CO-OP NEWS
>> Get the details on the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting
>> We're providing power with purpose
FROM the TOP CEO ADDRESS
As we head into fall, we're again preparing for a favorite tradition at OEC — our Drive-Thru Annual Meeting, happening Friday, Oct. 17 at the University of Oklahoma's Lloyd Noble Center. The past few years have shown us that this format works. Last year's event broke attendance records with nearly 4,000 members participating. That turnout told us something loud and clear: you value the convenience, and you value your cooperative.
We've listened, and we're continuing to improve the experience. This year, every member who registers at the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting will receive a $30 bill credit, a prize pack that includes a 2-gallon bucket, ball cap and ice cream spade, and a chance to win one of four $500 grand prizes. You might also be one of the lucky ones who scores a gift card tucked into your registration pack. It's our way of saying thank you for showing up and staying engaged.
Engagement with our members isn't just about meetings and prizes, though. At our August board meeting, we approved the return of $2 million in capital credits, money going directly back to the members who earned it. This isn't just a number. It's a reflection of the cooperative difference. When OEC does well, our members benefit.
Along with that capital credit retirement, the board made a policy change to accelerate how we return those funds in the future. Over the past few years, we've reinvested heavily in our electric and fiber work plans, upgrading infrastructure and expanding service to keep pace with growth. That work continues, but we can now return more of your investment sooner. It's a shift we're proud to make.
This fall also marks the start of our Drive-Thru Annual Meeting season, an important time to connect with members and focus on the cooperative's future. These meetings aren't just about formalities; they're about reinforcing the principle of member ownership and transparency that OEC was built on.
As the weather starts to cool and college football kicks off, I hope you'll join us on Oct. 17. Whether you come for the bill credit, the prize pack, or to be part of something bigger than yourself, your presence matters. Keep an eye on your mailbox for your official invitation and voting ballots, and check okcoop.org/AnnualMeeting for updates.
Thank you for your continued trust in OEC. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Danny Watters, President 7 District7Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Grover, Vice President 4 District4Trustee@okcoop.org
John Jensen, Sec./Treas. 6 District6Trustee@okcoop.org
Mike Argo, Asst. Sec./Treas. 1
District1Trustee@okcoop.org
Danny Drake, Jr. 2
District2Trustee@okcoop.org
Debbie Frazier 3
District3Trustee@okcoop.org
Bob Usry 8
District8Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Tharp 9
District9Trustee@okcoop.org
Shirley Idleman 5
District5Trustee@okcoop.org
PATRICK
$30 CREDIT - PRIZE PACKS - $500 GRAND PRIZES
Oct. 17 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Vote to approve last year’s meeting minutes and financials.
This year’s prize pack will include an ice cream scoop, a ball cap and a 2-gallon bucket.
PowerUp&PassGo: YourDrive-Thru Co-opQuest
Join us on Friday, October 17, at the University of Oklahoma's Lloyd Noble Center parking lot, anytime between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., for a convenient drive-thru experience. Upon arrival, you’ll pass “GO” and receive a $30 bill credit just for attending. Then, have your ballot completed — you'll receive it in a separate mailer. 0412301601
Next, you’ll proceed to the registration booth, where you can drop off your completed ballot and collect your swag pack, which includes an OEC ice cream scoop, bucket and cap. You’ll also have the chance to find gift cards randomly hidden in the prize packs!
As an added bonus, every participating member will automatically be entered into our $500 prize drawing, with four members selected to each receive a $500 grand prize. There’s no need to leave your car—just roll through, power up and enjoy the ride!
Don't forget to tune into OEC's YouTube page (youtube.com/OklaElec) at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 17 for the official business meeting and the live prize drawing to see if you're one of the lucky $500 grand prize winners. More information about the business meeting is on the next page.
Official business at the Annual Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Those attending the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Oct. 17 will have the opportunity to take an active part in their cooperative by conducting official business. Members will be asked if they approve minutes from the 2024 OEC Annual Meeting (shown on the right), as well as the 2024 financial statements (see below). If a quorum of 5 percent of OEC’s members register at the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting, votes will be tallied and reflected in the meeting minutes.
