Cuivre River Electric Cooperative

2015 Calendar
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative
A Touchstone Energy ® Cooperative
www.Cuivre.com
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative
Your Cooperative
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC)
follows the seven cooperative principles:
1. Open Membership
2. Democratic Control
3. Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
Because CREC is your business, you have a
share in capital that remains at the end of the
year after all expenses for furnishing your energy
have been satisfied. When the equity level is
high and CREC’s financial position is strong,
the Board of Directors may authorize that credits
be paid to you.
You have a vote! Be sure to attend the Annual
Meeting and participate in the selection of the
Board of Directors.
Your Electric Service
Emergency Calls: When calling to report an
electric emergency, give your name, address,
telephone number, and member number to
help us find you as quickly as possible. Do not
approach downed power lines or trees in power
lines. Call for assistance.
Reporting a power outage: All phone lines
accept emergency calls 24 hours a day. If phones
are busy, other members may also be out of
service. Public safety and health are top priorities,
and crews will work to restore electric service as
quickly and safely as possible.
Medic Alert: Please inform us if life support
equipment is in use at your home. You may
qualify for Medic Alert status (physician’s
statement required).
Electric Safety: Missouri’s 10-foot rule
requires you to notify your electric service
provider before working within 10 feet in
any direction from a power line. Call CREC
before you work near overhead lines, or call
1-800-DIGRITE (Missouri One-Call) to locate
underground lines.
Meter Safety: Your electric meter connects
energized power lines to your home. If your
meter requires service or disconnection, trained
CREC employees are available to assist. Any
unauthorized person who attempts to remove a
meter risks personal injury and violates the law.
Your Community
Electric safety, energy instruction and
cooperative education programs are available to
help improve public safety and increase energy
awareness.
Operation Round Up is a community outreach
program CREC members support by making
their monthly payment an even dollar amount.
Voluntary tax-deductible monthly donations per
member average about $6 per year. Members
have already provided over $4.5 million, just
pennies at a time, to help thousands of neighbors
in need.
The Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
provides high school juniors an opportunity to
win a trip to our nation’s capitol by entering an
essay contest.
Economic Development is a focus as CREC
works to help secure low energy rates for business,
industry, agriculture and residential consumers
while providing economic opportunities for local
communities.
Energy Services
Power Quality Plus: Storms, unexpected
weather events and traffic accidents can send
unwanted lightning and power surges across
electric, telephone and cable lines. To help
consumers prevent damage to home appliances
and office equipment, CREC offers Power
Quality Plus for lightning and surge protection.
Green Power: If you wish to support Green
Power with renewable energy alternatives, CREC
can purchase a portion of your power from
regional wind and biomass projects for just a few
cents more per kilowatt-hour (kwh).
www.Cuivre.com
Contact Information
Telephone Contact Information: Cuivre
River Electric Cooperative's Member Services
staff is available by phone 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Call 800-392-3709,
636-695-4700 or 636-528-8261.
Your bill is mailed about the same time each
month, within 28-32 days. Payment options
include:
Office Hours: The Cuivre River Electric
Cooperative office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will
be closed in observance of New Year’s Day,
President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving
Holidays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Pay in person. Visit any Cuivre River office
weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit Our Offices: We invite you to visit one
of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative's offices.
Pay from your car. Troy and Lake Saint Louis
locations have Drive Up Windows. Extended
hours for the Drive Up Windows are weekdays
7 a.m - 7 p.m. Troy; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lake Saint
Louis. Night deposit boxes are available at all
locations.
Troy Headquarters
Your Electric Bill
Pay online. Log on to www.Cuivre.com to
pay your bill 24/7. Automatic bank draft and
credit card options are available.
Pay by phone. Call 800-392-3709, ext. 395, 7
a.m. - 11 p.m. weekdays to pay with your Visa®,
MasterCard® or Discover® credit or debit card.
