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Turn in those ballots

On the Chena Posted on December 5, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I went down to GVEA to turn in my ballot in person a couple days ago. Jokingly I was asked if I wanted to share how I voted. Let them guess. Besides the full page Newsminer ads, GVEA also produced … Continue reading →

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In Your Face

On the Chena Posted on December 2, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

GVEA has taken out 3 days of a full page ad to promo the G&T. I’ve posted it here, but have done a bit of editorial corrections, as I see it. GVEA spent $5,000 of the members’ money on this … Continue reading →

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GVEA G&T finally has bylaws – the Days of Their Lives

On the Chena Posted on November 28, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I attended the GVEA board meeting last night, followed by the second meeting of the GVEA G&T ever since its inception in Dec. 2003. The GVEA G&T finally has bylaws adopted, the same board as the GVEA Board, and the … Continue reading →

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GVEA membership vote recommendations

On the Chena Posted on November 26, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Here are my recommendations for voting by mail. Of course, members should educate themselves before voting. The mail in ballot must be RECEIVED by 5 pm Dec. 11, 2006 at GVEA offices. To read why I recommend voting this way, … Continue reading →

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GVEA 2005 deficit and Healy Experimental Coal Plant

On the Chena Posted on November 26, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

While GVEA members should have received their ballots in the mail about giving away $300 million of assets, more things are happening. Homer Electric Association is working with AIDEA, the state agency owners of the experimental coal plant in Healy, … Continue reading →

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GVEA members weigh in on G&T proposal

On the Chena Posted on November 25, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I’ve had a number of GVEA members contacting me regarding GVEA’s proposal to transfer $300 million of assets out of the members’ control. I received a fact sheet from some of them, who obviously spent some time on it. It … Continue reading →

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GVEA G&T Documents and Resources

On the Chena Posted on November 18, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Probably time to take a look at the record of some of the official submissions thus far on GVEA’s G&T proposal and what else is out there in the media. Filings with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska GVEA G&T initial … Continue reading →

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Perspective on GVEA G&T

On the Chena Posted on November 12, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I attended the Healy and Delta Town Hall meetings that GVEA held last week regarding the G&T. Maybe a total of 8-12 people came to each meeting. With the input provided by attending members and the staff, I’ve prepared some … Continue reading →

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Perspective on GVEA G&T

On the Chena Posted on November 12, 2006 by gnewmanNovember 12, 2006

I attended the Healy and Delta Town Hall meetings that GVEA held last week regarding the G&T. Maybe a total of 8-12 people came to each meeting. With the input provided by attending members and the staff, I’ve prepared some … Continue reading →

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GVEA closed policies, G&T actions and more

On the Chena Posted on October 26, 2006 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

The GVEA board met Oct. 23, 2006 and took action on a number of items, even if I wasn’t there (:-). They approved the ballot to go to the GVEA membership. There are two ballot items, one to allow all … Continue reading →

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