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. Each year they hold fundraising events which benefit students in the South River EMC service area through scholarships, as well as host giveaways.

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; Terry Wimbly, chairman; Betty Amos, vice-chairman; Joanne Starling, secretary; Allan Becker, treasurer; Dixie Coats; Janice Norris; Brenda Tyndall; Vicky Walker; Iris Lucas; Janice Edwards; 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.

For the Easter holiday, the Power Source Volunteers created two beautiful Easter baskets for members to register to win. The baskets came complete with all the goodies for your Easter meal, a $50 gift card for your ham, as well as a $100 credit on your electric account. The baskets also contained a few holday surprises. The winners were members Leslie Smith and William Bucciarelli. Congratulations!

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 an inquiry to sremc@sremc.com.

Power Source Volunteer Scholarships

The Power Source Volunteers, or PSV, awarded six college scholarships to South River EMC members and their children this year. In March, the PSV presented two $1,000 scholarships to Marcus Page, son of Glenn Page and Anita Strother, of Roseboro and Kristyn Hobbs, daughter of Rodney and Gail Hobbs, of Lillington. The scholarships will assist the students in their college expses as they work to obtain their degrees. Four students each will receive a $500 scholarship. They are: Chris Boyette, son of Gene and Kay Boyette, of Clinton; Ellen Becker, daughter of Joseph and Susan Becker, of Fayetteville; Nichole Hinchman, daughter of William and Donna Hinchman, of Hope Mills and David Carter, son of Glen and Janelle Carter, of Fayetteville.

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:

Must live in a home, which receives electric service from South River EMC.
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. College students are required to have a letter from their advisor or a professor.
The application period for the 2010 scholarship period has closed.
If you are interested in applying, please check back in January 2011.

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.

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.

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: March 18, 2010

How Much: $50 per ticket

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