1112 East Cherry Street, Troy, MO 63379
Lake Saint Louis Branch Office
Pay by mail. Use the courtesy envelope
enclosed with your bill.
Use Budget Billing. Avoid seasonal highs and
lows with an even monthly payment plan.
The 2015 CREC Calendar photographs were
selected by the St. Charles Community College
Marketing and Communications Department.
Refer to www.Cuivre.com for 2016 Calendar
Photo Contest details.
8757 Hwy N., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
2015 Photo Contest Winners
Top Picks Featured In 2015 Photo Calendar
2015 Calendar Cover Photograph
Winter Woodpecker
Photo by Charles Marks
Charles Marks’ photo titled "Winter Woodpecker" graces the cover of the
2015 Photo Calendar. Marks of Wright City was among 87 Cuivre River
member photographers who submitted 138 contest entries; 12 were
chosen for the calendar. The St. Charles Community College Marketing and
Communications Department judged the contest. Photographs are now being
accepted for the 2016 Photo Calendar Contest. For contest information visit
www.Cuivre.com or call 800.392.3709, ext. 230.
Best of Show
1st Place
Cardinal Eating Pyracantha Berries
Photo by Charles Marks
2nd Place
3rd Place
Honorable Mention
2nd Place
3rd Place
Honorable Mention
Sunset On A Winter’s Day
Photo by Rob Tweddle
Pelicans At Riverlands
Photo by Carolyn Schlueter
Cast Away
Photo by Joe Snell
Best Young Photographer
1st Place
It Leaves You Breathless
Photo by Madison Overton
Cuivre River Reflections
Photo by Olivia Gifford
Pretty Poppies
Photo by Sydney Bakker
Hop On Over
Photo by Meghan Brown
Sunset On A Winter’s Day Photo by Rob Tweddle of St. Charles
2nd Place, Best of Show
January 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
CREC Offices Open
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE. BRINGING VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS EVERY DAY
Plug in to the power of your Touchstone Energy Cooperative membership. Touchstone Energy cooperatives, like Cuivre
River Electric, strive to provide dependable electricity at a competitive cost to every member. As a member you have the
power. The power to have a voice in how the co-op is run. To energize and enhance your life with affordable electricity.
To save money through responsible energy use and a community of connections. The power is all yours. Power up and
learn more about the benefits of your co-op membership by visiting www.TogetherWeSave.com.
Fire In The Sky Photo by Linda Koch of Elsberry
February 2015
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Youth Tour
Contest Begins
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Birthday
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Presidents’ Day
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George Washington’s
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THE POWER OF COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
Cuivre River Electric adheres to the Seven Cooperative
Principles. This is what makes cooperatives different.
Education, Training and Information is used to educate
and train our members, elected representatives,
managers, and employees so we can contribute
to the development of our cooperative. Youth programs such as the Youth Tour, Cooperative Youth
Conference and Leadership Experience, Safety Poster Contest and Kid’s Club inform our younger members
about the nature and benefits of cooperatives. Elizabeth Citrowske, Alison Boehmer, Brandelyn Martin,
Gabe Holtmeyer, Marissa Burch and Grant Cordell represented Cuivre River Electric at the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. during 2014. Applications are
now being accepted for the 2015 Youth Tour Contest. Visit www.Cuivre.com for contest details.
Cast Away Photo by Joe Snell of Lake Saint Louis
March 2015
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Honorable Mention
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CYCLE Program Now
Accepting Applications
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Cuivre River Electric’s
Birthday
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Daylight Saving
Time Begins
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Youth Tour Contest
Application Deadline
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DEDICATED TO ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, INNOVATION AND COMMITMENT
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative was born when the 12 original incorporators: John Schaper and G.W. Bruning, Foristell;
Elizabeth Goodman, Wentzville; E.M. Magruder, Foley; Mrs. John N. Overall, Winfield; Mrs. Frank Shilharvey, Jr., Troy; Frank
and Emma Lohman, Wright City; O.D. Burgess, Warrenton; Dan Crider, O’Fallon; J.K. Waters, Elsberry; and M.F. Duvall of
Clarksville filed paperwork to incorporate on March 6, 1941. Today, Cuivre River is the largest electric distribution cooperative
in Missouri and has made a commitment to our 60,000 members and the communities we serve.
