2015 Calendar. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative. A Touchstone Energy Cooperative

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1 2015 Calendar Cuivre River Electric Cooperative A Touchstone Energy Cooperative

2 Cuivre River Electric Cooperative A Touchstone Energy Cooperative Your Cooperative Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) follows the seven cooperative principles: 1. Open Membership 2. Democratic Control 3. Economic Participation 4. Autonomy and Independence 5. Education 6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives 7. Concern for Community Because CREC is your business, you have a share in capital that remains at the end of the year after all expenses for furnishing your energy have been satisfied. When the equity level is high and CREC s financial position is strong, the Board of Directors may authorize that credits be paid to you. You have a vote! Be sure to attend the Annual Meeting and participate in the selection of the Board of Directors. Your Electric Service Emergency Calls: When calling to report an electric emergency, give your name, address, telephone number, and member number to help us find you as quickly as possible. Do not approach downed power lines or trees in power lines. Call for assistance. Reporting a power outage: All phone lines accept emergency calls 24 hours a day. If phones are busy, other members may also be out of service. Public safety and health are top priorities, and crews will work to restore electric service as quickly and safely as possible. Medic Alert: Please inform us if life support equipment is in use at your home. You may qualify for Medic Alert status (physician s statement required). Electric Safety: Missouri s 10-foot rule requires you to notify your electric service provider before working within 10 feet in any direction from a power line. Call CREC before you work near overhead lines, or call DIGRITE (Missouri One-Call) to locate underground lines. Meter Safety: Your electric meter connects energized power lines to your home. If your meter requires service or disconnection, trained CREC employees are available to assist. Any unauthorized person who attempts to remove a meter risks personal injury and violates the law. Your Community Electric safety, energy instruction and cooperative education programs are available to help improve public safety and increase energy awareness. Operation Round Up is a community outreach program CREC members support by making their monthly payment an even dollar amount. Voluntary tax-deductible monthly donations per member average about $6 per year. Members have already provided over $4.5 million, just pennies at a time, to help thousands of neighbors in need. The Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. provides high school juniors an opportunity to win a trip to our nation s capitol by entering an essay contest. Economic Development is a focus as CREC works to help secure low energy rates for business, industry, agriculture and residential consumers while providing economic opportunities for local communities. Energy Services Power Quality Plus: Storms, unexpected weather events and traffic accidents can send unwanted lightning and power surges across electric, telephone and cable lines. To help consumers prevent damage to home appliances and office equipment, CREC offers Power Quality Plus for lightning and surge protection. Green Power: If you wish to support Green Power with renewable energy alternatives, CREC can purchase a portion of your power from regional wind and biomass projects for just a few cents more per kilowatt-hour (kwh). Your Electric Bill Your bill is mailed about the same time each month, within days. Payment options include: Pay in person. Visit any Cuivre River office weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pay from your car. Troy and Lake Saint Louis locations have Drive Up Windows. Extended hours for the Drive Up Windows are weekdays 7 a.m - 7 p.m. Troy; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lake Saint Louis. Night deposit boxes are available at all locations. Pay online. Log on to to pay your bill 24/7. Automatic bank draft and credit card options are available. Pay by phone. Call , ext. 395, 7 a.m p.m. weekdays to pay with your Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit or debit card. Pay by mail. Use the courtesy envelope enclosed with your bill. Use Budget Billing. Avoid seasonal highs and lows with an even monthly payment plan. The 2015 CREC Calendar photographs were selected by the St. Charles Community College Marketing and Communications Department. Refer to for 2016 Calendar Photo Contest details. Telephone Contact Information: Cuivre River Electric Cooperative's Member Services staff is available by phone 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call , or Office Hours: The Cuivre River Electric Cooperative office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be closed in observance of New Year s Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Holidays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit Our Offices: We invite you to visit one of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative's offices. Troy Headquarters Contact Information 1112 East Cherry Street, Troy, MO Lake Saint Louis Branch Office 8757 Hwy N., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

