JANUARY 2019

In this issue

From the President — About the new look

Feature of the Month — Something cool about somebody

Institute Countdown

Member Spotlight — People are awesome

Featured Video — A fascinating co-op video

Featured Podcast — A fascinating co-op podcast

Toolbag — Smooth Q Camera Gimbal

New Members

Gallery

CCA Business

From the President

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Feature of the Month

Institute Countdown

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Featured Video

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Featured Podcast

Ep. 440: How a Lyft Ride and a Trip to Disney Led to Starting a Himalayan Trekking Company - Mark Johnson

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Social Media at Work

Some of our line crew as they continue clean-up and restoration efforts in the Talquin Electric Cooperative service areas in the Florida Panhandle. Progress is being made, but restoration is taking longer due to the isolation in those rural areas. #tec #wreccoop #coopstrong pic.twitter.com/mALlWa8KdF

— W.R.E.C. (@WRECCoop) October 22, 2018

TOOLBAG

Smooth-Q Gimbal

New Members

Sandra Baca

Technical Assistant
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Co-op Development
Denver, CO 80237

Sandra.Baca@rmfu.org

Aileen Aviles

Marketing & Advertising CoBank
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

aaviles@cobank.com

Melissa Gay

Communications & Member Services Manager
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
Lovingston, VA 22949

mgay@mycvec.com

Bob Kjelland

Communications Director
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Co-op Development
Denver, CO 80237

Bob.kjelland@rmfu.org

Anna Martin

Member Communication Coordinator
Northeast Louisiana Power
Winnsboro, LA 71295

amartin@nelpco.coop

Gallery

Enjoy these recent shots taken by CCA members. Click for a larger version.

CCA Business

Board Briefs

Secretary-Treasurer Afton Holt reports these highlights from the business discussed during the CCA Board’s meeting on Sept. 6 in Denver, Colorado. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Professional Development Workshop (PDW).

Bylaws change

It was approved to move forward on an amendment to the CCA Bylaws concerning member- ship. For several Board meetings, discussion has taken place on the addition of a member- ship structure that would allow for organizations with multiple CCA members to pay a single “organization membership fee.”

After thorough efforts, a structure was devised and recently emailed to members to review in preparation for a membership vote.

Changes to CCA Bylaws must be voted on by the membership. The passing of this beneficial change is dependent on your vote as a CCA member.

Please feel free to ask any Board member to explain this membership structure addition in greater detail if clarification is needed to confirm your vote.

Financial

As of July 30, the financials of CCA show a profit of nearly $28,000. The CCA Board continues to monitor closely how best to maintain the organization’s good financial standing through diligent recruitment and educational event efforts.

Membership

Membership numbers for CCA as of July 30 are 233. This is nearing the organizational goal for renewals and new members set by the Board More new memberships are expected following the PDW.

Professional Development Workshop

The PDW, held September 5–6 in Denver, Colorado, had outstanding attendance of 44 registrations. Evaluations from attendees have now been received and will be reviewed by the CCA Board and future PDW committee members to maintain a high-caliber educational event.

Deadlines

The fall deadline to apply for the Master Cooperative Communicator (MCC) designation is fast approaching. Applications must be submitted to the CCA office by Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Dust off your work samples and look over the workshops you have attended to add up your potential MCC points. Many sessions at the 2018 Institute, Professional Development Workshop and CCA webinars offered MCC points. A listing of these credits is available on the MCC page of the CCA website. Other workshops and webinars may also qualify for MCC points.

For an application and additional details on earning the MCC designation, visit the MCC page of the CCA website.

Committee Volunteers Needed!

Sponsorships

The CCA Institute is a primary source of education, training and information for cooperative communicators. Your help is needed to ensure the 2019 Institute continues to meet or exceed expectations of CCA members.

Sponsorships are key to keeping the cost of attending the Institute manageable while providing quality training opportunities for co-op communicators. With your financial support, communicators from co-ops of all sizes can participate.

Please consider including a sponsorship for the Institute in your 2019 budget or earmark remaining funds from your 2018 budget for a sponsorship.