Power Circuit

Current Issue

October 2011 (2010 Annual Report)

• Corporate Profile
• Manager’s Message – Improving Your Quality of Life
• 2010 Employee of the Year
• Profile - Robyn Richardson: Friend of Education
• Profile - John Hibdon: Trustee
• Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Official Notice: 2011 Annual Meeting of Members Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Minutes: VVEC 2010 Annual Meeting of Members
• Profile - Jane Van Sickle: Animal Lover/Volunteer
• VVEC Service Area & Board Districts
• Board of Trustees
• Consolidated Balance Sheet
• Power Use by Type of Account
• Use of Power
• Profile - Chub Brewer: Cowboy
• Comparative Statistics of Operation
• Consolidated Cooperative Summary of 2010

Past Issues

September 2011

Trustees Vote to Return $500,000 in Capital Credits to Members, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op’s Web Site, It’s HOT!, VVEC and KAMO Power Pay More than $1.5 Million in Taxes to Area Schools, Annual Meeting is October 15, Recipe - Pink Lemonade Pie

August 2011

Surge Suppression System Protects Entire Home, Co-op Making Courtesy Calls Reminding Members to Pay their Electric Bills, Smiling Faces - Friendly Cashiers Greet Members at the Front Door, Memories to Last a Lifetime, Recipe - Cool Cucumber Salsa

July 2011

Energy Camp is Fun, Challenging, Three Linemen Recently Complete the Lineman Certification Program, Green Country - The Lush Foliage of Northeastern Oklahoma can be a Detriment to Dependable Electric Service, Recipe - Cheese on the Cob

June 2011

Grants Reflect Co-op Philosophy, Don’t Forget the Rebate!, Dispatch is Vital to Daily Operations, Take Co-op Connections® Card on Summer Vacation, Recipe - Luscious Slush Punch

May 2011

Students Bound for Washington, D.C., Energy Camp Winners, Include the Co-op Connections® Card in Your Summer Plans, Who Ya Gonna Call?, VVEC’s Unique Mascot, Recipe - Pecan Cherry Crunch

April 2011

iMapAlert Warns You About Severe Weather, Co-op Connections® Card Goes to the Prom, What Happens When Power Blinks?, Youth Tour and Energy Camp Winners Announced in May Power Circuit, Seal Manufactured Home Air Leaks to Slash Electric Bills, Recipe - Caramel Praline Cheesecake

March 2011

Co-op Connections Card Helps with Spring Projects, Few Outages During State’s Worst Blizzard, Don’t Let Severe Weather Keep You from Paying Your Electric Bill, School, Fire Grant Applications Due in April, E-Mail Meter Readings Instead of Calling or Mailing Them to the Co-op, It’s Already Time to Think About Air Conditioning, Upgrade Your Windows and Save, Recipe - Chicken Spaghetti

February 2011

How VVEC Restores Service During Major Outages, Employee of the Year, Dedication & Gratitude, Equip Your Home for Power Outages Before They Happen, Recipe - Steak Balsamico With Mushrooms

January 2011

Youth Programs Offer Memories, Adventures, Trustees Retain Positions on Board, Get Your Chimney Ready for Cold Weather, Heat Pump Rebate Program Changes, Cut Out Fluctuating Electric Bills with Our Average Monthly Payment Plan, Cool Off Your Winter Energy Bill, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Do You Have a Light Bulb in Your Closet? Keep Those New Computers in Good Shape, Recipe - Crockpot Seasoned Beef Sandwiches

December 2010

Co-op Connections® Card Helps with Holiday Budgets, Happy Holidays VVEC offices will be closed, Annual Meeting Winner, Paying Bill Promptly Prevents Service Interruptions, Untangle Cords and Wires, Recipe - Blue Cranberry Sauce

November 2010

District Meetings - A Privilege of Co-op Ownership, VVEC offices will be closed, Organization Certificate, Trustees – Districts 7, 8, 9, Recipe - Country Turkey Noodle Soup

October 2010 (2009 Annual Report)

Corporate Profile, Manager’s Message - Your Cooperative Today, In Memoriam - Carl Long, 2009 Employee of the Year, Statement of Non-Discrimination, Official Notice: 2010 Annual Meeting of Members Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., Minutes: VVEC 2009 Annual Meeting of Members, VVEC Service Area & Board Districts, Board of Trustees, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Historical Accounting of Meters, Use of Power, Comparative Statistics of Operation

September 2010

Annual Meeting Moves to Bartlesville, Trustees Vote to Return $500,000 in Capital Credits to Members, Fluorescent Fridays Return, Connections® Card Saves Members Thousands at Pharmacies, Benefit of Ownership - Use Your Co-op Connections® Card at these Businesses for Specials and Discounts, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Bigger isn’t Better When it Comes to A/C, Recipe - Caramelized Chipotle Chicken

