Energizer

A statewide newsletter for Citizens of Georgia Power and Company Management October 2012

State President’sMessage

Ashley KobyMamie K. Taylorin January 1982

Mamie K. Taylor,Leader, Organizer,

Legend

This is the thirtieth anniversaryof the death of the founder ofWomen/Citizens of Georgia Power.Mamie Kennedy Taylor died onOctober 23, 1982. She was 82.The photo at right was taken in January of that year when she wasstill “consulting” with the state coordinator. Mary Elizabeth Smith was coordinator at the time of MKT’s death.

Mamie K. started her career as a penny counter in an icecompany owned by Georgia Railway and Electric Co. She served as local manager, home service supervisor,division home service supervisor and administrative assistant to the president of Georgia Power during her44-year career.

Atlanta chose her as Woman of the Year in 1945, and shewas named president of Pilot Club International for 1950-1951. She served as president of the YWCA, the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Georgia Federationof Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.

Ms. Taylor served as chairman of the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women under GovernorCarl E. Sanders. In the commission’s first year, threemajor pieces of legislation were passed: The UniformSimultaneous Death Act, the Equal Pay for Equal WorkAct, and a bill making the commission a permanent body.

She served as the very first chairman of the Georgia March of Dimes. Despite suffering polio, which left her with a slight walking disability, she was active and outspoken in her opinions and dreams. She always wanted to make things better – especially for women.

She would certainly be pleased at the continued success of the organization she founded in 1962!

I find it difficult to believe that we are fast approaching ourannual meeting and the completion of a very successfulyear “Lighting Up Lives”. It’s the time of year when all ofthe chapters have completed selecting the charities in theirarea to receive the donations from the Chapter Matching Funds Program. This program makes it possible for each chapter to earn up to $5000 during the year and have thatamount matched by the Foundation in 1 or 2 donations tolocal 501-C-3 charities. This doubles the impact we have onour local communities.

We are fortunate to work for a company that is “A CitizenWherever We Serve” and funds this program to enhance thevalue of our organization.

Since the program began, our chapters have worked hard toraise funds and meet the maximum available. Here’s arecap on what you’ve done:

•2007 – 191,800•2008 – 195,400•2009 – 212,200•2010 - 225,700•2011 – 231,000•2012 – 233,000

Through this program alone you’ve made $1,289,100 indonations to local charities. That’s just one of the great things you do year after year.

It’s still tough out there financially for a lot of people and YOUR hard work helps ease the burden for many. Keep upthe good work and know how much what you do matters!

She joins those mentioned last month:

Dates & Notes

•Northwest Mountain Chapter’s Halloween Hayride to benefit Susan G. Komen is Oct. 27.

•Annual Meeting is Nov.10 in Macon.

2013 Nominations for State Officers

The State Nominating Committee will place the following nominees before the voting delegates at the upcoming annual meeting. These officers will serve for 2013 for Citizens of Georgia Power; Educational Loan Fund, Inc.; Electric Kids, Inc.; and Georgia Power Family House, Inc.

President Josh Stallings1st Vice President Krista Pierce2nd Vice President Cheryl DavisRecording Secretary Mary NorrisCorresponding Sec. Allison DicksonTreasurer Sherri KingAssistant Treasurer Edie Scales

Thanks to the State Nominating Committee: Past State President and Chair Gloria Mize and the following chapter presidents: Michael Olajubutu of Columbus; Alicia Meadows of Milledgeville/Plant Branch; Jeff Gilbert of Rome; Parker Land of Thomson.

Lighting Up Lives Awards

Four times during the year, we will recognize chapters chosen by the State Board for doing a GREAT job with projects, fundraising, membership drives, inputting information into CHARITY and CARES, and exemplifying what it means to be “A Citizen Wherever We Serve.” Nominations come from local management, state board members, and information submitted for the monthly Energizer. We are announcing the fourth quarter winners early in order for them to be recognized at Annual meeting. Chosen by the State Board for the fourth quarter and receiving $500 each are:

Athens

AugustaConyersGwinnett

Congratulations!

Kia Raffle – Top Chapters for Sales

Thanks again to everyone for their hard work on the recentKia Raffle for Electric Kids. The drawing was held on September 6 in the Energy Exchange Luncheon at 241Ralph McGill. Shown above is Sr. Vice President KennethColeman who drew the winning ticket. He was assisted with the drawing by Past State President Zann Hayes.The raffle earned $51,806 for the charity. We’d like to recognize the top chapters for sales:

Forest Park $2,590General Office 2,560Bainbridge 2,275NW Mountain 2,220Savannah Gen. 2,045Jefferson St. 2,020Plant Scherer 1,995

Again, thanks to everyone!

Charter Member

We have identified charter members of the organizationwho are still active in our chapters today. Last month wemissed a member who began in Waycross and has beenin Tifton since. She’s been a member for fifty years!Congratulations to…

Jackie Whitehead

Margaret CagleFaye GrayJune HembyEugenie Rogers

2nd Annual Kylan Warren Memorial Golf Tournament

By the North Fulton Area Chapter

Assisted by Gainesville Chapter

The $12,766 in proceedsfrom the tournament will bedivided between the Grady

Foundation and the GeorgiaPower Family House.

Thanks to the 163 golfers whoparticipated in this great event.Kylan Warren

Stacey Compton, distribution support rep, Cameron Hardin, distribution engineer, and Cal Holloway, support rep sr., represented the Athens Chapter at the American Heart Association Heart Walk in Athens on September 20. The chapter promoted energy efficiency by distributing CFL light bulbs and literature on Georgia Power’s Energy Efficiency programs.

