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V OLUME 2, ISSUE 2 M ARCH 2015 STEC Newsletter MICROSOFT Employee & STEC BOD News 1 Manager’s Message 2 Department News 3-11 Livestock Shows 12-13 STEC Scholarship Winners 14 Trash pick up 15 STEC Information 15 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EMPLOYEE NEWS: 2/5/2015 Wally Summers, from the Engineering Department, went above and beyond on Friday, January 30, 2015 by stopping and rendering aide to an accident victim. Wally had just left the Sam Rayburn facility, and had pulled onto HWY 87 going southbound, when a white Saturn rolled over and was sliding upside down toward him. Wally immediately phoned 911, then as an experienced first responder, proceeded to give aide to the female driver and a child who was a passenger. Wally stabilized the woman and child until medical personnel arrived. As of January 3, 2015 all involved in the accident have been released from the hospital. This accident should serve as a reminder to stay alert while we are out on the roadways, and to always be prepared. Way to go Wally! http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/jan/31/cuero-woman- daughter-to-be-released-from-hospital/ A Resolution of Appreciation was approved for departing San Patricio Electric Cooperative Director Leonard Jones. Board Policy No. 108 – Board Committee Organization & Responsibilities was approved and the committee membership and chairmen were ratified. The following Board Committees were established: Power Supply Committee, (John Herrera, Chair) Power Delivery Committee, (Mark Rollans, Chair) Finance & Audit Committee, (Barbara Miller, Chair) Administrative & Operating Committee, (Gary Raybon, Chair) Environmental Consultant Mike Nasi continued to update the Board on environmental issues. The proposed STEC Retirement Program was approved. A new Wholesale Power Supply Tariff, including a Wholesale Power Supply Service Schedule and a Large Industrial Load Service Schedule, was approved by the Board. Representatives from STEC and the member cooperatives attended the Legislative Rally in Austin in February. South Texas Electric Board of Director News:

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VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 2

MARCH 2015

STEC Newsletter

MICROSOFT

Employee & STEC

BOD News

1

Manager’s

Message

2

Department News 3-11

Livestock Shows 12-13

STEC Scholarship

Winners

14

Trash pick up 15

STEC

Information

15

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

EMPLOYEE NEWS:

2/5/2015

Wally Summers, from the Engineering Department, went above and beyond

on Friday, January 30, 2015 by stopping and rendering aide to an accident

victim. Wally had just left the Sam Rayburn facility, and had pulled onto

HWY 87 going southbound, when a white Saturn rolled over and was

sliding upside down toward him. Wally immediately phoned 911, then as an

experienced first responder, proceeded to give aide to the female driver and

a child who was a passenger. Wally stabilized the woman and child until

medical personnel arrived. As of January 3, 2015 all involved in the

accident have been released from the hospital.

This accident should serve as a reminder to stay alert while we are out on

the roadways, and to always be prepared. Way to go Wally!

http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/jan/31/cuero-woman-

daughter-to-be-released-from-hospital/

A Resolution of Appreciation was approved for departing San Patricio Electric Cooperative

Director Leonard Jones.

Board Policy No. 108 – Board Committee Organization & Responsibilities was approved and

the committee membership and chairmen were ratified. The following Board Committees were

established:

Power Supply Committee, (John Herrera, Chair)

Power Delivery Committee, (Mark Rollans, Chair)

Finance & Audit Committee, (Barbara Miller, Chair)

Administrative & Operating Committee, (Gary Raybon, Chair)

Environmental Consultant Mike Nasi continued to update the Board on environmental issues.

The proposed STEC Retirement Program was approved.

A new Wholesale Power Supply Tariff, including a Wholesale Power Supply Service Schedule

and a Large Industrial Load Service Schedule, was approved by the Board.

Representatives from STEC and the member cooperatives attended the Legislative Rally in

Austin in February.

South Texas Electric Board of Director News:

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Manager’s Message

In the words of baseball great, and often quoted sage, Yogi Berra, “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up

someplace else.”

Any company worth its salt will have a vision statement and/or mission statement that identifies where the company is going or

its core purpose for existing. The company will also have specific goals that identify just how the company plans to achieve its

vision and fulfill its purpose.

STEC’s vision statement is, “South Texas Electric Cooperative is a cutting-edge Generation & Transmission Cooperative

and a leader in providing a diverse portfolio of affordable energy, a reliable power delivery system, and services

customized to the needs of the members.”

STEC’s mission statement is, “South Texas Electric Cooperative’s mission is to provide the infrastructure and services to

deliver reliable and economical electric power to a diversified membership.”

