TCEC Rural Living: Exercise Your Right to Vote

Rural Living My Rep Boar re se d nta tive

TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Exercise Your Right to

Vote May & June 2019 Vol. 22 • No. 5

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Rural Living TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Vol. XXII No. V May & June 2019

Board of Trustees

Gary Fulford

Bobby Dodd

Catherine Bethea

District 6

District 2

District 5

Vice President

President

Secretary - Treasurer

Junior Smith

Donnie Waldrep

George Webb

Albert Thomas

Johnny Edwards

Elmer Coker

District 1

District 7

District 3

District 8

District 4

District 9

TCEC Staff

Julius Hackett, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Brewer, Vice President of Engineering Stephanie Carroll, Vice President of Corporate Services Eileen Herndon, Executive Assistant Darrell Tuten, Vice President of Operations Wendell Williams, Vice President of Finance Tri-County Electric Cooperative Rural Living, the voice of your member-owned electric cooperative, is published bimonthly — more if necessary — at no subscription cost to the membership. The publication team is comprised of TCEC employees in partnership with Curtis Media. Postage is paid at Blountstown, Fla.

Publication Team

Julius Hackett, Chief Executive Officer Eileen Herndon, Executive Assistant Kaitlynn Culpepper, Community Relations Director

Publisher

Curtis Media Michael Curtis & Staff Tri-County Electric Cooperative 2862 West US 90 Madison, FL 32340 www.tcec.com 1-800-999-2285

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Exercise Your Right ... to Vote According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, patriotism is “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” Perhaps no other day of the year evokes such a sense of patriotism than Independence Day. With flags rippling in the wind; red, white and blue bunting adorning porches and store fronts; and local parades and marching bands on display, it’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country.

Arguably, another perhaps deeper form of patriotism is active engagement in public and civic life. Involvement in your town promotes a richer community life, and ensures that institutions thrive and communities remain vibrant and inviting places to live, work and play. Besides being enjoyable, your participation in community events and activities — together with your friends, neighbors and co-workers — makes a difference. Simple things like supporting a bake sale or attending a local high school event signals to the young people in your community that you care about and support them, and that the community itself is worth sustaining.

There are also civic engagement opportunities through Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC). You may recall that one of our most important cooperative principles is that of democratic participation. TCEC, like other types of co-ops, originated to serve a need that was not being met by traditional for-profit electric companies.

While providing reliable electricity is our top priority, we are exploring other needs that might not be met otherwise: access to high-speed broadband and renewable energy options, like community solar.

We make decisions based on long-term thinking and ask what will benefit the communities we serve as a whole.

One of the best ways you can engage with your co-op is by casting your vote when it’s time to elect board members.

These are folks just like you, from our community, who provide guidance to coop leadership on a myriad of issues and decisions, both short term and long term.

Perhaps you haven’t voted in the past because you didn’t think you were qualified to weigh in on a particular topic,

Julius Hackett, CEO or maybe you simply didn’t have time to vote. But you do have an opinion on the issues that affect our community, and TCEC wants your particular perspective.

Everyone has valuable experience that informs their decision-making process.

Diverse perspectives benefit the whole community. You may have a different view than your neighbor, but together, those perspectives provide a more balanced view of the community. You could be bringing new information that hadn’t been previously considered. We seek more members participating in the process, because greater numbers reflect a consensus on the direction of the future and the will of the people.

You have an opportunity to exercise your right to vote for board trustees during the district meetings set to occur this July. New for 2019 is the election of a board trustee at the district meeting.

This is a result of the members voting to approve a bylaw change during the 2018 Annual Meeting and replaces the old method of nominating candidates at the district meetings and then waiting until the Annual Meeting to elect them to the position of Board Trustee.

More information about 2019 district meetings and the new voting process can be found on pages 3 and 4.

Democracy is not a spectator sport; it takes active civic engagement by citizens to thrive. So be sure to exercise your right to vote — and vote at every opportunity!

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... and Make Plans to Attend Your District Meeting As a member of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, you have a unique opportunity to take an active role in the business of your electric company — because you’re not just a customer, you’re a member-owner, too.

