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commentar y BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Larry Culwell, President DISTRICT 7


David Ray, Vice President DISTRICT 4


Don Parr, Secretary-Treasurer DISTRICT 5


MEMBERS Dale Shaw


Richard Medlock Ron Pelanconi Mark Ichord


DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 6


Jim Jackson Executive Vice President-CEO


Kiamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) is committed to providing reliable and affordable electric service to members in Latimer, LeFlore, Pittsburg, Pushmataha and Atoka counties.


The people and businesses that purchase electricity from Kiamichi Electric are considered member-owners of the co-op. Each member—regardless of how much electricity they purchase – has an equal say in how the cooperative is operated.


To exercise their right, Kiamichi Electric members are encouraged to attend co-op meetings and vote in co-op elections.


Kiamichi Electric service territory is divided into seven districts. Members within each district meet every two years to choose a fellow member to represent their interests on the Kiamichi Electric board of trustees. KEC board members set policy and oversee cooperative business.


Through local leadership and control, Kiamichi Electric Cooperative members can rest assured their electric co-op remains focused on the needs of its members and its rural communities.


Right of Way Maintenance It's a pocketbook priority for KEC and its members


warmer temperatures tends to trigger severe weather. To protect our lines and keep power flowing safely to your home, Kiamichi Electric Cooperative maintains our right-of-way. Think of it as spring cleaning for power lines.


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Right-of-way (ROW) maintenance keeps tree limbs and other obstacles away from high-voltage power lines. It’s an important part of the service we provide to you, our members, for three reasons: safety, reliability, and cost.


Our primary concern is the safety of our workers and members. Properly maintained ROW keeps our crews safe when they are working on the lines. Keeping trees clear of power lines also keeps your family safe. From making sure a child’s tree house will never come in contact with a power line to creating a safe environment for you while you work in your yard, a well- maintained ROW helps avoid tragedy.


Kiamichi Electric works hard to keep the area around our lines clear, but we need your help. Be alert this spring. Don’t plant trees or tall vegetation under power lines, and keep an eye out for power lines when working around your property.


operation roundup Monthly Financial Report


YEAR TO DATE COLLECTIONS: YEAR TO DATE DISBURSEMENTS: TOTAL COLLECTED SINCE INCEPTION:


$14,856.46 $7,180.99


$1,120,913.11 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SINCE INCEPTION: $1,060,685.90 2 | january-february 2014 | Light Post


Operation Roundup is a voluntary bill roundup program that benefits southeast Oklahoma communities, organizations and needy families. Applications for funds are available at Kiamichi Electric, local social services , or online at www.kiamichielectric.org.


love springtime, but the seasonal shift isn’t all good news. The rapid change from harsh, cold air to


If and when severe weather blows through, a well- maintained ROW leads to fewer outages and faster response time. We witnessed this firsthand during the December ice storm. Lines that were recently cleared sustained less damage.


By Jim Jackson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Trees will fall during the worst storms but when it happens our crews are able to restore service a lot faster than they could in poorly maintained areas.


Kiamichi Electric strives to keep costs affordable for you, and maintaining the ROW is an important part of controlling costs. Fewer and shorter outages save money for everyone. When crews work in clean areas, we also reduce risks for employees and lessen the wear and tear on our equipment.


Safety, reliability, and cost: That's why we believe in ROW ‘spring cleaning.’ If we compromise on one of these areas, it will affect the others. At KEC, we aren’t willing to compromise. Maintaining our ROW is a priority for your safety, comfort, and pocketbook.


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