On January 8th, supervisors and managers from all STEC divisions met in the Board Room to engage in a goal setting process for

2015. Following an introductory presentation, distribution of materials, and a short sample goal setting exercise, each division

met separately with its Division Manager to discuss and develop division goals for 2015. Those initial goals were then vetted by

management, revised to conform with the cooperative’s overall goal structure, and incorporated into a STEC 2015 Goals

document.

The goals established through the goal setting process will guide our efforts over the rest of this year. All employees received a

copy of the final 2015 Goals document to better understand the corporate priorities that will influence where we devote our

resources this year.

I am very pleased with both the level and quality of participation on the part of all who attended the January 8 th goal setting

meeting. Management will be providing periodic updates on our progress in achieving our goals – both to employees and to the

Board of Directors.

I encourage each of you to familiarize yourself with STEC’s 2015 Goals. If you have any questions regarding any of the goals,

please do not hesitate to contact your Division Manager.

Accounting and Finance Power Delivery

Power Supply Corporate & Member Services

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Accounting:

Accounting has been busy preparing for and dealing with the annual

independent audit of STEC’s financial statements. The closing of the

2014 year brings reporting requirements that, along with regular monthly

processes, keep activity level high this time of year. Testing is being

conducted regarding a planned change to a purchase order system that

our accounting software company produces that will interface more fully

with our other accounting modules.

Retail Services:

Cold Weather and High Bills

The CR Department has been

extra busy with an increase in

customer phone calls due to

higher bills. The colder

temperatures South Texas

experienced in January caused

member’s usage to increase

drastically. As temperatures

drop outside, more electricity is

used to maintain your constant

thermostat setting. With the use

of Smart Meter Texas

(https://www.smartmetertexas.c

om) and historical weather

websites like NOAA

(http://www.weather.gov/climat

e/index.php?wfo=crp) or

Weather Underground

(http://www.wunderground.com

/), we are able to demonstrate to

members how there is a direct

correlation between increased

daily temperatures and

increased daily usage. This

data helps members under-

stand higher winter bills.

Telephone Scams

**Please be aware and spread

the word, especially to any

elderly family members**

There has been an increase in

phone and door-to-door

scams. These scammers will

call or come to your door, and

tell you that if you do not

make a payment, your elec-

tricity will be disconnected.

They either ask for a payment

by credit/debit/check, or

direct you to purchase a

GreenDot card. Getting your

money back is difficult if not

impossible, and your electric

provider can do nothing to

help. If you receive a call

like this, please hang up and

call your electric provider at

the number listed on your bill

and inquire as to the

status of your account. Do not

give any financial information

by phone unless you have

initiated the call.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all the

Victoria Livestock Show

competitors, especially Kyler

Ohrt! Kyler, the son of

Wendy and Clay Ohrt. He

received 1st place with his

Commercial Heifer Record

Book, 4th place with his

American Medium Weight

Steer, and 8th place with his

pen of Commercial Heifers.

The CR Department is very

proud of you!

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 4

Pearsall & Rayburn Technical Services:

The Pearsall tech services group finished up the final check out and commissioning of the Bevo Auto station tie with LCRA.

We have been working at the Cotulla station phase1 project doing commissioning and checkout of STEC and MEC station equipment.

We have also been working at the Hindes substation, dressing T1 and T2 transformers, and testing of the transformers. The majority

of work for Technical Services department at Rayburn is the continuation of new substation project installations. The Substation

Maintenance department spent time out at Amistad Hydro Power Plant installing a repaired transformer for IBWC.

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Human Resources:

Human Resources has been preparing for the Leadership Skills for Managers and Supervisors training that will be

presented by Hal Wood, with Advisory Management Services, Inc. The training program will be held on March 30-31,

2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Victoria. A total of seventy STEC employees as well as some employees from our

coop members will be participating in this two day workshop.

A formal STEC Retirement Program has been implemented. Every STEC retiree will receive a $200 gift card to their

favorite restaurant, a plaque, an engraved watch, and a choice of three different reception options.

In the photo above cooling fins are being installed on the transformer at Amistad.

Carlos Maldonado, Anthony Maldonado, and Garland Hencerling dressing the

transformer.

Carlos Maldonado and Matt Carter are getting the last bushing ready for the

transformer.

Jose Ramirez operating the boom truck at

Hindes substation.

Carlos Maldonado, Anthony Maldonado, and Garland Hencerling continue to work on

dressing the T1 transformer at Hindes

substation.

