Boone Electric Co-op (Columbia, MO) Employee Newsletter

Wa t t ’s Up?new babies: BEC welcomes two new faces to its family. Jeff and Emily Thurmond areproud new parents. Vivien Mae Thurmond was born on Monday, October 10, weighing 7lbs., 2 oz. Retiree Tabby McCray is alsocelebrating the birth of her new grandson.Riley Christian Jasenowski was born lastWednesday night. He weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.and was 21 inches long. Parents are Raineand Justin Jasenowski.insurance: This year's open enrollmentperiod is November 4 -16. More details willbe provided in the all-employee meeting onNovember 1.halloween haunt: BEC has discounttickets to Howl-O-Fest and FrightFeast at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. SaveVivien ThurmondRiley Jasenowskiup to $15 per admission on weekends through Oct. 30. Daytime is scare-free fun just for kids.Coupons are available in Communications.fright fest at six flags: BEC members and employees are invited to take advantageof a special discount offer at Six Flags St. Louis this Halloween season. Use the promo codeBEC2011 when you purchase your tickets online at www.sixflags.com/stLouis. Pay only $20.99plus tax per person (plus a one-time $5 processing fee per online order). Offer valid nowthrough October 30. Tickets must be purchased online to receive the discount.From left: Philip Howard, Dan Davis and GaryJennings on the roof of ABC Laboraties.ABCs of Energy EfficiencyOn Wednesday, Chris Rohlfing and Gary Jenningsaccompanied Philip Howard of Energy Services ConsultantsInc., contracted through NRECA and AECI,on an energy audit of ABC Laboratories in Columbia. FacilitiesManager Dan Davis led the team on a complete tour of thebuildings on ABC Lane and Discovery Drive. Philip took notesand made suggestions during his inspection.The research company is committed to becoming moreenergy efficient. Davis plans to implement an energy team ofemployees who will lead others in energy efficiency practices.Howard will return next month with his full report and suggestionsfor ABC Laboratories.COOPERATIVEENTERPRISESBUILDA BETTERWORLD •learn how atgo.coopCO-OP MONTHOCTOBER2011Cooperation | Participation | Education | Democracy | Membership | Community | IndependenceA n n i v e r s a r i e sDayTim Gilbert..........11/3................ 8Chuck Nichols.....11/4................ 9B i r t h d a y sYearsGary Blakemore...................10/26Matt Cope............................10/30Bre a k r o o m Ro s t e rService Department BreakroomWeek of:24-Oct...................... Tanner Gooding31-Oct....................Jimmy GoodnightMain BreakroomWeek of:24-Oct.......................... Debby Cuppy31-Oct...............................Lisa DrakeFor Yo u r In f o r m a t i o nSEPTEMBER 2011ConstructionNew Services Built.................................52Electric ServicesConnects.....................................................Disconnects.................................................Outage ReportNumber of Outages..............................102Members Affected.............................2,756Member Hours Lost..........................3,323Total kWh Purchased............. 54,936,600Maximum Demand......................143,834For the Year 2011New Services Connected.....................288Active Services.................................32,621Miles Distributed Overhead............... n/aMiles Distributed Underground........ n/aTotal Miles Energized.......................... n/aTotal kWh Sold.................. 424,082,955Maximum Demand.................. 143,834Have ahappyand safeHalloween.