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NOVEMBER 2013 www.ozarksecc.com


STAYING INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITIES By Mitchell Johnson, President / CEO


As the holidays and the end of another year approach, we reflect on the activities of the past year both to assess progress and to give direction for the coming year. Ozarks Electric Cooperative is embedded in the communities we serve through corporate as well as individual ties to schools, churches and organizations. We believe we are in the “quality of life” business. Our purpose is to power communities and empower members to improve the quality of their lives. We know that staying connected to our members helps to better serve them by not only meeting their electrical needs, but by also supporting programs that strengthen our region, making it one of the best places in the country to live and work.


Last year, our employees amassed a total of 24,717 hours in community service. We have 24 employees who participate as coaches or assistant coaches with youth sports programs, 45 employees who are regular volunteers at their church, nine volunteer firefighters or first responders and 27 who give their time as storm spotters and civil defense volunteers. Like many of you, more than half of our workforce volunteers their service to city and county boards, commissions and committees. We participate in neighborhood watch programs and help elderly or disabled neighbors.


Over the last four years, Ozarks Electric has awarded approximately $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors to continue their education. We have supported area agencies individually and through the United Way of Northwest Arkansas for approximately $80,000. We sponsor safety programs in area elementary schools and every year send four students to Washington, D.C. as well as two students to Energy Camp in Oklahoma. Through our local county fairs, we sponsor events that benefit the students who exhibit foods, crafts and animals, and we have awarded upwards of $40,000 in the past four years in premium bids for junior livestock exhibitors.


Our goal is to supply adequate, reliable power today and to ensure that it remains available for future generations of cooperative members. However, we feel that other things we do for the health and well-being of our members and future members is equally important. We are here for you and appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Thanks from all of us at Ozarks Electric Cooperative.


Membership has its perks.


The Co-op Connections program is yet another way we’re looking out for our members. Present the card to certain local and national businesses to receive special discounts, including significant savings on some health care costs.


The card is yours. The savings are yours. For more, visit www.ozarksecc.com/connections.


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