August 2010

Two Programs Help with Severe Weather, Great Summer Memories, Benefits - Use Your Co-op Connections Card at these Businesses for Specials, Post No Bills: Attaching Signs to Utility Poles Presents Safety Hazards – And It’s Illegal, Dim Your Lights to Save Energy, Recipe - Tri-Berry Jam

July 2010

Good Neighbor - Co-op Lends a Helping Hand Through Two Grant Programs, Save Energy by Knowing When ‘Peaks’ Occur, What are these Charges on my Bill?, Join Our CallCapture™ Outage Reporting System, More Benefits from Your Co-op Connections® Card, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Recipe - Sweet ‘n’ Sour Tomato Salad

June 2010

Energy Audits, Rebates Make Energy Efficiency Affordable, New CallCapture™ Program Streamlines Outage Reporting, New Free Service Alerts You to Severe Weather, Keep Dad Safe for Father’s Day, More Benefits from Your Co-op Connections® Card, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Recipe - Berry Chicken Salad

May 2010

New Trustee Brings Unique Perspective to Board Room, Congratulations!, Outstanding, Co-op Connections® Card Continues to Offer Great Benefits, Recipe - Grilled Peaches

April 2010

Co-op Connections® Cards Continue to Offer Value, Red Hats on a Fluorescent Friday, Buy an Electric Water Heater, Get a Rebate, Get Off the High Bill Roller Coaster, Window Awnings can Cut Energy Use, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Stay Safe and Protect Your Home with Weather Radios and Surge Suppressors, Recipe - Seven-Layer Salad

March 2010

Orange Means Go!, 2010’s First Storm Hits State Hard, Lending a Helping Hand, Businesses Join Co-op Connections® Card Program, Myth or Fact? Be Sure for Power Line Safety, Recipe - Sweet Chicken Wings, Turn Green in Just 24 Hours

February 2010

Fluorescent Fridays, CFL Facts and Figures, Work Continues on Co-op Connections® Card, Thanks for a Good Job, 2009 Employee of the Year, How Much is Too Much?, Recipe - Toasted Cheese Sandwiches, Need Caulk? Do It Yourself

January 2010

New Co-op Connections® Program Offers Value to Members, Bogart Retains Trustee Seat, Washington Youth Tour and YouthPower Energy Camp Offer Fun Opportunities, Cut Out Fluctuating Electric Bills with Our Average Monthly Payment Plan, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Changes to SEER for Heat Pump Rebate, Recipe - Hot Caramel Chocolate, Love your appliances

December 2009

Anticipation, Changes & Cheer, Wise Investments in Energy Efficiency, Privilege of Membership - Members Enjoy Local and National Discounts with Co-op Connections® Card, Trustees Vote to Credit Members' Bills with KAMO Refund, Changes Approved to Monthly Minimum, Charge and Power Cost Adjustment, Changes Coming to Power Circuit, Trustees Retain Seats Following District Meetings, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, From a Friend’s Kitchen – Tasty Traditions, Paying Bill Promptly Prevents Interruptions, Holiday Office Closings

November 2009

A Colorful and Busy Season, National Web Site Shows Impact of Taking Energy Saving Actions – TogetherWeSave.com, Farewell to a Good Friend – Carl Long, Would You Like to Serve as a VVEC Trustee?, Trustee Candidates, Organizations Must Present Certificate at District Meetings, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Holiday Office Closing, From a Friend’s Kitchen – Thanksgiving Leftovers, New Co-op Connections® Program Offers Discounts to VVEC Members, Use Your Fireplace, Wood Stove Safely This Season, 'Beat the Peak' Program Continues

October 2009 (2008 Annual Report)

Corporate Profile, In Memoriam - Ken Easterling, Manager’s Message: Energy Efficiency and Conservation are Important Now, Trustees, Manager and Corporate Counsel, VVEC Service Area and Board Districts, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Comparative Statistics of Operation, Use of Power, VVEC and KAMO Pay More than $1 Million in Taxes to Area Schools, Employee of the Year: Bill Cooper, 2008 Milestones and Achievements, Official Notice: 2009 Annual Meeting of Members Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

September 2009

Ownership has its Privileges, Get the Jump on Drafty Windows, Cowboys and Heroes are One in the Same, Benefit of Co-op Ownership - Trustees Vote to Return $500,000 in Capital Credits, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, From a Friend’s Kitchen: Healthy and Fun Snack, The Future is in the Wind, Plans Underway for October Annual Meeting