Bridging The Gap Photo by Lynzie Wilson of Warrenton
April 2015
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Good Friday
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Youth Tour
Final Competition &
Awards Banquet
Easter Sunday
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Tax Day
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Arbor Day
Earth Day
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CYCLE Program
Application Deadline
COOPERATIVE YOUTH CONFERENCE & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (CYCLE)
Leadership Development. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) is helping high school sophomores to understand
cooperative principles, learn to make good decisions, and develop a positive outlook about public service. Sofia
Ezeamii, Madison Jones, Allison Foster, Adam Schmitz, Alexa Jones and Hannah Baalman represented CREC at
the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperative’s CYCLE program in Jefferson City during 2014. Applications are
now being accepted for the 2015 CYCLE program. Visit www.Cuivre.com for program details. You could be next!
After The Rain Photo by Marissa Kyser of Troy
May 2015
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MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH Cuivre River Electric is dedicated to educating our members and
their families about potential electrical hazards and the importance
of electrical safety in and around their homes, businesses, schools
and local communities.
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Operation Round Up
Scholarship Deadline
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Harry S. Truman’s
Birthday
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Mother’s Day
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Armed Forces Day
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Memorial Day
KNOW WHAT’S BELOW. CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative would like our members to remember Missouri’s 10-foot rule that
requires you to notify your electric service provider before working within 10 feet in any direction
from any power line. Call Cuivre River Electric at (800) 392-3709 before you work near overhead
power lines, or call 811 (Missouri One-Call) to locate underground lines. Safety first!
Pretty Poppies Photo by Sydney Bakker of Troy
June 2015
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3rd Place, Best Young Photographer
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Flag Day
Father’s Day
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MORE SAVINGS
With Healthy Savings, you receive no-cost
access to discounted health benefits using
your Co-op Connections® Card. Discover
the ways you can save at www.Cuivre.com.
TAKE ONE AND SHOW IT TO YOUR PHARMACIST
Cuivre River members can save 10% to 85% on prescription drugs at over 60,000 national
and regional participating pharmacies when you show your Co-op Connections® Card. The
discount program is free to all Cuivre River members. For information on the Healthy Savings
Prescription program visit www.Cuivre.com. Pharmacy discounts are NOT insurance.
Pelicans At Riverlands Photo by Carolyn Schlueter of St. Charles
3rd Place, Best of Show
July 2015
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Independence Day
GET YOUR CUIVRE RIVER APP TODAY!
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Independence Day
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Parent’s Day
VACATION ON YOUR HORIZON? DON’T FORGET YOUR CO-OP CONNECTIONS® CARD!
School’s out for summer! Cuivre River members can receive big savings and upgrades on car rentals when
using their Co-op Connections® Card. Lodging discounts are also available to cooperative members planning
a summer getaway. Got kids? Visit www.Cuivre.com and purchase discounted tickets for Six Flags St. Louis
and Hurricane Harbor!
Parading The Flag At The FFA Rodeo Photo by Bob Krause of Lake Saint Louis
August 2015
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Democratic Member Control
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is a democratic organization owned and controlled by
our members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Twelve
member-elected representatives serve as the Board of Directors for all cooperative
members. Members at the Annual Meeting have equal voting rights – one member, one
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CREC Annual Meeting
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2015 CUIVRE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 14TH
The annual business meeting will be held Friday, August 14th at the Family Arena in St. Charles. A full schedule of
events will be provided in the Current Times. Cuivre River members may register, receive a ballot and have equal
voting rights (one member, one vote) in the election of the Cuivre River Electric Board of Directors. For additional
information, including directions, schedule of events, entertainment, director candidates and attendance prize list,
visit www.Cuivre.com.
