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AGENDA TITLE: Electric Utility 100th Anniversary (EUD)
MEETING DATE: November4, 2009
PREPARED BY: Interim Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Receive presentation on the Electric Utility 100th anniversary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2010, the Electric Utility Department (EUD) will celebrate its
100th anniversary as a municipal electric service provider. During
the course of the next 15 months, the EUD will coordinate several
community activities to recognize this milestone.
To start the festivities, the EUD is launching a "100th Anniversary Logo Contest." From now until
December 15, 2009, residents of Lodi will have the opportunity to create a new logo for the EUD to use
during its centennial year. The winning entry will be featured at the utility's web site, on public mailings,
brochures, newspaper advertisements, letterhead, etc. The winner of the contest will receive a $200 gift
card, redeemable at any Lodi store.* Anyone interested in submitting a logo can view the program
guidelines at the utility's web site: www.lodielectric.com. The utility is also enclosing a small brochure in
the November utility bills for customers to review.
As July 2010 is the official 100th anniversary month, the EUD will hold its Centennial Celebration on
Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 9 am to 1 pm at Hutchins Street Square. This free community event will
feature the "Lodi Electric Utility Past, Present and Future" exhibits, linemen's demonstrations, an antique
car and electric car exhibit, a lunch for the first 1,500 citizens, children's activities, and more. In addition,
the celebration will feature speakers from the local, state and federal government levels.
Lastly, the EUD staff will participate in the annual Lodi Parade of Lights in late 2010. At this time, the
utility is considering entering parade vehicles and floats to commemorate its centennial, having proudly
served safe and reliable electric service to the citizens of our communityfor the past 100 years.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
FUNDING AVAILABLE: No impact.
Kenneth A. Weisel
Interim Electric Utility Director
Prepared By: Rob Lechner, Mgr. Customer Service & Programs
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City employees, their immediate families and household members will not be eligible.
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Centennial Events
Centennial Logo Contest
Centennial Celebration
Parade of Lights
Centennial Logo Contest
Begins November 2009 - Open to all Lodi residents
December 2009 — Lodi Arts Commission to judge entries
$200 gift card to Centennial Logo Contest Winner
(City Employees and their families are not eligible to receive prize)
Centennial Celebration
July 17, 2010 ~ Community Center (HSS)
Celebration Theme:
Past, Present and Future of Lodi Electric Utility
Celebration Events:
• Speeches and Presentations
• Historical Documents and Photo Gallery
• Lineman Demonstration
• Renewable Power Exhibits
• Car Show
Parade of Lights
Bucket Truck with 65 Foot Boom
Decorated by City Employees
2010 Parade of Lights Theme