One opportunity you have is to elect a district trustee who will represent the

members at monthly board meetings.

By attending a district meeting and electing a member for district trustee, you have an opportunity to be involved in the decisions that will impact the future of TCEC. This year, district meetings are being held for Districts 3, 5 and 6 for

the purpose of electing a member to the position of District Trustee, who will then serve on the Board of Trustees. District meetings also provide members with an opportunity to meet the current trustees and staff from TCEC, as well as discuss cooperativerelated business.

District Meeting Dates & Times District Meetings will be held in July for TCEC members living in Districts 3, 5 & 6.

DISTRICT 3 MEETING Tuesday, July 23 Cherry Lake Baptist Church Madison, FL 6:00 p.m.

DISTRICT 6 MEETING Thursday, July 25 Florida Georgia Citrus Monticello, FL 6:00 p.m.

DISTRICT 5 MEETING Friday, July 26 St. Johns Fellowship Church Perry, FL 6:00 p.m.

Information on Becoming a Candidate for Trustee

Legend DIST. 1 - JUNIOR SMITH

MADISON COUNTY

DIST. 2 - BOBBY DODD

TAYLOR COUNTY

DIST. 3 - DONNIE WALDREP

MADISON COUNTY

DIST. 4 - GEORGE WEBB

MADISON COUNTY

DIST. 5 - CATHERINE BETHEA - SECRETARY - TREASURER

TAYLOR COUNTY

DIST. 6 - GARY FULFORD - PRESIDENT

JEFFERSON COUNTY

DIST. 7 - ALBERT THOMAS, JR - VICE PRESIDENT

JEFFERSON COUNTY

DIST. 8 - JOHNNY EDWARDS

TAYLOR COUNTY

DIST. 9 - ELMER COKER

TAYLOR COUNTY

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If you are a member wanting to be considered as a candidate for District Trustee at your district meeting, you must notify the Cooperative in writing at its headquarters in Madison no less than 21 days before your district meeting. Trustee candidates must be members of TriCounty Electric Cooperative and they must live in the district represented.

Anyone interested in running for Trustee should contact TCEC at 1-800-999-2285 or email eherndon@tcec.com to get information regarding the election process and responsibility of being a Trustee.

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SUMMARY OF THE BYLAWS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP, ANNUAL MEETINGS, BOARD REPRESENTATION, AND QUALIFICATION, NOMINATION AND ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERSHIP

1. Any person, firm, association, corporation, or body politic or subdivision thereof may become a member of the Cooperative by: a. Filing a written application for membership; b. Agreeing to purchase electrical energy from the Cooperative; c. Agreeing to comply with and be bound by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Cooperative, and any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees; and d. Paying the membership fee provided by the Bylaws of the Cooperative, and being accepted for membership by the Board of Trustees or the members. No member may hold more than one (1) membership in the Cooperative, and no membership shall be transferrable.

2. A husband and wife may, if they desire, apply for a joint membership.

ANNUAL MEETINGS

1. The Annual Meeting of the members of the Cooperative is held on the Third Saturday in September of each year, in either Madison, Jefferson or Taylor County, Florida. The place at which an Annual Meeting is to be held is designated in the Notice of such Annual Meeting given to the members of the Cooperative prior to each Annual Meeting.

BOARD REPRESENTATION

1. The territory served by the Cooperative is divided into nine (9) districts. Each district is represented by one (1) Trustee. The Trustees from the nine (9) districts constitute the Board of Trustees of the Cooperative.

2. The Board of Trustees manages the business and affairs of the Cooperative. The Board of Trustees exercises all the powers of the Cooperative except such powers as are conferred upon or reserved to the members by law, or the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Cooperative.

