WiNUP How women in utility professions and related fields revolutionized their roles as leaders and contributors as the industry evolved since the 1920’s.

Foreword WiNUP began as the Electrical Women’s Round Table, Inc., an independent, self-supporting, professional organization of women involved in the electrical industry. Founded in 1923, it today has more than 400 current members across North America. WiNUP began as the Electrical Women’s Round Table, Inc., an independent, self-supporting, professional organization of women involved in the electrical industry. Founded in 1923, it today has more than 400 current members across North America.

1920s Utility companies’ electrical output explodes from 5.9 mil. kwh in 1907 to 75.4 mil. kwh in Meanwhile the real price of electricity declines 55%.

1920s continued The seven founders of EWRT first came together in 1923 for the annual meeting of the formerly all-male Society of Electrical Development. These women, mostly involved in promoting household appliances, were striving to establish research labs and model kitchens. They began monthly meetings in New York City and invited others to join. The goal was to establish friendly associations among women whose business occupations were connected with the electrical industry.

1930s Depression stalls growth of electricity demand. New Deal creates Tennessee Valley Authority and Rural Electrification Administration Public Utility Holding Act reorganizes investor-owned utility industry

1940s Peace time usage jumps 14% between 1946 and Post World War II electrical use was heavily promoted through ad campaigns for all-electric homes.

1940s World War II dramatically impacted EWRT membership, which dwindled to almost nothing by With almost no funds, EWRT sponsored a workshop for teachers and consumers entitled ‘Post War Electrical Living.’ The workshop succeeded, leading to important workshops in 1946 and 1947 on how to demonstrate and sell appliances. As the electrical industry prospered in the peace time economy, so did EWRT. New chapters opened in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Past Presidents Frances Armin ( ) Frances Armin ( )

1950s Utility industry productivity growth rate of 5.5% per year outstrips national gpr of 1.7%. First private nuclear reactor for power generation built near Pittsburg

1950 New chapters open in St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, three in Ohio, and regional chapters covering 7 other states. The first national conference was held in 1954 in St. Louis with more than 100 members attending. The 1955 conference in Detroit drew 455. Other regional conferences were held in conjunction with important electrical conferences. In 1957 workshops were added to the national conference agenda. The national EWRT newsletter began in 1958.

EWRT National Presidents Julia Kiene ( ) Adelaide Fellows ( ) Edith Raysay Merrill ( ) Judith O’Flaherty ( ) Marion Ryan ( )

WINUP ANNUAL CONFERENCES 1954 – St. Louis 1955 – Detroit 1956 – Washington, D.C – St. Louis 1958 – Chicago 1959 – Chicago

1960s Nearly 500,000 homes wired for electric heat in 1965, bringing national total to 2.5 million. Electric demand exceeds the traditional 7% to 8% annual growth rate in some parts of U.S.

1960 Since 1960, national conferences have been planned to include full programs rather than individual workshops. Beginning in 1966, the EWRT started holding its national conference in conjunction with the Edison Electric Institute annual conference saw three new chapters chartered.

WINUP ANNUAL CONFERENCES 1960 – Chicago 1961 – Chicago 1962 – Chicago 1963 – Chicago 1964 – Chicago 1965 – Chicago 1966 – Chicago (Jan) 1966 – Chicago (Dec) 1968 – Dallas 1969 – Washington, D.C.

EWRT National Presidents Anne Lyng ( ) Ethel Ford ( ) Margaret DeAtley ( ) Helen Kirtland ( ) Winnie Berry ( )

1970s OPEC oil embargo triggers 1973 energy crisis in U.S.

1970 In 1974, EWRT began holding annual meetings on its own rather than in conjunction with other associations. EWRT continued to expand with the number of new chapters far outstripping those that disbanded. Members from disbanded chapters continue to participate as members-at-large.

WINUP ANNUAL CONFERENCES 1970 – Anaheim 1971 – Chicago 1972 – Atlanta (Jan) 1972 – Boston (Nov) 1973 – Dallas 1974 – Pittsburg 1975 – Atlanta 1976 – Louisville 1977 – Seattle 1978 – Washington, D.C – Chicago

EWRT National Presidents Wathena Shine ( ) Rita Schneider ( ) Judith Moore ( ) Reidun Crowley ( ) Wanda Pinta ( )

1980s The Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act was created to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficiency and to diversify the electric power industry.

1980 Membership promotional aids are developed including a new brochure and an audio-slide presentation. A traveling table-top exhibit developed by EWRT is circulated for use at conferences and conventions. The President’s Award is created to recognize EWRT members from the Members-At-Large group.

EWRT National Presidents Janet Felmeth ( ) Jean Hopwood ( ) Suzanne Badenhop ( ) Romanza Johnson ( ) Cynthia Salinas-Snyder ( )

Cynthia Snyder Joined EWRT within a year of graduating and starting her career in the electric utility business. Remembers the 70’s as years when Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Atlanta, and Bluegrass Chapters were national award winners. Learned in 39 years as a member that: –There is no better network for professional development and leadership skill building. –Women have always been the ones to handle multiple tasks and succeed with them. –It’s possible to give birth to your first child and be national president in the same year!

