commentar y BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David Ray, President DISTRICT 4
Don Parr, Vice President DISTRICT 5
Mark Ichord, Secretary-Treasurer DISTRICT 6
MEMBERS Russell Shaw 1 Richard Medlock
2 Ron Pelanconi 3
Larry Culwell 7
Brett Orme 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.
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of trustees. These are the seven people we entrust to give strategic direction and ensure Kiamichi Electric has good governance.
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The pioneers who founded the modern cooperative movement insisted that all cooperative members have the right to vote. Unless we remind ourselves about how precious this right truly is we can easily take it for granted.
Democracy is the Co-op Way The more you put in, the more you get out
t Kiamichi Electric Cooperative, one of the most important activities we conduct is the election for the board
At an IOU, you are a customer, not an owner. IOU directors live in all corners of the world and have no attachment to the organization other than seeking a return on their investment. Communities served by municipally-owned systems may vote for the mayor or city council, but the connection to the electric service is less direct.
By Brett Orme CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
At Kiamichi Electric, we encourage our members to participate in the co-op by attending our annual and district meetings, nominating and electing trustees, and when necessary, voting on changes to the co-op bylaws.
The utility industry is experiencing some of the biggest changes since its founding, so electric co-ops need your active participation now more than ever. As a Kiamichi Electric member and owner, you have the ability to help set the direction for your co-op.
This is a critical difference between co-ops and other electricity providers, such as investor-owned utilities (IOUs) or municipally-owned systems.
operation roundup
Monthly Financial Report YEAR TO DATE COLLECTIONS:
YEAR TO DATE DISBURSEMENTS: TOTAL COLLECTED SINCE INCEPTION:
$ 26,716.00 $ 11,850,00
$ 1,393,158.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SINCE INCEPTION: $1,297,552.00
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.
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At Kiamichi Electric, the decisions made by your board of trustees have an effect on each and every member. When you consider board-approved programs such as Operation Roundup,their
decisions can also have a far-reaching impact on the broader community.
On page 6 of this issue, you'll find the names and photos of Kiamichi Electric's 2017 Youth Tour winners, plus a list of our 2017 Operation Roundup scholarship recipients. These programs, aimed at helping local teens succeed, would not be possible without the support of locally elected trustees who make decisions based on your feedback.
I believe that electric co-ops promote the spirit of democracy at the grassroots level. Like any democracy, we know we aren't perfect, but when it comes to serving our members and communities, we have 72 years of history that shows we've done a very good job.
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