Tag Archive for: Advocate Power

Entergy employees dig in to give back with NOLA Tree Project

Rainy weather did not stop Entergy’s information technology and grid modernization employees from volunteering at one of the company’s biggest service projects with NOLA Tree Project. More than 200 employee volunteers helped the organization kick off the tree planting season Oct. 16 by planting 500 trees at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center in New Orleans East.

Entergy Mississippi Presents Record Donation to Salvation Army during Power to Care Night

Above, Major Michael Hawley of the Salvation Army (center) receives a check for The Power to Care program from Entergy employees (l-r) Jeffrey Lanum, Gerald Husband, Liz Brister, Valarie Mabry and Cathy Cauthen.

Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $100,000 for The Power to Care

Entergy Arkansas raised more than $48,000 during the 16th annual Power to Care Charity Classic — an amount that Entergy shareholders doubled with a matching donation.

Entergy Texas Grant Supports Orangefield Elementary Library

Entergy presented a $1,000 grant check to Orangefield Elementary School in Orange, Texas, to purchase books for the school library and book fair. Pictured are Jim Malain, Entergy customer service manager, Sunshine Copeland, district librarian, and OES Principal Amanda Jenkins. 

Jackson’s Obama Magnet School Designated “No Place for Hate”

Entergy’s Chuck Barlow (left) is shown with Principal Dr. Kathleen Grigsby, teacher Kelly Loveless and Steven Orlansky, ADL representative.

Employees Donate More Than 4,300 School Supplies to Van Winkle Elementary and Other Schools

The stacking of folders, papers and notebooks coupled with the boxing of markers, glue, colors and scissors took place on July 31 as Entergy team members in Jackson sorted school supplies for Van Winkle Elementary School. Employees collected more than 4,300 supplies valued at $7,500.

Conerly Answers the Call of Duty

In July, First Sergeant Charles Conerly, along with other officers in the 172nd Civil Engineering Squadron unit, were deployed to Kuwait for a six-month tour of duty. In addition to the stress of leaving his family behind, Conerly, a maintenance operator at Baxter Wilson in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was sad to leave his work family. As a part of his pre-deployment, Conerly made two presentations of appreciation to Allen Lyons, plant supervisor, and Lee Alexander, production superintendent. "I'm deeply moved by the respect and level of commitment that Lee, Allen and all my coworkers display for me, our country and our community by recognizing and honoring first responders in the Warren County area," he said. Along with Hisham Sidani, vice president of power plant operations, others attending the presentation included local military representatives Lisa Ponder, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve volunteer and public affairs director, and Major Wesley Simmons, base civil engineer/commander. Entergy is a proud supporter of its military employees.

Tammy Rankin Recognized by Hinds County School District for Outstanding Support

When Tammy Rankin was invited to the Hinds County School Board’s annual meeting, she was prepared to discuss power-related topics as Entergy Mississippi’s customer service representative. Instead, Rankin received an award of appreciation from Ivan Smith, district director, for providing outstanding support.

Entergy Presents $1,000 Grant to DeSoto County Business Women

Entergy Mississippi presented a $1,000 grant to DeSoto County Business Women to support the organization’s scholarship fund. 

Shannon Peterkin Climbing Kilimanjaro For Charity

At River Bend Station, Shannon Peterkin holds the role of radiation protection manager. At home, Peterkin is a husband and father of two children, including 16-year-old Aiden, who has severe hemophilia A. To raise funds and awareness for people suffering from bleeding disorders, Peterkin has partnered with the Save One Life organization to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.