LIVEWIRE PUBLISHED FOR MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Youth Vision 2020 Apply for all-expense-paid youth trips Students will see their future with more clarity if they apply for and are selected for the 2020 youth trips. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE YOUTH TOUR joins 1,800 high school delegates together from across the U.S. in Washington, D.C., on a four-day trip visiting historical sites, museums and meeting with their U.S. congressmen and senators. COOPERATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP is packed into seven adventurous days beginning with a stop in Denver, Colorado. Campers stay at the Glen Eden Resort for interactive leadership activities, mine and power plant tours, river rafting and HawkQuest raptors. There are games, a talent show and a dance. Eighth-graders attend a four-day, action-packed ENERGY CAMP with outdoor activities while making new friends at Red Rock Canyon in Hinton with more than 70 other eighth-graders from across Oklahoma. High School Juniors High school juniors fill out an application including contact information, community, school and work activities and a brief explanation of why they would make a good TCEC delegate. Ten finalists are selected for interviews. f FOUR DELEGATES are selected for the trip to Washington, D.C., June 19-25, 2020. f TWO DELEGATES are selected for the trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, July 10-16, 2020. Eighth-Graders To apply for Energy Camp, eighth-graders should write a letter to their school’s principal naming specific actions the school should take to be more energy efficient. Submit the letter with the trip application to TCEC to apply for the trip. FOUR DELEGATES are selected to attend Youth Power Energy Camp May 26-29, 2020. TCEC pays transportation, lodging, meals and other incidental costs incurred with all trips. Students are responsible for souvenirs and any extra personal items they may need. More details and trip applications are available online at www.tcec.coop under “Our Community” then “Youth Programs.” For additional information, call TCEC at 580-652-2418 or email [email protected]. 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegates Emily Nevarez, Yarbrough; John Robert Harris, Turpin; and Alondra Morena, Yarbrough, encourage others to apply for these all- expense-paid trips. NOVEMBER 2019 TCEC LIVEWIRE OKL_NOV19_TCEC.indd 1 10/11/2019 8:58:42 AM
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Youth Vision 2020Apply for all-expense-paid youth trips Students will see their future with more clarity if they apply for and are selected for the 2020 youth trips.
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE YOUTH TOUR joins 1,800 high school delegates together from across the U.S. in Washington, D.C., on a four-day trip visiting historical sites, museums and meeting with their U.S. congressmen and senators.
COOPERATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP is packed into seven adventurous days beginning with a stop in Denver, Colorado. Campers stay at the Glen Eden Resort for interactive leadership activities, mine and power plant tours, river rafting and HawkQuest raptors. There are games, a talent show and a dance.
Eighth-graders attend a four-day, action-packed ENERGY CAMP with outdoor activities while making new friends at Red Rock Canyon in Hinton with more than 70 other eighth-graders from across Oklahoma.
High School JuniorsHigh school juniors fi ll out an application including contact information, community, school and work activities and a brief explanation of why they would make a good TCEC delegate. Ten fi nalists are selected for interviews.fFOUR DELEGATES are selected for the trip to
Washington, D.C., June 19-25, 2020.fTWO DELEGATES are selected for the trip to
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, July 10-16, 2020.
Eighth-GradersTo apply for Energy Camp, eighth-graders should write a letter to their school’s principal naming specifi c
actions the school should take to be more energy effi cient. Submit the letter with the trip application to TCEC to apply for the trip. FOUR DELEGATES are selected to attend Youth Power Energy Camp May 26-29, 2020.
TCEC pays transportation, lodging, meals and other incidental costs incurred with all trips. Students are responsible for souvenirs and any extra personal items they may need.
More details and trip applications are available online at www.tcec.coop under “Our Community” then “Youth Programs.” For additional information, call TCEC at 580-652-2418 or email [email protected].
2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegates Emily Nevarez, Yarbrough; John Robert Harris, Turpin; and Alondra Morena, Yarbrough, encourage others to apply for these all-expense-paid trips.
