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SOUTHERN ENERGY EXEC TO ADDRESS ROTARY-II

At the next Rotary II-St. Thomas meeting, Southern Energy executive George Gray will update Rotarians and their guests on the company's negotiations with the V.I. government to purchase a controlling interest in the Water And Power Authority.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 12:30 p.m. in Windows on the Harbour at Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort.
Gray will address what Southern Energy is offering in terms of job protection for current employees, insuring stable electrical rates, and improving efficiency and customer service through a public-private partnership.
Gray is well versed in WAPA operations, having been involved in getting Georgia and Alabama teams to the territory to help restore power after Hurricane Marilyn. He directs Southern Energy's ongoing efforts to helpt WAPA improve electrical service.
The presentation is a part of a Rotary II-St. Thomas series titled "VI 2000/Critical Considerations" that is intended to acquaint Rotarians with important issues facing Virgin Islanders. On Feb. 23, Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen is scheduled to speak on health care issues. Gov. Charles Turnbull has accepted an invitation to speak at a date to be announced.
Earlier series speakers were Dale Garee, on AIDS in the territory; U.S. Attorney James Hurd, on federal law-enforcement initiatives and public corruption; and Sen. Roosevelt David, on compulsory auto insurance. The series is being coordinated by Rotarians Tom Dunn and Ethelbert Bedminster. For more information, contact Dunn at 693-3542.

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