Oct. / Nov. / Dec. 2009 - Nebraska Public Power District

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16 ENERGY INSIGHT • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2009 Kearney / Lisa Willson, Administrative Assistant / lmwills@nppd.com from around the state In March 2008, Customer Services Leader Nicole Brumbaugh issued a monthly challenge to the customer services support specialists in Aurora, Kearney and York asking them to try to sign up 1,000 customers for the Pennies for Power Program. In November, the group celebrated their success of signing up 1,063 customers. Congratulations to Customer Services Support Specialists Connie Stover, Brenda Norris, Patty Freburg and Carol Lentell of Kearney; Karen Wilshusen of Aurora; and Wendy Rathjen and Stacey Schlueter of York. Across the state, 5,396 customers and 89 employees contribute an average $3,357 to the program each month. NPPD employees walked in the annual University of Nebraska-Kearney band day parade in September. Pictured from left, front row: Shaina Meier; Kearney Engineer Corey McIntosh; Customer Services Specialist Connie Stover; Financial Analyst Renee Coughlin and her daughter, Tara, and grandsons, Will and Alex. Back row: District Engineering Manager Jay Dring; Utility Service Technician Jim Fitzgerald and grandson, Ryan, granddaughter, Madison, and son, Matt; Administrative Assistant Lisa Willson, Customer Services Specialist Brenda Norris; and, Customer Services Leader Nicole Brumbaugh and her son, Cale. Wild West was the theme for the University of Nebraska-Kearney Homecoming Parade in late October. NPPD was among the more than 150 parade entries. Pictured from left: Administrative Assistant Lisa Willson; Kelsey Graham, daughter of Journey Line Technician Chet Graham and her friend; Distribution Support Specialist Sandy Stroh; Community Relations/Education Specialist Diana Luscher; Planner Scheduler Dan Persson; Engineer Doug Jebens and his daughter, Kalie, and son, Nick; and Senior Line Technician Ray Panowicz. Chelsea Willson, daughter of Lisa Willson, was Cowboy Louie for the event. Norfolk / Barb Keating, Customer Contact Specialist / bjkeati@nppd.com November is the time of the year when we remember to give thanks for all that we have. This year, NPPD Call Center colleagues helped support This pictures shows some of the items Call two local Center colleagues collected for our troops. causes. Through Veteran’s Day week, colleagues collected items for “Care Packages” to be sent to our troops. On Nov. 23, nine full boxes of food were delivered to the Improved Living Food Bank in Norfolk to help those struggling to put food on their tables.
York / Cindy Klein, Customer Services & Delivery Representative / ceklein@nppd.com On Nov. 16, the managers at the York Operations Center served breakfast to colleagues in celebration of a new safety record - accident free for 145 days. York employees enjoy a safety celebration breakfast. Account Manager Craig Vincent was awarded a diploma and commemorative plaque at the State Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska Commencement ceremony held Oct. 23 in Lincoln. Class graduates participated in six sessions that featured top-notch speakers, an agricultural tour of Nebraska, firsthand experiences in state public policy, economic development, education, and healthcare and human services. Leadership Nebraska is dedicated to the development of informed leaders that understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in Nebraska. Craig Vincent (right) receives his Leadership Nebraska diploma and commemorative plaque. ENERGY INSIGHT • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2009 17 NPPD employees and families walked in the 30th annual Yorkfest parade in September. Warehouse Attendant Rolland Peterson; Procurement Specialist Paige, Tim, Matti and Christian Stacy; Energy Efficiency Consultant Mike Teetor; Fleet Operations Assistant Julie Hoff (Louie); CSD Material Coordinator Gaylen Thomsen and grandson, Hayden; Paige Homan(Light bulb), daughter of Custodian Celeste Homan; Customer Services Support Specialist Wendy and Matt Rathjen and her son, Josh Brahmsteadt; Transmission Supervisor Greg and Jackie Meier and sons; Account Manager Craig Vincent; Journey Line Technician Ray, Tammy, Syras and Sabryna Boston; Substation Technician Tim Norquest and Apprentice Line Technician in Training Brad Christo. Norfolk / Mindy Leaverton, Customer Services Support Specialist / maleave@nppd.com Colton Fritz Dylan Delka Colton Fritz and Dylan Delka were selected as “Super Jays” for October at Pierce Elementary School. The boys were honored for displaying outstanding characteristics inside the classroom. Colton, a kindergartener, is the son of Transmission Supervisor Scott and Jennifer Fritz. Dylan, a thirdgrader, also received the honor last May. He is the son of Senior Line Technician Chris and Gaye Delka.
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