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Have fun in the sun, but keep food and fireworks safety top of mind July is a favorite month. It’s the middle of summer, the children are out of school and, of course, we celebrate Independence Day . Often, we…

A core principle of co-ops grants new opportunities for community programs By Vicki Hillhouse Jay Bidwell knew exactly how he wanted to spend the first capital credit check he ever received as principal of Florida’s Wewahitchka High School. Nine years…

Good morning and welcome! Thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 75th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley. For 82 years, all of you—our member-owners—have trusted us to energize your…

Grain piece of mind from the Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative for only a few dollar a month Power surges can come from many sources, including lightning, tree limbs and even small animals on GCEC’s lines and equipment. Surges can also…

As a Touchstone Energy cooperative, one of our core values is commitment to community. One of the 7 cooperative principles is Concern for Community. One way we exemplify this value and principle is to participate in community events. Gulf Coast…

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative recently visited Deseret Ranch in Wewahitchka and attended West Florida Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting in Graceville to talk about electrical safety and linework. The demonstration trailer, built by Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees, features working electrical…

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, alongside OneBlood, held blood drives February 14 at the Southport and Wewahitchka co-op offices. It was the first of 2 scheduled for the year. 26 people donated, including GCEC members and staff. Each donation can save…

Dwight Van Lierop, District I, Group 2 trustee, recently earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board Leadership Certificate. NRECA’s Director Certificate programs are designed to help electric cooperative directors—at every stage of their service— understand their roles and responsibilities,…

Andrew Pliscofsky and Noah Taunton represent Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative next month at the annual Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The 2 were selected in the cooperative’s recent competition. Allie Archibald is the alternate. The co-op sponsors the…

5 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative directors recently renewed their Director Gold credentials. Pictured with CEO/General Manager John Bartley are Doug Birmingham, Jimmy Black, Rupert Brown, Robert Byrd and Betty Moore. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Director Certificate programs are…