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System Operations

February brought a change to the SYSOP Department.

Chief System Operator Henry Wood retired after 34

years of service. Steve Bolle has accepted the position

of Chief System Operator. Steve began his career 33

years ago as a transmission lineman. He has 30 years

system operations experience, including 14 years as a

System Operator at STEC. Congratulations Steve!

Matthew Bernhard passed his NERC Certified System

Operator test, a major step toward assuming System

Operator duties. Way to go Matt!

SYSOP department with Henry on his last day.

Pictured left to right are:

Matt Bernhard, Adam Doelle, Melissa Reynolds,

Steve Bolle, Terry Vaughn,

Henry Wood, Allen Moeller, and Keith Hasting,

not pictured Brad Graham.

In picture above: Steve Bolle stands outside his new office as he begins his first day as

Chief System Operator.

STEC employees come stop by to wish Henry Wood well at his

retirement party.

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 6

STEC Engineers Participate in Victoria Education

Coalition Dream Big STEM Expo

On January 7-8, Tony Gigli, David Klimitchek,

and Dotty DiSanto spoke at the Dream Big

STEM Expo about careers in engineering. They

talked to twenty students at a time for about

fifteen minutes each about what engineers do.

Dotty spoke about the day to day engineering,

Tony talked about the daily plant operations,

and David Klimitchek spoke about the design of

transmission lines.

The purpose of the Dream Big STEM Expo is to

provide adult role models and experts in

various STEM fields who share success stories

and present various career opportunities so that

8th grade students are aware of educational

needs in order to obtain future employment, as

well as guide them as they work to develop their

Personal Achievement Plan toward a brighter

future.

The goals of the Dream Big STEM Expo are as

follows:

Connect student to possible STEM career

interests with opportunities in the Victoria

Economic region

Facilitate 9th grade transition by providing

a context for academic achievement and

provide motivation for and desire for

students

Provide outreach to students about the

opportunities available to them with infor-

mation on endorsement options, course

lists in VISD as well as college courses

that lead to a pathway in STEM fields

Inspire students to explore career

opportunities and make career and post-

secondary goals

Increase attendance and completion rates

of all students by connecting student to

courses, follow students and business and

industry mentors in their interest field

To give local companies an opportunity to

influence students in the areas of their

industry’s needs

Lanell Mantey, Executive Director of V.B. E. C,

said, “Approximately 1,200 students from VISD

and private schools attend the Dream Big Sci-

ence, Technology, Engineering, and Math Expo.

We want these students to have a smooth transi-

tion into high school and be able to start taking

courses that will provide the backbone to the

career pathways they feel most interested in

pursuing after graduation. We could not have

had such a great success without you! Thank

you for encouraging students to take their edu-

cation seriously and reach for their dreams!”

Mantey also stated, “This event came about

because so many of our students as well as our

parents did not know truly what options they

had available to them in careers in Victoria that

may not always require a 4-year degree, so we

felt we needed to showcase those careers. As

you know deciding on a career path at such a

young age is very difficult, but we knew that in

high school they could get some basic

experiences in those careers by taking courses

for FREE to see if this was the path they wanted

for the future.

STEC Engineers: Tony Gigli, David Klimitchek, and Dotty

DiSanto speak to students at the Dream Big STEM Expo.

David and Dotty answering questions from eighth graders after engineering

presentation.

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Corporate and Member Services:

Rene Estraca implemented a new compliance internal spot check program as of January 2015. Two internal spot checks have been completed

and no potential violations were found.

Cory Hughston, Rene Lozano, Jimmy Johnson, Ricardo Ramirez attended their annual Security Commission Re-qualification Training.

Jimmy Johnson also attended the Associated Security Services and Investigators of Texas (ASSIST) annual convention to fulfil his continuing

education hours required for Security Managers.

Jessica Schwab is now certified as a “Visible Emissions Evaluator”. She completed and passed the Eastern Technical Associates Method 9

Smoke School for visible emissions on February 18 in Austin.

Pete Masiel and Brian Dippel attended the US Department of Labor OSHA “Safety for General Industry Supervisors” workshop at Blinn College

in Sealy Texas.

“Railroad Crossing Safety” was presented by Union Pacific Railroad during our March TEC Safety Meeting in Nursery.

We will soon have a New Purchase Order System. Thomas Laza has been working diligently to have it ready by the end of March.

