Rockwell City, IA 50579 • (712) 297-7112 • (800) 821-4879

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June 2018

Nominating Committee AppointedAt the May 15th Board Meeting, the following Cooperative members were appointed to serve on this year’s

nominating committee to select director candidates for the following districts:District #2: Craig Aljets, Dan Erickson and Jason GerdesDistrict #7: Vern Bauer, Lyle Coon and Paul Fields

The nominating committee will meet June 18, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Calhoun County REC’s office in Rockwell City. The purpose of the meeting is to select candidates for the respective districts up for election. According to Article XII (12) of the bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Board to appoint a committee on nominations consisting of three (3) members from each district from which a Director is to be elected. No members of the Board may serve on such committee. The committee shall prepare and post at the principal office of the Cooperative at least thirty (30) days before the meeting, a list of those candidates nominated for Director from each district from which a Director is to be elected. The committee is encouraged but not required to include at least two (2) candidates for each Director to be elected. 14C13DA

Your RECAnnual Meeting!

September 12, 2018Calhoun CountyExpo Building in

Rockwell City

The Calhoun County RECoffice will be closed

Wednesday, July 4th to observeIndependence Day.

For outage and emergenciescall 712-297-7112 or 800-821-4879

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Electric co-ops advocate for fairness down the lines and regulatory parity and clarity The sun was shining brightly as more than 200 rural electric cooperative (REC) employees and directors, representing 38 co-ops, traveled to the Iowa State Capitol on Wednesday, March 14 to advocate on behalf of their member-owners during their annual REC Day on the Hill event. CEO Roxanne Carisch and Administration Manager/Member Service Representative Keaton Hildreth along with Directors Jim Miller, Terry Finley, Beryl Birkland and Steve Boedecker attended from Calhoun County REC.

With the proposed Energy Omnibus Bill working its way through the House, co-ops met with legislators to discuss regulatory parity and clarity in addition to maintaining fair and affordable rates. Iowa’s electric co-ops support efficiency programs that are cost-effective. The co-ops also strongly support a utility’s ability to recover fixed costs associated with providing safe, reliable service, ensuring that all co-op members pay equitably to use and maintain the electric grid.

The electric co-op advocates first gathered for a briefing on state legislative issues, then met with their local elected officials during a dessert social on the first-floor rotunda of the Capitol. Slices of pie were served in celebration of Pi Day, which is observed annually on March 14. Legislators and visitors were able to view dozens of booths which were on display around the rotunda, sharing various ways Iowa’s electric co-ops work to keep electricity safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible for the member-owners they serve.

Happy Father’s Day!!

Chad KrukowDoug LeMonds

Jared KuhlersBen Wiederin

Keaton Hildreth

Bret McAlister

Not pictured are Line Superintendent Mike Terwilliger and Accountant/Office Mgr Rob Peterson

Membership – Single or JointJoint memberships are allowed for Calhoun County REC member-

consumers according to provisions in the Articles of Incorporation. (Article V).Please read the following questions and answers to consider whether or

not you and your spouse should consider a joint membership. 1. What are the advantages of a joint membership?

a. With a joint membership, either spouse is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors or the Nominating Committee.

b. Either one or the other may vote at a Cooperative business meeting.2. Does a joint membership entitle both the husband and wife a vote

at a Cooperative business meeting?a. No. A membership, whether single or joint, has one vote. Either

spouse may cast the vote, but the joint membership has only one vote.

3. What happens to the patronage dividends if either the husband or wife dies with a joint membership?a. If a husband and wife hold a joint membership and one dies, the

membership is considered to be held by the survivor. Ownership assignment of the patronage dividends is transferred to the surviving spouse.

b. In the case of a single membership, if the member dies, the surviving spouse must take out a new membership in his or her name. The patronage dividends are paid out to the deceased spouse’s estate and are not assigned to the surviving spouse’s new membership.

Forms to change your membership are available at the Calhoun County REC office or on-line at www.calhounrec.coop. Please contact the office at 712-297-7112 or 800-821-4879 if you would like more information.

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Spot Your number

* Location numbers are located on billing statements. *

Recipe of the Month

mozzarella Dip

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:Mix together and chill. Serve with vegetables or

your favorite crackers.

8 oz sour cream16 oz mayonnaise3 cups shredded mozzarella1 tsp sugar

1 tsp parsley1 tsp garlic salt1 tsp accent1 tsp celery salt

Jason Kirsch, Alex Alliger and Robert Stauter missed missed their opportunity to receive a $10 electric bill credit.

Don’t forget to read the newsletter and check for your location number. If

your location number is spotted, call Calhoun County REC by the 15th of the month and receive a $10 credit on your next electric bill.

