Cooperative Living May 2022 - 4

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Vol. 76, No. 5 ● 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.
STEVENJOHNSON * Editor
LAURAEMERY * Deputy Editor
GREGGMACDONALD * SeniorWriter/Editor
JOHNGROTT * Creative Services Coordinator
AMANDACUNNINGHAM*MarketingDirector
JIMROBERTSON * Director, Special Projects
TOMMYCAMPBELL * Digital Producer
NINAJACOBS * Production Coordinator
Published by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware
Association of Electric Cooperatives
RUSSELLG. BROWN * Chair
WADEC. HOUSE * Vice Chair
C.MICHAEL SANDRIDGE * Secretary/Treasurer
BRIANS.MOSIER* President &CEO
Board of Directors: Christopher D. Bott, Belvin Williamson Jr., A&N;
C. Michael Sandridge, Chris Botulinski, BARC; George N. Goin,
Gary E. Wood, Central Virginia; Robert E. Arnold, Micheal E. Malandro,
Choptank; Jeannette S. Everett, Steven A. Harmon, Community;
James E. Huffman, Jeff M. Ahearn, Craig-Botetourt; Patricia S. Dorey,
Gregory Starheim, Delaware; Fletcher B. Jones, John C. Lee Jr.,
Mecklenburg; Russell G. Brown, Brad H. Hicks, Northern Neck;
Wade C. House, David E. Schleicher, Northern Virginia; David T. Kindle,
Brad Coppock, Powell Valley; Herbert R. Patrick, Casey J. Logan,
Prince George; Sanford Reaves Jr., John D. Hewa, Rappahannock;
G. Todd Van Horn, Greg S. Rogers, Shenandoah Valley; Frank W. Bacon,
Jeffrey S. Edwards, Southside.
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Virginia Del. Robert Orrock of Spotsylvania, far left,
joins VICE participants at Graves Mountain L●●●●●
VICE is a Good Thing
for Cooperatives
DON'T BE PUT OFF BY THE ACRONYM. COOPERATIVES LOVE VICE. In this case, VICE is
shorthand for the Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education, a yearly leadership conference
that teaches high school students about co-ops and the cooperative business model. Hosted
by the Virginia Cooperative Council, VICE has been held at Graves Mountain Lodge in
Madison County, Va. since 1992.
This year, 32 students, many of them involved in 4-H and FFA, participated in the two-day
event. After learning about their personality types, they split into four teams for a business
simulation called " Who's Minding the Store? " The idea is simple: Learn how to make difficult
marketing and financial decisions and interpret the results through operating statements and
financial reports.
" I knew this conference would look great on college applications and to help me see
the business side of companies. I did not expect to learn so much, make so many new friends,
or completely fall in love with the 'Who's Minding the Store?' simulation, " says Emory Conner,
whose family is a member of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative.
Based on testing and participation scores, five students earned college scholarships. They
include Regan Jackson, representing Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, who was awarded
a $1,500 scholarship and Katie Powell, representing Central Virginia Electric Cooperative,
who received a $750 scholarship. Both plan to attend the North Carolina Cooperative Council's
Leadership Camp in June at Camp Monroe in Laurel Hill, N.C., with several VICE peers.
VICE is offered at no cost to students, thanks to member cooperative contributions of
$350 per attendee. Experienced adult leaders from across the commonwealth also volunteer
their time to help with this event.
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Coming out of the pandemic, Mary Howell, VCC executive secretary, wants to boost
attendance. " We're aiming for 50 students in 2023. " She adds, " The council is proud to host
an event that creates lasting memories that can influence future career choices. " 
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