August 2009

Summer has its Advantages, You can Still Help “Beat the Peak”, A Familiar Face: Long-time Employee Accepts New Responsibilities in Member Services Department, Clarification: Charges on Bill Aren’t New; Just Itemized, Improve Your Home’s Efficiency with an Energy Audit, From a Friend’s Kitchen : Cool and Quick, Local Students Return from Cooperative Sponsored Youth Tour, Two 8th Graders Attend YouthPower Energy Camp, Summer isn’t Over Yet: Beat the Heat with these Hot Weather Safety Tips

July 2009

Not for Sissies, Find the Filter that Fits the Bill, CFLs: the Summer-Friendly Bulb, A Good Neighbor: Co-op Provides Assistance to Area Schools and Fire Departments, Member Notification Program Helps Reduce Electric Demand, Rebate Program Rewards Members for Energy Efficient Appliances, From a Friend’s Kitchen: A Refreshing Summer Tradition, Use Tax Credits to Fund Efficiency Upgrades, Pump Up Your Paint Power

June 2009

More than a Buzz Phrase, Add Energy Efficiency and Save $1,500, New and Improved: Co-op Updates Two Popular Member Service Programs, Beat the Peak, PCA Increases: Adjustment Charged by Power Supplier Increases, VVEC offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day, From a Friend’s Kitchen: Cool and Colorful, All-Year Youth Tour Reunion, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Avoid Electrical Safety Hazards Around Water, Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

May 2009

The Real Beginning of Summer, Don't Let the Air Out!, Packing Their Bags, Weatherization Assistance Program Helps with Energy Efficiency Services, Members Enjoying Ease of Free E-Bill Service, From a Friend’s Kitchen: The Sweet Smells of Summer, Using Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Safely, VVEC offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in recognition and in honor of Memorial Day, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, May is Electrical Safety Month

April 2009

Sliding into Summer, VVEC Connects Members to Stimulus Savings, Take control – Pay VVEC bills by phone, Stay Safe and Protect Your Home with Weather Radios and Surge Suppressors, Get Off the High Bill Roller Coaster, From a Friend’s Kitchen: The Easter Bunny is Chocolate, A Helping Hand - Now is the Time to Apply for Adopt-A-School and Rural Fire Dept Grant Programs, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, VVEC Offices Close for Good Friday, Use Portable Electric Generators Safely During Outages

March 2009

Spring's Arrival, Investments in Efficiency Deliver Strong Returns, Trustees and Co-op Personnel Bring Members’ Perspective to State Legislators, Several Factors Cause High Bills, Daylight Saving Time: A Classic Energy-Saving Idea, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, From a Friend’s Kitchen: Tasty Neighborly Offering, How Do We Keep Electric Bills Affordable? Spring Outdoor Safety

February 2009

The Power Of One Voice, Funding Home Efficiency Improvements, Paying Bills Promptly Prevents Interruptions, Trip Of A Lifetime, Speaking Up, From A Friend’s Kitchen: Chocolate And Valentine’s Day Go Hand-In-Hand, Can Miracle Heaters Lower Your Bill?, High Tech Thermostats Offer Potential Savings, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed On Co-Op Web Site, Why Energy Efficiency Is So Important

January 2009

Our Energy, Our Future™: A Dialogue with America, New Beginnings, Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Storms, Member Appreciation Day: We Say Thank You With Festive Cookies and Warm Cider, Jobs Well Done, How Will We Solve Our Energy Challenge?, From a Friend's Kitchen: Comfort Food Can Make Winter Cozy, A Capitol Idea: Washington Youth Tour, Who's Using CFLs?, How to Safely Use Your Electric Generator

December 2008

Member Appreciation Day is This Month, We’re All Children at Christmas, Give the Gift of Energy Efficiency, Thank You: Member Appreciation Day Gives Us the Opportunity to Show Our Gratitude, Annual Meeting Winner, Rate Increase, Cut Out Fluctuating Electric Bills with Our Average Monthly Payment Plan, Oologah Substation Comes Online, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, Trustees Retain Seats Following District Meetings, Decorate Safely for the Holidays, From a Friend’s Kitchen: Making Memories, Keeping Warm with Window Treatments, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

November 2008

Beginning with November Usage: Electric Rates to Increase - Only Third Time in 20 Years, Efficiency is the Answer, Insulation Improves Energy Efficiency, Members Enjoying Ease of Free E-Bill Service, Trustee Elections, From a Friend’s Kitchen: An Easy, Tasty Dish for a Busy Month, Can Your Fridge Handle Thanksgiving?, Happy Thanksgiving

October 2008 (2007 Annual Report)

