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Drought Presentations
GUC employees have made several presentations recently about the drought and other topics for local community groups, including the Golden K Kiwanis Club, ECU Honors Biology Club, Evening Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon and the Home Builders Association and the Pitt County Board of Realtors. If you'd like to have a speaker for your group, please call 551-1522. (03/08)
ECU AITP Students Visit GUC
GUC hosted the East Carolina University student chapter Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) on February 21st. AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. During their visit, the students toured Station One and the 230 Kv Substation across from the Operations Center. (02/08)
MATHCOUNTS
Greenville Utilities was one of the sponsors of Twenty-Fourth Annual Eastern Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition, on February 9th at South Central High School. MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program designed to improve math skills among U.S. students. During the competition, the student "mathletes" were challenged individually and as a team to solve complex mathematical problems, both written and oral. Over 250 7th and 8th graders from over thirty schools throughout eastern North Carolina participated in this annual event. The top teams advance to the state competition to be held in Durham and from there to the National Finals in Arlington, Virginia. The event is sponsored and coordinated by the Eastern Carolina Chapter of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina. (02/08)
Operation Santa Claus
GUC participated in Operation Santa Claus for the second time this year. Employees donated new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed by the Salvation Army and the Department of Social Services to children who otherwise might not have any presents under the tree.This project is conducted with the City of Greenville's Fire-Rescue and Police Departments. (12/07)
The Greenville Jaycee's Christmas Parade
Greenville Utilities participated in the 2007 Greenville Jaycee's Christmas Parade on December 1. As a service to the community, we provided bucket trucks for local Cable 7 to broadcast the parade. (12/07)
Caring Is Sharing Food Drive
GUC participated in the 2007 "Caring is Sharing" Food Drive. We have partnered with the City of Greenville to collect items for people in need since 2000. Non-perishable items were distributed to the following non-profit organizations: Greenville Community Shelter, JOY Soup Kitchen, New Directions, Pitt County Council on Aging, and the Salvation Army. (11/07)
Business & Technology Academy
GUC participated in Pitt County Schools' Business and Technology Academy on November 14 and 15. The mission of the Academy is to prepare students to enter the business, finance and information technology workforce. Eighty-seven 9th and 10th grade students from the six Pitt County high schools visited our facilities and learned about how we use technology and what kind of careers they may find at GUC in the future. (11/07)
Educators Visit Wastewater Treatment Plant
Twenty-five ECU Professors and local secondary high school teachers toured the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on November 2nd. Their tour focused on how math and science concepts can be explored with students at the facility. So far this year, 545 individuals have toured the WWTP. Click here to find out how to set up a tour for your group. Tour are also available of the Water Treatment Plant. Click here to learn more. (11/07)
St. Peter’s School Kindergarteners Visit GUC
Sixty kindergarteners from St. Peter’s School visited Greenville Utilities October 29th. Employees from various departments shared information about the services GUC provides and how to stay safe around utilities. The students also got an up-close look at a bucket truck. (10/07)
Partnership with North Pitt High School
GUC is continuing a partnership with Pitt County Schools that began in 2001. We provide “internships” for North Pitt High School students who are participating in the Occupational Course of Study program. The program, which is part of the State’s Department of Public Instruction’s Exceptional Child Division, focuses on providing learning opportunities that help prepare students for post-school employment. Students in the program are required to complete 300 hours of school-based vocational training, 240 hours of community-based vocational training and 360 hours of paid employment. GUC is providing an opportunity for them to get their community-based training hours. Other businesses in our area that participate in the program include Pitt County Memorial Hospital, ECVC, McDonald’s, JC Penney, Big Lots, Pitt County Animal Shelter, and several grocery store chains. (09/07)
Neighbor to Neighbor
Our Neighbor to Neighbor program is supported by donations from our customers to assist families with their heating bills during the winter. Click here to learn more about the program and how you can help.
Energy Services Presentations
Dan Oglesby, Energy Services Officer, represented GUC at the Greenville Area Green Building and Energy Efficiency Tour on October 13th. Dan shared information about our energy surveys, the E300 program, fuel cost recovery, and appliance energy efficiency. The tour is sponsored by the NC Sustainable Energy Association, a non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency. Over 50 communities across the state are participating in the tours this year.
