On September 6th, Hydro One announced that its Smart Meter project is the winner of North American Award

Hydro One honoured as one of Canada's Top 50 Corporate Citizens: Third ranked utility in Canada

The Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities Minister's Apprenticeship Employer Recognition Awards were recently awarded. Congratulations to OEL Members, Don Gosen, Gosen Electric Limited, Waterloo, the winner of a Minister's Award and a Regional Award and to Al Merlo, Merlo Electric Inc., Hamilton, winner of a Regional Award.

welcomed as new Official Supplier of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games by the Vancouver Organizing Committee.

Hydro One, May 4, 2007 One Hundred million kWhs of energy savings achieved through Hydro One's Conservation and Demand Management program

OEL Celebrates 85 years

Congratulations and thanks to the Essex and Kent County OEL Chapters for hosting this year's Annual Electrical Industry Conference in Windsor. Without the support, time and effort of our chapter volunteers a conference of this size would not be possible.ChapterVolunteers.pdf

This year the Provincial Office recognized Barrett Rutherford, Durham Chapter with an Award of Distinction for his ongoing commitment to the League and our chapter network across the province. Pictured left, Mary Ingram-Haigh, OEL President presents Barrett with a plaque to acknowledge his contribution. Barrett has been an OEL member for almost thirty years during which time he has been an active participant in his local chapter holding a number of executive positions including that of chapter president several times. Currently, Barrett is the Membership Director for his chapter. As well, a few years ago Barrett took the lead in re-establishing our Chapter Committee and has been Chair of the committee for the last five years actively promoting the importance of the League and the chapter network as we work to fulfil our mission: to promote, strengthen & represent the electrical industry in Ontario. Thanks Barrett for your endurance, commitment and expertise!

This year, we renamed the Malcolm Bradt Award to Chapter Volunteer of the Year. The recipient of this award is selected by the chapter committee based on nominations from the chapters. The winner of this award is active in both the local chapter and the League in general. Right, Mary Ingram-Haigh, OEL President presents this year’s award to Eric Glahs, Lorne’s Electric. For a number of years, Eric has worn the mantle of President for two chapters, Central Ottawa Valley and National Capital. Eric saw the need to keep both chapter areas alive and, to make this happen, he willingly arranged speakers, sent out agendas, ran the meetings and, in general, kept members in both areas aware of the latest industry issues affecting their businesses. As well, Eric has been involved provincially as a member of the Contractor Committee, Contractor Advisory Council and Master Examining Board and has recently accepted the position of Director on the OEL Board. Where would we be without the strong commitment and dedication of members like Eric. Thanks for all your hard work Eric!

This year’s annual conference on September 21st to 23rd returned to a familiar location at the Hockley Highlands Inn & Conference Center (formerly the Ontario Hydro facility) in Orangeville. Chapter leaders from across the province met to renew acquaintances, meet new leaders and exchange ideas regarding the operation of a successful chapter. Attached is a picture of the attendees as follows: BACK ROW: Walter Pamic, National Capital; Richard Cullis, GTA West; Mike Herzog, York North; 4TH ROW: Dave Ackison, Peteroborough; Tom Conlin, Essex; Bill Fisher, Perth; Peter Koolen, Elgin; Ron Forget, Lambton; Ryan Glahs, Central Ottawa; Glenn Sturdy, York North; Jack Sanders, Durham; Barrett Rutherford, Durham; 3RD ROW: Will Devin, Essex; Steve Pope, Peterborough; Ray Faith, Upper Canada; Brian Knee, York North; Lyne Morin, Perth; Eric Glahs, Central Ottawa & National; Bob Campbell, London; Dale MacDonald, Kent; Paul Elliott, Durham; Al Merlo, Hamilton; 2ND ROW: Paul Bongers, National Capital; Brian Yemen, Central Ottawa Valley; Barry Moss, Brockville; Reg MacDonald, Kent; Mary Ingram-Haigh, Staff; Dan Racicot, Timmins; Roy Pickard, Elgin & District; FRONT ROW: Sheila Sage, Staff; Ron Bergeron, Seaway Valley; Jim Graham, GTA West, Rob Sloan, GTA West.

At OEL's Conference Awards Dinner, former Chair, Peter D’Uva, thanks long-standing OEL member, Sid Ridgley, Simul Corporation for his outstanding contribution and ongoing support of the League and the Industry. As members know, Sid willingly makes himself available to help us whenever we ask and gives freely of his time and expertise, whether to assist in brainstorming & strategic planning sessions, to assume the role of Master of Ceremonies, to facilitate panel discussions, or to provide consulting and training services such as Customer Focused Marketing, Response Management or Customer Service/Sales Excellence. Thanks Sid!!