Power Source Volunteers

In 2000 South River EMC established the Power Source Volunteers. The Power Source Volunteers is a group of volunteers who work on behalf of the Cooperative as goodwill ambassadors in the community to enhance South River EMC's ongoing public relations efforts.

The Volunteers are comprised of a member representing each directorate district within the Cooperative's service area. The members of the Power Source Volunteers are; Dixie Jordan, chairman; Joanne Starling, vice-chairman; Allan Becker, treasurer; Janice Norris, secretary; Iris Lucas; Gwen Edwards; Janice Edwards; Terry Wimbly; Betty Amos; Avanell Shatterly and Lynda Creed. Catherine O'Dell and Kathy McPhail are the cooperative representatives in the group.

The Power Source Volunteers have teamed with the United Way of Harnett County to hold an annual Oyster Roast. This event was held for the first time on March 21, 2002. The attendance was great and the event is expected to grow each year!

In addition to the Oyster Roast, the Volunteers have held several fundraising events. They currently are selling South River EMC Historical Afghans.

Most recently the Power Source Volunteers held a raffle for a beautiful hand-crocheted Christmas afghan, which was donated by Terry Wimbly. The Volunteers raised nearly $400 on the raffle. The money raised from this raffle was used to sponsor a Christmas basket drawing at each South River EMC office. The baskets contained a $25 Food Lion gift card, all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner, a special Christmas ornament and a $50 credit on each winner's South River EMC bill. Over 500 members signed up for the baskets and the winners were Lena Williams, of Erwin, and Anthony Wright, of Fayetteville.

If you would like more information about the Power Source Volunteers, you can call the South River EMC office at 892-8071 or e-mail and inquiry to sremc@sremc.com.

Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo

What: Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo (to benefit the Power Source Volunteers Scholarships and United Way of Harnett County)
All-you-can-eat oysters and shrimp, hushpuppies and slaw.

Where: Champion Hoist & Equipment (200 Champion Dr., Dunn)

When: First Thursday of March

How Much: $50 per ticket

View our information about sponsorship opportunities and how your company can become involved with the Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo.

Power Source Volunteer Scholarships

The Power Source Volunteers, or PSV, offer six college scholarships for South River EMC members and their children. In April, 2008 the PSV awarded one $1,000 scholarship to Kyle Smith from Hope Mills who attends Gray's Creek High School. Kyle plans to attend UNC-CH and major in pre-medicine. Five students each will receive a $500 scholarship. These students are: Brittney Harris, daughter of Norman and Diana Harris of Hope Mills; Jacquelyn Lacey, daughter of Robert and Melissa Lacey of Hope Mills; Tiffany Williams, daughter of Donna Williams of Autryville; Maria Rose or Clinton; and Regina Galloway, daughter of Thomas and Rye Galloway of Spring Lake.

Factors considered in granting scholarships included: character, moral standards, citizenship, past and present academic performance, letters of recommendation, statements of career goals and qualifications and extra-curricular activities.

The following stipulations are required of applicants:

1. Must live in a home, which receives electric service from South River EMC.
2. A candidate must have a recommendation from either his or her high school principal, guidance counselor or teacher. Non-traditional students or transfers must provide a letter from their work supervisor or community college advisor.
3. The application period for the 2008 scholarships has passed. Please try again next year.

The scholarship committee of the Power Source Volunteers will coordinate the scholarship applications and qualifications. A third party committee representing the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation will determine final recipients.

Applications for the 2009 scholarships willl be accepted in January.

The Power Source Volunteers are a volunteer committee comprised of members of South River EMC . The committee members are dedicated to serving the cooperative through community activities and goodwill.