QUALIFICATIONS OR ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS A TRUSTEE

1. To serve as a Trustee of the Cooperative, a person must: a. Be a natural person; b. Is not a current employee and if a former employee who was not in good standing at time employment ended, a minimum three years must have elapsed; c. Has been subjected to a criminal background check and credit check; d. Is a member in good standing of the cooperative without any disconnections for non-payment of utility services within last five years; e. Be a bona fide full-time resident of the district which member plans to represent for at least 12 months preceding nomination; f. Has the capacity to enter into legally binding contracts; g. Does not have a financial interest in or relationship with an outside organization or individual having business dealings with the Cooperative if it would likely impair the ability of the trustee to serve the best interests of the cooperative; and

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annually complete and sign a conflict-of-interest certification and disclosure form; h. Is not related to a current trustee as defined in the Conflict of Interest Board Policy; i. Has not been previously removed as a trustee, or has not resigned as a trustee while a proceeding to remove member was pending; j. Has not been convicted of or have pleaded guilty to a felony or first degree misdemeanor; k. Attend at least two-thirds of all board meetings each year while a trustee.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. A person may be nominated as a candidate for Trustee at a District Meeting of the members of a district.

2. Not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the annual meeting of the members, the Board of Trustees shall call a separate meeting of the members of each district at a suitable place in each district for the purpose of electing one person as Trustee to represent the members located within such district.

3. In order for a member to be nominated at a district meeting for the position of trustee (including incumbent trustees) his or her name and intent to run for such position must be received by the Cooperative in writing at its headquarters in Madison, Florida at least 21 days before the district meeting at which nominations for trustee are to be made. After receiving such written notice, the Cooperative will confirm that the member is a resident of the district for which he/she intends to be a candidate for trustee, and is otherwise qualified to be a trustee. In the event that the member is not qualified to be a trustee, the Cooperative will notify the member of this in writing prior to the district meeting at which elections for trustee are to be made. The Secretary of the Cooperative shall, prior to the district meeting, certify the names of all prospective candidates who shall satisfy the said requirements.

4. Fifteen members residing in the District present at such duly called district meeting shall constitute a quorum provided, however, that members casting votes during voting hours in an election of trustees shall be counted as present in person for the determination of a quorum as provided by law.

5. Voting shall be by ballot. Each member may vote for one candidate. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared the trustee of the district.

6. Not less than ten days before an annual meeting of the members, the Secretary of the cooperative shall mail to each member a list of the trustees elected at all district meeting, the names to be arranged by districts. This list may be included with the notice of the meeting.

7. In the event of the election of a trustee does not occur on the date designated herein for the district meeting due to being unable to establish a quorum at the district meeting, the election of those qualified candidate(s) for trustee shall occur at the annual meeting of the members.

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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Staking Technicians

Designing the Way for New Service

As a new member of TCEC, you may have needed to have electric service built to your home. Or possibly you are a current member and you need to upgrade existing service to your property. Whatever the case may be, most likely you’ve met and worked with our staking technicians.

When a member makes a request for new service, they are contacted by our staking department and a time is scheduled for our Staking Technicians to meet with them on their property to discuss the member’s plans. Measurements are taken, costs to build the new service are calculated, the path for the new line is staked, and GPS coordinates are taken so the exact location of the new service can be mapped.

Our Staking Technicians are an integral part of the Engineering Department and work with members to make certain new electric service is planned and designed appropriately while taking into consideration the needs of our members and making sure new lines are built in the most cost-effective and reliable means. Our Staking Technicians must strike a balance on these issues daily in order to be both an advocate for the new member as well as a good steward of the existing membership.

David Allen, Staking Technician II, is a 32-year veteran of the co-op. Within months of graduating from high school, David married the love of his life, Kay, and began his career at the cooperative. He started out in the lineman apprentice program and worked his way up through the ranks where he eventually took on the role of serviceman for more than a decade before becoming a part of the engineering team. David says, “Tri-County has a lot of great people working here. I started when I was 18, and have had the good fortune of growing up around a lot of talented men who provided great examples for me throughout my career.”

When not working, David enjoys spending time with his family and traveling to visit his children — Cody, who lives in South Carolina, and Courtney, who lives in Texas. He loves to fish, enjoys woodworking, and is a master at making custom ink pens.

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Trey Barrs, Staking Technician II, began his career at the cooperative in the engineering department in 2006. Trey enjoys meeting new members and helping them get electricity to their home or property. Being a property owner himself, Trey recognizes that sometimes getting power to your location can be very difficult due to easements and the price of construction of the power lines. He understands the struggles some members may experience, because he currently has a well watering his cattle that is powered by a generator. This is because it is just not feasible to run power that far for just a well.