Dan also participated in a free workshop in Greenville on October 8th that was offered by the State Energy Office along with the Cooperative Extension Service Office as part of “Energy Awareness Month.” Dan worked the GUC booth at the event to share energy-saving tips and information and also gave a presentation to the residential section of the workshop. Click here to find out more about GUC's Energy Services programs. (10/07)
Career Day Visit
Charles Buck spoke with Ms. Wingler’s 1st Grade class at Wintergreen Primary School on October 17th. He shared information about his job as a Gas Engineering Coordinator at GUC. (10/07)
ECU Merchants Fair
GUC participated in East Carolina University's Merchants Fair on September 12th. The event was organized by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to give students an opportunity to learn more about local merchants and their services. (09/07)
United Way
GUC is committed to being a good corporate citizen. Each year, GUC supports the United Way of Pitt County by serving as a Pacesetter organization. Pacesetters run early campaigns and lead by example, building momentum for a strong county-wide campaign. GUC's 2007 Pacesetters Campaign was a huge success. Our goal was to raise $50,000. However, with the generous contributions of our employees, we were able to raise over $55,000.
Ron Elks, General Manager/CEO, serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Pitt County and is Chair of the Pacesetters Campaign this year.(8/07)
Fans Donation
During the summer, when the heat in Eastern North Carolina reaches the upper 90’s, GUC tries to help older adults and families cool off by donating fans. Fans are an economical way to help beat the heat, either alone or used with air conditioners. In June 2007, 05 fans were purchased and delivered to the Pitt County Council on Aging and the Department of Social Services to be distributed where they were needed most. This is the fifteenth year in a row GUC has donated fans. Click here to read more. (6/07)
Local Festivals
Greenville Utilities participates in several local festivals each year. In April, we had an information booth at the Farmville Dogwood Festival. In August, we were one of the sponsors of Winterville Watermelon Festival. (8/07)
Come Visit Us!
Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? We offer tours of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), which treats an average of 10 million gallons of water each day. In 2007, 518 people toured the WTP. To set up a tour or get more information, call 551-1562.
When you’re done with the water, it travels to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) where it is cleaned up and returned to the Tar River. An average of 9.5 million gallons of wastewater is treated at the WWTP each day. 600 people have visited the WWTP last year. Call 551-1546 to find out more. (3/2/07)
Our employees are also available to visit schools, civic groups, and clubs to share information about what we do. Call 551-5122 for more information.
Presentation for Presbyterian Women
Scott Mullis, Credit Supervisor in the Customer Relations Department, recently attended the Presbyterian Women Gathering Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church. Scott shared information about GUC’s Neighbor to Neighbor program, which assists families in need with their heating bills with funds donated by customers. To find out more about the program, click here. (10/06)
Safety Presentation for WEBELOS
Charles Buck, Engineering Coordinator in the Gas Department, conducted a meeting with WEBELOS II Cub Scout Pack 46 at Winterville Baptist Church. He demonstrated an electric safety model and demonstrated the working circuit of a flash light with alligator clips and a toggle switch. He got great reviews from the children and parents as well. (10/06)
NC GreenPower
Greenville Utilities is pleased to offer our customers the opportunity to participate in NC GreenPower, a voluntary environmental program. Customers can purchase blocks of “green” power, which is cleaner energy generated through renewable energy resources such as wind, solar and organic matter. A customer’s tax-deductible contribution adds that much more green power to North Carolina’s electric power supply resulting in a healthier environment. Through NC GreenPower, all renewable energy resources used are located in our state. Click here to learn more.
GUC Participates in Public Forum
Staff from Greenville Utilities participated in a public forum on February 17th at the Eppes Recreation Center. Andy Yakim, Energy Services Supervisor, shared information about reducing energy consumption to lower utility bills. He also explained services available to our customers through the Energy Services office. Credit Supervisor Scott Mullis provided information about community resources to assist residents with their utility bills, including GUC’s Neighbor to Neighbor program. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. Organized by a new community group called Citizens for Justice, the forum was designed to allow officials to share information about services available for residents. In addition to GUC, participants included City of Greenville, Public Works, Greenville Police Department, and representatives from the City Council.
Hurricane Katrina Response
Our GUC family also responds to disasters. Following Hurricane Katrina, employees donated food and clothing items, along with a cash donation to assist families after the devastation of that storm.
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