Athens Chapter

On September 19 the Athens Chapter completed their United Way Day of Caring projects with the assembling of much needed storage shelving for the Family Counseling Services agency.  The group assembled eight five-shelf units and moved them to the locations where they were needed.  Pictured from left to right:  Karl Langenbach, Cameron Hardin, Cal Holloway, Martin Kimsey, Nathan Bartlett, Shane Goodman and Brooks Glisson. 

Kylan’s fathersponsored ateam.

Mitchell King’steam

Johnny Andrews’team

Plant HammondSupports

Buddy Walk forAutism in honor

of Jenna,Diane Woodall’sGranddaughter.

Diane is an activechapter member.

On September 22, eleven Augusta Chapter members and family cleaned up ten large bags of trash and several large objects on their adopted mile in front of the Evans Headquarters. The Augusta Chapter does quarterly clean ups in support of Keep Columbia County Beautiful’s Adopt a Road program. Pictured from left to right are Jack Hixon, Jeff Butterworth, Michelle Ferguson, Morgan Ferguson, Mackenzie Ferguson, and Tony Ferguson. Also participating but not pictured were David Duncan, Jack Dogan, Michael Richardson, Brett Richardson, and Dawson Richardson.

Augusta ChapterKeep Columbia Beautiful

…andGolden Harvest Food Bank

The Augusta Chapter collected 152 pounds of food and $40 which equals 439 meals to help feed folks in need in the local community.

Carrie Jones with Golden Harvest Food Bank (left)receives check and food from Pam Burnett, projectChair.

The Columbus Chapter hosted a Tennis Fun Play Day on Saturday, September 15 at the Whisperwood Tennis Community to raise money for the American Heart Association.  This event was also held to recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  There were 23 children and 10 adults that took place in this fun-filled event.  Also, two professional tennis instructors assisted by providing lessons and organizing games.  The event was a huge success raising $904 for the AHA.  Special thanks to David Griffin, project champion, for organizing and facilitating the event.

Columbus ChapterSupports Heart Association

Patrick Elame, professional tennis instructor (left); David Griffin (right

Heart of GA/Macon at the Heart Walk

Members of the Heart of GA/Macon chapter participatedin the Heart Walk on September 17. The team raised$900.

Tallulah Falls Honors Their Charter Member and Celebrates 50 Years

There are fourteen local chapters that are charter chaptersof our organization. Tallulah Falls is one of those. They took the opportunity at their September 25 meeting to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary with a delicious Italian dinner provided by members. In addition, they took thisopportunity to “surprise” charter member Faye Gray withrecognition for her fifty years of membership. Mrs. Gray’schildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were alsoinvited to join in the recognition program at the end of the meeting. State Board Member Cheryl Davis, who servesas the chapter relationship chair for the group with Tallulah Falls, and State Coordinator Peggy Grubb attended.

The tableswere

decoratedwith special“Lighting Up Lives”

décor!

Peggy Grubb presentsa special gift to Faye.

Chapter PresidentSherry Dollar

presentsa service plaquefrom the chapter.

TheGray

Family

Clayton Chapter Hosts Membership Family Dinner

The Clayton Chapter hosted a membership family dinnermeeting on Monday night, September 24, at the Creek Bank. There were 53 in attendance. State Board memberJohn Cornelius attended. The food and fellowship weregreat!

H L Thomas Serves Dinner toCancer Patients and Caregivers

On Wednesday night, September 26, members of the H L Thomas Chapter served dinner to 60 cancer patients and caregivers staying at the Hope Lodge. The chapterdoes this three to four times each year.

Forest Park Chapter - CAN Hunger

The Forest Park Chapter collected and donated 2700 lbs of canned and dry-good food to the Clayton County Food Pantry for their annual CAN Hunger Drive.

The Heart of GA/Macon Chapter invited all employees to atreat of free homemade ice cream and desserts to say thank you for a great year. They also signed up 7 new members at the September 26 event.

Heart of GA/Macon Serves UpIce Cream and Desserts

The Carrollton Chapter raised $3,064 forThe American Heart Association. April Hale

served as the team captain.

Several Chapters Support Atlanta’sHeart Walk on September 22

Two volunteers from Metro West Chapter joined withthe Carrollton Chapter for the Annual Heart Walk.

The Jefferson Street Chapter had a pancake breakfastand other normal fundraising activities for the Heart Walkteam. They had a new project selling “support hearts” for $1 each. They did a challenge between the differentmanagers and their groups to see who could sell the most.They raised $425 from the sale of the hearts. They actuallyused the trail of hearts and incorporated posters on hearthealthy facts to help educate employees throughout the location. You can also see their “Let’s CAN Hunger”collection barrel in one photo. In total, the team donated$860 to the Heart Association.

Spotlight on Gwinnett Chapter’s October Activities

Gwinnett Chapter participated in the 6th Annual Georgia Race for Autism & Fall Festival on Saturday, October 6th. This event was part of the 13th Annual Gwinnett Great Days of Service which included over 400 community project involving 75,000 volunteers throughout Gwinnett County. The chapter had a dozen volunteers working on four shifts throughout the day from 6 am until 4 pm at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. The volunteers assisted with setting up the course, working water stations, breaking down the stations, helping with the festival activities, and cleaning up at the conclusion of the event.

Mary Ann Manley Electric Kids Golf Tournament

The Gwinnett Chapter held its Annual Mary Ann Manley Electric Kids Golf Tournament on October 3rd. Over 30 teams participated in the tournament at Lake Lanier Island Legacy Golf Course. The Gwinnett Chapter raised nearly $7,500 with the tournament registration, raffle items and silent auction gifts. All proceeds from this tournament will assist the Electric Kids charity. Debra Hayes chaired this event with support from 15 volunteers that helped organize and manage this tournament.

The chapter is also busy in October with their CAN HungerDrive!