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ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR OCTOBER 6

Central Rural Electric Cooperative’s 83rd annual meeting is returning to a community near you in the drive-thru format! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 6 at one of these convenient locations: • • • •

Lincoln County Fairgrounds 15th & Rozell Ave., Chandler Logan County Fairgrounds 215 Fairgrounds Rd., Guthrie Noble County Fairgrounds 1 Ivanhoe St., Perry Payne County Expo Center 4518 Expo Circle E, Stillwater

You will have the opportunity to drive-thru the annual meeting to vote on proposed bylaw amendments,

receive your attendance gift, visit with Central employees and board members, and be entered for prize drawings. Drive-thru anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. at one of the four locations. Attendees will receive a $10 bill credit on their December bill and a $20 restaurant gift card. This year’s attendance gift will be a custom 2-gallon bucket! Prize winners and voting results will be announced on Central’s website and social media on Friday, October 7.

Watch for your official notice with additional information in the mail this September. We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual Meeting!

Save the Save the Date Date Central Rural Electric Cooperative

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Chandler • Guthrie • Perry • Stillwater

Lincoln co. Fairgrounds • Logan co. Fairgrounds • Noble Co. Fairgrounds • Payne Co. Fairgrounds

Annual Meeting • 3-7 pm • Drive-Thru

Why your attendance Matters Your vote plays an important role in how the co-op operates

Meet those who serve you and ask questions Active Participation creates a healthy cooperative When you become a member of Central, you become part-owner of the cooperative. You have the opportunity to serve on Central’s board, receive capital credits and make your voice heard in Central’s practices by voting. Your input is crucial to Central’s operations. When we say member-owned and operated, we mean it!

EAT, SLEEP, YOUTH TOUR. REPEAT.

Check-in with Central’s Youth Tour Participants Central’s sponsored participants Isaac Ochsner from Stillwater and Bailey Ramsey from Carney visited Washington D.C. in June for the Oklahoma Youth Tour. AUGUST 2022 Central Board of Trustees: Carol Dvorak, President (District 3) James Wells, Vice President (District 6) Gary McCune, Secretary/Treasurer (District 1) Greg Tytenicz (District 2) Sid Sperry (District 4) Mark Pittman (District 5) Bill Davis (District 7) Hunter Robinson - Chief Executive Officer

The participants visited members of congress, national monuments, historic sights and Smithsonian museums. Youth Tour is a nationwide program for electric cooperatives. “To be chosen for this trip is a real honor,” said Jillianne Tebow, Central Vice

President of Business Development and Marketing. “Youth Tour is more than a trip to our nation’s capital, it teaches the youth in our community the importance of representation and the impact electric cooperatives have.” Youth Tour is a contest for high school juniors sponsored by Central each year beginning in December. If you are interested in learning more or if you would like to be added to the email list to know when applications open visit mycentral.coop/youthtourinterest.

Empowered Editors: Jillianne Tebow - Vice President of Business Development and Marketing Larry Mattox - Director of Communications Kory Bowman - Marketing and Communications Specialist Ivy Swan - Marketing and Communications Specialist

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Youth Tour winners Isaac Ochsner and Bailey Ramsey visit monuments in Washington D.C. with other participants from cooperatives across the nation in June.

SUMMER AROUND CENTRAL Visit these fun August events in Central’s territory Red Brick Nights Oklahoma & Wentz Ave., Guthrie Aug. 6 • 5-7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, pop-up shops and more in historic downtown Guthrie.

Toast to Broadway Ladies’ Night Out Broadway St., Cushing Aug. 18 • 5:30-9 p.m. Bring your gal pals for a night full of shopping, games, drinks and appetizers.

Night of Payne Payne County Expo Center 4518 Expo Circle E, Stillwater Aug. 6 • 7 p.m. A nighttime gravel bicycle ride with several routes through Payne County.

OCA Ranch Rodeo Lazy E Arena 9600 Lazy E Dr., Guthrie Aug. 19-20 • 9 a.m. Watch 12 ranch teams from across the state compete in six events including bronc riding, team sorting, wild cow milking, team branding, penning and wild horse races.

Edmond Quilt Festival Oklahoma Christian University 2501 E Memorial Rd., Edmond Aug. 12-13 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit with vendors, enter door prizes, watch demonstrations and browse the 100 beautiful juried quilts. Perkins Day Out Main St., Perkins Aug. 13 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit local vendors at Perkins’ monthly market. Second Saturdays OSU Museum of Art 720 S Husband St., Stillwater Aug. 13 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Unleash your creativity by making artwork while browsing through the OSU Museum of Art. Round Barn Rendezvous Round Barn 107 E Hwy 66, Arcadia Aug. 14 • noon-5 p.m. Check out this iconic Route 66 stop for a free folk concert in the secondfloor hayloft.

Heard on Hurd 32 N Broadway Ave., Edmond Aug. 20 • 6-10 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, pop-up shops and live music at downtown Edmond’s street festival. Payne County Free Fair Payne County Expo Center 4518 Expo Circle E, Stillwater Aug. 22-27 • 8 a.m. Check out livestock shows and agricultural exhibits, or have fun at the carnival at this free fair. Ponca Tribal Powwow 20 White Eagle Dr., Ponca City Aug. 25-28 • 2-11 p.m. See the historic 101 Ranch in Ponca City at the 146th annual Ponca Tribal Powwow featuring dancing, food and craft vendors.

DOWNED POWER LINE SAFETY Severe weather happens yearround in Oklahoma and can lead to seriously damaged power lines. What should you do if you see a downed power line and how do you ensure your family’s safety? �

Let Central know! Report the fallen power line by calling 405372-2884.

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Be aware of your surroundings. Active lines can be hidden in fallen tree limbs and water puddles, or could be touching fencing.

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Avoid touching the power line even if you think it is dead. The line can be energized during power restoration or if someone is using a generator.

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Do not connect your generator to a pole with a downed line.

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Never drive over a fallen power line. It could cause poles or other equipment to crash on top of your vehicle.

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If your vehicle comes in contact with a downed line, stay in your vehicle, warn others to stay away and contact 9-1-1.

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If you must leave your vehicle, jump away from the vehicle and shuffle your feet to safety.

KILOWATTS AND BRATS IN STILLWATER AND CHANDLER Thank you to everyone who attended our second annual Kilowatts and Brats!

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