Rolling In The Hay Photo by Janet Rentrop of Weldon Spring
September 2015
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Labor Day
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Patriot Day
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TAKE CONTROL & SAVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Rebates and tax credits have inspired members to purchase and install demand-reducing equipment with lifetime benefits and
energy savings. Ground source heat pumps, dual fuel heat pumps, mini-split system air source heat pumps, electric water
heaters, basement/crawlspace/slab insulation, commercial lighting and industrial audit program rebates are available. For
additional rebate information visit www.Cuivre.com. More than $2.5 million in rebates have been awarded to Cuivre River
members since July 2008.
Cuivre River Reflections Photo by Olivia Gifford of Hawk Point
October 2015
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2nd Place, Best Young Photographer
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE MONTH
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is one of more than 40,000 member-owned cooperatives
in the United States. Visit www.Cuivre.com for more cooperative business information.
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Operation Round Up
Scholarship Deadline
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CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY. OPERATION ROUND UP. SMALL CHANGE THAT CHANGES LIVES
Operation Round Up is a community outreach program funded by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members.
Their small change adds up to big changes in their communities. The goal of Operation Round Up is to help
individuals, families and community organizations address needs that cannot be met with other resources. Since
the Community Trust was established in 1997, more than $4,500,000 has been awarded to help in the areas of
health, education, youth, home weatherization and community and emergency service providers.
It Leaves You Breathless Photo by Madison Overton of Lake Saint Louis
November 2015
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1st Place, Best Young Photographer
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving
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Power Quality Plus is a surge protection
program offered by Cuivre River Electric
for a small, monthly fee. Storms can send
unwanted lightning through electric lines
and damage your home’s appliances.
POWER QUALITY PLUS PROGRAM
A change of season brings thunderstorms and lightning. Cuivre River encourages members to
protect against lightning damage with a Power Quality Plus lease now. Products like residential
meter base units, TESCO plug-in protection for single outlet cubes and multiple electrical outlets,
telephone outlets and coax cable outlets are available. For more information on the Power Quality
Plus lease program visit www.Cuivre.com or call 800.392.3709, ext 233.
Cardinal Eating Pyracantha Berries Photo by Charles Marks of Wright City 1st Place, Best of Show
December 2015
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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Jan. 1, 2016
Winter Begins
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New Year’s Eve
SWITCH TO LED LIGHTS AND SAVE
CREC Offices Closed
New Year’s Day
Here’s a bright idea. Switch to Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs this holiday season. LEDs offer an energy-efficient
solution and use 75 to 90 percent less electricity than standard incandescent lighting and LEDs can last up to 10 times
longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Save additional money on your electric bill by installing a light timer to
automatically turn your holiday lights and decorations on and off as scheduled for your decked-out home. It can help
lower your electric bill and reduce energy consumption! Visit www.Cuivre.com for additional energy saving ideas.
12th Annual Photo Contest
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are invited to participate in the 12th Annual Photo Contest.
Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show and Best Young Photographer and 12 photographs will be selected
for the 2016 calendar.
Contest Rules
Prize Categories
1.) ONLY Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are eligible.
2.) Limit TWO entries per person. Entry form required for EACH photo.
3.)Submit 8” x 10” print on photo quality paper plus email a high
resolution digital file (minimum 200 dpi) of the photograph
submitted to [email protected] or send on a CD with the print.
Use the best camera setting to obtain 8” x 10” print quality.
4.) Image must be HORIZONTAL.
5.) One prize award or calendar page placement per photographer.
6.) Photos may be any appropriate subject or scene, but must be taken
in the Cuivre River area (The Cuivre River area includes St. Charles, Lincoln,
Warren, southern Pike and eastern Montgomery counties).
Photo Entry Form
7.) DEADLINE for entries: August 1, 2015.