Congratulations Graduates!Congratulations to the winners of our Calhoun

County REC $500 scholarships! Jessica Hicks is the daughter of Amy Hicks

Steinkamp and Scott Hicks and a senior at South Central Calhoun. Jessica plans on attending The University of South Dakota in Vermillion

Tiffany Poen is the daughter of Kevin and Lynn Poen and a senior at South Central Calhoun. Tiffany plans on attending Iowa State University in Ames.

Hannah Seil is the daughter of Randy and Shari Seil and a senior of South Central Calhoun. Hannah plans on attending Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg.

Jessica Hicks Tiffany Poen Hannah Seil

Director Nominations in Districts 2 & 7 for September ElectionAs an electric cooperative, Calhoun County REC is guided by an elected Board of Directors who represent

our members’ best interests when making important decisions. It is important for us to elect strong directors to our board, which is why we encourage members to run in our board elections. Not only do we need to encourage friends and family to run for board positions, but we need to get out and vote for those individuals that we think will act in the best interests of our cooperative.

The nomination process puts no limit on the number of candidates in a given district. To serve on the board a candidate must hold an active membership in the district he or she is to represent. A candidate cannot be in any way employed by, financially affected by or have other interests in a business which is in competition with the cooperative or its affiliates.

All candidates should note the time requirements of a director are more than just 12 monthly meetings. Directors should be prepared to devote an average of 25-30 days annually to cooperative business-related activities. TL127

At this time, two board seats are up for election in two of the seven cooperative districts. The elections will be held at the September 12 annual meeting. The incumbent Directors whose current terms expire and are eligible for re-election in 2018 are Ron Hanson, district 2 and Beryl Birkland, district 7.

If you are interested in being nominated as a Director, please call the cooperative at 712-2917-7112 and speak with CEO Roxanne Carisch.

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Calhoun County REC

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

-- Directors --Jim Miller, President FondaTerry Finley, V. President AuburnJason McKenney, Secretary SomersRon Hanson, Treasurer PomeroyLaVerne Arndt Sac CityBeryl Birkland GowrieSteve Boedecker Rockwell City

Roxanne Carisch, CEO

Office Hours: Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: 712-297-7112 or Toll Free: 800-821-4879

Fax: 712-297-7211e-mail:info@calhounrec.coop

www.calhounrec.coopAfter 4:30 p.m. call 800-821-4879

or 712-297-7112for outages and emergencies only.

• Our Commitment to Privacy At the Calhoun County REC, confidentiality is very important to us. As we continue to improve and expand our services and delivery channels, we recognize our customers’ need and desire to preserve their privacy and confidentiality. Calhoun County REC recognizes the trust you have placed in us and are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customer’s information. The following policy affirms our continued commitment to preserving customer confidentiality.

• The Information We Collect We receive and retain information about our customers through many sources:

• Information we receive from you on applications or other forms;• Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates or others;

and• Information we receive from a consumer-reporting agency.

• The Way We Use Information We limit the use and collection of nonpublic personal information to that which is necessary to maintain and administer financial services. We do not share this information with outside parties unless:

• The information is provided to help complete a customer initiated transaction (such as credit reporting agencies, document processing companies, etc.);

• The customer has requested it;• The disclosure is required by law (e.g., subpoena, investigation of

fraudulent activity, etc.); or• The disclosure is required by banking regulation (e.g., Fair Lending

Reporting Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act).

• Limiting Employee Access To Information Calhoun County REC limits employee access to customer information to those with a business reason for knowing such information. All of our employees are educated on the importance of confidentiality and customer privacy. Any employee that violates the financial privacy of our customers will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures and possible termination.

• Protection of Information via Established Security Procedures To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information.

• Maintaining Accurate Information We have established procedures so that our customers’ financial information is accurate, current and complete in accordance with reasonable commercial standards. Calhoun County REC will respond to requests to correct inaccurate information in a timely manner. At the Calhoun County REC, we value our customer relationships. We want you to understand how we use the information you provide and our commitment to ensuring your personal privacy. If you have any questions about how Calhoun County REC protects your information, please contact us at (712) 297-7112 or 800-821-4879. You can email us at info@calhounrec.coop.

PRIVACY POLICY Energy Cost Adjustment

When the cost of power decreases, we pass the savings on to our member-owners. However, when the cost of power increases, we also must adjust the costs for our member-owners.

The “energy cost adjustment” (ECA) is exactly that – a way to adjust the fluctuating monthly cost of wholesale power over or under the established kWh rate. 20P30HA

When Calhoun County REC receives our power bill from Corn Belt, our power provider, any increases or decreases in power costs from the normal base kWh rate is passed on to the member-owner using the ECA.