Randolph EMC RE-Connect Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/randolph-emc-re-connect A podcast from Randolph Electric Membership Corporation that keeps member-owners in touch with their cooperative. © 2025 Randolph EMC 8b9605b7-b040-53bf-8d15-07ad51afacbf no en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:59 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:17:17 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/XbDRaeXkmvwogmXXQAiMENwdIecEozLb0E9kMkVy2Rg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1NTc1LzE2MzUy/NTQ3MjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Randolph EMC RE-Connect episodic Randolph EMC A podcast from Randolph Electric Membership Corporation that keeps member-owners in touch with their cooperative. A podcast from Randolph Electric Membership Corporation that keeps member-owners in touch with their cooperative.. energy, electric, cooperative, Randolph Randolph EMC No No Episode 9: Youth Tour Recap 2023 9 9 Episode 9: Youth Tour Recap 2023 full 694e9161-ab54-46d5-a84e-7ba2b3854fb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c123827 Communications Manager Nicole Arnold interviews 2023 Youth Tourist Colton Freeman upon his return from Washington, D.C. Colton discusses his time with other young people from across the country while in the nation's capital. The Youth Tour is sponsored by REMC and other electric cooperatives every summer so that students can learn more about cooperatives.

]]> Communications Manager Nicole Arnold interviews 2023 Youth Tourist Colton Freeman upon his return from Washington, D.C. Colton discusses his time with other young people from across the country while in the nation's capital. The Youth Tour is sponsored by REMC and other electric cooperatives every summer so that students can learn more about cooperatives.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:16:36 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 810 Communications Manager Nicole Arnold interviews 2023 Youth Tourist Colton Freeman upon his return from Washington, D.C. Colton discusses his time with other young people from across the country while in the nation's capital. The Youth Tour is sponsored by REMC and other electric cooperatives every summer so that students can learn more about cooperatives.

]]> youth, tour, Colton, Freeman, summer, trip, Washington, Capitol No Episode 8: Youth Tourist Colton Freeman 8 8 Episode 8: Youth Tourist Colton Freeman full 064f8311-cc76-4619-84ac-07ad10e5e625 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad22af3d Nicole introduces Colton Freeman, a sophomore at North Moore High School, who will represent REMC at the 2023 Youth Tour. Colton and students selected from co-ops all over the nation will converge on Washington, DC, this summer to meet their members of Congress and Senators and learn more about the electric cooperative model and industry.
Colton is a former winner of our Touchstone Energy Sports Scholarship and attended basketball camp at UNC-Chapel Hill when he was in middle school. REMC is honored to shine the spotlight on this young man who is an emerging leader in his school and community.  You will hear more about his experiences from this summer's Youth Tour in a future podcast.
If you know of a high school student who is interested in the Youth Tour, please visit our website and pass this information along to a promising young leader.

]]> Nicole introduces Colton Freeman, a sophomore at North Moore High School, who will represent REMC at the 2023 Youth Tour. Colton and students selected from co-ops all over the nation will converge on Washington, DC, this summer to meet their members of Congress and Senators and learn more about the electric cooperative model and industry.
Colton is a former winner of our Touchstone Energy Sports Scholarship and attended basketball camp at UNC-Chapel Hill when he was in middle school. REMC is honored to shine the spotlight on this young man who is an emerging leader in his school and community.  You will hear more about his experiences from this summer's Youth Tour in a future podcast.
If you know of a high school student who is interested in the Youth Tour, please visit our website and pass this information along to a promising young leader.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:43:37 -0500 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 831 Nicole introduces Colton Freeman, a sophomore at North Moore High School, who will represent REMC at the 2023 Youth Tour. Colton and students selected from co-ops all over the nation will converge on Washington, DC, this summer to meet their members of Congress and Senators and learn more about the electric cooperative model and industry.
Colton is a former winner of our Touchstone Energy Sports Scholarship and attended basketball camp at UNC-Chapel Hill when he was in middle school. REMC is honored to shine the spotlight on this young man who is an emerging leader in his school and community.  You will hear more about his experiences from this summer's Youth Tour in a future podcast.
If you know of a high school student who is interested in the Youth Tour, please visit our website and pass this information along to a promising young leader.

