G.L.R.A. - Georgia Lineman's Rodeo Association

The Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo Association is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. The purpose of the association is to support and conduct an annual Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, to maintain a focus on safety, training, and safe work practices in the electric utility industry, and to promote relationships among the electric utility companies in Georgia and the Southeast.

	CONTACT: TIFFANY GILSTRAP (Georgia Power) PHONE: 404-506-7501 CELL: 404-316-2864
	CONTACT: JIM WRIGHT (Georgia Electric Membership Corporation) PHONE: 478-992-6130 CELL: 478- 972-2092
	CONTACT: KARMEN SCARBRO (Electric Cities of Georgia) PHONE: 770-794-5240 CELL: 404-226-4809

The association is composed of members from three electric utility entities within the State of Georgia. These entities include the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia Power, and the Electric Cities of Georgia. The Board of Directors of the association is composed of three members, one from each of the three entities.

The Rodeo Committee, and its subcommittees, is composed of an equal number of members representing the three entities. The Rodeo Committee is responsible for the planning and the production of the annual Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo.

Press Release excerpt 2006 Georgia Lineman's Rodeo
“A lineman’s work requires a lot of skill to the do the job, but also a lot of commitment to get the job done safely and efficiently,” said Jim Wright, Georgia Electric Membership Corp. vice president of safety, training and education.  “The talent that these competing linemen showed at the rodeo is testament that they have what it takes to restore power under a variety of scenarios.”

In a profession where a mistake can mean a critical injury or death, skill, safety and speed proved crucial in the annual competition.  During the contest, linemen climbed poles and changed out live-line insulators, reconfigured fiberglass and wooden cross-arms, and completed a simulated rescue of an injured co-worker from high atop a power pole, while racing against the clock and following all safety rules.

“Rodeo competitions provide additional training for lineman to enhance their skills,” said Jimmy Norman, light superintendent with the Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission.  “These competitions allow them to learn new ways to safely yield rapid results, which ultimately improve the quality of service delivered to our customers.” (Press Release 2006)