The 2010 Legislative Kick-Off meetings took place 10/7 and 10/8. Presentations are available here:
2010 Rep. Jeff Morris Presentation
2010 Kent Lopez Presentation
OPALCO Ambassadors are members who opt in to receive information and updates on issues in that are important to the co-op membership. The Ambassador Program is a grassroots legislative action group poised to reach out to elected officials on the local, state and federal levels as needed to protect our interests, power rates and policies. With the strength and voice of 11,000 member-owners, we have an impact in the region and state—and when we join with the 900 electric cooperatives in the United States through our national affiliate the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), we are 42 million strong.
Why would you choose to be an Ambassador?
- You are a member-owner of OPALCO and want to protect your (and your co-op’s) best interests.
- You want to be informed about the issues and decisions that shape the way energy is produced and distributed.
- You want to engage in a dialogue about energy issues with your peers.
- You want to help influence lawmakers when energy issues are at stake.
What are Ambassadors asked to DO?
- Read information that is sent to you (monthly during the legislative session and occasional time-sensitive calls to action)
- Talk with your peers about the issues that effect co-op members and that are important to you.
- Send messages to elected officials when timely and important—and when the issue at stake is compelling to you.
- Meet once a year to get up to speed on the issues and prepare for the legislative session.
How do I opt in?
Contact Suzanne Olson or call 360-376-3537.
To connect with the NRECA Our Energy, Our Future Campaign and to contact your elected officials, go to www.ourenergy.coop.
