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100% CONNECTED J ust call them Alabama Power's own group of Western Division Vice President Mark Crews "movers and shakers." updated members about challenges to Alabama Abounding energy, a positive spirit and an Power's business and improvements to the unshakable commitment to Alabama communities company's safety record. were in evidence among leaders of the company's "No matter where we go, people tell us they've Energizers retiree organization at its April never seen anyone who can work like we do, and 15-17 meeting. About 120 members and their who can get the lines back in the air the way we spouses met in Tuscaloosa. They took part in teambuilding, learned the latest company news and spent hours discussing and planning community projects. Longtime state president Bob O'Daniel said Energizers funnel much personal time and energy into their communities. On June 5, for instance, Jasper Energizers will donate more than $10,000 to charities. Considering their aid to the Lifesavers project sponsored by the Alabama State Troopers, members "obviously have it going on." Energizers donated nearly $19,000 last John Mills, standing left, discusses 2013 projects with other Energizers. year, providing about 120 traceable bracelets to people do," Crews said. "We have a good future – not in Alabama – while spreading the word that free without challenges – but it's an exciting time to be bracelets are available to needy citizens. in the electric power business. Many of you helped The Energizers state board of directors voted to establish our company to do this." again support Lifesavers in 2013, O'Daniel said. Lona Bows, Eastern Division Energizers "The Project Lifesavers goal is to put a locator president-elect, said she enjoyed the opportunity bracelet on every Down syndrome, autistic and to see the campus in bloom, as well as meet with Alzheimer's patient in Alabama who needs one, longtime friends and colleagues from Alabama under the motto 'Bring Our Loved Ones Home,'" Power. he said. "I'm really looking forward to partnering with Energizers will donate proceeds from "Powerful APSO on future projects," Bows said after Alabama Good Cooking 3" – a book of "old, tried and true" Power Service Organization state president Katrina recipes – to Camp ASCCA and Children's of Haynes asked for help with projects. Alabama. Strategic Issues Manager Gina Byars, who helps State trooper oversee operations of Alabama Power's 501(c)(3) helicopter pilot groups, emphasized that the company depends on Cpl. Kent Smith, its retirees for grassroots support. who helps oversee "Energizers is more than a philanthropic Lifesavers, said organization," Byars said. "You are representatives Energizers' help of this company that most of you helped to build. was integral to You help our customers and communities thrive spreading the and grow. The efforts you volunteer for, the efforts program to 42 you give your money to – all of these make a great counties from the impact on the communities we serve." original 30. "Energizers were By Donna Cope the first group to give a substantial amount to help us give Lifesavers Smith describes rescue by bracelets," Smith Alabama State Trooper Aviation Unit. told members. "You are bigger than you realize. Our state is now a leader and international model for promoting Project Life Savers. Our goal is to bring our loved ones home – people in danger because they don't have the ability to find their way home. Lives are being saved because of Energizers." Photos by Winter Byrd O'Daniel (left) and Energizers Coordinator Don Franklin share a laugh with retirees. Retiree group energizing communities across state PAGE 3

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