POWERGRAMS

48 The Barry Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) set a record by raising $31,287 through its 10th annual Michael Perkins Memorial Clay Shoot. The event benefited St. Mary's Home, a Mobile residential treatment facility for abused and neglected children. Amanda Loon, Plant Barry power generation analyst, coordinated the event, while 22 APSO volunteers turned out to give her a helping hand. Western Division Manager Susan McKinney was surprised in early April to see her co- workers in T-shirts supporting her fight against ovarian cancer. The shirts read, "My friend's bale is my bale. Supporting her until she wins." McKinney recently underwent surgery and is receiving chemotherapy treatments. Lisa Farley, the Jasper Customer Service supervisor who organized the effort, presented McKinney a photo album of co-workers wearing the shirts. Additionally, they replaced their Facebook profile pictures with one of them in their T-shirts. So many employees purchased shirts that it lowered the cost, with the savings donated in McKinney's name to the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Alabama Power and its employees received several awards from Keep Etowah Beautiful (KEB) at its annual awards program. KEB recognized Alabama Power for its 20-year partnership with Renew Our Rivers, as well as presented the company with a Beautification Award. Meanwhile, KEB gave Corporate Awards to Alabama Power, the Gadsden District Office and the Gadsden Steam Plant, and the Community Award to the Alabama Power Service Organization. Recognition also went to Plant Gadsden Compliance Specialist Gerson Picke, who was named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, and Ragland Shoreline Office Administrative Assistant Casandra Lewis, who received the Extra Mile Award. Gadsden APSO member Nancy Windham, wife of Martin Windham, system development and superintendent team leader in Hydro Generation, received the President's Award. On May 2, 280 participants and volunteers turned out for the annual Power Delivery Charity Clay Shoot at Selwood Farms. The event raised $45,000 for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Employees will shop in November for gis on childrens' wish lists. Since the first clay shoot in 2003, the event has brought in more than $500,000. There were 65 sponsors, including Distribution, Transmission and Vegetation vendors, that helped make this year's event a success. The clay shoot was coordinated by a commiee led by project chairman Miles Hoyle, Trussville Crew Headquarters, and co-chairman Russ Wade, Birmingham Division Office – Corporate Headquarters. Magic City APSO members brought fun and excitement to residents of Princeton Towers Senior Living Facility with a Senior Citizens Prom. About 15 seniors aended the event in celebration of Older Americans Month, enjoying a masquerade ball, food, dancing and games. Magic City members crowned 104-year-old Pearl Porter as prom queen and 95-year- old C.B. Baker as prom king. Tracy Booker, Metro-South Pelham Office, and Angela Jue, Corporate Headquarters, coordinated the party with help from hosts Darlena Bale, Corporate Headquarters, and Ladarius Clay, Paon Chapel Crew Headquarters. A customer called to commend LaToya Bryant, customer service representative, and Dalila Puente, contract employee, for providing excellent service during his recent visit to the Metro South Office. The customer said he had a very positive experience, adding that Bryant and Puente were both professional, skilled, concise and knowledgeable. Thumbs Up! McKinney (in black and red) with just a few of her supportive co-workers. Princeton Towers Senior Living Prom

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