Trey shares, “My goal is to design the most affordable and reliable power line possible that will provide good service to our members for the next 30 to 40 years.”

Trey and his wife, Brooke, live in Madison. They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of twins this summer. All of us at the co-op share in their excitement and wish them the very best during this special time of their lives.

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Don’t Just Sit There — Get Moving!

Health advice can vary widely, but one thing health and fitness experts seem to agree on is that sitting for much of the day is bad for overall health, especially cardiovascular and back health. Luckily, most of the research says an hour of brisk exercise can counteract the harmful cardiovascular effects of sitting. And what about improving the health of your back, spine and adjacent muscle groups? Here are some exercises suggested to help remedy muscle strain and weakness caused by sitting, and all are appropriate for most work environments.

Stand up: If you’re taking a call or in a long meeting, or if you can read that document while on your feet, try standing instead of sitting — even if it’s just for five to 10 minutes.

Walk: If you can take that call while walking the halls, try it.

Leg swings: To loosen your hips, glutes, hamstrings and inner and outer thighs, swing your right leg backwards and forwards as far as you can while holding something for balance. Do 15–20 swings, and then switch legs. Also do side-to-side swings: Swing your right leg in front of you from side to side as far as possible. Do 15–20 swings, and then switch sides.

To strengthen core muscles and improve posture, Stephanie Carroll regularly switches out her traditional office chair for an exercise ball.

Squat: Livestrong.com’s1 instructions for a proper squat are to start with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your core engaged and back straight, push your hips back and down as if you were going to sit in a chair. Drive your heels into the ground to return to the standing position. Focus on squeezing the glutes at the top before descending back into the next rep. Throughout the entire movement, keep the knees from caving in or diving forward excessively. Go for 10–12 reps.

Backbend with wall support: To improve posture and strengthen stabilizing core muscles, Prevention.com2 recommends a supported backbend. “Stand facing away from a wall, your heels about one inch away from the baseboard. With your arms over your head and elbows bent backward so that your palms are facing the wall, slowly lean back and catch your bodyweight with your hands. Walk your hands down the wall until you begin to feel a stretch. (You may also need to step farther away from the wall as your back bends.) Be sure to start slowly; as your back gets stronger, you’ll be able to go deeper into the backbend. Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, drop your jaw, and breathe in and out through your nostrils as you hold the backbend.”

Starfish reach: Prevention.com also recommends this stretch, which some may find reminiscent of elementary school PE class. “Stand with your legs slightly wider than hip width. Reach your arms high in the sky with palms facing forward. Spread your fingers. Rise high on your tippy-toes.” It’s highly adjustable to all ability levels, so don’t be afraid to try it to stretch and extend your ankles, knees, hips, chest and shoulders.

It might feel peculiar or awkward to exercise at work, but that’s okay. Close your office door or grab a friend and a conference room.

You can do this, and your body will thank you.

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Eileen Herndon takes advantage of her lunch break to get a quick run in.

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“14 Exercises to Offset Sitting All Day.” October 12, 2016.

“6 Stretches You Must Do If You’re Stuck Sitting All Day.” September 25, 2015.

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It’s Always a Good Time to Get Healthy!

Cody Holden enjoys fishing in his free time, which is a great way to relax, but it can also be quite the workout.

William Carter is an avid runner and regularly competes in races across the country.

At your co-op, employees are always looking for a little inspiration to boost their fitness levels or develop a healthier lifestyle. Living in our area, we have unlimited opportunities to get outside, enjoy our abundant natural resources, and stay fit. Employees find a multitude of ways to stay active when not at work, and they devote a lot of their off time to keeping up with their fitness goals. Many have shed hundreds of pounds along the way and gained a new perspective on life.

After hours, John Tuten runs a 200-head cow and calf operation

Sandy Wilson uses the rivers of north Florida as her gym. Kayaking the various streams and rivers will really give you a workout.

Zack Sprenkle serves on the Right-ofWay team at TCEC. He is also a highly awarded competitive power lifter.

Make exercising a family affair. Jeff Brewer and his family use their love of hiking to also burn calories.

