The Electrical Association of New Orleans was founded in 1921 by William Clement (General sales Manager of NOPSI) and Leo Hirsch (President of Interstate Electric Company) to establish a close working relationship with electrical contractors in order to better promote electrical safety and the sale of adequate wiring and lighting. NOPSI provided the initial funding of $1800.00 to establish the Association.
Throughout the next 81 years, the Association grew and expanded. Today there are 400 members representing architects, engineers, electrical contractors, wholesalers/distributors, manufacturers and manufactures' agents, energy conservation representatives, electrical inspectors, and electric utility representatives.
Since the formation of the Association in 1921, there has always existed a spirit of respect, cooperation and friendship among the various segments of the electrical industry in our mutual effort to promote increased efficient electrical usage and electrical safety.
Membership in the Electrical Association of New Orleans gives members the competitive edge that is needed in today's marketplace
Beyond the opportunity of discussing business matters
of importance, members have the opportunity to relax with
other members, playing golf, fishing or having dinner.
Nominal membership dues allow one to participate in all of
the Assosciation's activities that benefit the member, the
company and the electrical industry.
Today, the main thrust behind the Electrical Association
is to promote "Electrical Safety" and "Electrical Energy
Conversation".
The Pioneer Award -
This award originated as recognition for those who devoted
50 years or more of service in the electrical industry. In
1987, the qualifications for a Pioneer Award was reduced to
45 years of service in the industry and reserved for members
of the Electrical Association of New Orleans.
Service Awards - Each
year the Association recognizes those members who have
completed 25 and 35 years of service in the electrical
industry.
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