Member Spotlight

Dale MacDonald, Winner of the  2012 Richard Cullis Leadership Award of Distinction!

Photo: A. Capkun, Electrical Business

This award was created in 2011 in memory of Richard Cullis to recognize an OEL contractor  member for their outstanding contribution, volunteering time and energy for the betterment of our contractor members,  the League and the Industry.  Pictured above are Richard's brother Glen Cullis  (left) and Richard's daughter Jackie Strachan, Dial One Wolfedale Electric who present the award to Dale MacDonald, Honey Electric Limited.   Dale has been an OEL member for over 35 years, has held numerous executive positions at OEL's Kent County Chapter, and has participated on numerous industry committees including the Provincial Advisory Councils (PAC) to the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities. Dale currently sits on OEL's Board of Directors, Contractor Committee and Government Relations Committee.  Congratulations Dale!  We appreciate all you do.

 Dave Ackison, Contractor Committee Chair steps down

Photo: A. Capkun, Electrical Business

After devoting 7 years to the Chair position on the Contractor Committee, Dave Ackison, Ackison Electric hands off to incoming co-chairs Barry Moss, Four-O-One Electric (left) and Rick Charron, Anew Electrical Contracting Ltd. (right).   Dave has worked passionately on behalf of our contractor members to ensure their issues, concerns and needs are brought to the attention of the appropriate agencies, government authorities and industry representatives. He has invested time, energy and financial support and participated in numerous industry committees including ESA's ACP, CoAC and ECRA committees as well as many OEL provincial committees. Dave has been an OEL member for over 35 years participating in the Peterborough chapter and is currently 1st Vice Chair on OEL's Board of Directors, a member of the Government Relations committee and remains on the Contractor Committee as Past Chair.

OEL 2012-2013 Board of Directors ratified at OEL's Annual General Meeting, May 10th

Executive Committee

Chair, Glenn Sturdy, Sturdy Power Lines Ltd

1^st Vice Chair, Dave Ackison, Ackison Electric

2^nd Vice Chair, Louis Violo, Power Quest Electric 

Past Chair, Eric Glahs, Lorne’s Electric   

Directors:

Ron Bergeron, Bergeron Electric

Luke Bogdanovic, EPG Electric & Solar Contractors

Peter D’Uva

Nancy Evans, Electrical Safety Authority

Gord McBrien, Ontario Power Generation

Dale MacDonald, Honey Electric Ltd.

Janet McKnight, Hubbell Canada Ltd

Len McMillan,  Hydro One

Al Merlo, Merlo Electric Inc.

Lawrence Musyj, ENWIN Utilities Ltd. 

Walter Pamic, Power-Tek Electrical Services

Dan Racicot, Dan Racicot Electric

Jim Wamsley, OSSO Electric Supplies

Luke Bogdanovic, Electrical Power Group (EPG Electric) Talks Renewable Energy 

April 26th, OEL contractor Luke Bogdanovic gave a solar presentation to grade 3 and 4 classes, a children's version of renewable energy,  at a local Windsor school which was followed by a short safety presentation by one of the local Windsor Electrical Safety Authority representatives, Tom Conlin (OEL Essex Board Director).

Dan Racicot Electric - Powered by Education

Early on, Dan Racicot understood the value of education and the training required to excel in the electrical trades....Due to changing technologies and standards, he continually upgraded his skills to ensure his understanding of the trade remained timely and relevant. ..and, oh yes, he loves to hunt, fish & golf!  Click here article in Dialogue.

Event Spotlight

OEL's

2012 Electrical Industry Conference-

A Huge Success!

View Slide Show thanks to Electrical Business

Celebrating our 90th Anniversary

Photo:  A. Capkun, Electrical Business

For Delegate Agenda, Click here.

For Companion Agenda, Click here.

Our annual Electrical Industry Conference at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa, with our Ottawa Crew Chiefs (chapter hosts )included an exciting pre-conference event on May 8th with the Calabogie Motorsports Experience

and a Golf Tournament at the GreyHawk Golf Club on May 9th. 

Presentations from industry experts, a celebration of our 90th Anniversary, an Awards Dinner to honour our members,  a Product Expo and Electric/ Hybrid Vehicle display plus numerous special events throughout the conference May 10th to May 12th  made this year's conference an event to remember.    For Program Highlights, click here.  

Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's conference, May 7th to 11th, 2013 at the Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Centre, a beautiful new facility in Chatham. 

Watch for details coming soon.

Golf Season Is Here!

Join us for our 15th Annual OEL Industry Golf Tournament.  Once again this year the tournament will be held at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club.  Mark your calendars for August 8th, 2012 with a shot-gun tee off at 9:30!  This year promises to be another excellent day on the links with contests, prizes and wrapping up with a great dinner.  Hope you're able to join us.  More details coming soon....