WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification)

WIRE is a community service organization established in 1981. The Pee Dee Electric Chapter of WIRE participates in community outreach programs, as well as provides scholarship opportunities for members of PDEC.

2012 Quarterly Meeting Schedule: February 16, May 17, August 16, November 15

Outreach Programs

  • Harvest Hope
  • Humane Society
  • Kids Closet
  • The Lord Cares
  • Free Medical Clinics

Scholarship Opportunities

WIRE Scholarship

  • Rising College Freshman
  • Dependent of PDEC Member
  • One-Time $1,000

WIRE Jenny Ballard Scholarship

  • Woman Returning to College
  • Member of PDEC
  • One-Time $2,500

To get involved, please contact Page Chestnut.

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Pee Dee Electric Cooperative

WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification)

WIRE is a community service organization established in 1981. The Pee Dee Electric Chapter of WIRE participates in community outreach programs, as well as provides scholarship opportunities for members of PDEC.

2012 Quarterly Meeting Schedule: February 16, May 17, August 16, November 15

Outreach Programs

  • Harvest Hope
  • Humane Society
  • Kids Closet
  • The Lord Cares
  • Free Medical Clinics

Scholarship Opportunities

WIRE Scholarship

  • Rising College Freshman
  • Dependent of PDEC Member
  • One-Time $1,000

WIRE Jenny Ballard Scholarship

  • Woman Returning to College
  • Member of PDEC
  • One-Time $2,500

To get involved, please contact Page Chestnut.



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