We’re creeping up on halfway through the year. How are your New Year’s resolutions doing?
Mine have hit a couple bumps. This is about the time that I start making changes, concessions really, to my goals for the year. Does it really matter how fast I run (shuffle, really; jog, at best) a 5k this year? …Does it need to be a 5k? … What size hill constitutes a hike?
If one of your resolutions was to be more active in your cooperative, there are a couple of opportunities coming up!
Annual Meeting: June 10
Come for the cookies, stay for the updates. Northern’s annual meeting will be June 10 at 6 p.m. This will be Northern’s 78th annual meeting! The theme is “A Legacy of Service: Celebrating 78 Years.”
Similar to last year, we will have two locations set up for the meeting. Members can choose which location they would like to attend:
Holum Expo Building, Brown County Fairgrounds - Live event
Northern Electric Service Center, 17140 N Highway 281, Redfield - Livestreamed
At the annual meeting, members can expect updates from Northern’s board of directors and CEO/general manager, as well as our power providers. There will also be prizes, activities for adults and children at each location, and, of course, snacks!
Youth Excursion: July 20-22
South Dakota Rural Electric Youth Excursion is open to freshman, sophomore, and juniors whose parents or guardians are members of Northern Electric. On this three-day experience, students learn how the electricity they use every day is produced. Students will tour Freedom Coal Mine, Antelope Valley Station Power Plant, and Great Plains Synfuel Plant. The cost of transportation, lodging, meals, and entertainment are provided.
The deadline to apply is June 1. Apply at NorthernElectric.Coop/Youth Excursion or fill out and return the application on page 15 of this issue.
Pancake Breakfast: July 30
Fresh-made pancakes, coffee, and sausage are the best way to start off an early morning! Northern Electric employees and board members will be preparing and serving breakfast starting at 7 a.m. at the Spink County Fairgrounds on July 30. The annual Member Appreciation Pancake Breakfast coincides with Spink County Achievement Days and is open to the public. This way, 4-H kids and attendees have a good breakfast before a day full of exhibits.