Flippin' the Switch Jones-Onslow EMC

After a couple of months off, Flippin' the Switch is back, and we've got a great show for you. The co-op's Linda Mathiasen talks with JOEMC's member engagement "CHAMPION" Wanda Jones about our self-service paysites and their convenient locations throughout the community. Next, Steve Goodson provides a couple of tidbits about energy efficiency this summer and a new home solar toolkit available at joemc.com. Finally, Krystal Phillips talks with representatives from North Topsail Beach's Ocean City Jazz Festival. Held the weekend of July 4th, the festival is an annual celebration of the history of the Ocean City community and provides some of the best jazz music on the east coast.

Run Time: 39 minutes

Flippin' the Switch is back this month and we've got some special guests joining the show. The co-op's Krystal Phillips talks with representatives from the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce's Business Diversity Council about the African American Heritage Trail. The trail, a joint project of Onslow County Tourism, the Onslow County Museum, and the Business Diversity Council of the chamber, highlights historical markers and sites throughout the county that showcase African-American heritage and significant contributions to the community. Steve Goodson follows the ladies with the latest news and tips from JOEMC in Watt's Happening at the co-op. Take time to listen...you may learn a thing or two! 

Run Time: 25 minutes

Flippin' the Switch is happy to start the NEW YEAR with a jam-packed show. First, Paula Redick sits down with Jones County resident Kyle Koonce to discuss the electric cooperative youth tour that sends high schools students to Washington, DC, each summer (Kyle is a past youth tour participant). Following Paula and Kyle, Linda Mathiasen talks to local film writer/director/producer (and Jones County native) D'Aja Fullmore. D'Aja has received acclaim recently for projects she has worked on and CrossOver, her first full-length film, will debut next month at a red carpet event in Jones County. And, as always, you will find the latest from JOEMC in Watt's Happening. You will not want to miss this episode. 

Run Time: 36 minutes

Are you listening? JOEMC’s podcast, Flippin the Switch, has another episode out now! In our Christmas edition, hear how Jackie Rodgers, a JOEMC member and entrepreneur, is bringing Clarence Claus and a one-of-a-kind online gift shop to all the world. And, like always, we have helpful tips in our WATTS Happening series to help you save energy and money even during the holiday season. 

Run Time: 20 minutes

On the November episode of Flippin' the Switch we celebrate Native American Heritage month and honor our military veterans.  After Krystal Phillips tells us Watt Happening at JOEMC, Linda Mathiasen sits down and chats with Raquel Painter about the Onslow POW WOW. Raquel, a Native American and retired service member, was instrumental in bringing the pow wow ceremony to Onslow County. And finally, to celebrate Veterans Day, Paula Redick talks with co-op member Jesse Dollar and learns about his years of military service to our country and his latest adventure with the No Barriers Warriors Expedition Program. You will not want to miss this episode!

Run Time: 38 minutes

October is Co-op Month and in this episode of Flippin the Switch, Linda Mathiasen and Krystal Phillips are taking over the podcast and looking at some of the careers here at JOEMC. They have great conversations with employees from the Operations Center, IT, Marketing, Mapping, HR, and AMI.   And, of course, there is another installment of Watt's Happening at the co-op.

Run Time: 47 minutes