The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is hosting its annual upriver event on Thursday, May 23 at the Walterville Community Center.
The meeting format will be different than in previous years. The event will begin and end with an Open House, allowing guests opportunities to speak with EWEB Staff to address individual account issues, get updates on EWEB projects,and learn about customer programs, loans, and incentives.
The main portion of the meeting will be in the style of a Customer Appreciation Dinner. The overall theme is “Improving communications with the community.” Customers, EWEB Commissioners and Staff – and guests from partner organizations – will dine together and discuss how we can improve our communications through future challenges tothe McKenzie Community.
The goal is to create constructive conversations, with each table working as brainstorming groups. Conversation topics will include:
- threats to the McKenzie
- how public agencies can effectively send updates during severe weather
- how upriver customers receive updates during power
- and how EWEB can demonstrate its commitment to preserving the community's quality of life despite the closure of the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project.
At the end of the dinner conversation, Commissioners will report out to the entire group about
their tables’ ideas, concerns, and follow-up questions. EWEB staff will take notes during the conversations to record thegroups’ ideas for further development. After dinner, the Open House format will resume.
What: EWEB McKenzie Valley Customer Appreciation Dinner
Where: Walterville Community Center (39259 Camp Creek Rd.).
When: Thursday, May 23.
- Open House – 5:30-6:00 m.
- Dinner – 6:00-7:20 m.
- Open House – 7:20-7:45 m.
Who: All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Adam Spencer at adam.spencer@eweb.org or by calling 541-685-7539 by May 7 so we know how many meals to provide.
