From the Desk of RMEL Executive Director Rick Putnicki

As the end of 2021 nears, and we look to a hopeful but still uncertain 2022, I am reflecting on how amazing and resilient our industry continues to be. We have watched and listened in awe to the experiences, challenges and successes shared this year. Every time this industry has faced a new issue or growing uncertainty, you all have stepped up and figured it out! Thank you for all that you do, and thank you for being a part of RMEL! It’s been our privilege to connect RMEL members this year to share information and experiences. Through virtual, in-person and hybrid offerings, we once again increased attendance and engagement this year. We are excited to have more employees from member companies able to participate through the variety of ways our engaged education committees, speakers and instructors were able to identify and present timely and relevant content. We look forward to continuing to offer these different types of events in 2022, and we are planning to hopefully host more in-person events. As a matter of fact, we are targeting Austin, Texas, as the location for our 2022 Spring Conference!

Virtual Project Management Workshop Closes Out RMEL’s 2021 Events

We wrapped up our final event of 2021 in December with a 3-Part Virtual Workshop - Project Management Essentials: Initiation, Execution & Delivery. I want to thank HDR for instructing this popular topic for the second year in a row. With the challenges facing our workforce, it is critical to find options for our organizations to challenge processes and practices and allow us to create efficiencies that drive a more streamlined and effective result. We greatly appreciate the model and anecdotes HDR has provided to promote that transfer. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our various events this past year, especially those taking time from their busy schedules to share their experiences and knowledge with our membership!

The 2022 RMEL Foundation Scholarship Application is Now Open!
Application Deadline is February 25, 2022

The 2022 RMEL Foundation Scholarship Application is now open! Spread the word, and please let us know if you have college/trade school/university contacts who would like to receive the scholarship information. We are thankful for the solid year of scholarship fundraising our members provided the RMEL Foundation during this year. Thank you for the Corporate and Individual Cash Donations! The RMEL Foundation Auction raised $25,000 and an additional $15,000 has been raised in cash donations. Learn more about 2022 Named Scholarship Sponsor opportunities for your company.

Become a "Friend of RMEL," and be part of something that has big impacts on the lives of students pursuing electric energy careers! As an individual or corporate Friend of RMEL your donation of $100 or more will go directly to a 2022 Friends of RMEL scholarship! It's inspiring to see how these Friends of RMEL donations add up. Visit RMEL.org/friend and click DONATE or call the RMEL office at (303) 865-5544 to join this prestigous group of Friends and BFFs today!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Do not miss recognizing the chances you get to reflect on the spirit of the season. You all have accomplished so much this year, and we look forward to being there for you all in 2022. Stay safe and stay warm!