Washington Youth Tour Recipients

Sawnee EMC is proud to announce its representatives in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 2007 Washington Youth Tour, an annual leadership event that is sponsored by electric cooperatives across the nation.

For 2007, Ms. Alexandra Henke, a senior at Northview High School, and Ms. Sarah Overstreet, a junior at South Forsyth High School, were selected from numerous applications submitted by students from high schools throughout Sawnee’s service area.

The EMC Washington Youth Tour was inspired by then Senator Lyndon Johnson during his attendance at the NRECA Annual Meeting in 1957.  Since that time, over 40,000 youth tour students have visited Washington, representing their local cooperatives to learn about the cooperative business model and the innerworkings of our nation’s capital.

Sawnee EMC is proud to take part in this cooperative tradition that has given such an incredible opportunity to exceptional high school students who very well could be cooperative leaders of tomorrow. 

Congratulations Ms. Overstreet and Ms. Henke.

It is a good idea to operate pool pumps on a timer.  A timer will only turn the pumps “on” and “off” when they are needed and this will help to save on your energy bill.  You can save a substantial amount of electricity by reducing the time the circulating motor operates.  Ask your pool or spa professional if equipment is set correctly.  You may discover that you don’t need to run your pool pumps as much as you think.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of Sawnee’s Energy Services Department at 770-887-2363, ext. 7544.

Shock Blockers

Did you know that a “ground fault interrupter”, or “GFI”, could save your life by preventing serious electrical shock?  Developed in 1961, a GFI is a fast-acting circuit breaker that senses small imbalances in a current passing to the ground.  In this type of situation, a GFI outlet shuts off the electricity almost instantly. 

In newer homes, GFI breakers are typically required on electrical outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements and outdoors; or places where water may be present.  In older homes, they should be installed by a licensed electrician as a replacement outlet in these same locations.

The installation of a GFI breaker on household branch circuits could prevent over two-thirds (2/3) of the approximately 300 electrocutions occurring each year in and around the home. Installation of these devices could also prevent thousands of burn and electric shock injuries each year. 

Always remember to exercise caution and good safety practices when working around or with electricity.  Consult your local electrical professional or feel free to contact SEMC’s Member Services staff (770-887-2363) for questions about GFI breakers or any other wiring need. 

Our Mission

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation exists to serve the changing needs of members by enhancing the quality of life by actively supporting community developments and identifying and serving the members' needs.
 

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2007 Director Nominating Committees Appointed

Effective June 7, 2007, the Board of Directors appointed nine (9) members of Sawnee EMC to the 2007 Director Nominating Committee for the districts in which the term of the incumbent director expires in September 2007.  It is the function of these committees to consider candidate(s) for the office of director for District 2, Chestatee; District 7, Italy; and District 9, Webb as outlined in the Corporation’s Bylaws.

If you are a member of District 2, District 7 or District 9, Director Candidate Information Packets are available from the office of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sawnee EMC or online at www.sawnee.com.  Feel free to ask for this information and a packet will be provided.

Alternatively, the bylaws of the Corporation allow for petitions from potential candidates to be submitted.  These petitions must be submitted to Sawnee EMC no later than the close of business (5:00 pm) on the thirty-fifth (35^th) day prior to the applicable district meeting.  The deadline for petitions is as follows:

o   Tuesday, July 31, 3007 for District 2, Chestatee

o   Wednesday, August 1, 2007 for District 7, Italy

o   Thursday, August 2, 2007 for District 9, Webb.

Following are the names of those members appointed to serve on the three (3) Director Committee of Nominations for 2007:

The Nominating Committees will meet at Sawnee EMC Headquarters Building, Cumming, Georgia as follows:

Questions about this information or the process to be used for 2007 should be directed to the office of the President and Chief Executive Officer by calling (770) 887-2363.