2012 scholarship recipients announced
Posted on 05-08-2012
The AIEC is pleased to announce the seven recipients of the 2012 Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship 
and the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarships. The amount of each scholarship is $1250. Students are being presented with a plaque by their local co-op officials at their high school awards ceremonies and all seven students and their families will receive invitations from AIEC President Duane Noland to attend the AIEC Annual Meeting in Springfield in August and be recognized.
The 2012 Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship winners are sons or daughters of an electric cooperative member. They are:
Jace Biggs of Palestine, Ill. - Norris Electric Cooperative
Billy Hatfield of Dahlgren, Ill. - Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative
Alexander Dunker of Rockton, Ill. - Rock Energy Cooperative
Lindsay Morr of Bloomington, Ill. - Corn Belt Energy Corporation
The Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship goes to a son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee or director. This year's recipient is Megan Altfillisch of Elizabeth, Ill. Megan is the daughter Jo-Carroll Energy Line Foreman Donald Altfillisch.
The final two scholarships are reserved for sons or daughters of electric cooperative members, employees or directors who plan to attend a two-year Illinois community college. This year's recipients are:
Hannah Herzing of Scheller, Ill. - Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Mikaela Walk of Neoga, Ill. - Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative
2012 Spotlight on Excellence winners
Posted on 04-24-2012The 2012 Spotlight on Excellence awards have been announced and Illinois was well represented with two Awards of Excellence and two Awards of Merit. The awards recognize excellence in electric cooperative communication and marketing and are sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators.
Award of Excellence winners:
Jonie Gates, Assistant Editor, Illinois Country Living - Best Feature Story - "Country Mother of the Year...From One Mom to Another"
Nancy Nixon, AIEC Marketing Administrator - conceptual development and Kathy Feraris, Graphic Artist - layout - Best Individual Ad - "Christmas Ad, Illinois Country Living Magazine"
Award of Merit winners:
Kevin Bernson, Vice President of Media and Public Relations, Shelby Electric Cooperative - Best Event - "Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest at Lake"
Dana Smith, Director of Member and Public Relations, RECC - Best External Newsletter - "Rural Hilights"
Youth Day students visit capitol
Posted on 03-29-2012
More than 250 youth from 25 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives from across the state visited the State Capitol as part of the AIEC's annual Youth Day, held Weds., March 28 in Springfield. Students had the opportunity to have photos taken and meet with their district senators and representatives, hear from Lt.Gov. Sheila Simon and Secretary of State Jesse White and visit the Supreme Court. On the left, students from Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative had their photo taken with Sen. Gary Forby outside the Capitol building.
In the afternoon, students toured the Old State Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum before returning to the Prairie Capital Convention Center (PCCC). At the PCCC students were judged for possible selection as Youth to Washington representatives. Right, Sen. John Sullivan and Rep. Norine Hammond met with students from McDonough Power and McDonough Telephone.
Annually, Youth to Washington representatives go on an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June. They have the opportunity to visit the monuments, museums, White House and meet their U.S. Congressmen and Senators.