8.) Photos become the property of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative
and will not be returned.
Questions? Contact the Communications Department weekdays at
800.392.3709, 636.528.8261, 636.695.4700, extensions 230, 234 or 330.
Best of Show
1st place.......................$100.00
2nd place........................$75.00
3rd place.........................$50.00
Best Young
Photographer*
1st place.......................$100.00
2nd place........................$75.00
3rd place.........................$50.00
*Age 18 or younger; must designate
Young Photographer on the Photo Entry
Form.
12th Annual Photo Contest
Mail entries to: Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, P. O. Box 160, Troy, MO 63379,
Deliver entries to: 1112 E. Cherry Street, Troy or 8757 Hwy. N, Lake Saint Louis
Name:
Member Account:
Address:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Personal Phone:
Work Phone: E-mail:
Describe your entry:
p I certify that I qualify for entry in the “Young Photographer” category. Age:
1-800-392-3709
www.Cuivre.com
[email protected]
Local Telephone Numbers
636-528-8261, 636-695-4700
Headquarters
1112 E. Cherry Street
P. O. Box 160
Troy, MO 63379
FAX: 636-528-7696
Lake Saint Louis Branch Office
8757 Highway N
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
FAX: 636-695-4701
Available on www.Cuivre.com
List of Board of Directors
Map of Service Area
Link for online eBill Payment
Operation Round Up
Energy Efficiency Information
Current Times articles
Much More!
Wufoo · Entry Manager
4/21/15, 4:14 PM
Spotlight on Excellence Entry Form
NRECA Voting Member
Classification *
Distribution Cooperative: 50,001-90,000 meters
Category *
13. Best Graphic Design
Entry Title *
Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar
I wish to receive Judges'
comments on this entry
Yes
Entrant's Name *
Lonnie Tucker
Cooperative *
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative
Mailing Address
#528
1112 E. Cherry Street P.O. Box 160
Troy, MO 63379
United States
Email *
[email protected]
Phone Number *
(636) 528-8261
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Wufoo · Entry Manager
4/21/15, 4:14 PM
Names of others
(freelancers or
organizations) involved
in the project, if
applicable
Lonnie Tucker
Describe your/the coop's role in the project *
My role was to design, organize, manage and promote the 11th Annual Photo Contest for
Cuivre River Electric members. We received 138 contest entries from 87 members. I
designed a new layout for the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar that would provide our
members with valuable Cuivre River Electric contact, program and safety information.
Describe others’ role in
the project (Reference
outside sources of
material, including
templates; pre-existing
Web tools and apps;
information from outside
groups, such as Straight
Talk or Touchstone
Energy; stock photos and
music, etc.) *
I managed every aspect of the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar project from the
storyboard layout design, management of the photo contest, Adobe InDesign document
conception and Photoshop custom digital creations, office buildings, logos, product and
student photography. I used six Touchstone Energy stock images in my overall design.
Circulation or Number of 2,500 Printed calendars plus digital downloads available.
People Reached *
Number of Attendees *
Project’s Budget *
$3,000.00
Target Audience(s) *
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members.
Project's Objective *
The objective of the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar is to provide a portion of our members with a printed
business document that is educational and promotes the cooperative principles and programs available to our
members. The calendar features important electrical service, billing, community, office contact information, youth
leadership and educational programs, safety, Co-op Connections Card, annual meeting, rebate and power quality
programs, Operation Round Up and energy efficiency tips. A digital copy is available on our website for Cuivre River
Electric members and friends.
Restrictions/Limitations
*
The Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar is a limited edition communication tool
restricted to 2,500 individual pieces offered to members on a first come first served
basis. One member one calendar. A digital version of the calendar is offered to Cuivre
River Electric members and friends on our website.
Describe why you chose
this type of social media
and how you used it *
Provide a brief summary
that states the purpose
of the event, how the
program was
https://nreca.wufoo.com/entries/spotlight-on-excellence-entry-form/
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