Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) articles from December 2002

Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) archives from December 2002

Correction.
December 1, 2002... The address and phone number information printed in last month's Associate Member Profiles for CanMap Systems was incorrect. The correct information is: CanMap Systems, Inc. 103-1034 Kalamalka Lake Road * Vernon, B.C. V1T 6V2 ...

Happy Holidays.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... Dear NWPPA Members: I would like to take just a few moments to wish all of you the happiest of holidays this season, and to thank you for your participation in the Association over the past year. The year 2002 was a successful one for...

Marketers urged to "Keep it Simple".(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... The overriding theme that really hit home during the 2003 Green Power Marketing Forum was to "Keep it Simple." That message was delivered to 68 participants at the event, which was held November 19-20 at the Portland Airport Sheraton in...

E&O Conference takes patriotic stand.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... The 2003 Engineering and Operations Conference will be awash in red, white and blue as it settles into Spokane Convention Center April 14-18. The 2003 E&O Conference theme is, "Public Power--A Secure Choice for the Northwest." The...

Front line course builds interpersonal skills.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... Northwest Public Power Association's unique Front Line Leadership training series continues with the third of four classes, February 17-19 at the Embassy Suites in Las Vegas, Nev. Front line supervisors and managers, and those front line...

NWPPA offers Ground Source Heat Pump Training, Certification.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) has announced the opening of its Ground Source Heat Pump--IGSHPA Certification course, to take place February 5-7 at National Utility Training Services facility in Richland, Wash. The program is...

Training facility and curricula vital to industry.
December 1, 2002... Over the last year, the staff at National Utility Training Services, in cooperation with the facility's Advisory Committee, has accomplished a great deal in many areas. Among the accomplishments are: Curricula Development and Delivery...

And now ... the Main Event for Operations Personnel!
December 1, 2002... Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) and National Utility Training Services have combined forces to present the "Main Event for Operations Personnel"--a comprehensive week of on-the-job training for utility crews including foremen,...

Call for nominations.
December 1, 2002... Nominations are being requested for the following 2003 NWPPA awards: * Paul J. Raver--Community Service Award. * John M. George Award--Public Service Award. * Distinguished Service Award--This award is presented to persons who...

A look back at Public Power.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... This month, the Bulletin begins a new feature, looking back into the history of Northwest Public Power Association. Each month, we will take a look back at the industry with stops 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and five years ago, in an effort to...

AVO International.(NWPPA Associate Member Profiles)
December 1, 2002... Bret Staker 3820 SW 96th Ave. Portland, OR 97225 Phone: (503) 296-7835 Fax: (503) 297-0491 E-mail: bret.staker@avointl.com Web site: www.avointl.com A leading provider of electrical test and measurement equipment...

CoBank.(NWPPA Associate Member Profiles)
December 1, 2002... Jerry Bucholz P.O. Box 5110 Denver, CO 80217 Phone: (303) 740-4314 Fax: (303) 740-6496 E-mail: jbucholz@cobank.com Web site: www.cobank.com CoBank provides financial services to rural utilities across the...

Thank you to our 2002 advertisers and event sponsors!
December 1, 2002... Advertisers: Accent Business Services Accu-Read Arnett Industries, LLC Ater Wynne LLP Border States Electric Supply CanMap Caribou Construction Christenson Corporation CoBank Cummins Northwest Inc....

NWPPA Hazardous Materials: Task Force update.(What's Happening)
December 1, 2002... Editor's Note: Hugh O'Riordan, an attorney with Givens Pursley, L.L.P. a Boise law firm, works with NWPPA's Hazardous Materials Task Force. He writes a quarterly column for the Bulletin reporting on Task Force activities, court decisions and...

Training opportunities for the months of January * February * March--2003.(Training Opportunities)
December 1, 2002... Cheek our Web site for the most current class/conference schedule and online course catalog! www.nwppa.org # National Utility Training Services Course # TRUCK-MOUNTED AERIAL DEVICES--SAFE OPERATIONS (BOOM TRUCKS, DIGGER DERRICKS,...

Calendar of upcoming public power meetings January 2003.
December 1, 2002... 6 California State Legislature reconvenes, Sacramento, Calif. 6 Idaho State Legislature convenes, Boise, Idaho 6 Montana State Legislature convenes, Helena, Mont. 9 Public Power Council meeting, Portland, Ore. 13 Oregon State...

Specialty engineering owner Jack Nugent looks for a partner, prepares to exit.(People/Industry News)
December 1, 2002... Specialty Engineering More than 20 years ago, with little more than an idea and a Chevy truck, Jack Nugent--founder and owner of Specialty Engineering--decided to leave behind a steady job at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to...

Specialty engineering at a glance.
December 1, 2002... Company Background: Started in 1981 and based in Vancouver, Wash., Specialty Engineering offers 24/7 on-site and facility maintenance and repair of relays, breakers, reclosers, regulators, and tap changers. Also offers new equipment...

Former Clark employee becomes Commissioner.(People/Industry News)
December 1, 2002... Once an employee with Clark Public Utilities (Vancouver, Wash.), Byron Hanke is now a PUD commissioner. Hanke won a Clark County-wide election with more than 62 percent of the vote, and in January he will replace outgoing Commissioner Jane...

107th Congress adjourns and Republicans take over: absent unforeseen developments, the Northwest's voice on critical energy and related issues should remain strong in the 108th Congress.(Washington D.C. Report)
December 1, 2002... When the "lame duck" session of the 107th Congress adjourned after addressing only homeland security issues and a few other matters, it left a number of issues critical to public power in the Northwest to be dealt with in the new,...

Protecting your work crews from the cold.(Feature)
December 1, 2002... Whether the winter weather is mild or 20 below zero in a blizzard, utility workers must be outside working to keep the lights on. Utilities must balance the need for public service with the health and safety of workers. Utilities in the far...

NWPPA visits with long time public power historian Gus Norwood: Norwood, who served as Northwest Public Power Association's executive secretary for 20 years, ending in 1967 when he was appointed as the first administrator of the Alaska Power Administration in Juneau, is one o[ the region's top historians.(Feature)
December 1, 2002... Left: Gus Norwood, NWPPA Executive Secretary in 1959. Right: Gus Norwood at the age of 86 in his home in Vancouver, Wash. Gus Norwood has seen a lot in his 86 years. Norwood, who served as Northwest Public Power Association's executive...

Are you running an NWPPA associate member business?
December 1, 2002... Do you have small staff and wish there was more time to get bulk mailings done to more effectively reach your customers? Well now you have it--thanks to your associate membership in NWPPA. Northwest Public Power Association offers a...