CO-OP NEWS
OEC's PrePay a viable option for all types of members
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id you know OEC offers an alternative method of billing in addition to the traditional 'use now, pay later' option? In fact, OEC was the first co-op in Oklahoma to recognize a prepaid billing option could be a revolutionary alternative to traditional billing. Today, more than 14 years later, thousands of members enjoy the benefits of OEC PrePay. "At the time, very few co-ops in the nation were looking at ways for members to prepay for their electricity," said Jonna Buck, vice president of administration. "Several, if not all, cell phone providers were offering prepaid services, and we thought 'why can't we?' It has turned out to be a great options for a lot of people."
BENEFITS OF OEC PREPAY • When signing up, new PrePay users will have no upfront deposits • No more monthly bills • Conveniently purchase electricity up front using any payment method • Monitor energy use • Established members can use any existing deposit to pay their current bill
TASTY TREATS
HOW PREPAY WORKS • Sign up: Contact Member Services by phone (405-321-2024) or via your SmartHub mobile app. • Load up: Select an amount to deposit into your account. • Review alerts: We’ll notify you via email and/or text message once your account reaches the low balance threshold. To avoid automatic disconnect (when your account balance reaches zero), refill your account. • Reload: When your balance is low, simply make a payment using any of our convenient payment options or sign into your account. Contact OEC's friendly member service associates via chat on your SmartHub mobile app or by calling 405-321-2024 to see if OEC PrePay is the best option for you.
Annual Meeting postponed until 2021 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local officials, OEC's board of trustees elected to postpone the Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night until 2021. "Across the nation, our co-op peers are facing similar decisions in light of this unprecedented pandemic," said Percy Moreu, OEC board of trustees president. "While it wasn't an easy one, we felt the safety of our employees, members, Lloyd Noble Center workers, caterers, entertainers and everyone involved should come first."
Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup salsa 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons butter, divided 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Recipe from allrecipes.com
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