The APPA 2015 Legislative Rally will be held March 9-11, 2015, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Public power professionals who want to get involved and advocate on behalf of their community and the industry should plan to attend. Go here for details.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 This month, as every February, we take stock of our industry issues as we prepare for our annual visit to Washington to address elected and appointed leaders. As I reviewed the items from previous years and this year, I noticed there is a consistency to some.
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NEPPA'S 50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR
In honor of our 50th Anniversary,we continue to feature significant figures from our past. This month we spent time with Pat Hyland, who served as Executive Director from 1989 until 2011.
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
He was born in Groton, on June 21, 1923, the son of Albert and Marina (Fiorini) Leandri. Julio was a 1941 graduate of Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably in World War II with the Amphibious Forces in the Pacific.
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At a special meeting of the Kennebunk Light & Power District’s (KLPD’s) Board of Trustees, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Todd J. Shea to serve as its new General Manager. Shea replaces Sharon Staz, who is retiring from the position after more than 15 years of service.
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New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) extends its congratulations to Lineman James Robison, who has invented a device that allows linemen to safely re-attach a conductor to its wooden reel.
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On January 8, 2015, Gov. Peter Shumlin gave his Inaugural Address as he was elected for a second term as the Governor of Vermont. Proudly, some of our own members were mentioned.
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Peak Management Offering Predicts and Manages ICAP and Transmission Costs
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
NEPPA welcomes Tri State Truck Center, Inc. as an associate member as of Friday, January 16, 2015!
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On Thursday, January 22, NEPPA hosted a half-day seminar on legislative basics that covered a wide spectrum of topics. Leading the discussion was Mike Kirkwood, General Manager of the Pascoag Utility District and the Chair of the Legislative Committee.
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CALENDAR
Omni Hotels & Resorts believes in providing the very best personalized experiences for our guests. By catering to every need and providing an authentic feel for the local flavor, we act as a gateway to a richer, more fulfilling stay in each of our destinations across North America.
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The Customer Service Committee is pleased to announce that this year's Customer Service Conference will be held at the Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull, Mass., on Thursday, May 14, 2015.
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16 Days
January 20 - 23
March 24 - 27
May 5 - 8
September 15 - 18
This one-year program builds on the knowledge and skills lineworkers already possess. Students are awarded a certificate in Advanced Lineworker Skills. Click here to learn more.
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16 Days
February 10 - 13
April 14 - 17
June 23 - 26
August 11 - 14
This program will combine classroom instruction with hands-on, practical applications in the field. The class will be held at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, Mass, and in our new substation training area. Click here to learn more.
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8 Days
February 9
March 9
April 6
May 18
August 17
September 14
October 5
November 16
This program will provide an in-depth review of advanced metering concepts, technologies and applications for public power meter professionals.The class will be held at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, Mass. Click here to learn more.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
NEPPA will offer the NEW Public Utility Management Program April 29-May 1, at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook, Conn. PUMP now provides CEUs and by attending the spring and fall sessions you will qualify to be a Certified Public Utility Manager.
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On January 14, we held our first 1B Hoisting Test Preparation class at the NEPPA facility in Littleton.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The APPA 2015 Legislative Rally will be held March 9-11 in Washington, D.C. APPA’s welcoming reception is the evening of March 9, with the Legislative and Resolutions Committee meeting on Tuesday morning, followed by a Keynote luncheon address before NEPPA members head to Capitol Hill to meet with their Congressional delegation.
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