April 2017_CEO Newsletter
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
C.E.O.’s<br />
Corner<br />
GRAND VALLEY POWER ú EMPOWERING LIVES WITH HOMETOWN SERVICE APRIL <strong>2017</strong><br />
Every year, we take the time to thank our extraordinary<br />
linemen who dedicate their lives to keeping the<br />
lights on for our Grand Valley Power consumers. Fifteen<br />
linemen maintain 1627 miles of line in<br />
Grand Valley Power’s service territory, and<br />
without them, our world would be dark.<br />
We depend on our entire staff to<br />
keep Grand Valley Power running smoothly,<br />
but on <strong>April</strong> 10, <strong>2017</strong>, we honor our linemen<br />
who often find themselves in dangerous and<br />
challenging situations, so our lives may be a<br />
little bit brighter and safer every day. These<br />
brave men repair damaged lines and maintain<br />
critical infrastructure for our communities.<br />
Without their hard work and commitment<br />
to the job, our co-op would not thrive.<br />
No matter the time––day or night, weekday<br />
or weekend––if the lights go out, so do they.<br />
Perhaps you have seen them raising<br />
their bucket trucks in howling winds and<br />
torrential rains, or in freezing, icy conditions.<br />
They work around the clock near highvoltage<br />
power lines until power is restored<br />
Lives on the Line<br />
by Tom Walch | <strong>CEO</strong><br />
to every member affected by an outage. They epitomize<br />
GVP’s mission statement – Empowering Lives
with Hometown Service.<br />
The job our line workers do is even more remarkable<br />
when you stop to consider that each and<br />
every one of them put their lives on the line every<br />
day they come to work. Their job is rated as one of<br />
the most dangerous in the United States. That’s<br />
why, when we put our guiding principles on paper,<br />
number one on our list was a commitment the safety<br />
of our workforce and the general public. The board<br />
and management team do what we can to provide<br />
them the best tools and training so that they can<br />
perform the job safely, but it’s up to each worker to<br />
execute the duties of his or her position in a safe<br />
manner. I’m pleased to report that in 2016 our team<br />
delivered. No lost time accidents occurred, and we<br />
were not required to report any instances of days<br />
away from work, restricted duty, or transfers due to<br />
an on-the-job accident or injury. We hope you<br />
will join us in thanking the many line workers––both<br />
locally and around the world––that light our lives.<br />
Remember, your power works because they do.<br />
The 22 nd Annual Fruita Fat Tire<br />
Festival is back for another year<br />
of the singletrack mountain<br />
biking tradition. Come ride miles<br />
of pristine MTB Trails, meet MTB<br />
friends from around the world<br />
and support those who support<br />
the passion, the lifestyle and the<br />
sport. From the VIP party<br />
Thursday night, to the live bands<br />
Friday and Saturday evenings in<br />
downtown Fruita, this festival has<br />
a little something for everyone. Celebrate hundreds of miles of World Class MTB Trails and join in the<br />
fun <strong>April</strong> 27-30th, <strong>2017</strong>. For more information and how to register for some of the events, visit<br />
www.fruitafattirefestival.com.
Knowledge Center