EWRT National Presidents Anne Howard Elizabeth Kilkenny Lynn White Linda Johnson

Lynn White Worked with Atlanta Chapter to establish a Florida Chapter Initiated an Executive Director Annual Performance Review Surveyed Members as a benchmark for future development

Linda Johnson Relocated National Office - New Exec Director Ann Cox 1st Board Strategic Planning Session Created the Power Award National Meeting at Opryland Hotel - Nashville Initiated Financial Review Committee Initiated “Energy Update”

Fundraising Took A New Dimension In 1989 With President’s Plates

Member of the Year Award Romanza Johnson 1985 – Elizabeth Kilkenny 1986 – Janet Felmeth 1987 – Anne Howard 1988 – Gloria Berry 1989 – Sharon Haramic

WINUP ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1980 – Cedar Rapids, IA 1981 – New York 1982 – Knoxville, KY 1983 – Portland, OR 1984 – Dallas 1985 – Pittsburg, PA 1986 – Louisville, KY 1987 – Morristown, N.J – Atlanta, GA 1989 – Nashville, TN

1990s National Energy Policy Act is passed in Electricity is marketed on the Internet. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission promotes regional transmission.

EWRT National Presidents Gloria Berry ( ) Sharon Haramic ( ) Judith Wessel ( ) Lynn Grant Thieneman ( )

EWRT National Presidents Claire Brannen ( ) Vickey Setters ( ) Gloria Roberts ( ) Donna Kowalenko ( )

Gloria Roberts Initiated a non-chapter site location for the annual meeting – Boston Theme was Reflections of the Past – Connectors to our future A letter of greeting came from First Lady Barbara Bush Changes were needed –first dues increase in 16 years! Financial viability, improved communications, increased networking opportunities and review of the national office duties were the main goals.

Why keep ‘women’ in our name? After 10 years of dialogue on this question we asked DOL if company support of membership in a women’s professional organization was discriminatory. Answer – NO – It is affirmative action!

FIRST WiNUP PRESIDENT Emily Schilling (1999) –This meant … Taking care of officially, legally changing the name of the organization with Seema Goldstein’s help (NY Chapter) Revising and updating guidelines and bylaws with the executive committee Producing a new membership brochure Revising fellowship criteria and application forms Starting the WiNUP website Initiating the Mentorship program Leading the FIRST International Conference

Member of the Year Award 1990 – Lynn White 1991 – Gloria Roberts 1992 – Ceedy Mewszel 1993 – Judy Wessel 1994 – Frederica Kramer 1995 – Anita Bannister

Member of the Year Award 1996 – Vickey Setters 1997 – Virginia Lowe 1998 – Margaret Jeffiers 1999 – Emily Schilling 2000 – Sue Mercer 2001 – Jane Flatt

2000s Electrical generating capacity increases 10% from 1990 to Retail sales of electricity grew 26%. Deregulation of electric utilities continues at brisk pace.

WiNUP PAST PRESIDENTS Anita Banister (2000) Brenda Sandahl (2001) Kim Thompson (2002) Sue Mercer (2003)

WiNUP PAST PRESIDENTS Cindy Berry (2004) Rita Simpson (2005) Donna McCord (2006) Teri Berliner (2007)

WiNUP Current and Past Presidents Cont. Kim Satterfield (2008) Julie Jumper-Morris (2009) Lila Munsey (2010)

Cindy Berry I was Vice President in 2004 and the President had to resign, bumping me up to President a year ahead of time … to learn fast I relied on the support of the Executive Director, board, and the North and South Texas Chapter members. At the same time we were hosting the International Conference in San Antonio and I was Conference co-chair. It’s amazing what you can do with this network when you must rise to the occasion.

Rita Simpson Created the President’s Monthly Update Chartered the Oklahoma Chapter Hosted a MAL Chapter Meeting and Breakfast at the conference Implemented the MAL Chapter Friend Member Program Reviewed the Mentoring Program Addressed the options for increasing WiNUP’s financial security

WiNUP Honorary Lifetime Membership Power Award Oak Award To recognize lifetime contributions while also encouraging emerging leadership, in addition to Member of the Year, WiNUP chapters may nominate members for:

Honorary Life Members K. Kelly Arnold Pam McMurray Kaserman Joan Bok June Brooks Gail Cassilly E. Gail de Planque, PhD Donna Dilsaver Wanda Eubank Christine Hansen Barbara Keating-Edh Eva Kirkpatrick Margaret N. Maxey, PhD Juli Niemann, CFA Hazel O-Leary Linda Taliaferro Margaret Bush Wilson Linda Winikow Nashville Chapter Linda Bryant Virginia Lowe Dianne Nunez Rita Simpson New York Chapter Loretta Dicamillo Ellen Katz, PhD Seema Goldstein North Texas Chapter Gloria Roberts Charlotte Gibson South Texas Chapter Lynn White, PhD Cynthia Snyder Missouri Chapter Members At Large Romanza Johnson Linda Johnson Lynn Thieneman East Tennessee Anne Allen

Power Award YearName Chapter 2009Tammy SpradlinVirginia 2008Amber HeltOklahoma 2007Kim SatterfieldNashville Area 2006Helen PettyNashville Area 2005Dianne NuñezNashville Area 2004Benita RunionIndiana 2003Glenda BettsNashville Area 2002Donna CampbellWest Virginia 2001Claudia PowellOhio 2000Sandy CasonIndiana

OAK AWARD Prior to 2002 this award was called the Member of the Year award YearName Chapter 2009Dorothy StolerIndiana 2008Linda BryantNashville Area 2007Lori WilliamsNashville Area 2006Teri BerlinerOhio 2005Donna McCordSouth Texas 2004Rita SimpsonNashville Area 2003Cindy BerrySouth Texas 2002Mary Ann RossNashville Area

Current Chapters ArkLaTex East Tennessee Indiana Kentucky Members-at-Large Missouri Nashville New York North Central MN Northern Indiana North Texas Ohio Oklahoma South Texas Virginia West Virginia

WiNUP Past – Present - Future The best place to develop and demonstrate your leadership potential. The key source for networking for women across utility professional positions for mentoring, coaching, and linking to critical information when needed. An investment in your future and the future of your industry.