Members may arrive and register at the Lloyd Noble Center parking lot at any point between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. Please bring the ballot you receive on the official invitation mailer. You will hand your completed ballot to a friendly OEC employee when you arrive at the registration tent.
Beginning at 7:15 p.m. on OEC’s YouTube page (youtube.com/OklaElec), we hope you will join us for a brief business meeting and the drawing of four $500 grand prizes. 3226116506
This will conclude this year’s Annual Meeting. We invite you to give us feedback via a survey link, which will be provided in the program you will receive at the event.
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES Oklahoma 10, Oklahoma September 27, 2024
The members of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative held their Annual Meeting on September 27, 2024, via Drive-Thru at the Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Oklahoma, pursuant to written notice which had been previously given to members, according to the By-Laws.
Autumn McMahon made welcoming remarks. She then turned the meeting to OEC Attorney Greg Tontz, who acted as the Secretary for the meeting. The Secretary certified that 3,731 members had registered at the meeting, which satisfied the required quorum minimum of 2,476 members. Attorney Tontz then conducted a business meeting.
Tontz announced that the registered members had voted by written ballot in favor of approving the minutes of previous meeting and for approval of the financial reports of OEC for 2023 and that the expenditures and actions of the Trustees for those years had been approved by the members The ballot count for approval of the minutes and financial reports as set forth above was 3,523 (YES) and 68 (NO).
Tontz announced that the registered members had voted by written ballot in favor of the approval an amendment to Section 3.01 of the OEC Bylaws, which pertains to the date, time and location of the OEC Annual Meeting. The ballot count for approval of the proposed Bylaw amendment was 3,229 (YES) and 298 (NO).
The following newly-elected Trustees were administered the oath of office, each to serve a three-year term representing the District set opposite the respective name:
District - 1 - Mike Argo
District - 6 - John Jensen
District - 9 - Ronnie Tharp
Patrick Grace, OEC Manager and CEO, and each of the Trustees, addressed the members by video
Following the business meeting the winners of four (4) $500 grand prize drawings were announced, and the meeting was concluded.
(Secretary)
APPROVED:
(President)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
$586,794,596 Total Margins and Equities
$179,259,701 $160,009,134 Total Long Term Debt $367,729,032 $370,307,481 Noncurrent Liabilities
$3,260,735 $7,001,004 Current and Accrued Liabilities
Credits
$47,446,517 $47,092,733
$3,512,288 $2,384,244 Total Liabilities and Equities
$601,208,273 $586,794,596
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING STATEMENT
$195,251,947 Operating Margins
$12,970,567 $12,241,834
Generation/Transmission & Other Capital Credits $5,910,187 $7,197,113
Patronage Capital or Margins
$20,753,518 $20,509,139 Taxable Margins $12,308,368 $12,618,192
Providing power with purpose
AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• Joy Portable Air Compressor 125 Psi John Deere Motor for Sandblasting etc Reduced Now $3,000. 381-9096
• ‘15 Chevy Silverado 3500 WT 4WD, long bed, 155,000 miles, excellent condition, very clean, asking $23,000. 361-3965.
FARM & EQUIPMENT
• 28Pro Wolfe Ridge wood splitter, 9HP, electric start, log lift, sorting table, 4 way wedge, hydraulic wedge adjuster, removable tongue. 401-8783.
• Farm and equipment, brush hogs; hay equip; misc pipe; big rod. 391-3688.
FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
• Two Catnapper recliners by Jackson Furniture, made in USA, perfect condition, like new, 7 months old, medium brown, $375 each. 485-2019.
• Treadmill Pro-F0rm LM Quarter mile Track; Medium size space saver adjustable resistance; Good working order. 329-5528.
HAY & FIREWOOD
• Firewood oak pecan Hackberry $110 per Rick delivery available fees apply, Lexington. 808-5568.
• Wood burning fireplace insert, Montpelier Medium Wood Insert, Vermont Casting Trim: 1750. 990-1084.
• Small square Bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles and midsize 3x3’s, sprayed and fertilized, Located in East Norman. 850-1005.
• Firewood for sale, 2-1/2 ricks, seasoned oak 100% split, $200. 292-7709.
LIVESTOCK & PETS
• Need to re-home beloved aging mare, sweet, gentle, wears grazing mask on green grass. 255-9296.
• Live mealworms locally raised Nutritious treats for your chickens, beardies, and other pets starting at $5 for 125 large mealworms also have starter colonies available cheap more info 566-7107
• Bronze turkey poults, $15 each, call or text. 754-8339.
• Blue nose pit bull puppies, ageappropriate shots and wormed, ready for adoption August 11, call for additional information. 200-6840.
• 5 bred cows, 6 weaned calves; all beef stock. 391-3688.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair, All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion; 40yrs experience, competitive prices. 779-5362.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• Private individual interested in buying small or very small oil & gas royalties or mineral rights in Oklahoma. 802-4227.
• All types of garden soils compost: mulch, horse manure, compost, river rock, landscaping rock; Also, campfire firepit wood sold year-round. 820-0618.
• 2 Burial plots Resthaven Garden of Masonic, spaces 3&4 lot392; section 7 Resthaven gets $4,790 each will sell both for $6,000 transfer fee $500 negotiable. 760-0260.
• 2 glass enclosed burial niches at Resthaven memorial gardens, purchase price $8,000 00 due to divorce need to sell will take $4,000 00 for both. 469-831-5608.
• Resthaven stacked lawn crypt 104th & Western OKC value $8,000 sell $5,000, seller pay transfer fee please leave message. 990-4927.
• $600 Elliptical, brand new; purchased at Academy, Specs; Manual Ramp, iFit; Carbon EL, Intensity Stride, Pro-Form. 820-9587.
• Two plots, Arlington Memory Gardens OKC, value $6,000 each, sell $3,500 per plot, seller pay transfer fee. 623-1862.
• Two cemetery plots at Resthaven OKC in Garden of Chapel South, Block 5, Plots 1 and 2, $3,000 for both, transfer fee $500. 249-4714.
• Leather couch,love seat (like new),recliner good condition $400, Tuttle area. 818-6518.
• BEAUTIFUL INDIA WOOL RUG 12’ x 14’ 9” Good condition; new price was $7K, asking $1,850 OBO. 520-9480.
• Free range chicken eggs, $4 a dozen, call or text. 754-8339.
• For Sale: 4 cemetery plots Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens $3,000 ea + transfer fee 8701 NW Expressway OKC. 640-8607.
• 6x8 TSC utility trailer very good condition 2021 model comes with a new spare tire 1675 maximum weight capacity 1$,500 cash. 627-8702.
• Mossberg 835 ultimag 12 pump shotgun 31/2 chamber, $200; Remington Sportsman 12 pump shotgun 3inch chamber, $200; Winchester Model 12 shotgun, $300. 274-8420.
• 30 railroad ties good condition $5 ea OBO; kerosene heaters; JD lawn tractor, very good Kawasaki engine $300 OBO; 6pt 5 X 55 Swed Mauser $350. 5730388 or 600-4369.
• Hydraulic foot pump motorcycle lift, raises full sized cruisers approximately 2 feet above floor, $50. 550-2862.
• Parts for ‘75 Honda CR250 M motocross motorcycle, I have almost the entire motorcycle, all in parts, $200 for everything. 550-2862.
• BARETTA 380 Pistol w 13 Rnd Mag - $500 oo - V/Txt. 641-7582.
• I have several firearms, Inline Blackpower, 3030,3006,sks,22,can send list all in new like condition. 596-9970.
• BEEF for sale, we offer Custom packages, Ground Beef, 1/4s, 1/2s & Wholes, Quality, Taste & Convenience, located in West Norman. 850-6652 or 802-3327.
• Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 3 SxS lots, Space’s 1,2,3 Lot 638 Section 30; Garden Of Serenity, 3250K each sold separately or 9000K sold together, OBO, seller to pay transfer fees; (This is savings of over 4800K). 760-5883.
MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• ‘22 Twilight Signature TT, TWS2690, 31’, used three weeks, like brand New Handicap accessible lift MSRP $53,720, I can text pictures. 596-9970.