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Electrical SafetyT I P O F T H E M O N T HTemporary-use generators should not be connected to a circuit breaker or fuse box and should not be plugged into a household outlet. Permanently installed generators must be wired into your home by a qualifi ed electrician, using a transfer switch to prevent deadly back-feed.Source: Safeelectricity.org
Energy EfficiencyT I P O F T H E M O N T HTrim your holiday energy costs by choosing energy-e� cient LED lights! LED holiday lights use less energy and can last up to 40 seasons. They’re also easier to install — you can connect up to 25 LED strings without overloading a wall socket.Source: Energy.gov
M E M B E R M AT T E R S
Member Matters: Thankful for Sister Cooperatives B Y Z A C P E R K I N S , C E O
‘Cooperation Among Cooperatives’ comes to life at TCEC
M E M B E R M AT T E R S
Member Matters: Thankful for Sister Cooperatives ‘Cooperation Among Cooperatives’ comes to life at TCEC
TCEC CEO Zac Perkins
When you think about TCEC, you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team, board of trustees and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize TCEC is part of a much larger cooperative network that brings additional value, tools and knowledge to benefi t you, the members of the co-op.
Cooperation Among CooperativesWhen a severe weather event is predicted for our region, we call on our sister co-ops in areas unaff ected by the approaching storm. Through this system of mutual aid, we coordinate with other co-ops to bring additional trucks, equipment and manpower to our area. We work together and share resources to restore power to our community. TCEC reciprocates by assisting other electric co-ops when they request help.
A defi ning characteristic of a cooperative is the universal principle of “Cooperation Among Cooperatives.” This is a way that co-ops work together to tackle bigger challenges such as power restoration after a severe weather event.
Another area in which TCEC benefi ts from this principle is cybersecurity. Through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural Cooperative Cybersecurity Capabilities Program (RC3), we access training, resources and tools to strengthen our eff orts to combat cyber threats.
TCEC’s ability to tap into the national electric cooperative network and access tools, products, resources and leading practices ultimately makes our co-op and our community stronger.
Global ImpactCommunities across the globe have benefi ted from the lessons learned and experience of co-ops in the electrifi cation of rural areas in the U.S.
NRECA International has provided access to reliable and aff ordable electricity to 120 million people in 43 countries. This eff ort is made possible through the support of electric co-ops across the country.
Hundreds of lineworkers, engineers and other co-op employees have served as volunteers to bring fi rst-time access to electricity and train local partners to help utilities be sustainable in their own communities.
Local ImpactElectric cooperatives are not the only type of co-op we work with. The popular Pumpkins at the Park event in Guymon is successful only through the shared eff orts of PTCI and TCEC. We also join with PTCI to make contributions to the community like our annual donation to the Texas County Family YMCA.
Giving ThanksNovember is a time of year for refl ection and giving thanks. I am grateful for our sister co-ops that enable us to better serve you and our broader community. When electric co-ops collaborate, we strengthen each other and the communities we serve — and that is something for which to be truly thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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TCEC Upcoming Holiday ClosingsThe TCEC office will be closed in observance of holidays on the following days. Members can report outages or emergencies by
calling 580-652-2418 24x7. Have a safe holiday season.
ffThursday, November 28 ffFriday, November 29
ffTuesday, December 24ffWednesday, December 25
ffWednesday, January 1
A Mission of LIGHTTCEC lineman brings first-time electricity to Guatemalan villageFor the first time, the lights are on in Sillab, Guatemala. TCEC Journeyman Lineman KYLE WEBER recently returned from there where he, along with 19 others, brought electricity to the isolated village near the Belize border in the region of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives, Colorado’s electric cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s philanthropic arm, NRECA International, worked together to make the project possible.
Weber described his experience in Sillab as “life changing,” making him appreciate life more, and it was a rewarding experience.
He wasn’t sure what to expect when he applied for the trip, but he knew it would be hard work in an extreme environment. The work was challenging as the team did not have all the same luxuries they do at home, such as bucket trucks or large equipment.
Weber said he worked most of the time “off his hooks,” which is a reference to climbing a pole and standing on the climber’s hooks on his boots. He
doesn’t do that as often at home because he’s able to use bucket trucks.
