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President’s Message – February 2022
5 Reasons We Love Serving Our Members February may be the shortest month, but it’s packed with special observances—such as Presidents Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day—and a host of unofficial “national” days you probably never have heard of,…
Save the Date: May 7 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7, and plan to attend Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 74th Annual Members’ Meeting at the office headquarters in Wewahitchka. In addition to hearing reports about your cooperative and electing directors, see informational presentations such…
GCEC Strengthens Economy
Cooperative provides donations, jobs, and tax dollars to the community Staying true to its cooperative mission, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative promotes the general welfare of the communities it serves by acting as an economic stimulator. The cooperative provides quality jobs…
President’s Message – January 2022
Co-op Values Translate to Benefits for the Community Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s core job is keeping the lights on, but our passion is serving our members. Because we’re a co-op, our purpose is to enrich the lives of our members…
Helping Those in Need
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees recently participated in the annual United Way campaign. Each year, employees can contribute to United Way via payroll deduction. The cooperative also gives a corporate gift to United Way each year. To kick off the…
Co-op Presents Service Awards
Gulf Coast Electric’s Linda Bennett, Lindsay Peak, and Angie Morris earn special employee recognition Three Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees received special awards named in memory and honor of former employees, and several others were recognized for service anniversaries at…
Reflections on the Past Year
By John Bartley, CEO/General Manager Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) It is hard to believe another unusual year is coming to a close. Here, I reflect on and evaluate 2021. 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season As anticipated, the season had above…
Visit the Brown Town Christmas Nights of Lights
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Communications Specialist Sunny Brown and her husband, Freddy, work hard every year to create a tradition the community loves: a winter wonderland of lights at their home, which they lovingly refer to as “Brown Town.” The…
President’s Message – December 2021
Merry Christmas From Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative I love everything about this time of year. Just the thought of the Christmas season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia. Recalling family gatherings and…
From Hurricanes to a Pandemic
October 28, 2021, marked the 80th anniversary of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) 2014 to 2015 Florida’s “Move Over” law—enacted in 2002—was amended in 2014 to include sanitation and utility vehicles. In 2015, Rudolph Brown, Jimbo Nunery, and Mayo Wilson…