Community remains a core value for Vectren and its employees. Community service is supported and encouraged with paid time off and community matching grants for employee volunteerism. Vectren employees contributed more than 21,000 volunteer hours in 2011.
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Xenia, Ohio
Green County Visitation Center
Ohio employees Craig Baker, Kim Kreiger, Ken Byrd, George Cooper and Mark Rector participate in the United Way’s Day of Action by cleaning up the landscape at the Green County Visitation Center. |
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Franklin, Ind.
Franklin YMCA
Curt Wetherald, fitter from Franklin, Ind., repairs picnic tables at the Franklin YMCA during the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. |
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Evansville, ind.
St. Vincent Center for Children
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Vectren Chairman, President and CEO Carl Chapman engages with children at St. Vincent Center for Children and Families in Evansville, Ind., as part of the United Way’s Day of Caring. |
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Muncie, ind.
Habitat for Humanity Muncie
A group of Vectren employees put the finishing touches on a Habitat house and constructed the storage shed in October 2011. |
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2011 Ellerbrook Spirit of Community Award
As a champion of giving back to the community, retired CEO Niel C. Ellerbrook helped guide Vectren to become a leading corporate citizen throughout its service territories. In honor of his legacy, Vectren established the Ellerbrook Spirit of Community Award to be given annually to an employee who demonstrates a strong commitment to community service.
The 2011 Ellerbrook Spirit of Community Award was presented to Greg Alexander, service specialist for Vectren Energy Delivery in Clarksville, Ind. Throughout his adult life, Greg has unselfishly devoted his time and leadership to numerous organizations in and around Clarksville, including Special Olympics, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society and Clark County Youth Shelter and Family Services Inc.
Greg selected the West Clark Football Booster Club to be the recipient of the $5,000 grant to be awarded in his name. This organization has been instrumental in ensuring every student, regardless of financial situation, has an opportunity to play high school sports.