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Julius’ exercise regime includes cycling, and he often participates in cycling events throughout TCEC’s service territory.

Troy Pickles plays competitive softball, and it is the perfect way to stay in shape.

For years, Darrell Tuten has raised cattle on his farm, allowing him to shift focus from the demands of work while improving the work-life balance we all seek.

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Tri-County Completes Another Successful RESAP Certification Safety is priority one at TCEC. Your co-op has an aggressive training program in place to educate all employees about safe job practices, first aid, and other safety matters with a single focus of creating a culture of safety.

Part of our safety program includes our participation in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The goals of RESAP are to prevent injuries, establish utility and loss

control standards, recognize cooperative employees who work every day to maintain a safe working environment, and to complement the co-op’s mission of providing reliable electric service for its members. This national safety program is in partnership with statewide and cooperative safety leaders, and utilizes a framework for continuous improvement of safety performance and culture at electric cooperatives.

TCEC recently completed another

successful RESAP certification in April 2019. The RESAP program requires co-ops to be re-certified every three years, and a team of inspectors from four different co-ops were on hand for three days inspecting everything — offices, vehicles, substations, power lines and warehouses to name a few places. By completing and earning this RESAP certification recognition, it helps to keep your co-op’s insurance premiums to a minimum.

TCEC Participates in Nationwide Initiative Today, the number of serious injuries and fatalities among co-op lineworkers remains high even though the overall injury rate has fallen over the years.

A survey of 51,000 co-op employees conducted annually between 2006 and 2015 found an average of more than 23 serious injuries and fatalities each year.

Contact with energized lines and equipment caused more than 40 percent of the incidents.

It’s a trend that safety leaders across Florida and the country want to stop.

TCEC voluntarily participates in this nationwide initiative called Commitment to Zero Contacts. This program was designed to help eliminate life-altering injuries caused by electrical contacts.

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TCEC Linemen Honored on National Lineman Appreciation Day Every year on April 18, linemen across the country are honored, recognized and thanked for their service and sacrifices. This year was no exception. The communities we serve expressed their gratitude for our linemen in a big way.

The MCHS varsity baseball team recognized linemen from TCEC and Duke Energy as VIP guests at their home game against Valwood. Front row seating, complimentary concessions, and recognition during the game put a spotlight on the hard work they do. Darrell Tuten, Cody Holden,

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Chad Mitchell and Seth Ragans represented TCEC at the game. Several TCEC employees volunteered at the game as well, serving concessions, selling tickets, and more.

Our neighbors at Madison Creative Arts Academy came over to welcome the linemen to the game and show just how proud and thankful they are for their hard work.

Handmade cards and signs from the students were heartwarming to all of the TCEC employees.

After a hearty lunch prepared by fellow TCEC employees, the linemen received

framed certificates of appreciation from the City of Madison presented by Jerome Wyche.

The TCEC Facebook page was flooded with notes of appreciation, stories highlighting linemen’s impact on our members’ lives, and over 9,000 likes, shares, or comments.

These acts of kindness towards our linemen do not go unnoticed and give them the boost they need. Providing safe, affordable, and reliable electricity is their priority and their job — your support and appreciation helps them get it done.

GO GREEN & WIN SOME GREEN! SIGN UP FOR

E-BILL!

Enroll your TCEC account before June 30th for a chance to win a

$150 bill credit!

E-BILL IS PAPERLESS, CONVENIENT, SECURE, AND FREE!

To enroll log on to your account at www.tcec.com or with a Member Service Representative.

Total credit on bill will not exceed $150. This one- time credit is valid only on the current balance.

Any balance remaining after the $150 applied credit is the member’s responsibility.

