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OAEC director of loss control receives top honor
By Kaylan Watkins K Editor’s Note: Please read General Manager Chris Meyers’ editorial at the top of Page 4 to better understand the graphic below.
enny Guffey, the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ (OAEC) di- rector of loss control, re-
ceived the H.C. Potthast Award for 2013. “Oh, it was a shock,” Guffey said. “I
had no idea. You know, any time you get recognized by your peers it’s a re- ally special thing.” The H.C. Potthast Award was given for the fi rst time in 1972 in memory of the late Herman C. Potthast, ‘Potty’, who exem- plifi ed the qualities of dedication, leadership, cooperation and service. The purpose of the annual award is to recognize a single National Utility Training Safety & Education Association (NUTSEA) member from across the country who best attained the qualities demonstrated by Potthast. Guffey joins Norman McDugle, OAEC’s loss control special- ist, as one of only three Oklahomans who have ever received the H.C. Potthast Award. McDugle is responsible for nominat- ing Guffey for the honor. “He is very much qualifi ed and he deserves it,” McDugle
said. “I was tickled to death when he won. I wasn’t surprised at all, but it was exciting.” Guffey’s career in safety and loss control started in Arkansas after years of work as a lineman. “I was working at Farmer’s Electric Cooperative in Arkansas and the statewide safety guys would come and do the job train- ing and safety for us,” Guffey said. “I got to know those guys and I always thought it would be a really interesting job.” Six years later, Guffey was hired at the Electric Cooperatives
of Arkansas statewide for job training and safety. “It’s been a great ride ever since,” Guffey said. “Being able to affect people’s attitude toward safety and hope that knowledge ensures they get to go home every night the same way they came to work that morning makes it all worthwhile.” Guffey gave a nod to his coworkers for their contributions. “I’d like to mention Wade, Norman, Greg, Mark and Traci,” Guffey said. “Without having them as a good staff and as a good support system, none of us individually would be able to do much. Together, though, we’re able to do a lot.”
Former Co-op Leader Passes Away
Former Kiwash Electric Cooperative CEO Paul Lenaburg passed away on Oct. 4, 2013. He was born on Aug. 28, 1926. Lenaburg was part of Kiwash Electric for over 50 years. He served on the board of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) in 1988 and was elected to the OAEC Hall of Fame in 1998. He was instrumental in motivating young people in western Oklahoma to become a part of the co-op industry.
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