Ubits Spring/Summer 2024
p Rhubarb, the Tacoma Rainiers mascot, made a special appearance at the second annual TPU Connects.
Talks, tours, and tasty treats: Employees engage in the second annual TPU Connects Hundreds of employees attended the second annual TPU Connects All-Employee Meeting & Conference in person and online May 7-8.
IN ADDITION TO 17 PRESENTATIONS, THE TWO-DAY EVENT INCLUDED: An Information Fair in the Cafeteria both days featuring a variety of topics. The in-person and online Taste of TPU fundraiser (raised over $2,800 for our Senior Assistance Fund).
p Dr. John Gaines, community relations manager, Customer Experience and External Affairs, and Director Jackie Flowers shared words of wisdom during TPU Connects.
Food trucks in the yard. A visit from Tacoma Rainiers’ mascot, Rhubarb the Reindeer. New this year: Tours of the Cowlitz River Project and Cushman Hydro Project on May 10 (see story in this issue).
p Communications & Marketing Specialist Bernie Peterson and Principal Power Energy Conservation Analyst Hollis Tamura shared energy conservation details with employees during the TPU Connects Information Fair.
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Employees tour Cushman and Cowlitz hydro projects
186 Service Awards honorees
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