WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification)Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is a statewide community service organization established in 1981 through The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.WIRE was created as a non-profit organization to foster interest in and understanding of the rural electric program and to improve the quality of life in rural areas. The Lynches River chapter of WIRE was organized in 1994. Their motto "People Helping People" aptly describes the volunteer work of the women in WIRE. Members are involved citizens aiding victims of tornadoes, hurricanes and house fires, supporting homeless shelters, children's homes, and programs sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and the Palmetto Project. You'll find WIRE members involved in the Operation Caring project visiting children's hospitals and nursing homes near the holidays. For more information on WIRE, or how you can get involved, visit www.ecsc.org/wire or just call the Lynches River office. 2011 WIRE Meeting Schedule:
The Jenny Ballard Opportunity ScholarshipThe Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship is sponsored by Women Involved in Rural Electrification and is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to atend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. The $2,500 scholarship will be presented to two electric cooperative members based on financial need and personal goals . Applicants must be a member/consumer of a South Carolina electric cooperative. For more information, visit www.ecsc.org/wire.htm. Download the Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship Application here. * This is a printer friendly version of the original page, made to save you ink and paper.
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Altman Selected as Alliance Development Council Co-chair 01.31.2012David Altman, president and CEO of Lynches River Electric Cooperative, has been selected as a co-chair on Chesterfield County Economic Development Alliance's Development Council.
2012 Washington Youth Tour 01.16.2012Lynches River Electric Cooperative will award an expense-paid week in Washington, D.C. to two high school junior. This year's Youth Tour is June 16-21. Teachers Apply for D.C. Trip 11.18.2011If you are a South Carolina teacher or guidance counselor, apply now to serve as a chaperone on a free, fun-filled trip to our nation's capital on the 2012 Washington Youth Tour. |