Thank You to the Following Organizations for
Renewing Early

Thank you to the following companies who already have renewed membership for 2008:

AFL Telecommunications
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Callaway Electric Cooperative
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative
Communications, Controls & Electrical Engineers, Inc.
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
Crestline Village Water District
DigitaLogic
Duke Energy Corporation
Fibertech Networks, LLC
Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright
Grays Harbor County Public Utility District No. 1
Joint Radio Company Ltd.
Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative
Net Research Inc.
Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Paducah Power System
Positron Inc.
RAD Data Communications
RCC Consultants Inc.
S & C Electric Company
Sumter Electric Cooperative
Tait Radio Communication
Tantalus Systems Corp.
Teltone Corporation
Transition Networks
Transtector Systems
United Illuminating Company
Walker and Associates
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
Wood County Electric Cooperative

Utilities and others that renew their UTC membership between now and August 31, 2007 will receive a special thank-you gift! When
you renew early, you help UTC to plan for future growth and enhance our
ability to bring new products, educational programs and member services
to you. And as in the past, we've made it easy to renew your membership
online! Just visit our secure Web site, www.renew.utc.org [1],
follow the simple steps and in less than five minutes your renewal will
be submitted for processing. Following confirmation of your payment,
your membership will be extended automatically through September 30,
2008. Not interested in renewing online? Alternate renewal methods also
can be accessed through www.renew.utc.org [2]. Questions regarding the renewal process can be directed to peter.doherty@utc.org [3].

Just a Dollar a Day?

UTC members get a lot for their money, but what you may not know is how
little membership might actually cost you. Did you know that membership
for some utilities costs only $1.00 per day? And look at the benefits
you receive. From our UTC Journal,
to thought-provoking education, to topic-specific discussion boards on
the utility-telecom topics that matter to you, UTC has it all. Still
not convinced? Join now and get the rest of 2007 and all of 2008 for
the price of just one year. To find out more, and to get an
up-to-the-minute quote, visit the online enrollment page here or call 202.833.6809.

UTC Readership Survey

UTC would like to get an idea of the effectiveness of our communication
pieces directly from UTC readers. That's why we're asking for your help
with our readership survey. We're asking everyone - members and
non-members - to complete our 10 minute online survey
by September 4, 2007. Please answer these questions as honestly as
possible; results will not be tied to a specific respondent. Your
opinions will help guide our communication plan moving forward.

AS A SPECIAL THANK YOU: One respondent will be chosen at random to receive an Apple iPod nano 4GB MP3 Player in Silver. We appreciate your help!

Look What's New in UTC Research

And don't forget UTC Research's Summer Sale, going on now!

Take advantage of this opportunity to get sale prices on
individual reports, or the complete archive of UTC's pre-2007 research
reports - an over $100,000 value -- for a one-time fee of $3,000 for
UTC Core Members, $3,500 for Associate Members, and $4,000 for
non-members. This is a limited-time offer, so please visit the UTC Web
site at www.utc.org [4], or contact Sara Ray at 202.833.6805 for more information.

Early Rate Extended for the NERC Cyber Security Workshop

UTC has just extended the NERC Cyber Security Workshop
early registration and discounted hotel rate to Wednesday, August 8,
2007. If you are planning to attend, make sure to take advantage of
this extended time for this discount. The NERC Cyber Security Workshop
is scheduled for September 6-7, 2007 at the Marriott Washington in
Washington, DC. This workshop will help your utility master the
complexities of the NERC CIP standards for cyber security, define
"critical cyber assets," prepare your utility for a cyber security
audit and more. Join UTC, industry experts, NERC experts and your
colleagues for a pivotal look at compliance with CIP 002-009, the NERC
Cyber Security standards.

Upcoming August Webinar

Join us for this upcoming UTC Webinar this August.

Integrating Wireless Technologies in Difficult Areas
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Kevin Ressler, Ph.D., Principal Technologist, M/A-COM

The many forms of emerging and existing wireless communications can
help a utility meet specialized needs. Learn how land mobile radio,
microwave, wireless LANs and wireless broadband can work together to
enhance communications networks in remote or hard-to-service areas to
deliver robust voice, data, and video services.

Register online here.

Join UTC at a Regional Meeting This Fall

Region 2 Meeting: September 17-18, 2007
Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Region 9 Fall Technical Meeting: September 19-21, 2007
Best Western Agate Beach, Newport, OR

UTC Northeast Region Utility Telecom Forum (Region 1): September 20-21, 2007
Doubletree Hotel Burlington, Burlington, VT

Region 3 Fall Meeting: October 3-4, 2007
Hilton Charlotte Center City, Charlotte, NC

UPLC's Annual Conference -
Broadband Power Line 2007

There's still plenty of time to join the United Power Line Council at
its annual conference, Broadband Power Line 2007 at The Fairmont Dallas
in Dallas, TX from September 18-21, 2007. The program for the
conference and hotel information can be found online at www.bplconference.org [5].
This conference is a must attend for any utility currently rolling out
BPL or utilities just starting to think about using BPL for internal or
commercial use.

