!
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
NEPPA would like to announce the promotion of Steve Socoby from Senior Trainer to Director of Training.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Federal agencies began to implement across-the-board sequestration cuts on March 1 after the Senate failed to pass two partisan measures to head off the cuts. With FY13 already well underway, $85 billion will be cut from discretionary spending. Unless Congress and the President reach agreement on an alternative, similar cuts will occur annually through 2021.
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS
Public power management is difficult and complex. To be successful, the relationship between the General Manager and the Board of Commissioners must be open and positive. Each must understand the other’s role and expectations. The General Manager’s job is to take care of everyone in the organization.
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