]]> Youth, Tour, Colton, Freeman, 2023 No Episode 7: Community Impact with Mark Hensley and Diane Smith 7 7 Episode 7: Community Impact with Mark Hensley and Diane Smith full 4c242d2e-0c29-4a52-bfe7-ff42f067f695 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14cec025 For more information, go to these sites:

West Chatham Food Pantry
Randolph Senior Adults Association
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

]]> For more information, go to these sites:

West Chatham Food Pantry
Randolph Senior Adults Association
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:33:36 -0500 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 3243 Host Nicole Arnold interviews Mark Hensley, the Executive Director of Randolph Senior Adults Association in Asheboro, NC, in the first part of the show. Mark speaks on the challenges and opportunities facing Randolph County's growing senior population, and he discusses the Sharing Success Community Grant award RSAA has received from REMC. In the second part of the show, Nicole interviews Diane Smith, Executive Director of West Chatham Food Panty in Siler City, NC. Diane discusses the plight of the hungry in our service area and the history of dedicated volunteers who work to meet their needs. Nicole and Diane talk about the Sharing Success Community Grant, the food pantry, and its positive impact in the community. Host Nicole Arnold interviews Mark Hensley, the Executive Director of Randolph Senior Adults Association in Asheboro, NC, in the first part of the show. Mark speaks on the challenges and opportunities facing Randolph County's growing senior population, an community, grant, food, pantry, senior, nonprofit No Episode 6: Community Impact with Chrissy Haynes and Dremia Meier 6 6 Episode 6: Community Impact with Chrissy Haynes and Dremia Meier full fc4f355b-e3c2-458b-92f7-984b3a389dec https://share.transistor.fm/s/45951f76 For more information, go to these sites:

People Helping People
Habitat for Humanity of Randolph County
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

]]> For more information, go to these sites:

People Helping People
Habitat for Humanity of Randolph County
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:48:33 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 1795 In the first half of the episode, Host Nicole Arnold interviews President of People Helping People Chrissy Haynes. PHP is REMC's 501(c)3 fund that contains all the change rounded up by members who participate in this charity to help members in need. In the second half of the show, Nicole interviews Dremia Meier of Randolph County Habitat for Humanity. Dremia details the impact that REMC has had in our partnership with Habitat and discusses how to help out this local organization during the holidays. In the first half of the episode, Host Nicole Arnold interviews President of People Helping People Chrissy Haynes. PHP is REMC's 501(c)3 fund that contains all the change rounded up by members who participate in this charity to help members in need. In th holidays, PHP, charity, giving, donation, contribution, community, impact No Episode 5: Focus on Safety 5 5 Episode 5: Focus on Safety full c2e4601a-9c80-4c19-b1e9-233c08b2700f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c2e49fd Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:23:05 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 1343 Nicole Arnold speaks with Jeff McDuffie, Safety and Environmental Coordinator about the importance of safety. Later, Nicole interviews Member Service Specialist Selene Lopez about how she used her training to save the life of her cousin. Nicole Arnold speaks with Jeff McDuffie, Safety and Environmental Coordinator about the importance of safety. Later, Nicole interviews Member Service Specialist Selene Lopez about how she used her training to save the life of her cousin. energy, electric, Randolph, cooperative, safety No Episode 4: Interview with Kenan Fellow Mindy Thornlow 4 4 Episode 4: Interview with Kenan Fellow Mindy Thornlow full 1dd050a5-017b-4cb2-9929-f13d0f8c9da7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5b67c6e Nicole interviews Trinity High School Science teacher and Kenan Fellow Mindy Thornlow, who spent her summer internship with Randolph EMC.
Mindy describes her professional journey and which students she especially seeks to reach. As a high school science teacher and trusted advisor to her students, Mindy seeks to open new worlds of possibility for her students. She talks about her desire to help them see a professional path forward, one that provides a stable, enriching career and also does not require heavy debt for post-high school education.
Randolph EMC is proud to partner with NC electric cooperatives, NC State, and the Kenan Fellows to offer this deep investment in workforce development for the benefit of young people.

]]> Nicole interviews Trinity High School Science teacher and Kenan Fellow Mindy Thornlow, who spent her summer internship with Randolph EMC.
Mindy describes her professional journey and which students she especially seeks to reach. As a high school science teacher and trusted advisor to her students, Mindy seeks to open new worlds of possibility for her students. She talks about her desire to help them see a professional path forward, one that provides a stable, enriching career and also does not require heavy debt for post-high school education.
Randolph EMC is proud to partner with NC electric cooperatives, NC State, and the Kenan Fellows to offer this deep investment in workforce development for the benefit of young people.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:57:26 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 1125 Nicole interviews Trinity High School Science teacher Mindy Thornlow, who spent her summer internship with Randolph EMC. Mindy was selected by the Kenan Fellows Program for the prestigious honor of a year-long career development program that included summer training on-the-job at your local cooperative. Randolph EMC partnered with NC State and the Kenan Program to host Mindy at our Asheboro and Robbins headquarters. In this episode, Mindy recounts her experiences during her summer internship, including her time in the field with crews restoring power to members experiencing outages. She also discusses her priorities in educating her high school students about future opportunities and meaningful careers in energy. Nicole interviews Trinity High School Science teacher Mindy Thornlow, who spent her summer internship with Randolph EMC. Mindy was selected by the Kenan Fellows Program for the prestigious honor of a year-long career development program that included summ energy, electric, cooperative, Randolph, Kenan, Fellow, Mindy, Thornlow, summer, intern, power No Episode 3: The Smart Way to Beat the Heat with Paul and Brooke 3 3 Episode 3: The Smart Way to Beat the Heat with Paul and Brooke full 32bfb9a0-cecf-440f-8d05-a1af3eb28771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/697c06c9 Nicole interviews Paul Caviness, Manager of Energy Services, and Brooke McNeill, Energy Efficiency Specialist. Paul and Brooke describe how they provide home energy audits free of charge for members who have concerns about their energy usage. They recount instances where their audits have saved members money on their electric bill. They also provide tips for members on smart ways to keep your house cool during the hot summer months without maxing out their power consumption. Finally, Paul and Brooke describe a new campaign from REMC called Connect To Save, which helps members stay in control of their power bills.

