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responsible citizens. To help teens build leadership skills, Kiamichi Electric offers programs such as YouthPower Energy Camp and the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Both programs are designed to inspire teens while teaching them important cooperative principles—and all expenses are paid by Kiamichi Electric.


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YouthPower Energy Camp introduces eighth graders to principles such as democratic governance and cooperation by helping them organize their own camp cooperative. Other activities and games build leadership skills and encourage teens to make new friends from across the state. With plenty of time for hiking, volleyball, ping pong and swimming, students are guaranteed a fun summer experience.


Energy Camp takes place May 30- June 2 at Camp Canyon near Hinton, Okla. Interested eighth graders are asked to submit an application form by April 7, 2017. Forms are available online at www.kiamichielectric.org.


iamichi Electric Cooperative is committed to helping rural students grow into active,


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KEC Is Looking For A Few Good Teens Youth Tour and Energy Camp help students build leadership skills


Pay Ahead for Power Find out why Kiamichi Electric members love KEC's Elect Pay service. Hint: No more late fees, or service deposits! For more information, please call your co-op at 800-888-2731.


Kiamichi Electric Cooperative 944 SW Highway 2 • PO Box 340 Wilburton, Oklahoma 74578


tele: (918) 465-2338


toll free: (800) 888-2731 FAX: (918) 465-2950


www.kiamichielectric.org email: support@kiamichielectric.org


Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm


24-Hour Outage Hotline (800) 888-2731


CONVENIENT BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS


■ Pay online using our secure payment site at www.kiamichielectric.org.


■ Pay via smart phone, iPad or tablet using our mobile app. Download the free app at www.kiamichielectric.org.


Win a Trip to Washington DC


Kiamichi Electric will sponsor two high school juniors to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour on June 9-15, 2017 in Washington, DC. The one week, all expenses paid tour includes stops at more than fifty historic sites, monuments, and museums, plus fun cultural attractions.


Interested students are asked to write a letter to an elected official on an issue that concerns them.


Letters and applications are due March 1, 2017. More details on Youth Tour, guidelines, and applications are available at www.kiamichielectric.org.


To visit with a co-op representative about Youth Tour or Energy Camp, please call Todd Minshall, Kiamichi Electric director of member


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■ Pay via telephone 24 hours a day using a major credit card at 800-888-2731.


■ Pay in person at Kiamichi Electric, or use our drive-through payment drop box, available 24 hours a day.


■ Pay using the payment kiosk at the following authorized Kiamichi Electric payment locations.


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Apply by March 1!


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