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Received the attached information from
Daniel P. Martin regarding “Trying to save the Bear Lake Club House” which was received after the FPCRA Newsletter was mailed. You really need to read the attachment to see what is happening to this FPC Employees Association Club located in the Orlando area. There is not anything financially the FPCRA organization can do to help this Club out as our yearly dues pretty much is similar to living paycheck to paycheck yearly.

Their website is www.bearlakeclubhouse.com The contact information I received is for
Darren Stevens 407-616-3984.

If you can, please get behind this Club so it won’t just fade away… especially if you live in Orlando Florida area and can use the facilities there. Thank you for your continued support
Alex Novakoski,
President FPCRA.org

February 22, 2010
Click here for energy savings tips as well as additional information from Progress Energy. This month’s article focuses on PEF’s EnergyWise program, and encourages folks to sign up for a Home Energy Check, free to all qualifying Progress Energy customers.

June 22, 2009
Progress Energy Florida
names Vincent Dolan new president and CEO

Succeeds Jeffrey Lyash, who will now oversee strategic asset management

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (June 23, 2009) – Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) has named Vincent M. Dolan to succeed Jeffrey J. Lyash as president and chief executive officer for Progress Energy Florida, which serves more than 1.6 million Florida households and businesses.

Dolan, 54, has 32 years of experience in the energy industry and has been with Progress Energy and predecessor Florida Power Corp. since 1986 in positions of increasing responsibility. His career includes extensive operations, strategy development, customer service, regulatory affairs and business management experience. He has served most recently as vice president of External Relations for Progress Energy Florida.

“An important component to the success of our utilities will involve the continued development of customer and key leader relationships that support a constructive business climate,” said William Johnson, chairman, president and CEO for Progress Energy. “In addition to his outstanding and recognized leadership within the company, Vincent brings a unique mix of experience to his new role. I am confident in his ability to lead Progress Energy Florida during this era of potentially transformational change in the energy industry.”

“I’m excited about this opportunity to lead our dedicated employees as we continue to meet the needs and expectations of our customers and communities,” Dolan said. “There are many changes under way in the energy industry, but two constants are the expectations our customers and regulators have for us – and the high standards we have for ourselves. We know more than 1.6 million families and businesses depend on us to keep electric service safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally sound. And we’re committed to meeting and exceeding their expectations every day.”

Lyash, Progress Energy Florida’s president and CEO since 2006, has been named executive vice president for Corporate Development for Progress Energy. In his new role, Lyash, 47, will be responsible for numerous elements of the company’s balanced solution strategy, including its efforts to expand energy efficiency, renewable energy resources and state-of-the-art power plants. He will relocate from St. Petersburg to North Carolina, but will oversee the company’s strategic resource efforts – developing technology, programs and infrastructure to advance the balanced solution strategy – in the Carolinas and Florida.

“I am extremely proud of what our employees accomplish 24 hours a day, seven days a week – dependably, efficiently and without fanfare – in ensuring that when our customers flip the switch, the lights come on,” Lyash said. “As we look to the future of our state and region, we know that ensuring a high level of reliability and service for the future means pursuing innovative and cost-effective energy technologies, expanding our industry-leading efficiency programs and ensuring a state-of-the-art electric system that our customers can continue to depend on. We are actively pursuing all three elements while maintaining a daily focus on operational excellence.”

The new assignments are effective July 6.

June 22, 2009 - There follows a short update from Andy Hines on his physical condition after suffering a stroke..

I have had several visits to various doctors and specialists and the reports are generally quite favorable. I have almost eliminated the use of the cane for walking. I have not yet resumed driving, but hope to before long. I have no particular pain but tire fairly easily. I guess that at 86 that is permissible. I am continuing a moderately active schedule and hope to fly to Rome, Georgia, with Bob South this week. With strokes you get good advice but no guarantees. One day at a time!

Best regards,

Andrew H. Hines, Jr.