March | 2022
In this Issue:

Podcast Episode, "Is Solar Power Right for My Home"

Employee Spotlight
Don Easom

Energy Efficiency Tip

Wave Rural Connect Update
PJ's Country Store

AVECC Celebrates Retirees' 330 Years of Service
"Is Solar Power Right for My Home?"
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Employee Spotlight
Don Easom
Manager of Operations | 36 years 11 months

During his time at Arkansas Valley, Don Easom has served the members in many different capacities. He started in 1985 on the Right-of-Way Crew and retired as the Manager of Operations. Don also served the members as an Apprentice Lineman, Journeyman, Foreman, Substation Coordinator, and Right-of-Way Supervisor. He has been with the cooperative for almost 37 years and is currently the longest-tenured employee.
"I want the members to know that everybody here has their best interests at heart, and I consider Arkansas Valley a big family. That is the way it has always been since I have been here, and I would like everybody to know that they have family in their corner."
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"Getting to Know Don Easom"

Get to know Don as he talks about his years at the cooperative, including his plans after retirement on March 31, 2022.
Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month
One Stop Shop:
PJ's Country Store Gets Wave Rural Connect
From groceries to gas, the residents of Monroe have a place that supplies their needs, all because of PJ's Country Store. It's places like PJ's and people like Paul that make bringing fiber to rural homes and businesses worth every mile of line!
It is a bittersweet week at Arkansas Valley Electric. Eleven dedicated employees
are retiring on Thursday, after a collective of 330 years of service.
We wish them the best in their next chapter of life!
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation