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Volume 75, Issue 3 September 2026

OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC

CO-OP NEWS

Facing the Storm PLUS >> Calling all high school juniors: the 2027 Youth Tour application is open now! >> Drive-Thru Annual Meeting: what you need to know

FROM theTOP

PATRICK GRACE

CEO ADDRESS

One of the questions I'm asked from time to time is, "What really makes a cooperative different?" There are plenty of answers. We're locally governed. We're focused on serving our members instead of outside investors. Every decision we make is guided by what's best for the communities we serve. But one of the most tangible examples is something many members see every year: capital credits. When you receive electric service from Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, you're doing more than paying a monthly bill. You're building equity in the cooperative you own. Each year, if OEC brings in more than it needs to operate and maintain the electric system, those remaining margins are assigned to members based on how much electricity they used. They're tracked as capital credits until the cooperative is in a financial position to return them to members, with each retirement approved by the board of trustees. That's why capital credits represent more than money returned to members. They're a reminder of how the cooperative business model works. Every member helps build OEC's success, and when the cooperative is financially strong, our members share in that success. This year's capital credit retirement also changes how eligible current members will receive those funds. Instead of mailing paper checks to eligible current members, capital credit retirements will be applied directly to September electric bills. We believe this is a simpler, more convenient way to return those funds. Members on prepaid service will receive their credit as their accounts are processed, while eligible former members will still receive a check because they no longer have an active OEC account. The way members receive capital credits is changing, but the reason for them remains the same. They are one of the clearest examples of what it means to be part of a cooperative. It's your ownership in action. Thank you for being an OEC member.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Danny Watters, President

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

District7Trustee@okcoop.org

John Jensen, Vice President District6Trustee@okcoop.org

Mike Argo, Sec./Treas. District1Trustee@okcoop.org

Debbie Frazier, Asst. Sec./Treas. District3Trustee@okcoop.org

Danny Drake, Jr.

District2Trustee@okcoop.org

Bob Usry

District8Trustee@okcoop.org

Ronnie Tharp

District9Trustee@okcoop.org

Shirley Idleman

District5Trustee@okcoop.org

Ronnie Grover

2520 Hemphill | PO Box 1208 Norman, OK, 73070 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 okcoop.org

District

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer ............................. Patrick Grace VP of Accounting .......................................... Sara Thomas VP of Employee Services ......................... Tracy Mowdy VP of Engineering ...................................... Thad Peterson 9 VP of Member Engagement ...... Autumn McMahon VP of Operations.......................................... Clint Mobley 5 VP of Safety & Loss Control ........ ............ Ryan Spears President of OEC Fiber ................. David Goodspeed 4 Executive2026 Services Manager ........... Amanda Hardy • September

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members. Periodical postage paid at Norman, OK and other additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.

Co-op News Editor JoMarie Ramsey jomarie.ramsey@okcoop.org Members who find their account number hidden within OEC's pages of this issue will be awarded $1,000. Call (405) 217-6712.

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COOPERATIVE

Change Makes Change OEC Foundation board grants $62,450 to local organizations, families In June 2026, the OEC Foundation board of directors approved $62,450 in grants to support local organizations and individuals. Funded by thousands of OEC members who voluntarily round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar, these grants are part of Operation Round Up (ORU), a program focused on improving lives through direct community investment.

ORU grants aim to foster a positive impact by enhancing community well-being through various programs and services. This round of grants supported youth services, disaster response, oral health outreach and other community needs. Here’s how the funds were distributed: INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE The board awarded individual grants for eye exams, glasses and mobility devices.

Brandy Everett, President Alan Davenport, Vice President Pat Ragsdale, Sec/Treasurer Betty Allen Donna McCrory Jacob Smith Laura Beasley James Chappell Loraine Kruskopp

Next Aplication Deadline November 20

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JUNE BENEFICIARIES

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors

ORGANIZATIONS

Submit Application okcoop.org/oru

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 05/01/26..................................$129,042.41 Deposits & Interest ..........................$49,731.22 Checks issued................................ -$70,398.98 Approved, not paid ......................... -$-18,161.62 End balance 07/02/26 ................ $ 90,213.12

Financial Statement by: Sommer Nelson

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The Sparrow Project: adaptive equipment for overall health of adults with intellectual disabilities Ninnekah Public Schools: rubber mulch and benches for playground United Way of Norman: school supplies for the backpack program Meals on Wheels of Norman: Senior free meal program Oklahoma City Community College: HISET exam fee voucher Veterans Corner: replacement of outdated technology for veterans Oklahoma Project Woman INC: breast preventative care for the underserved

HOW IT WORKS Roughly 80% of OEC members participate in ORU, each one contributing an average of $6 per year. Because of you, these small, voluntary donations add up to meaningful support for programs related to health, safety, education, and quality of life. This incredible impact is a testament to the generosity and community spirit of our members. Every application is reviewed by a nine-member board of the OEC Foundation to ensure that funds are allocated to efforts that have a lasting impact. Since the program began 33 years ago, ORU has distributed over $7 million in support of food, shelter, medical care, education and more. NEXT GRANT CYCLE The next deadline to apply for ORU grants is November 20, with decisions to be made at the December 3 board meeting. Apply at okcoop.org/ oru. For more information or to apply, contact Carrie Koesler at ORU@okcoop.org or call (405) 2176726. Together, we power brighter communities. okcoop.org

Drive-Thru ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY, OCT. 2

10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

$30 CREDIT - PRIZE PACKS - $500 GRAND PRIZES

Watch for your official invitation and ballot to be mailed this month. This year’s prize pack will include an umbrella, a ball cap and a 2-gallon bucket. Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • September 2026

Official business at the Annual Meeting Meeting Minutes ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES Oklahoma 10, Oklahoma October 17, 2025 The members of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative held their Annual Meeting on October 17, 2025, 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 4,610 members had registered at the meeting, which satisfied the required quorum minimum of 2,531 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 2024 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 4,567 (YES) and 43 (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

DEBBIE FRAZIER

District

SHIRLEY IDLEMAN

District

DANNY WATTERS

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.

APPROVED:

(Secretary)

Net Utility Plant Other Property & Investments Current Assets Others Assets Total Assets

2025 $492,020,157 $80,020,553 $29,799,421 $11,039,932 $612,880,063

2024 $483,668,578 $76,745,469 $29,359,830 $11,434,396 $601,208,273

Total Margins and Equities Total Long Term Debt Noncurrent Liabilities Current and Accrued Liabilities Deferred Credits Total Liabilities and Equities

$191,628,401 $363,055,297 $605,122 $51,842,930 $5,748,313 $612,880,063

$179,259,701 $367,729,032 $3,260,735 $47,446,517 $3,512,288 $601,208,273

C O N S O L I D AT E D O P E R AT I N G S TAT E M E N T Operating Revenue

2025 2024 $231,423,762 $217,338,601

Total Operating Expenses Total Cost of Electric and Fiber Service Operating Margins Generation/Transmission & Other Capital Credits Patronage Capital or Margins Taxable Margins

$204,113,536 $188,663,614 $220,460,812 $204,368,034 $27,310,226 $28,674,987 $4,146,795 $5,910,187 $14,023,390 $20,753,518 $8,606,121 $12,308,368

FINANCIALS FINANCIALS

_______________________ (President)

C O N S O L I D AT E D B A L A N C E S H E E T

2025 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

YOUR CO-OP CO-OP YOUR

Those attending the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Oct. 2 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 2025 OEC Annual Meeting (shown on the right), as well as the 2025 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 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. 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. 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. All of this information and more can be found at okcoop.org/ AnnualMeeting

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Time to Shine

Youth Tour contest open to high school juniors Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • September 2026

ABOUT THE TRIP:

Youth Tour offers high school juniors a week-long, all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C. in June of each year. Four deserving students travel with the Oklahoma delegation (70+ students) to our nation’s capital where they tour historic sites and national landmarks, meet Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and more. 8231328703 Currently, the Youth Tour trip is scheduled for June 18-23, 2027. Dates are estimated based on past years and are subject to change. OEC will follow the guidance of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to determine the final schedule and details of the trip.

CONTEST SUMMARY

Applicants will submit an essay or written speech on the topic outlined below.

