Woodward native wins District Two Director Election
Meet your newest Northwestern Electric Cooperative Board Member, Lindsey Craighead.
Lindsey secured the majority vote at the District Two Director Election held on March 4, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Woodward. Her term officially began April 30, and she will serve for the next three years as the representative for members in District Two.
She fills the seat held by her father, Clair Craighead, who served our cooperative for 29 years until his passing in December 2024. His legacy of dedication to and advocacy for our cooperative members is sure to continue through the hard work and devotion of his very own daughter.
“Our district has been fortunate to have great leadership, and the members deserve to have that same level of commitment endure,” said Lindsey Craighead. “Over the next three years and beyond, I am dedicated to advocating for members, promoting innovations, and fostering community engagement. I am ready to work hard, listen actively, and collaborate with fellow trustees and members to achieve our goals,” she added.
Lindsey and her son Caisen reside just south of Woodward on the very ranch she grew up on. Her son Talbot is currently a sophomore
at Oklahoma State University.
After graduating from SharonMutual High School, Lindsey studied Finance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University before earning a Bachelor of Science in Business from Oklahoma City University. She has been an accountant for 24 years with experience in the oil and gas, farming, retail, and housing industries.
Lindsey also volunteers her time through involvement in many local organizations and plays a very active role in the Woodward First Christian Church. (2475004)
A large part of the cooperative difference is that NWEC is not owned or run by far away inves-
tors, we are run by a democratically elected Board of nine local Directors—a Board who is given the privilege to serve because of your vote. Our Directors are members of your community, and they are concerned with the issues you face every day because they face them as well.
“I am deeply grateful for your trust and support,” Craighead said. “Your vote is not just a mark of confidence but a call to action, and I am committed to serving our co-op with unwavering dedication. Together, we will ensure that every concern is addressed, and every voice is valued.”
Lindsey Craighead is the newly elected Director for District Two. Pictured above are Lindsey and her sons, Talbot and Caisen.
Photo courtesy of Lindsey Craighead.
Cooperative Corner
The Seven Cooperative Principles
One of the many great things that sets cooperatives apart is that all co-ops operate under a set of guiding values called the Seven Cooperative Principles.
Principle Number Six: Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. Nearly 900 rural electric cooperatives provide electricity to more than 42 million Americans across 48 states. Cooperatives across the U.S. join together to help one another when in need. One of the most common forms of Cooperation Among Cooperatives is called "mutual aid." Generally after severe storms or natural disasters strike, co-ops who were not affected travel to help fellow co-ops in need. That's the cooperative difference.
| Below: NWEC sent mutual aid crews to help restore power to members of Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative in Northeast Oklahoma following tornados that devastated portions of their service territory in late May 2024. Photos provided by NWEC Lead Lineman Tyler Simpson.
TYSON LITTAU, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Northwestern Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Board of Trustees
Kenny Knowles, President | Arnett
Gilbert Perkins, Vice President | Gate
John Bruce Jr., Secretary/Treasurer | Sharon
Lindsey Craighead | Woodward
Duane Henderson | Mooreland
Brycen Shoaf | Taloga
Jeff McIntosh | Quinlan
Darla Young | Buffalo
Marvin Wilkinson | Buffalo
Free Summer Day Camp for Kids
Watt's Up Kids Camp returns
Northwestern Electric's Watt's Up Kids Camp will be hosted at the co-op on June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The camp is free to attend, and open to any child age 7 to 10 years old. The three-hour session includes a variety of learning tools
Wild West
and games to help kids learn about electricity, where it comes from and how to be safe around it! Kids will receive take home goodies and get to do tons of hands-on activities.
You can use the paper form or scan the QR code below with your smartphone or tablet to submit it online. Spots fill quickly; to secure your spot we recommend the online form.
To enroll your child, fill out the form and have it to our Woodward office no later than June 5. NW
For more details, call Lyndsey at 580-256-7425. Space is limited to the first 30 applicants, so apply today!!
Watt's Up Kids Camp
Student's Name:
Parent's
Thursday, June 26
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2025 Fanning-Fussell Scholarship Recipients
Cansler chosen as Clair Craighead Memorial Scholar
Northwestern Electric is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2025 Fanning-Fussell Scholarship.
Corbin Cansler, Jacie Focht, Carolyn Sudsbury, Selah Bentley, and Carson Miller will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to use at the trade school or higher education institution of their choice.
Committee members based their selection of the students on their knowledge of electric cooperatives, citizenship, leadership and scholastic achievement.
cember 2024. The board is proud to announce Corbin Cansler received the honor because of his clear civic mind and devotion to those around him. (9341001)
About the Winners
Corbin is an active member of his local HOSA, FFA, NHS and student council groups and enjoys volunteering for local and regional food banks among other causes. He plans to attend SWOSU to pursue a career as a Physician's Assistant.
Carolyn is a member of her local HOSA group, and is actively involved in Shattuck sports; including her position as a manager for the Shattuck softball team. She plans to attend SWOSU to pursue a career in Radiology.
Selah plans to attend SWOSU to pursue a career as a Radiology Technologist. She has been an active member of Laverne's student council, FFA chapter, and high school band, and she has been selected as a Valedictorian for her class.
This year, the board chose to designate a Clair Craighead Memorial Scholar among the top Fanning-Fussell candidates to honor the memory of a board member and dear friend who passed in De-
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Jacie plans to attend OSU to pursue a career in Animal Science. She is an active member of her local FFA, NHS and student council groups and enjoys volunteering her time to causes including Operation Christmas Child, regional food banks and local blood drives.
Carson is a community volunteer and an active member of Fort Supply's student council, BETA, and FFA groups. He plans to attend SWOSU where he will double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Claim Me if You Can
Each month two member account numbers will be hidden somewhere in the issue. If you find your account number by the 8th of the current month, all you have to do is give us a call and your account will be credited for the amount listed. This month’s numbers are worth $50 each. Happy hunting!
