2014 State Board
President
Krista Pierce
1st Vice President
Cheryl Davis
2nd Vice President
John Cornelius
Recording Secretary
Mary Norris
Corresponding Secretary
Daundra Fletcher
Treasurer
Sherri King
Chapter Relationship
Charlie Ross (Generation)
Rachel Bailey (Metro, NW)
Amy Anderson (NE, East, Coastal)
Juan Madrigal (West, Central, South)
Educational Loan Fund
Shane Ammons
Electric Kids
Angela Noles
Family House
Tommy Davis
Leadership Development
Josh Stallings
Marketing
Leah Burch
Operations
Lisa Stone
Special Events
Todd McCawley
Special Projects
Walter Dukes, II
Management Liaison
Ashley Koby
Parliamentarian
Zann Hayes
State Coordinator
Chris D’Andrea
April 2014
State President’s Message – Krista Pierce
On Your Mark! Get Set! Let’s Relay!
Beginning in April and all the way through the
month of May, you may notice purple ribbons on
trees, around poles and on the doors of businesses
in every city across the state of Georgia. Those
ribbons represent a special event, Relay for Life.
Did you know that cancer is the second-leading
cause of death in the United States today? That
statistic is astounding, but through our Citizens of
Georgia Power fundraising efforts, we, along with the entire nation, help
fight the battle against cancer. Each dollar raised represents one more
birthday for either a cancer survivor or for someone who is battling the
disease at this very moment. Every dollar raised brings researchers one
step closer to a cure.
Last year, Citizens of Georgia Power raised over $206,000 for Relay for Life
and the American Cancer Society. Forty teams grabbed their tennis shoes
and hit the track with their fellow community members. This year, let’s do it
again! Let’s show our communities that we stand united in the fight
against cancer and truly exemplify that we are “Citizens Wherever We
Serve.”
If you are interested in participating in a Relay event or would like to make
a donation, please call the state office. We have a list of all Relay events
and chapter coordinators. Your chapter president will also be able to
assist with any information on Relay events closest to you.
Having had family members affected by cancer – one who is battling the
disease right now – I THANK YOU for all that you do for Relay every year.
Were it not for Relay, the advancements in the war on cancer would not
be possible. You truly make a difference in the lives of families
everywhere. Together, we WILL help find a cure.
Now go grab your tennis shoes and head out to the track, because
IT’S RELAY TIME!
CCC – Membership Drive
The CCC chapter was challenged to increase
membership to over 400 members in 2014. On March 11,
they held a membership drive that created the energy
they needed to surpass the challenge. After the drive,
the CCC chapter reached 418 members. Special thanks
to all the leaders and CGP officers at the Customer Care
Center for their support.
The membership drive could
not have been such a huge
success without the
outstanding coordination and
leadership of the chapter’s
second vice president, Anita
Carden.
Tifton – Membership Drive
The Tifton chapter recently held their membership luncheon at operating
headquarters. All area employees and retirees were invited to attend the event.
Chapter President Amy Dial introduced the 2014 chapter officers and gave everyone
the schedule of upcoming events for the year. State President Krista Pierce was also
in attendance and presented a statewide update from 2013. The event was a huge
success. The chapter doubled their membership from last year’s number to 66
members. Way to go, Tifton!
Customer Care Center
Arbor Day
Haven House
In recognition of Arbor Day, and in an effort
to keep Henry green, the Citizens of Georgia
Power CCC chapter gave away
approximately 500 redbud tree seedlings!
The CCC chapter held a clothing drive for the
Haven House, a shelter for domestic abuse
victims. Thanks to the efforts of the entire
CCC, 112 bags of new and gently used
clothes were donated!
Relay for Life
The CCC has kicked off their fundraising for this year’s Relay for Life. They have
participated in two community events, including “Purple Power” at Fun Galaxy in
McDonough and an “Unchartered Creativity” painting class.
During the Purple Power
event, 50 chapter
volunteers ran a facepainting booth and raised
$89 for Relay.
