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CALLING ALL CAMP-LOVING EIGHTH GRADERS
Have you ever wanted to climb an electric pole? Current and upcoming eighth-grade students have the opportunity to step into a set of lineman hooks with a summer camp experience at Youth Power Energy Camp!
Youth Power Energy Camp is designed to teach campers leadership skills while learning about rural electri cation and electrical safety during this four-day summer camp in Hinton, Okla.
Campers will have the opportunity to step inside a set of linemen’s hooks and climb a utility pole, take a ride toward the sky in a bucket truck, learn how electricity is generated and meet Pepper the robot!
While the camp is grounded on understanding electricity, traditional
summer camp activities such as swimming, hiking, basketball and a rope course are all on this year’s agenda.
Central Rural Electric Cooperative will sponsor two eighth-grade students who attend school within Central’s service area to attend this camp for free.
Energy camp rst began in 1989 when electric cooperatives from across Oklahoma sent students to learn about rural electri cation and electrical safety. Since then, more than 850 young people have participated.
Wannabe campers need to submit a 500-word essay to mycentral.coop/ youth-programs on how Central helps you and your community no later than March 31.
Join other eighth-grade students from across Oklahoma from May 30 to June 2 at this amazing summer camp! Apply online by scanning the QR code below.
youth power Energy youth power ApplicationsEnergy due March 31
Photos provided by Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives.
FEBRUARY 2023
Central Board of Trustees: James Wells, President (District 6) Gary McCune, Vice President (District 1)
Carol Dvorak, Secretary/Treasurer (District 3)
Greg Tytenicz (District 2)
Sid Sperry (District 4)
Mark Pittman (District 5)
Bill Davis (District 7)
Hunter Robinson - Chief Executive Officer
Empowered Editors: Jillianne Tebow - Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
Larry Mattox - Director of Communications
Kory Bowman - Marketing and Communications Specialist
Ivy Swan - Marketing and Communications Specialist
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Small change Makes a Big Difference
Operation Round Up donations make a big local impact
What is Operation Round Up?
Since 2006, Central members have opted to round their bill to the next whole dollar to help local nonpro ts, groups and individuals.
HOw can I participate in Operation Round Up? Most members have automatically opted into the program! If you don’t see it on your monthly bill, sign up at mycentral.foundation or call Central’s of ce at 405-372-2884.
How much am I contributing Each month?
Donations are rounded up to the nearest dollar, so no more than 99 cents per month! Each month the donation will vary based on your electric bill. Donations are less than $12 a year.
Who decides who receives the funds?
Central Community Foundation board members, who are also Central members, meet every other month to review and approve grant applications.
How do you apply for a grant? Apply and learn more on the Central Community Foundation website at mycentral.foundation
Want to learn more? Learn more about Operation Round Up and the foundation by scanning the QR code or by visiting mycentral.foundation.
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Contact Us: editor@mycentral.coop 405-372-2884 | 800-375-2884 3305 S. Boomer Rd. | P.O. Box 1809 Stillwater, OK 74076
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Central Rural Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Central Community Foundation 2022 Breakdown
Operation Round Up funds are distributed through the Central Community Foundation, which has distributed more than a million dollars throughout Central’s service area.
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89,216 given to nonpro ts, groups and individuals in need.
GRANTS DOLLARS raised through Operation Round Up and given to support communities within Central’s seven county service area.
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MAKING AN IMPACT IN TARGETED AREAS
The foundation provides grants in the following areas:
EDUCATION
COMMUNITY PURPOSE PERSONAL NEEDS DISASTER RELIEF
HEALTH CARE
Health Care - provides aid for ambulance services, hospice programs and other health care needs.
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2022 Grants provided in each category
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EDUCATION - helps fund school programs, projects, equipment and construction.
Community purpose - provides bene ts to an entire community such as playground equipment.
Disaster relief - helps homes or properties destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.
Personal Needs - assists individuals with necessities such as clothing and food.
Fire departments respond to an average of 46,700 home fires each year caused by electrical failure or malfunction.
A cco rding to the National Fire Protection A ssociation (NFPA): Over a recent 4-year period...
More about the Foundation
Grants are due on the 15th of every other month and are approved at the following foundation meeting.
Learn more about the Foundation by scanning the QR code
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Fires caused an estimate d average of : 390 Deat hs 1,070 Injuries
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Wiring and related equipment were involved in the gr eate st number of home electrical fires. Lighting, a lamp or a bulb was involved in the seco nd lar ge st number of fires . 2 W irin were n u m b f ir es. ih il WARNING SIGNS of electrical issues: Damaged co rds and f lickering l ights Discolored outlets and switch pl ate s Fre quently tripped circuit brea ke rs or blown fuses Hire a licensed co ntractor to ensure that your home’s wiring is in stalled to co de and functioning properly Learn more at :
NEVER MISS A PAYMENT WITH AUTOPAY for sale Great Plains no-till drill, 30 ft. Cat Challenger Ag 65C track tractor. Call 405-714-3422. Two adjoining graveside plots in an older section of Gracelawn Cemetary in Edmond. $1,250 each. Call 405-277-3622. SUBMIT YOUR AD Submit your ad by email to editor@mycentral. coop by the 5th of each month! Ads will be edited and run as space allows. March 31st - Energy Camp Applications Due April 29th - Co-op Kids Day All month - Lineman Appreciation Month June 5th-9th - District 1 and 7 Filing Periods Open 8th - Stillwater Kilowatts and Brats 15th - Chandler Kilowatts and Brats August 22nd - District 1 Meeting 29th - District 7 Meeting October 3rd - Annual Meeting EVOL PICUD ETAHR ERD KNIP WLOFER RESO INELEVANT MOEP DYNAC MILAXOB RADC RYRUBEFA Help Willie Wiredhand unscramble these words before Valentineʻs day! UPCOMING EVENTS AT CENTRAL Want to become a Co-op Kid? Scan the QR code! Call Central’s of ce at 405-372-2884 or set up autopay in the SmartHub app. Available for your Central and Centranet accounts! Set Up AutoPay in Smarthub in 5 steps 1. Log in to SmartHub 2. Select “Bill and Autopay” 3. Select “Auto Pay Program” 4. Select your payment method 5. Accept terms and con rm 4 Valentine’s Word Scramble Answers: 1. Love 2. Cupid 3. Heart 4. Red 5. Pink 6. Flower 7. Rose 8. Valentine 9. Poem 10.Candy 11. Mailbox 12. Card 13. February