After arriving in Sillab, he was shocked at how little the villagers had but still managed to make things work. The locals live in extreme poverty without running water, plumbing or food refrigeration. The villagers depend on farming operations for economic sustainment; they produce corn, beans, cardamom seeds and some vegetables.
“They were poor and didn’t have very many things,” he said. “I believe they are rich in nonmaterialistic ways such as love and gratitude. Things that cannot be bought. These are the happiest people I have ever met. They never hesitated to help us and thank us. I feel extremely blessed to have been given the opportunity to electrify the village of Sillab.”
Weber would like to thank his wife and kids, the Energy Trails Foundation, TCEC, and everyone else who helped him along this journey. He plans on applying to be a part of more Energy Trails projects in the future.
Kyle Weber, journeyman lineman, works on the line in the village of Sillab, Guatemala.
They never hesitated to help us and thank us. I feel extremely blessed to have been given the opportunity to electrify the village of Sillab.
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JENNIFER AND LOWELL WILLIAMS have owned Dizzy B’s Corner Mart for the past 14 years. They have been a part of the Co-op Connections program for three years. TCEC members receive a 10% discount on lunch specials Monday through Friday by presenting a TCEC Co-op Connections card.
Located at 1105 N. Main Street in Guymon, Dizzy B’s is more than a convenience store. They off er daily breakfast that usually includes biscuits and gravy and breakfast burritos. Dizzy B’s also off ers a variety of lunch specials on weekdays along with a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday when you can get all sizes of fountain drinks for 91 cents. Dizzy B’s also off ers low carb options for most of its lunch specials. Follow Dizzy B’s Facebook page to see what they are cooking up.
Dizzy B’s prides itself on having friendly clerks, clean restrooms and 100% gas or 10% ethanol pumps.
TCEC members will fi nd a large variety of candy, chips, beef jerky and beer along with many kinds of lottery tickets and scratch-off s when they stop by the store.
Dizzy B’s is known for being a “lucky place” because of its large amount of lottery winners and high-ticket sales. Lowell
said, “Dizzy B’s has been number one in ticket sales for the state of Oklahoma multiple times throughout the years.”
For More InformationDizzy B’s 1105 N. Main Street, Guymon, Oklahoma580-338-0310www.facebook.com/guymonokla
Co-op Connections is FreeTo get your free card, download the Co-op Connections app on your phone and register as a TCEC member. For questions, contact TCEC at 580-652-2418 or [email protected]. Co-op Connections is a member benefi t brought to you by TCEC as part of our commitment to community.
TCEC board meetings are typically the fourth Friday of every month.
Payment OptionsfAutoPay (Bank or credit card draft)
fPay As You Go (Prepay)
fOnline Bill Pay (www.tcec.coop)
fPay by Phone IVR (844-203-6547)
fPayment Drop O� (O� ce in Hooker)
fPayment Centers:
City Name and AddressBeaver Downing’s Market
216 Douglas St.
Boise City Moore’s Food201 East Main Street
Elkhart EPICTOUCH451 Morton St.
Goodwell 54 GAS-N-GO108 West Highway 54
Guymon Mitchell TheatersNorthridge Shopping Center, 1928 N. Hwy 64
Guymon Mora’s Market702 N. Main Street
Hooker TCEC O� ce995 Mile 46 Road
Texhoma Slats Food Market105 East Highway 54
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Dizzy B’s Convenience Store
Dizzy B’s owners Jennifer and Lowell Williams invite you to stop by for 10% off lunch specials Monday through Friday with your card.
Win a $100 Gift CertificateIn November, members who show their card at the convenience store can enter a drawing for a $100 Dizzy B’s gift certifi cate. No purchase is required. One entry per day.
Dizzy B’s owners Jennifer and Lowell Williams invite you to stop by for 10% off lunch specials Monday through Friday with your card.
Win a $100 Gift Certificate
Dizzy B’s was voted the Best Convenience Store and Best Lottery Scratchers in Texas County.
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