The creativity continued during the “Unchartered
Creativity” painting class event. Eleven
participants “FUNdraised” $140 for the team.
Volunteers show off their masterpieces above.
Georgia Public Broadcasting Television
The Metro South Citizen’s chapter partnered with the General Office and Jefferson
Street chapters for the Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) television membership
campaign. Volunteers answered calls and completed pledge forms to help raise
money to support GPB.
Front row (l to r) –
Anson Ratliff, Joe D.
Dixon, Zena McGruder,
David Herring, Heath
Meadows.
Middle row (l to r) –
Brad Dyer, Wes
Singletary, Kaprena
Seymore, Willie Martin
Jr., Robin Pierce, Nancy
Gamble, Maya Griffin,
Ryan Griffin.
Back row (l to r) – Cindy
Bachelder, Lisa Wynn,
Tyronia Green, Clarissa
Nichols, Kim Mason,
Tyisha Johnson, Tonya
Hines.
Metro West – Health Fair
Metro West Citizens participated in the Metro West Health Fair on March 12. Annetta
Fugate and Marty Bergstrom shared the health benefits of altruism and enlisted
members to join the MW Citizens chapter. Nameth Padgett (below) was the winner of
the MW Citizens raffle, taking home a lunch bag filled with healthy snacks and other
items.
General Office – Lunch 4 Lunch
The third annual Lunch 4 Lunch project was a great success. Thirty volunteers gave
up their lunch breaks to make sandwiches and snacks for the Crossroads Community
Ministries of Atlanta. The volunteers made 582 individual sandwiches, and 20 people
donated $1,021.64 in monetary and food items for the people in need at Crossroads. In
addition to the sandwiches, the folks at Crossroads will receive drinks, cookies, trail
mix, chips, pickles and condiment bags (containing mustard, mayonnaise, salt and
pepper, a mint and a tootsie roll)! Thank you to Jim Hodges for organizing this project,
and to all who donated items and participated.
Effingham – Log Landing Boy Scout Camp
The Citizens of Georgia Power, along with Boy Scout Troop 665, had a very successful
workday at the Log Landing Boy Scout Camp. Nineteen Scouts and leaders from Boy
Scout Troop 665 and nine volunteers from Citizens of Georgia Power’s Effingham
chapter volunteered for a campsite cleanup event.
Volunteers cleared nearly a half-acre of underbrush in preparation for new
campsites and walking trails, while other volunteers mowed the area around the
Ebenezer Creek Landing and the existing campsites.
The chapter also purchased material and built two new picnic tables for the camp.
The Effingham chapter has been working with the Log Landing Boy Scout Camp for
several years. The main goal for the projects has been to provide a camping area that
the Scouts could use for canoeing trips. The group was able to see their goal
accomplished when Boy Scout Troop 1 arrived at the site to head out on a canoe trip.
Way to go ,Effingham!
Plant Wansley – Family House
The state office recently received a surprise visit from the Plant Wansley chapter.
Chapter President Enola Taylor and chapter treasurer Misty Douglas delivered some
much-needed supplies for the Citizens of Georgia Power Family House, Inc.
Thank you, Plant Wansley!
Through personal touch and a caring attitude,
we support our employees, their families,
and our communities in times of need, such that we are
A Citizen Wherever We Serve.
Upcoming Target Dates
Deadline Date
April 22
Subject
Earth Day
June 15
Elf applications due
Aug. 15
State officer nomination forms due to the state office
Sept. 3
Call to annual meeting mailed
Deadline for Chapter Matching Contribution Request Form
Committee chairs application due in state office
Sept. 26
Electric Kids – The Sellers Family
A letter of appreciation from Stephanie Sellers:
It is hard to believe that it’s been over two and a half years since Steve’s death. I will
tell you honestly that these have been the hardest years of my life. Being the sole
provider and decision maker for four children has brought its own form of unique
challenges each day. I can also tell you, though, that having the Georgia Power family,
and particularly the Citizens of Georgia Power, to lean on has helped me
tremendously.
