JULY 2008
KILOWATT/1
Important informa-
tion about what
you should do to
prepare for a hurri-
cane...pages 4-9
Is your surge pro-
tection equipment
still providing pro-
tection?...page 2
If you receive
power from an
alternative energy
source, please let
us know...page 2
We need a respon-
sible and reason-
able energy policy
for Florida...page 3
The newsletter
for members of
Clay Electric
Cooperative, Inc.
JULY 2008
KILOWATT
Teens enjoy their trip to Washington, D.C.
Clay Electric’s four Youth Tour participants pose for a photo on the steps of
Congress during their visit to Washington, D.C. (l-r) Clint Williams, Drew Bur-
gett, Lauren Moore and Arielle Claude. Photo by John Bennett
Clay Electric’s four Youth Tour to Washington contest winners
enjoyed an activity-filled five days visiting the nation’s Capitol
last month. Lauren Moore, Drew Burgett, Clint Williams and Ari-
elle Claude left Jacksonville International Airport the morning of
Saturday, June 14, accompanied by their chaperones, Clay Electric’s
John Bennett and his wife, Shella.
The group arrived in Washington, D. C. around 11 a.m.
Continued
on page 10
JULY 2008
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WATERS RETIRES;
THOMPSON AND
BEELER PROMOT-
ED...Paul Waters,
director of the District
Operations Depart-
ment, retired on June
27 with 25 years of ser-
vice. Replacing Waters
is Bill Thompson, who
previously served as manager of the co-op’s Salt Springs/ Palatka
districts. Jim Beeler replaces Thompson as the manager of the Salt
Springs/Palatka districts. Beeler previously served as line supervi-
sor in the Salt Springs District. “While Paul Waters will be missed
very much as director of District Operations, Bill Thompson
brings a wealth of experience and knowledge into this position,”
said General Manager/CEO Bill Phillips. “Jim Beeler brings much
of the same in his promotion to district manager. Both long-time
employees will do an excellent job for our members and employ-
ees. Clay Electric is blessed to have employees of this