]]> Nicole interviews Paul Caviness, Manager of Energy Services, and Brooke McNeill, Energy Efficiency Specialist. Paul and Brooke describe how they provide home energy audits free of charge for members who have concerns about their energy usage. They recount instances where their audits have saved members money on their electric bill. They also provide tips for members on smart ways to keep your house cool during the hot summer months without maxing out their power consumption. Finally, Paul and Brooke describe a new campaign from REMC called Connect To Save, which helps members stay in control of their power bills.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:02:46 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 2008 Nicole talks with REMC employees Paul Caviness and Brooke McNeill on how to beat the heat of the summer months the smart way - without maxing out your power bill. Nicole talks with REMC employees Paul Caviness and Brooke McNeill on how to beat the heat of the summer months the smart way - without maxing out your power bill. energy, electric, Randolph, cooperative, Brooke, Paul, advisor, adviser, audit, home, services No Episode 2: Interview with Kristen Jensen, Youth Tourist 2 2 Episode 2: Interview with Kristen Jensen, Youth Tourist full 7a5cc1e1-c23b-40f9-a250-18ba4b680375 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b2a3b91 Randolph EMC chose Kristen Jensen to represent the cooperative for the national Youth Tour event, held annually in Washington, DC. Kristen is a basketball star at her high school, winner of a prestigious college scholarship, an EMT and a volunteer in her community. Randolph EMC is proud to bring recognition to young people in our area who are dedicated to service to others.

]]> Randolph EMC chose Kristen Jensen to represent the cooperative for the national Youth Tour event, held annually in Washington, DC. Kristen is a basketball star at her high school, winner of a prestigious college scholarship, an EMT and a volunteer in her community. Randolph EMC is proud to bring recognition to young people in our area who are dedicated to service to others.

]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:36:19 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 637 Host Nicole Arnold interviews the winner of Randolph EMC's Youth Tour competition, Kristen Jensen. Kristen is an outstanding scholar-athlete who gives back to her community. REMC is proud to support youth programs that shine the light on young leaders. Host Nicole Arnold interviews the winner of Randolph EMC's Youth Tour competition, Kristen Jensen. Kristen is an outstanding scholar-athlete who gives back to her community. REMC is proud to support youth programs that shine the light on young leaders. youth, tour, high school, student, scholarship, cooperative, Randolph No Episode 1: High Usage Alerts with Patrick Desota 1 1 Episode 1: High Usage Alerts with Patrick Desota full cc163c04-b8ed-4f6d-b97f-122793e3299b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cd4dbdd Randolph EMC new member Patrick Desota, also known as radio DJ Chase Matthews, recounts his experience receiving a high energy usage alert. Puzzled at first, Patrick called Randolph EMC to investigate further. Patrick and podcast host, Nicole Arnold, discuss the source of the problem. If left undiscovered, Patrick's bill would have been very high at month's end. Patrick describes the value of Randolph EMC's communication tools to save members money.

]]> Randolph EMC new member Patrick Desota, also known as radio DJ Chase Matthews, recounts his experience receiving a high energy usage alert. Puzzled at first, Patrick called Randolph EMC to investigate further. Patrick and podcast host, Nicole Arnold, discuss the source of the problem. If left undiscovered, Patrick's bill would have been very high at month's end. Patrick describes the value of Randolph EMC's communication tools to save members money.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:09:46 -0400 Randolph EMC Randolph EMC 1002 Host Nicole Arnold interviews a local radio DJ and Randolph EMC member about how he saved a significant amount of money on his electric bill because of receiving a high usage alert. Host Nicole Arnold interviews a local radio DJ and Randolph EMC member about how he saved a significant amount of money on his electric bill because of receiving a high usage alert. alert, high, bill, energy, electric, Randolph cooperative No