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Vol. 78, No. 7 ● ISSN 1529-4579
To inform you about your cooperative and
its efforts to serve your energy needs; how to
use electricity safely and efficiently; and the
people who define and enhance the quality of
life in communities served by electric co-ops.
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L ●aying it On the Line
Lineworker rodeo celebrates 19th season
Laying it On the Line
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THE VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
hosted its 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo in May. More than 200 utility lineworkers
from seven states, including North and South Carolina, New York and California, gathered
at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., on May 19 and 20 for the two-day competition,
which also featured more than 60 vendor exhibits and a barbecue competition.
" Every day, lineworkers go out to serve communities. In storms, in high wind, on holidays,
no matter what, lineworkers are there to keep the lights on for families. VMDAEC's lineworker
rodeo is about celebrating that and giving the community an opportunity to see all the skill
that goes into doing what lineworkers do, " says Community Electric Cooperative President
and CEO Steve Harmon.
" VMDAEC is proud that this year's rodeo shattered participation records, " says VMDAEC
CEO Brian Mosier. " Lineworkers are on the front lines keeping our communities going -
celebrating these lineworkers, emphasizing worker safety and efficiency, and watching them
compete with the best of the best is why we've been out here for 19 years, and it's why we'll
be out here for years to come. "
VMDAEC would like to thank Terex Corporation and all the sponsors of this year's
competition. Next year's Gaff-n-Go Rodeo will be held May 17 and 18. 
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