![Family at Ft. Wayne Zoo](https://www.indianaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/iec_sep_2024_a054_001.jpg)
Lions and tigers and giraffes, oh my! More than 3,000 members and families made their way to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Aug. 3 for the largest member appreciation day event in co-op history. One of our principles, “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” was in action, as it was a joint event held with neighboring Malinta-based co-op Tricounty Rural Electric. They had nearly 500 members in attendance.
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“Thanks to our members for taking time out of their busy lives to join us and celebrate what makes us co-ops different from other utilities.”
— Randy Price, PPEC CEO
Members who attended received free zoo entry, ice cream treats, unlimited rides and a cooler bag, along with other swag. A full photo gallery is available on PPEC’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/Paulding.Putnam.EC). Scan the QR code to see more photos!
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Help us plan 2025’s event by completing PPEC’s survey online at PPEC.coop/member-appreciation.
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![Member Appreciation Day collage 1](https://www.indianaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PPEC-MAD-1-2-1024x650.jpg)
![Member Appreciation Day collage 2](https://www.indianaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PPEC-MAD-2-2-801x1024.jpg)