• ‘04 Bayliner 18ft Excellent condition, 135 hp MerCruiser Alpha, Depth finder, radio, lifejackets, oars; Shown by appointment only; $5000 OBO; Norman,Ok. 613-3927.
• ‘78 Glass Arrow 16FT fishing boat Mercury 650 motor, This is a project boat, floor has been cut out needs stringers replaced, Trailer needs work, New tires on trailer. 201-1973.
• Free 33ft KZ travel trailer salvageable parts. 414-1965.
• ‘93 Stratos 250 Fishing Boat -Evinrude 48 Outboard, New MinnKota trolling motor, had 5-hour mechanic tune up, new batteries, new lights, new tags $3,850. 485-4340.
REAL ESTATE
• Property for sale two homes on it; For appointments or questions call Sheila Kelley. 641-6861.
• 5 acres off 72nd/alameda cleared, fenced, water, electricity, trees with shed, $150,000. 659-3605.
WANTED
• Sand plums, pears, apples, prickly pear cactus fruit, also persimmons, black berries,various fruits, berries for jelly; Frost free upright freezer; Old jelly jars; 802-4227.
• Need someone with experience in electric couch cushion repair: We will pay you. 703-2257.
• W: Cowboy Style Revolverplease text. 641-7582.
• Scrap metal farm equip lawnmower car parts a/c appliances hw tanks bicycles cars/trucks. 863-7492.
• 357 magnum double action revolver with 6-inch barrel, fixed sights, and small handle. 320-0477.
• Vintage Barbie dolls which include her family and friends, clothes and accessories, leave message if no answer leave a message and if possible, send pictures. 250-3394.
BUSINESS
• Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc General home repair; All types of construction, 37yrs exp; 2455502 or 381-2007.
• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.
• You dream it, and I can build it: Custom cedar swing sets, forts, playhouses, she sheds, backyard cottages with kitchen and bath, poolhouses, all types of furniture, bookcases, etc. Off duty fireman, 381-2007 or 245-5502.
• Four Leaf Memories: Don’t Risk Losing Precious Memories! Let me help digitize and backup your photos and videos today. I offer professional photo, film and slide scanning, transfer of DVD and video, photo organizing and storage services and more. Local pick-up and dropoff, no sending items in the mail. Call 635-5613 or visit fourleafmemories.com.
• Construction & Fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, Equipment building and repair; oilfield through New and existing construction, custom work; I’m also looking for used oilfield equipment, like pumps, generators, heat exchangers, air boosters, structural steel, derricks, sub structures, etc. 308-5742.
• Oilfield & Construction Equipment: Fabrication & machine shop equipment and machines, Diesel engines, Pump Drives, Transmissions, Pto’s, etc. 308-5742.
• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured, interior/ exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, custom textures & drywall repairs. Cnbpainting. com or call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 431-9601.
• Certified CNA: services to take care of your loved ones, 25 years of experience, have great references and will work in the Norman, Moore and South OKC area. 572-522-3141.
• Annie & Lloyd Tree & Landscape LLC: Certified arborist Tree trimming, planting, removal, landscaping. 314-3607.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs exp erience & insured. 366-0722.
• JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker/Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, Active OK Licenses, call/text Rhonda (405) 808-0705, #142160 & #175498 or Cody Simmons, 405-203-2449, #183016, www. sunshinerealty.realtor.
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 779-5362.
• Alfredo Medina III Construction: All types of quality concrete work at an affordable price, no job too large or small; satisfaction guaranteed, free estimates, 405-664-9820.
• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x30x12= 25,836.00, 40x50= 44,920.00, 40x100= 81428.00, Pricing includes concrete one walk dr, and garage dr, 872-0338.
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 stell carport = 1395.00, 12x31 rv cover = 2505.00, 24x31 steel garage = 7710.00, Delivery and installation included, call 872-0338.
• Portable buildings: 8x10 mini barn = 2410.00, 10x16 lofted barn = 4425.00, 12x28 garage = 8710.00, 872-0338.
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Argo Siding & Windows: Windows, doors, siding, patio rooms, carports, remodeling, room additions, tile, painting, roofing, we also do skirting and repair siding on mobile homes. 255-5553, leave message.