8 4 applicants will be selected as finalists to progress in the contest

winners will be selected following their live presentations January 28

THE TOPIC:

Over 80 years ago, America’s farmers and rural citizens joined together to bring electricity to their communities — communities which the for-profit companies refused to serve. As a result, they improved the quality of life for rural Americans by satisfying an unmet need. The 2027 prompt is: Energizing Every Moment. Explain how coops are providing communities with more than just power (energy, boardband, opportunities, communitiy and youth empowerment, etc.)

ESSAY OR SPEECH

Put your thoughts into words — either essay or speech format. Ensure it's 750-900 words and double-spaced. Deadline to enter is November 1.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM

Submit your essay through the online entry form. Be prepared to include information about honors and awards, positions/offices held, community involvement and special interests.

Apply at okcoop.org/YouthTour

SPEECH WORKSHOP

Eight finalists are required to attend a half-day speech workshop to be held Saturday, November 21, 2026. There, they will learn techniques to hone their speech craft and visual presentation skills as well as co-op information.

LIVE PRESENTATION

Finalists will present their speech live before three judges at a banquet held at OEC's headquarters. In this contest, judges look for each applicant's power of persuasion – first in writing and then in oration.

Apply now at okcoop.org/YouthTour Questions? Contact Community Outreach Associate Carrie Koesler at 2176726 or carrie.koesler@okcoop.org.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY INTERRUPTED

from their families, until all of our members had power restored.” Fourth of July celebrations came to an abrupt halt as powerful storms and extreme winds swept through Central Oklahoma, OEC Fiber crews worked alongside OEC crews to ensure internet, phone and TV services were restored for subscribers as damaging dozens of poles and miles of electric and fiber lines. While communities changed their holiday plans, OEC and OEC soon as possible. 0412200302 Fiber crews immediately mobilized to begin the difficult work of “Thanks to the ability to work in tandem with the electric lineworkers, OEC Fiber techs were able to restoring essential services. “The storms initially knocked out power “Thanks to the ability to work quickly begin the long process of re-running to over 10,000 OEC electric members and lines and splicing so we could get our in tandem with the electric 7,000 OEC Fiber subscribers on Saturday subscribers restored as quickly as possible,” night, July 4,” said Brianna Wall, OEC lineworkers, OEC Fiber techs said OEC Fiber President David Goodspeed. manager of marketing and member In addition to the visible damage across were able to quickly begin the Norman relations. “Crews worked diligently the and Cleveland County, OEC’s following 2-3 days to rebuild 48 poles long process of re-running lines headquarters in Norman took a direct hit, and six miles of electric and fiber lines temporarily suspending all data and technical and splicing ...” that were blown over by winds that operations until repairs could be made. This OEC FIBER PRESIDENT DAVID GOODSPEED exceeded 90 miles per hour.” required additional effort from the network While uprooted trees and debris operations and information technology teams slowed progress, OEC, OEC Fiber and contractor crews continued to restore communication to our system. working until service was restored for all members and subscribers. “We thank all of our members and subscribers for their patience “That storm packed an unexpected punch,” said Vice President as we worked to restore power and internet service,” said Wall. “The of Operations Clint Mobley. “I’m proud of our crews who worked lineworkers and techs working in 100-plus degree heat appreciated as quickly and safely as possible, spending days and nights away the encouragement and kind words.” Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • September 2026

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CHICKEN CARBONARA Ingredients 3 large eggs 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts,

sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water 2 garlic cloves, minced 12 oz. fettuccine or linguine 1/2 cup frozen peas Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Directions 1. Whisk together the eggs, parmesan, heavy cream and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside. 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crispy and the fat has rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate. 3. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken to the drippings in the skillet, season with the salt and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. In the last minute of cooking, stir in the garlic. Transfer the chicken to a plate; do not wipe out the skillet. 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, adding the peas during the last minute. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. 5. Immediately add the hot pasta and peas to the skillet off the heat. Pour in the egg mixture and quickly toss with tongs, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water, until the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more of the reserved cooking water. If it’s too thin, cook over low heat until thickened. 6. Stir in the bacon and chicken. Garnish with parsley, pepper and parmesan. via thepioneerwoman.com

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