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We are looking forward to this summer's annual meeting, where we will celebrate you, our members, with an evening of food, prizes and entertainment. This year's annual meeting will be Thursday, July 11, at our headquarters from 4-7:30 pm.
This year's event is sure to please all ages with our entertainment lineup. We are featuring the Buck Rogers Jr & The Playground Muddy Boys Band, two high voltage safety demonstrations and bucket truck rides. To keep the children entertained, we will have an inflatable obstacle course, two performances by Silly Safaris, face painting and balloon animals with Funnie & Friends and new this year a photo booth.
As in past years, we will have several booths for you to enjoy. You will be able to learn about Wi-Power, Grassroots, Lineman Equipment, Operation RoundUp and more. Chris Chastain, President and CEO, will address questions and concerns you may have from 5-6 pm in the "Ask the CEO" booth.
Annual Meeting Agenda
3:30
Off-Site Parking at the Manilla Fire Department
3:45
Shuttle Bus Service to RSE Begins
4:00
Doors Open, Food Service Begins. Buck Rogers Jr & The Playground Muddy Boys Begin
4:15
Bucket Truck Rides & Kids Activities Begin 4:30 & 5:30
Parking for the 2024 annual meeting will be located at the Manilla Volunteer Fire Department, west of RushShelby Energy. Please watch for signs along State Road 44. The State Road 44 entrance to the fire department will be blocked. You will turn north on Main Street in Manilla (the street located between the post office and the On the Way Mini-Mart). One block north you will be directed into the fire department parking area. Shuttle buses will run continuously from 3:45 pm until everyone has returned to their vehicle after the meeting. Members bringing someone with disabilities to the meeting may drop them off at the RSE facility, where employees will be able to assist. If changes need to be made, signs will be placed along State Road 44 to direct you toward additional parking.
Voting Parking
All members should have received a voting packet in the mail. This packet includes your registration card for the annual meeting. Board of Director candidate biographies and your ballot for the 2024 RushShelby Energy Board of Director Election. Please bring your registration card if you are attending the annual meeting. To vote, you have many options. You can complete the paper ballot from your packet and mail it in using the included envelope. Online voting is available by logging into your SmartHub account or mobile device. You may also choose to vote at the annual meeting. If you have any questions concerning the voting process, please call RushShelby Energy and ask to speak with the Member Services Department.
Operation RoundUp will be awarding four $1,000 scholarships at the end of the 2024 annual meeting. Operation RoundUp will award scholarships to qualifying students.
Qualifications:
Operation RoundUp Luck of the Draw Scholarships
• Applicant must be an active RSE member or a dependent or legal ward of an active RSE member.
• Applicant must be a student enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time under-graduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the upcoming fall term.
• Graduating high school seniors and students up to 26 years of age may enter to win.
• RSE employees, directors and Operation RoundUp Trustees families are not eligible to enter.
• Winners of the RushShelby Energy Scholarships awarded in May and previous winners of Luck of the Draw Scholarships are not eligible to participate.
To enter the drawing complete the application online at https://www.rse.coop/wp-content/uploads/Luck-of-the-DrawScholarship-form-1.pdf. Bring the application and proof of enrollment to the 2024 annual meeting and visit the Operation RoundUp booth to be entered to win. Applications will be accepted until 7 pm. Winners will be drawn at 7:15 pm before the Grand Prize Drawing. Must be present to win.
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2025 Planner Cover Photo Contest
Your photo could be selected to be the cover of the 2025 RushShelby Energy Planner and win a $250 bill credit. With overwhelming interest, we will also select 12 honorable mentions to grace the cover of the Electrawatt each month in 2025, with each winner receiving a $50 bill credit.
Terms & Conditions:
• Must be an RSE member
• The photo must be electrical-related or photos from the annual meeting
• Please make sure photos are a high resolution. Enter as many photos as you would like
• Send photos to crhoades@rse.coop
• Must be original work, taken by the entrant
• Deadline to enter is September 1, 2024
Energy Efficiency Tip
Did you know ceiling fans can help you save energy? Ceiling fans create a windchill effect on your skin to make you feel a few degrees cooler. Raise the thermostat a few degrees and turn on fans to reduce air conditioning costs. Set fan blades to rotate counterclockwise during summer months and clockwise during winter months. Remember, ceiling fans cool people but don't actually lower the indoor temperature. Turn them off when you leave the room.
Water Safety FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
Word Bank
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Summer means fun in the sun and spending time in the water to cool off. But remember, electricity and water never mix! Read the safety tips below and fill in the blanks with the correct choice from the word bank.
Psst! Check your work in the answer key.
1. When possible, use _______________ operated or rechargeable devices when you're near water sources like a swimming pool.
2. If you hear __________ while swimming, go inside until storms have passed.
3. Never bring ___________ devices near a swimming pool or other body of water. Devices should be kept at least 10 feet away from water sources.
4. All outdoor electrical outlets should be covered and kept __________.
5. Never handle electrical devices if you are ___________ from swimming or other water activities.