If you plan to attend, make sure to take advantage of membership in
UPLC to get access to discounted registration rates. In addition,
membership gives you access to information on what's going on with BPL
and its legal/regulatory support during every stage of your BPL
deployment. For more information on joining UPLC, click here.

Engage the Canadian Market and Make A Difference as a Member of UTC Canada

If business interests take you north of the border, you owe it to
yourself to consider UTC Canada membership. This group of utility
telecom/IT professionals is taking on the leading issues of the day as
a united front, communicating with CRTC, Industry Canada and other
agencies in promoting favorable business opportunities for utilities.

Members of UTC Canada will be able to join with their peers in
addressing legislative and regulatory issues unique to utilities and
critical infrastructure. In addition to a collective legislative voice
on critical issues, UTC Canada provides members with an opportunity to
network, gain essential skills to enhance their career, share best
practices, and stay up to date on the news relevant to the utility,
UTelcos and critical infrastructure telecom sector. UTC Canada Charter
and Regular members can also take advantage of full membership rights
in UTC USA - the global trade association focused on the unique
telecommunications needs of critical infrastructure (Organizations in
the U.S. must first join UTC to be eligible for membership in UTC
Canada).

The best way to truly engage the Canadian market is to become
a Charter Member of UTC Canada. And for a limited time, Charter
membership is available to new members for only $2,500. This is the
premier Canadian membership, which also affords utilities a seat on the
UTC Canada Board of Directors. UTC Canada is finalizing their new
strategic plan, so now is the perfect time to get involved and make a
difference. To sign up or for more information, contact Peter Doherty
at 1.202.833.6809.

UtiliSite Council is Now Online!

The UtiliSite Council already has big plans for 2007 and
beyond, and we plan to kick off a busy fall by visiting with UTC and
UtiliSite members at the upcoming PCIA conference in Orlando, FL. If
you are going to be in town, we urge you to stop by and learn more
about early plans for an inaugural UtiliSite Council annual meeting,
services to member utilities, and how your utility can benefit from day
one with a seat on the UtiliSite Board of Directors.

In just the past few weeks, membership in the UtiliSite
Council has grown to represent nearly a dozen utilities and thousands
of sites. We want your UTC-member utility to get in on the ground floor
by joining the Council today. To encourage you to join, we are offering
half-price membership through the end of 2007. Visit us online at www.utilisite.utc.org [6]
to find out more about the Council AND to enroll. For more information,
contact Peter Doherty, UTC's Membership Manager, at 202.833.6809 or peter.doherty@utc.org [7].

New Positions and a Special Job Posting Package Available at the UTC Career Center

No one knows more about the needs of utility telecom/IT professionals
than the Utilities Telecom Council! UTC's new Career Center has been
designed to help member organizations and others find the perfect
candidate to fill their most important positions. We've made it easy to
tap into the wealth of talent that UTC represents. At the same time,
professionals in the field can view the latest job opportunities
available 24 hours a day. Check out the following NEW positions
available through the Career Center:

JOB SHOWCASE: ENCORE NETWORKS, INC.
Sales Director- Utility Vertical
The
successful candidate will be responsible for the business development
and selling activities of a leading developer of ruggedized IP + legacy
routers to the utility and transportation industry. The winning
candidate must be a self-starter with strong skills in prospecting and
opening new accounts. The individual will possess a demonstrated
knowledge of the Utility industry, including previous sales experience
selling hardware and software solutions; as well as knowledge of
cellular connectivity, SCADA protocols, and current NERC mandates for
security and encryption compliance. The candidate must possess a strong
business and technical knowledge with complementary skills to
understand the customer's business drivers as they align to the Encore
solutions.

JOB SHOWCASE: BURNS & MCDONNELL
Burns & McDonnell, a premier provider of engineering consulting
services since 1898, is seeking project engineers and project managers
for telecommunications projects. These positions are responsible for
detailed engineering, estimating, preparing proposals, managing
projects, and interacting with clients. Candidates must have a BS
degree in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum 4 years
experience in telecommunications system design and application
engineering. Excellent communication skills and experience in electric
utility application of telecommunications, including SCADA, substation
automation, and protective relaying; PE license is preferred.

Finally, between now and August 31, 2007 there is a special
price break on an annual job posting package! UTC members normally save
$150.00 instantly on this package, but with our August special, your
company can save up to $250.00 on job postings now through August of
2008! And, with this package you may post as many positions as you want
within the next year. Package may be renewed at standard price.

For more information on any of these offerings, visit www.utc.org [8] and click on Career Center, or contact Peter Doherty at 202.833.6809 or peter.doherty@utc.org [9].

Start Planning Now for UTC TELECOM 2008

Vendor partners interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at UTC TELECOM
2008 should reserve their space now. More information can be found here or by contacting cheryl.stratos@utc.org [10].

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