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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board Meeting Summary for Jan. 14, 2019

Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board Meeting Summary for Feb. 11, 2019

With all trustees, key cooperative personnel, guests, and the attorney present, the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. was held on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in the Tri-County Electric headquarters office building located in Madison, Fla. Reports to the Board included those of the Seminole Electric Cooperative Association Board Meeting, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, Building and Land Committee, CEO, and Attorney. Member Morris Steen presented information to the board for the renovation of the 4-H Camp Cherry Lake pavilion located at Madison, Fla., and requested the board consider making a monetary donation to help support the pavilion renovation project. Action taken by the Board included the following: approval of the Jan. 14, 2019, Board Agenda; the Dec. 10, 2018, Board Meeting Minutes; and Consent Agenda items as written and recommended by the CEO, which included the WPCA for January 2019 as established by resolution; RUS Form 7 for November 2018; the list of new members for Nov. 19–Dec. 20, 2018; Safety and Accident Report for November 2018 along with the System Outage Report.

Other action taken by the board included approval of new Policy No. 611, “PCI Compliance;” approval of the membership district boundaries of the territories as now constituted; approval of the 2019–2021 Construction Work Plan and adoption of accompanying resolution; appointment of CEO Julius Hackett as Certifier and Vice President of Corporate Services Stephanie Carroll as Administrator on behalf of TCEC for the RUS Apply Intake System, along with adoption of the accompanying resolution. Miscellaneous information presented included the results from the Cooperative’s IT audit, the 2019 IRS mileage rate change and disposition of the mobile office building located in Taylor County.

With all trustees, key cooperative personnel, guests, and the attorney present, the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. was held on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in the Tri-County Electric headquarters office building located in Madison, Fla. Reports to the Board included those of the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association Board Meeting, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, Building and Land Committee, CEO, and Attorney. Board President Gary Fulford presented trustees Albert Thomas, Jr., Elmer Coker, Catherine Bethea and Bobby Dodd with NRECA Director Gold Renewal Certificates earned in 2018. Action taken by the Board included the following: approval of the Feb. 11, 2019, Board Agenda; the Jan. 14, 2019, Board Meeting Minutes; and Consent Agenda items as written and recommended by the CEO, which included the WPCA for February 2019 as established by resolution; RUS Form 7 for December 2018; the list of new members for Dec. 21, 2018–Jan. 22, 2019; Safety and Accident Report for December 2018 along with the System Outage Report. Other action taken by the board included approval of new Policy No. 401, “Procurement Policy,” and revised Policy No. 400, “Purchasing and Materials Management.” The board approved the Financial Forecast for the period of 2019–2018 together with the adoption of the accompanying resolution; approval of a donation to aid with the renovation of the 4-H Camp Cherry Lake pavilion. Miscellaneous items discussed included telephone scam attempts against cooperative members; reconfiguration of the cooperative’s IVR phone system, and an update on the Hine communication tower project. The attorney provided information on the initiative for a proposed constitutional amendment for de-regulation of Florida’s electricutility industry.

Gary Fulford Catherine Bethea President Secretary-Treasurer

Gary Fulford Catherine Bethea President Secretary-Treasurer

Holiday Schedule Reminder All Tri-County Electric offices will be closed May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. We will have standby crews available for power restoration if needed. Please see “To Report Electrical Problems or Outages” on the next page.

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie Using simple ingredients and refrigerated pie crusts, this recipe is sure to become a favorite comfort food.

Ingredients 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), at room temperature 1 can (10½ ounces) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (or you can use 98% fat free cream of chicken soup) ½ cup milk 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, corn, peas), thawed 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

the top and bottom crusts together. Using a sharp knife, cut several slits into the top crust.

3. Bake for 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Sprinkle the crust with the remaining cheese.

How to Make It 1. Heat the oven to 400°. Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate with 1 pie crust. Trim any excess.

2. Stir the soup, milk, chicken and vegetables in a medium bowl. Spoon the chicken mixture into the pie plate. Sprinkle with ¾ cup of cheese. Place the remaining pie crust over the filling. Trim any excess. Crimp the edges of

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month People judge by outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT)

BOARD MEETINGS The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tri‑County Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be held the second Monday in each month at 3:00 p.m. in the central office building of the Cooperative located at 2862 West U.S. 90, approximately two miles west of the city of Madison.

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Avoid placing items like lamps and televisions near your air conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the A/C to run longer than necessary.

Source: energy.gov

To Report Electrical Problems or Outages Please Call:

850-973-2285 or 1-800-999-2285 24-HOUR SERVICE THANK YOU

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Department Spotlight Staking Technicians

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