Days without a Lost Time Accident as of March 10th, 2015:

Donna – 2985 days

Nursery – 336 days Pearsall – 283 days

Coming soon a new STEC Web Page!!! www.stec.org

Engineering:

Sam Hanke was hired in January and has filled the Engineering Assistant opening. Welcome aboard Sam!

Distribution Engineer, Randy Snider retired on Monday, March 16, 2015 after twenty years with South Texas Electric Cooperative.

We wish Randy and his family the best as he starts his retirement and appreciate all his help heading up the Golf tournament over his

years of service.

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 8

Transmission: Construction & Line crew

Line crew has added a new member to the roster. Joe Escondon came on board as a 1st period apprentice lineman. He started

February16. Jordan and Karrigan Landgrebe from the ROW crews just welcomed a new baby girl named Jubilee. Congratulations!!!

Construction crews were busy installing the safety sign and are in the process of getting the flag pole up at the Pearsall plant.

Pictured above is unit number 55 the new bucket truck that

has just been put into service.

Josh Bruno takes a stretch break as he

completes some 138kv rehab on the

Rayburn to Vanderbilt line.

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Valley Office:

Please help us celebrate with David Perez’s (substation technician) family. His

daughter, Bryana Perez, and wife, Eva Guerra-Perez. Eva is also the coach of the

Edinburg High School’s Bobcat Cheerleaders. They have been named the 2015

National Cheerleaders Association’s “National Title Champions”, an honor bestowed

on the squad for the third year in a row! The EHS cheerleaders competed in the

NCA’s Small Intermediate Coed High School division competition and were also

awarded the Specialty Award for Best Stunts.

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 10

Generation:

STEC received the Greenhouse Gas Permit for the planned Red Gate

Plant north of Edinburg, TX on February 19th. After a 30-day waiting

period, STEC will be allowed to commence construction on the project.

The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operation approximately 13

months after the start of construction. After the start of construction

activities, STEC will begin hiring to fill permanent positions within the

plant. Currently there are a total of twenty-two positions vacant,

including twelve operators, six maintenance, three supervisory, and one

administrative position. Postings will be done internally as the

positions open. Additional placement for positions not filled internally

will be coordinated through the Texas Workforce Commission’s

Edinburg office. Please contact John Packard for additional

information.

Personnel at the Sam Rayburn Power Plant attended annual

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training classes conducted

by Foster Enterprises on February 2nd and 4th. The customized

course focuses on training operations and maintenance staff to

identify, handle and remediate hazardous materials and

chemicals. Employees are also taught how to select and use

personal protective equipment in a HAZMAT environment as

well as rules pertaining to proper transportation and storage of

hazardous materials. The course involves hands-on drills that

accurately simulate an actual hazardous materials release in

addition to the classroom instruction.

Personnel at the Pearsall Power Plant have been working on

8,000 running hour overhauls of several of the reciprocating

engines at the new Wärtsilä engine plant. The maintenance

interval is mainly composed of preventative checks and

inspections of various internal engine and external auxiliary

components and marks the half-way point to more major

maintenance conducted at 16,000 running hours. To date,

plant staff have completed 8,000 hour overhauls on 14 of the

24 engines and are currently working on the 15th engine.

Engines 19 through 24 in D-Hall are due for 12,000 hour

maintenance, which will begin after the 8,000 hour overhauls

are complete.

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Wholesale Marketing:

As STEC has grown dramatically over the last few years, it has become an increasingly difficult

challenge to match resources to the growing load. STEC’s Wholesale Marketing Department has

begun preparations for the summer months, securing the necessary capacity and energy to meet our

expected peak demand. In addition to these activities, QSE operations staff have all successfully

completed Black Start Training coordinated by ERCOT.

In other personnel related news from the Wholesale Marketing Department:

Jay and Vicki Ohrt's daughter, Dallas, and Kafia Delgado's son, Jordan, each received a one-

time $1,000 STEC scholarship.

Jordan Delgado also recently received the highest rank in Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout.

Jason Andrews daughter, Grace, won Grand Champion of decorated cakes at the 2015 Cuero

Livestock show.

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 12

Congratulations to all local Livestock Show Participants!

Kyler Ohrt (pictured left), son of Wendy and Clay Ohrt participated in the Victoria livestock show that was held at the Victoria Community Center February 26th through March 1. Kyler placed first in

Record Book, eighth in Class 1 Commercial Heifers, and fourth in American Medium Weight Show

Steer. Pictured (left in bottom picture) is Kyler sitting on his steer “Poor Boy”.

Kaylynn Cowey (pictured left), daughter of Gary and Amanda Cowey participated in the Cuero Livestock show.

