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

Tyler Micek, son of Records
Analyst Gina and Joe Micek,
was crowned homecoming
prince during Homecoming
activities at the University of
Nebraska-Omaha. Tyler is a
senior Secondary Education
and Math major and represents
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
He is President of the Inter
Fraternity Council, President of
Order of Omega, the Emerging
Leaders Program Coordinator,
a New Student Orientation
Leader, and a member of the UNO
Matadors.
Laura Zach, daughter
of Energy Efficiency
Consultant Steve and
Marie Zach, was a
member of the Scotus
Central Catholic
volleyball team that
won the state C-1
championship game in
Lincoln. The Scotus
team finished the year
with a record of 24-5.
Laura Zach
Tyler Micek
Krista Mulligan was one
of 16 students elected
to the Judicial Board
at Central Community
College-Columbus for the
2009-2010 academic years.
The Judicial Board is
authorized by the campus
administration to hear
and judge cases involving
student violations of
Krista Mulligan
rules and regulations in
the residence halls on the campus. Krista is a 2009
graduate of Scotus Central Catholic High School and
is a psychology and criminal justice major. She is the
daughter of Custodian Duane and Janet Mulligan.
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Phil Awtry and his family in Australia.
Business Analyst Phil Awtry was asked to present
the keynote address at the Mastering SAP Plant
Maintenance Conference in Gold Coast, Australia in
November. Phil’s trip, which included his family, was
paid for by the conference and himself. He received
rave reviews for his presentation, “Piloting Your
Maintenance Program Into the Future,” which touched
on NPPD’s work in the area of business intelligence
and work/asset management reporting. According to
the conference organizers, Awtry’s keynote scored
highest among the conference speakers. Phil also
presented a second session on developing a business
case for asset-centric document management. NPPD
ITT Manager Dave Webb praised Awtry, who speaks
often at SAP and utilities events, for representing
NPPD well and making new contacts that will help us
with future business and technology initiatives.
G.O. employees
helped make the
world a warmer,
greener place by
hosting a coat
collection drive
to commemorate
America Recycles
Day. Fifty-three
gently used coats
were gathered over a
two-week period and
were donated to a local
charity where they will
be given to those in
need free of charge. A
G.O. employees donated enough
coats and other cold-weather
clothing to fill this bin. The supplies
were donated to a local charity.
generous amount of hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and
boots were also donated.