We know you have a busy schedule and try to make the most of your time. So why should you spend part of Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Porter County Fairgrounds? That’s the day of our Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting, and we can think of many great reasons to join us.
First, there’s a chance to catch up and have some fun with your friends, neighbors, and the co-op’s staff. Whether you play cornhole or bingo, enjoy listening to songs you know and love from the KellTones, or just sit down for everyone’s favorite pork chops from our friends at Birky’s (followed by dessert from food trucks), you’re going to have a great time for free! Plus, you will get the chance to win some of the $4,000-plus in prizes we’re giving away. It’s an open house-style event, so come and go when convenient.
It’s a family event, so bring your kids and grandkids. We will keep them busy with a full slate of activities that include kid-friendly entertainment, glitter tattoos, and balloon twists!
It’s also an excellent opportunity to learn about what the co-op is doing to make your electric service more reliable and affordable. Members have many questions about energy — and our staff is happy to share facts and help everyone understand what goes into ensuring your power is there when you need it. We’ll also have an interactive display about the time-of-use rate, which is a rate concept that is designed to help us manage power supply more efficiently and allow you to save money. We will share much more on this at the event, so stick around for the business meeting.
Finally, it’s your chance to play an active role in making important decisions about your co-op. Unlike the huge utilities owned by Wall Street investors, your co-op is a non-profit owned and operated by you and your neighbors. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about issues that matter to you and vote for members representing you and your interests on our board of directors.
Make sure you don’t miss out! Circle Thursday, Sept. 26, on your calendar, and remember to detach the registration card from the back cover to bring with you to the event.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO VOTE!
You can vote for the board of directors election online until Sept. 23. After that, you can only vote in person at the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting event on Sept. 26 at the Porter County Fairgrounds. If you wait to vote in person, you will be provided with a new ballot at the event. Anyone who votes will receive a $5 bill credit.
