Energizer
A statewide newsletter for Citizens of Georgia Power and Company Management
October 2012
State President’s
Message
Ashley Koby
I find it difficult to believe that we are fast approaching our
annual meeting and the completion of a very successful
year “Lighting Up Lives”. It’s the time of year when all of
the chapters have completed selecting the charities in their
area 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 that
amount matched by the Foundation in 1 or 2 donations to
local 501-C-3 charities. This doubles the impact we have on
our local communities.
We are fortunate to work for a company that is “A Citizen
Wherever We Serve” and funds this program to enhance the
value of our organization.
Since the program began, our chapters have worked hard to
raise funds and meet the maximum available. Here’s a
recap 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 in
donations 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 up
the good work and know how much what you do matters!
Mamie K. Taylor,
Leader, Organizer,
Legend
This is the thirtieth anniversary
of the death of the founder of
Women/Citizens of Georgia Power.
Mamie Kennedy Taylor died on
Mamie K. Taylor
October 23, 1982. She was 82.
in January 1982
The photo at right was taken in
January of that year when she was
still “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 ice
company 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 her
44-year career.
Atlanta chose her as Woman of the Year in 1945, and she
was named president of Pilot Club International for 19501951. She served as president of the YWCA, the Georgia
Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Georgia Federation
of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.
Ms. Taylor served as chairman of the Governor’s
Commission on the Status of Women under Governor
Carl E. Sanders. In the commission’s first year, three
major pieces of legislation were passed: The Uniform
Simultaneous Death Act, the Equal Pay for Equal Work
Act, 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!
2013 Nominations for State Officers
•Northwest Mountain Chapter’s Halloween Hayride to
benefit Susan G. Komen is Oct. 27.
•Annual Meeting is Nov.10 in Macon.
Kia Raffle – Top Chapters for Sales
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 Stallings
1st Vice President
Krista Pierce
2nd Vice President
Cheryl Davis
Recording Secretary
Mary Norris
Corresponding Sec.
Allison Dickson
Treasurer
Sherri King
Assistant 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.
Thanks again to everyone for their hard work on the recent
Kia Raffle for Electric Kids. The drawing was held on
September 6 in the Energy Exchange Luncheon at 241
Ralph McGill. Shown above is Sr. Vice President Kenneth
Coleman 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
$2,590
General Office 2,560
Bainbridge
2,275
NW Mountain
2,220
Savannah Gen. 2,045
Jefferson St.
2,020
Plant Scherer
1,995
Again, thanks to everyone!
Charter Member
We have identified charter members of the organization
who are still active in our chapters today. Last month we
missed a member who began in Waycross and has been
in Tifton since. She’s been a member for fifty years!
Congratulations to…
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:
Jackie Whitehead
She joins those mentioned last month:
Margaret Cagle
Faye Gray
June Hemby
Eugenie Rogers
Athens
Augusta
Conyers
Gwinnett
Congratulations!
2nd Annual Kylan Warren
Memorial Golf Tournament
By the
North Fulton Area Chapter
Assisted by Gainesville Chapter
Kylan Warren
Athens Chapter
The $12,766 in proceeds
from the tournament will be
divided between the Grady
Foundation and the Georgia
Power Family House.
Thanks to the 163 golfers who
participated in this great event.
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.
Kylan’s father
sponsored a
team.
Mitchell King’s
team
Johnny Andrews’
team
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.
Plant Hammond
Supports
Buddy Walk for
Autism in honor
of Jenna,
Diane Woodall’s
Granddaughter.
Diane is an active
chapter member.
Augusta Chapter
Keep Columbia Beautiful
Columbus Chapter
Supports Heart Association
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.
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.
…and
Golden 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.
Patrick
Elame,
professional
tennis
instructor
(left); David
Griffin (right
Heart of GA/Macon at the Heart Walk
Carrie Jones with Golden Harvest Food Bank (left)
receives check and food from Pam Burnett, project
Chair.
Members of the Heart of GA/Macon chapter participated
in the Heart Walk on September 17. The team raised
$900.
Tallulah Falls Honors Their Charter
Member and Celebrates 50 Years
Clayton Chapter Hosts
Membership Family Dinner
There are fourteen local chapters that are charter chapters
of 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 this
opportunity to “surprise” charter member Faye Gray with
recognition for her fifty years of membership. Mrs. Gray’s
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were also
invited to join in the recognition program at the end of the
meeting. State Board Member Cheryl Davis, who serves
as the chapter relationship chair for the group with Tallulah
Falls, and State Coordinator Peggy Grubb attended.
The tables
were
decorated
with special
“Lighting
Up Lives”
décor!
Peggy Grubb presents
a special gift to Faye.
The Clayton Chapter hosted a membership family dinner
meeting on Monday night, September 24, at the Creek
Bank. There were 53 in attendance. State Board member
John Cornelius attended. The food and fellowship were
great!
H L Thomas Serves Dinner to
Cancer 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 chapter
does this three to four times each year.
Chapter President
Sherry Dollar
presents
a service plaque
from the chapter.
The
Gray
Family
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.
Several Chapters Support Atlanta’s
Heart Walk on September 22
The Carrollton Chapter raised $3,064 for
The American Heart Association. April Hale
served as the team captain.
Two volunteers from Metro West Chapter joined with
the Carrollton Chapter for the Annual Heart Walk.
The Jefferson Street Chapter had a pancake breakfast
and other normal fundraising activities for the Heart Walk
team. They had a new project selling “support hearts” for
$1 each. They did a challenge between the different
managers and their groups to see who could sell the most.
They raised $425 from the sale of the hearts. They actually
used the trail of hearts and incorporated posters on heart
healthy 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.
Heart of GA/Macon Serves Up
Ice Cream and Desserts
The Heart of GA/Macon Chapter invited all employees to a
treat 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.
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.
The chapter is also busy in
October with their CAN Hunger
Drive!
Mary Ann Manley Electric Kids Golf Tournament
The Gwinnett Chapter held its Annual Mary Ann Manley Electric Kids Golf Tournament on October 3 rd. 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.