Kaylynn placed fifth and thirteenth with her hogs. She won

Grand Champion with her apple cinnamon rolls. Grand Champion with her lemon pie. First place on her nature

photo which allows her to advance to district. Kaylynn

placed first with her catch all photo and third place with her domestic animal photo. She also was Reserve Grand

Champion in personal accessories with her necklace.

Pictured left to right are: Emily and Kasi Bethke,

daughters of Doye and

Charlitte Bethke participat-

ed in the Victoria Livestock

Show in March. Emilee

placed twelfth in Class One Heifers and ninth in Record

Book. Kasi was sixth with

her Class 3 Heifers and Second with her Record

Book.

Kasi Bethke (pictured right) holding the Victoria Livestock Show

Scholarship that she received!!

Emilee Bethke posing with her

Heifers at the Victoria Livestock

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Congratulations to all local Livestock Show Participants!

Jenny Marbach, 10 years old, showed Carcass pig,

Market Pig, Hampshire Breeeing Gilt, and a pen of

Commercial Heifers at the Victoria Livestock Show

auction.

Cameron Marbach age 15, showed

a Hampshire Breeding Gilt, a Mar-

ket hog, a Carcass hog, and a pen

of commercial heifers. He also

volunteered in the petting zoo

hosted by the Victoria West FFA.

Alyssa Marbach 15 years

won 5th place Broilers.

She also showed a pen of

commercial heifers,

carcass pig, and Duroc

Breeding Gilt.

Wyatt Andrews (pictured right), son of Jason and Christine

Andrews placed 8th and 11th with his goats at the Cuero

Livestock show.

Grace Andrews, daughter of Jason and Christine

Andrews won Best Decorated cake, 15th place in

rabbits, and 9th place in goats at the Cuero Livestock

show.

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STEC NEWSLETTER P AGE 14

A lot of hard work was done by

many high school graduates to

prepare their application for the

2015 STEC Scholarship. This year,

the scholarship committee received

nine applications from the three

STEC locations. On Monday,

February 16, the committee met to

review and choose two recipients of

a $1000 college scholarship.

The members of the committee

were Shayne Dixon, Renee Estraca,

Hector Guerra, Diana Sanchez,

Aaron Spears and Karen Terry.

Diana was responsible for the

collection of the applications and

helping to make the review process

as anonymous as possible. After

reading and scoring each section of

each application, the two students

with the highest scores were chosen

as the winners. This year’s winners

of the 2015 STEC Scholarship are

Jordan Delgado and Dallas Ohrt.

Jordan Delgado is the son of Kafia

Delgado and Stanley Delgado, Jr.

And the winners are…………

STEC Scholarship committee representative Karen Terry

presents Jordan Delgado with his $1,000.00 check and

certificate. Jordan is the son of Kafia Delgado and Stanley

Delgado and will attend Victoria College.

The STEC Scholarship committee met on February

16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM to read through the

nine scholarship applications that were received

this year and decide on the two recipients for 2015.

He plans on attending Victoria

College to begin his studies in

Computer Science. Dallas Ohrt is

the daughter of Jay and Vicki Ohrt.

Dallas will be attending Victoria

College taking her basics as she

begins here career in Nursing.

STEC would like to congratulate

these winners and wish all the

applicants the best as they pursue

their goals.

Thank you for your continued

support of these and future students.

Dallas Ohrt is shown with her $1,000.00 STEC

Scholarship. Dallas is the daughter of Vicki and Jay Ohrt

and will attend Victoria College.

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Mission Statement

STEC’s mission is to provide the infrastructure and services to deliver

reliable and economical electric power to a diversified membership.

Safety is Our Way of Life

WE ARE ON THE

WEB:

P. O. Box 119/2849 FM 447

Nursery, TX 77976

Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick Up

On February 19, 2015, seventeen STEC employees and one spouse (Jenny Gifford) came out to participate in the trash pick up. Brian Dippel

held a short safety meeting so everyone participating would be aware of TXDOT’s rules and be extra safe with all the road construction going

on. Both the 3:30pm and 4:30pm shifts worked hard and collected 33 bags of trash!! This was the most employees we had participate in a

while so thank you all for your helping keeping our highway BEAUTIFUL and litter free! Elsa Wright with Waste Management dropped off

four donated tickets to get into to the Waste Management Two Steppers Booth at the Houston Rodeo BBQ Cook off that was held the last

weekend in February. Melissa Reynold’s name was drawn as the winner!!