Prior to Steve’s death, he and I both worked to provide the things that our children
needed. When it came to the extra things in life that our kids wanted, Steve would just
volunteer for the overtime assignments so that we could provide them. In Steve’s
absence, Electric Kids has allowed me to continue to provide for them in a similar
way.
Electric Kids has paid for a wide spectrum of monthly expenses for us, most
importantly our medical and dental premiums. While we are seldom sick, having
access to medical care is an invaluable benefit. Electric Kids does exactly what its
name implies, and that is it takes care of the children. It’s a long list of support, but a
few things I’ll mention are braces for Sam, car tires for Lyle, school clothes for Emilee
and Josie, and the power bill for our home.
While Steve wanted our
children to know the value of
hard work, it was also his dream
that they get a college
education. The Georgia Power
Educational Assistance program
is helping to make this dream
come true by providing tuition
and books for Lyle at Valdosta
State University and for Emilee
at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College.
On August 9, 2011, life as we
Georgia Pow er lineman Steve Sellers w as killed August 9, 2011, by
knew it changed, but I am so
electrical contact w hile w orking on storm restoration in the Tifton
thankful for the support of these area. Pictured (l to r): son Lyle, daughter Emilee, son Sam, daughter
Josie and w ife Stephanie at Steve’s memorial plaque in Tifton
two organizations. I don’t know
Operating Headquarters.
how we would have made it
without you. Steve so loved Georgia Power. I know he would be proud of the love and
support you have shown us.
Metro South – Habitat for Humanity
Metro South Citizens of Georgia Power teamed with Southside Church, Kiwanis of
Coweta, and Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity to restore a house that will be a
home to a deserving family in Newnan. Members of these organizations also worked
to improve energy efficiency of this house. Tangela Martin, residential area sales
executive, helped coordinate an energy audit for this home through Habitat for
Humanity.
Jefferson Street – March of Dimes
Jefferson Street held a bake sale to help raise funds for the March of Dimes. This
year, they are partnering with Metro West for the cause. Kimberly Brewer stepped up
to serve as project chair. As a result of teamwork from the board and the generous
contributions of the Jefferson Street team, the chapter was able to raise $300.75 in
funds to help support the cause.
Upcoming Projects
Date
Chapter
Event
Contacts
April 18
Savannah Generation
Wendy Thompson
John Hinley
Crystal Godfrey
Robby Hastings
Tom Stewart
Kenny Edwards
Plant Vogtle
March of Dimes
Golf Tournament
“Game-Set-Cure”
Tennis Tournament
12th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament
6th Annual
Electric Kids
Clay Shoot
Mountain Clay
Tournament
15th Annual
March of Dimes
Golf Tournament
Motorcycle Ride
Relay for Life
3rd Annual
“Cast for a Cause” Bass
Tournament
Roopville Ramble
Bicycle Ride for Camp
Sunshine
Relay for Life
Golf Tournament
7th Annual Hee Haw
Motorcycle Ride
Golf Tournament
April 26
Valdosta
May 2
Forest Park
May 2
Metro South
May 3
Northwest Mountain
May 9
Plant Wansley
May 17
North Fulton
May 17
Columbus
May 17
Plant Wansley
May 19
Cartersville
May 31
Clayton
June 7
August 2
Tallulah Falls
Golf Tournament
August 18
North Fulton
October 1
Gwinnett
October 10
Plant Vogtle
October 20
Metro South
Kylan Warren
Golf Tournament
Mary Ann Manley
Golf Tournament
2nd Annual
Sporting Clays
Tournament
14th Annual
Golf Tournament
Matt Goff
Jimmy Thompson
Corey Tyree
J.D. Wilson
Don Bailey
Verlon Quesenberry
Jason Perez
Ken Smith
Adi Patel
Connie Brock
Tenille Barrett
Bob Brinkman
Benny Pate
Robert Gilbert
Jim Gunter
J.D. Wilson
Debra Hayes
Bob Brinkman
Heath Meadows