ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND APPRENTICE LINEWORKERS GRADUATION
NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation
Thursday, December 5, 2024
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster
99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453
Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2025. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends!
This event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2024 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class, as they become the future of public power.
Registration Now Open !
(This is a members only event and is free to attend.
However, it is important that we know you are coming, so Please RSVP today, so we can plan accordingly)
2024 Agenda
Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change.
7:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Members Welcome & President’s Address
8:45 am Keynote Speaker: Rodney Walker Sr. – “The Safety Journey of an Arc Flash Survivor”
9:45 am Networking/ Break
10:00 am Financial Report, Elizabeth Dailey, Director of Administration & Finance, NEPPA
10:15 am Executive Director’s Report, Michael Hyland, Executive Director, NEPPA
10:45 am Networking and Break
11:00 am Legislative Update, Elizabeth Whitney, Managing Principal, Meguire Whitney, LLC.
11:30 am Apprentice Lineworker Graduation for the Class of 2024
12:00 pm Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate Members (At this, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute.)
12:30 pm Luncheon
2:00 pm Adjourn
Attendee Registration
This event is free to members, however RSVP is required. Please use the registration button below to let us know you’re coming.
Corporate and Affiliate Members
If you are interested in having a display table at the meeting, you are welcome to, at no charge. When you register, please note that you would like a display table. Tables are subject to availability, so please let us know at your earliest convienence.
Lodging Information
If you are in need of accommodations, the Doubletree by Hilton Leominster is offering discounted room rates to event attendees.
To make your overnight accommodations, please contact the hotel directly and mention you’re with the Northeast Public Power Association or NEPPA 2024 Annual Membership Meeting to get the rate.
Rooms and rates are held until Thursday, November 14, 2024 and are based on availability so please book as soon as possible.
DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster – $149/night + tax
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA, 01453
(978) 534-9000
(This rate does not include breakfast)
Click here to make hotel reservations online
Parking Information
The DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster offers ample complimentary parking for your guests.
Keynote Speaker: Rodney Walker Sr.
NEPPA is excited to invite Rodney Walker Sr., Safety Consultant and Arc Flash Survivor to speak at this year’s Annual Membership meeting. Rodney’s 35 years of experience in the utility industry includes trade experience as an Aerial Line Mechanic and a First Class Transmission & Substation Operator. He began his professional career as an Electric Facilities Clearance Writer, an Environmental and Training Coordinator, a Safety Professional, a Behavioral Based Safety Consultant, First Line Supervisor, a Sr. Electric Methods Specialist a Sr. Electric Instructor and before retirement, Customer Operations Manager Field & Meter Services.
In the mid 90’s, Rodney was severely injured in an electric arc flash. He received 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his head, face, neck, left arm and also sustained internal injuries. After several surgical procedures and countless rehabilitation sessions, Rodney returned to work with an even greater passion for safety and an overwhelming desire to keep others from injury.
Learn more on the Walk Safely Training Group website HERE.
Class of 2024 Graduates
We are looking forward to honoring the class of 2024 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates with a graduation ceremony held at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting. The following students will be honored:
| Matthew | Atwell | Village of Rockville Centre Electric |
| Robert | Bednarsky | Westfield Gas & Electric |
| John | Bishop | Shrewsbury Electric Light & Cable Operations |
| Gary | Bisiniere | Westfield Gas & Electric |
| Nathan | Buzzell | Merrimac Municipal Light |
| Dennis | Bzduch | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| Erik | Cardoso | North Attleboro Electric Department |
| Ethan | Emert | Groton Utilities |
| Brian | Fitzgerald | Sterling Municipal Light Department |
| Phillip | Fustini | Groton Utilities |
| Graham | Gates | Princeton Municipal Light Department |
| Paul | Granger | Ashland Municipal Electric Department |
| Gianno | Grilla | Shrewsbury Electric Light & Cable Operations |
| Joe | Guillotte | Phoenix Communication, Inc. |
| Thomas | Hackett | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| Timothy | Hoch | Groton Utilities |
| Matthew | Hossenlopp | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| Benjamin | Ingemi | Taunton Municipal Lighting Department |
| Tim | June | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| William | Kotecki | Groton Utilities |
| Paul | Lakin | Woodsville Water & Light Department |
| Joseph | Laperchia | Georgetown Municipal Light Department |
| Maxwell | LeBras | Groton Utilities |
| Mike | Leriche | Morrisville Water & Light Department |
| Matt | McNamara | Concord Municipal Light Plant |
| Brian | Mercik | Chicopee Electric Light |
| Cody | Montross | Burlington Electric Department |
| Prescott | Neenan | Liberty Utilities |
| Mike | Nolan | Ipswich Municipal Light Department |
| Jeffrey | Proctor | Shrewsbury Electric Light & Cable Operations |
| Parker | Quint | Houlton Water Company |
| Val | Reopel | Chicopee Electric Light |
| Ryan | Sabourin | Burlington Electric Department |
| Derrick | Seibold | Holyoke Gas & Electric Department |
| Paul | Trudeau | Boylston Municipal Light Department |
| Jamie | Viglirolo | Belmont Light |
| Aaron | Way | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| Zack | Wilchenski | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
| Robert | Wilson | Power and Construction Group, Inc. |
Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org.