• Small Excavator: Small tree removal, trenches, stump removal. Call for free estimate. 761-3764.
• A&ECO Cleaning Services: Far more than sparkling clean rooms & offices, this service does it all; deep cleaning is just the beginning for this crew, repairing, rearranging, whatever needs to be done, local and dependable. 305-910-1160.
• Clint’s Lawn Care: mowing, weed trimming and edging; 1 to 5 acres. Service area includes Newcastle, Blanchard and Bridge Creek; I’ll treat your lawn just like it’s mine; Veteran owned. Call or text for free quote 229-1046.
• Lawncare: If you need help around the house, call me, landscape, weeds, trim trees, etc. 990-1084.
• Clean up & haul off trash & debris: from properties and building interiors. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 850-0577.
• Masnary work: Brick repair, tuck point, mail boxes. 779-9317.
• Raymond Sendelbach Plumbing: It’s Our Golden Anniversary! Family owned and operated since 1975. Water heater change outs; leaky pipes; New Residential Construction; Plumbing repairs; etc, Quality and affordability. Call for $50 discount off your next service. 329-4978.
• Hetrick Family Dentistry: we’re accepting new patients, we provide service to Chickasaw Tribal members and accept private insurance, call today for an appointment and let our team join you on your journey to a Happy Health Smile. 632-2273.
• Estate Cleanup: Clean Up & Haul Off Trash, Storm & Other Debris from properties & building interiors; tree removal; Call Jerry Richardson for a Neatly Completed Professional job; Insured; References. 850-0577.
• Land Services: Acreage and lawn mowing, brush hog, driveways gravel and dirt work, call for estimate. 365-6875.
• Concrete work: No job too big or small; Call Rick. 205-6836.
• Rainbow vacuum repair and service: Call Tommy. 409-4074.
• Tractor Repair: with 50 Years experience, Lexington. 365-7572.
• Pressure Washing: Offering residential & commercial pressure washing, acid washing and fleet washing services. 837-0348.
• Pipe Fence Construction: 40+ year’s experience. 694-8490.
• Little Axe American Legion Post 274: Trade Days for Vendor and Homemade Items sold. Held the 4th Saturday of every month; Fish Fry All you can eat; 1st Saturday of every month; 2020 156th Ave NE Norman 73026. Vendors & Customers Needed! For more info call or text. (904) 699-7187.
• Thinking of selling your home/ acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist Teri: To get started, www. okrealtysolutions.com/sellerservices. 417-1849.
CONTACT YOUR ELECTRIC PROVIDER’S SOLAR EXPERTS TO LEARN YOUR HOME’S NEEDS AND HOW THE ADDITION OF SOLAR TRULY AFFECTS YOUR ELECTRIC BILL
SUN-DRIED CHICKEN AND GNOCCI SOUP
Ingredients
2 T Butter
1/2 T Sun-Dried Tomato Oil
1 Yellow Onion, Diced
2 Carrots, diced
2 Ribs of Celery, diced
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Black Pepper
1/2 t Kinder's Buttery Garlic and Herb Seasoning
1 t Herbs De Provence
1/2 t Red Pepper Flakes
Directions
1/2 C Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
3 T Tomato Paste
6 Garlic Cloves, minced
4 cups of chicken broth
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 lb Gnocchi
3 C Shredded a rotisserie chicken
4 oz Cream Cheese, room temp
1/2 C Parmesan Cheese
2 C Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
2 T Fresh Basil, chopped
1. In a large pot, melt butter and sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Season with salt, pepper, Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb, herbs de Provence and red pepper flakes. Cook 5 minutes.
2. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Make a well, add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in chicken broth, water and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
4. Add gnocchi and chicken. Boil uncovered for 3–4 minutes until gnocchi float. Turn off heat.
5. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add Parmesan.
6. Stir in spinach and basil. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes.
32% Renewables
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during July 2025.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit link.okcoop.org/solar.
Visit link.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.
CALLING
OEC is giving away FOUR free trips to Washington, D.C. next summer! Visit OKCOOP.ORG/YOUTHTOUR or scan to learn more.
SCHOOL JUNIORS
