REMC Newsletter

March 2013
Satilla REMC Newsletter
Mickey Whittington Retires
After 35 Years of Service
‘I plan to spend more time with my family and friends’
I
f you live in the Jesup area, you probably know Mickey
Whittington. Mickey was the friendly face you saw in
Satilla REMC’s Jesup office and in the Wayne County community. He became part of Satilla’s family in 1978, shortly
after he served his country in the Vietnam conflict. Mickey
became the Jesup District Manager in 1982.
As a “people” person, Mickey enjoyed meeting and
assisting the Members of Satilla REMC throughout his 35year career. He remains involved in many civic clubs and
organizations and will continue to serve on numerous
boards and committees. Mickey desires the best for Wayne
County, Jesup and Satilla REMC Members. The Jesup area
folks are certainly part of his extended family.
Mickey plans to spend more time with his children,
Celeste and Amber, and his grandchildren. He also plans
to hunt, fish and perfect his golf game with his wife, Linda.
Mickey will be missed at Satilla and in the Jesup area.
We wish him well.
Son-in-law Cameron Dennard,
wife Linda Whittington and Mickey Whittington
Mickey Whittington, center, and his colleagues in the Jesup office
GA00670G
High School Seniors!
Deadline – Mar ch 1 5, 201 3
S
atilla REMC Foundation scholarship applications are available at area high schools
within Satilla’s service area. Interested students
may request an application from their counselors,
or call Sue Johnson toll free at (888) 738-6926 or
(912) 632-7222, ext. 3423. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 15, 2013. The winners will be
announced and the scholarships presented to the recipients at Honors Night ceremonies at local high schools.
Each scholarship will be worth $1,000. Four recipients
will be chosen from each county in Satilla’s service area. One
scholarship will be awarded to a student at Brantley County
High School in Nahunta, Ga., and one is reserved for a private/home-school student.
Eligible applicants include graduating seniors
who meet the following criteria:
• Accepted to an accredited undergraduate college,
university or technical school;
• Have an overall high school grade-point average of
2.5 or higher; and
• Are active in community service
You can’t win if you don’t apply!
Satilla to Sponsor Continuing Educational Seminar
T
he University of Georgia’s Department of
Biological and Agricultural Engineering and
Satilla REMC will sponsor a Continuing Educational
Seminar for Electrical and Conditioned Air
Contractors on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The seminar, “2011 NEC Questions,” will be taught by Jim
Allison of J & W Educational Services. It will be
held at Satilla REMC’s Bennett-Lanier Auditorium,
928 Highway 32 East, Alma. Registration will begin
at 5 p.m.
The seminar qualifies electrical and HVAC contractors for four hours of continuing educational
credit toward license renewal. Attendees should
bring a calculator and a copy of the National
Electrical Code.
The cost per contractor is $85, including dinner.
If you would like to attend, please contact Satilla
REMC’s Member Services Department at (912) 6323452 no later than Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Invitation to Bid
S
atilla REMC, 928 Highway 32 East, Alma, is accepting bids
for the purchase of its used utility poles.The procurement
period begins on May 1, 2013, and runs through December 31,
2015. Procurer will be responsible for removal of all used utility poles from Satilla’s office for the three-year period.
Procurer must also provide equipment and labor to
remove poles on a timely basis as needed by the cooperative.
Procurer will be required to submit valid insurance coverage
for liability, equipment and labor while on Satilla’s premises.
Bids must be submitted on a per-pole basis.
Specific contract requirements or questions may be
addressed by contacting John Sweat at (912) 632-3527. Bids
should be written and addressed to John Sweat, P. O. Box 906,
Alma, GA. 31510 with “Pole Bid” written clearly on the envelope. Bidding closes on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 2 p.m.
Energy Efficiency
Tip of the Month
Your heat pump can use 10 percent to 25 percent more energy if
it’s not properly maintained, which includes regularly checking and
replacing the air filter when it’s dirty to keep parts from working
too hard or even becoming damaged. Keep brush and plants tidy
around the outdoor unit, and dust the return registers inside. For
more details on heat pump maintenance, visit EnergySavers.gov.
Accepting Sealed Bids
A Publication of
The Satilla Rural Electric
Membership Corporation
P.O. Box 906
Alma, GA 31510
Truck #98
1996 International 4800 cab and chassis
• DT466, 4WD
• Allison AT, A/C
• Approx. 180,000 miles
GA00670G
“A People/Power Partnership!”
BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Thomas J. Morris
Chairman
Julian Rigby
Vice Chairman
Herman Sellers
Secretary
Jim Waters
Treasurer
David H. Bennett, Jr.
Jeffrey Scott Day
R. L. Lewis, Jr.
Kerry Van Moore
Hinson Mosley
Romeo Reyes
President/Chief Executive Officer
Mark Johnson
Vice President,
Corporate and System Services
Johnny Allen
Director, Line Services
Truck #133
1998 International 4900
cab and chassis
• DT466
• Allison AT, A/C
• Approx. 187,000 miles, bad
transmission
Truck #241
2006 International 4200LP
cab and chassis
• VT365
• Allison AT, A/C
• Approx. 221,800 miles
Truck #149
1998 GMC C1500
• 5.0L V-8
• AT, A/C, SWB,
• Approx. 159,800 miles
Truck #181
2001 Chevrolet C1500
• 4.8L V-8, AT, A/C, SWB
• Approx. 163,300 miles
Bob Bennett
Director, Distribution Services
Jim Tucker
Director, Customer Services
Sue Johnson
Editor
Telephone Numbers
Alma Office
(912) 632-7222
Douglas Office
(912) 384-1964
Hazlehurst Office
(912) 375-7765
Jesup Office
(912) 427-9561
Toll-Free Number (888) 738-6926
S
atilla REMC will be accepting sealed bids on the vehicles listed above.
When bidding, please specify the unit number, amount of bid, bidder’s
name, address and daytime telephone number. Bids accepted in writing
only, addressed to:
John Sweat
Satilla REMC
P. O. Box 906
Alma, GA 31510
Please write the words “Bid Enclosed” on the envelope. Deadline for
bid submission is 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Vehicles may be seen at Satilla’s Alma Office at 928 Highway 32 East.
Vehicles are sold on an “as-is” basis. Buyers are responsible for all taxes.
Some repairs may be necessary.
Satilla REMC reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.
“A People/Power Partnership!”