Corporate Profile, Mission Statement. Manager’s Message: Our Energy Our Future, Trustees, Manager and Corporate Counsel, VVEC Service Area and Board Districts, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Comparative Statistics of Operation, Use of Power, VVEC and KAMO Pay More than $1 Million in Taxes to Area Schools, Employee of the Year: Mary Ann King, 2007 Milestones and Achievements, Official Notice: 2008 Annual Meeting of Members Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

September 2008

Access Your Account via the Internet: E-Bill Available October 1, A Month of Transition, Energy Efficiency Behind the Wheel, Annual Meeting: You are a Vital Part of the Cooperative, Co-op Super Highway, Light Your Landscape with Efficient LEDs, Oklahoma Heat, From a Friend's Kitchen: Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, Still Making Repairs from December's Ice Storm, October is National Cooperative Month

August 2008

Ridin', Ropin', and Relaxin' at Bridle Creek, The End of Summer, Improve Your Air Conditioner's Efficiency, Privilege of Membership: Trustees Vote to Return $500,000 in Capital Credits, Youth Tour is 'Best Experience', From a Friend's Kitchen: Cool, Refreshing Watermelon, Watermelonade, Electrical Safety in the Dorm Room

July 2008

Hot Dogs and Hot Grills at Annual Cook-out, A New Look, Stay Cool This Summer While Saving Energy, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, YouthPower Energy Camp, Electric Backyard Party is a real Treat, E-Bill Coming Soon, VVEC Loses Friend and Lineman Jason Tiger, A Helping Hand, From a Friend's Kitchen: Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream and Summer, Peach and Blackberry Crunch, Keep it Cool: Ceiling Fans Keep Your Home Comfortable While Saving Energy, Functional and Attractive, Summer Heat can be Deadly to Your Pet

June 2008

VVEC Trustee Assumes KAMO Power Board Leadership, Lambert is New District 5 Trustee, Adopt-a-School Program Helps Area Schools Buy Much-Needed Equipment, Teaching Materials, Technology is Key to Keeping the Lights on, Start the Dialogue, New Substation to Power Oologah Area Growth: Weather Delays Progress, From a Friend's Kitchen: How Sweet It Is - Whole Grilled Vidalia Onions & Onion Muffuletta Sandwitch, News You can Use...Water Heater Rules, What to Get Dad for Father's Day

May 2008

You're invited to our Annual Electric Backyard Party, Washington, D.C. Bound; Oologah Juniors Win Annual Youth Tour Essay Competition, May is Electrical Safety Month; Plug into Electrical Safety, Signs and Electric Poles: A Bad Combination, Energy-Efficient Landscaping Adds Comfort and Value to Your Home, From A Friend's Kitchen: Happy Mother's Day - Baked Blueberry French Toast & White Chocolate Snack Mix, Storm Debris Removal Continues: Crews Working Near Watova, South Coffeyville and Childers

April 2008

High Cost of Fuels, Need for Power Plants Reasons for PCA Increase, Members, Co-op Lose a Good Friend, Energy Efficiency Tip: Look Up for Your Home's Energy Efficiency, Get off the Fluctuating Bill Roller Coaster, Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill, Where Our Money Goes, Work Continues on FEMA Requirements Following December Ice Storm, Severe Weather: Protect Your Home and Family with our Early Warning and Surge Suppressors Systems, How to Stay Safe During an Outage, From a Friend's Kitchen: Delicious Fools for April, Storm Debris Removeal Continues, Trustees Get Good Report on Completed 2007 Audit, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site

March 2008

Higher Wholesale Power Costs Ahead:New power plant, fuel costs and environmental regs force AECI to raise rates, When to Turn Off Personal Computers, Members Owed Capital Credits Listed on Co-op Web Site, How do I Figure my Electric Bill?, Possible Reasons for a High Bill, Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting, From A Friend’s Kitchen: Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, Ice Storm Damage Repairs Continue

February 2008

No Good News About Power Costs, It's Youth Tour and Energy Camp Time, New Retirees Hitting the Road and the Lake, Paying Bill Promptly Prevents Interruptions, Friends of Will Rogers Share Legend of State’s Favorite Son, Don't Empty Your Wallet While Drying Your Clothes, From A Friend's Kitchen: Valentine Chocolates, Foyil Schools Get Weather Radios, Hunting Down Vampire Electronics

January 2008

Winter Arrives with a Vengeance: Ice Storm Causes Over Half of VVEC Members to Lose Electricity, Helpful Storm Contact Information, Member Appreciation Day, A New Look! Our New Web Site Comes Online, Coincides with Changes to Power Circuit, Work Continues After Electric Service Returns, From A Friend’s Kitchen: Football and Ice Cream, Why don’t I have Electricity When my Neighbors do?, Fact or Fiction