3 2015 Photo Contest Winners 2015 Calendar Cover Photograph Winter Woodpecker Photo by Charles Marks Top Picks Featured In 2015 Photo Calendar Charles Marks photo titled "Winter Woodpecker" graces the cover of the 2015 Photo Calendar. Marks of Wright City was among 87 Cuivre River member photographers who submitted 138 contest entries; 12 were chosen for the calendar. The St. Charles Community College Marketing and Communications Department judged the contest. Photographs are now being accepted for the 2016 Photo Calendar Contest. For contest information visit or call , ext Best of Show 1st Place Cardinal Eating Pyracantha Berries Photo by Charles Marks 2nd Place Sunset On A Winter s Day Photo by Rob Tweddle 3rd Place Pelicans At Riverlands Photo by Carolyn Schlueter Honorable Mention Cast Away Photo by Joe Snell Best Young Photographer 1st Place It Leaves You Breathless Photo by Madison Overton 2nd Place Cuivre River Reflections Photo by Olivia Gifford 3rd Place Pretty Poppies Photo by Sydney Bakker Honorable Mention Hop On Over Photo by Meghan Brown

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5 Sunset On A Winter s Day Photo by Rob Tweddle of St. Charles 2nd Place, Best of Show January 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dec. 31, CREC Offices Open New Year s Eve CREC Offices Closed New Year s Day Observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE. BRINGING VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS EVERY DAY Plug in to the power of your Touchstone Energy Cooperative membership. Touchstone Energy cooperatives, like Cuivre River Electric, strive to provide dependable electricity at a competitive cost to every member. As a member you have the power. The power to have a voice in how the co-op is run. To energize and enhance your life with affordable electricity. To save money through responsible energy use and a community of connections. The power is all yours. Power up and learn more about the benefits of your co-op membership by visiting

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7 Fire In The Sky Photo by Linda Koch of Elsberry February 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Youth Tour Contest Begins Abraham Lincoln s Birthday Valentine s Day CREC Offices Closed Presidents Day George Washington s Birthday THE POWER OF COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES Cuivre River Electric adheres to the Seven Cooperative Principles. This is what makes cooperatives different. Education, Training and Information is used to educate and train our members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so we can contribute to the development of our cooperative. Youth programs such as the Youth Tour, Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience, Safety Poster Contest and Kid s Club inform our younger members about the nature and benefits of cooperatives. Elizabeth Citrowske, Alison Boehmer, Brandelyn Martin, Gabe Holtmeyer, Marissa Burch and Grant Cordell represented Cuivre River Electric at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association s Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. during Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Youth Tour Contest. Visit for contest details.

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9 Cast Away Photo by Joe Snell of Lake Saint Louis Honorable Mention March 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CYCLE Program Now Accepting Applications Cuivre River Electric s Birthday Daylight Saving Time Begins Youth Tour Contest Application Deadline St. Patrick s Day Spring Begins DEDICATED TO ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, INNOVATION AND COMMITMENT Cuivre River Electric Cooperative was born when the 12 original incorporators: John Schaper and G.W. Bruning, Foristell; Elizabeth Goodman, Wentzville; E.M. Magruder, Foley; Mrs. John N. Overall, Winfield; Mrs. Frank Shilharvey, Jr., Troy; Frank and Emma Lohman, Wright City; O.D. Burgess, Warrenton; Dan Crider, O Fallon; J.K. Waters, Elsberry; and M.F. Duvall of Clarksville filed paperwork to incorporate on March 6, Today, Cuivre River is the largest electric distribution cooperative in Missouri and has made a commitment to our 60,000 members and the communities we serve.

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11 Bridging The Gap Photo by Lynzie Wilson of Warrenton April 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Good Friday Easter Sunday Youth Tour Final Competition & Awards Banquet Tax Day Earth Day Arbor Day CYCLE Program Application Deadline COOPERATIVE YOUTH CONFERENCE & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (CYCLE) Leadership Development. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) is helping high school sophomores to understand cooperative principles, learn to make good decisions, and develop a positive outlook about public service. Sofia Ezeamii, Madison Jones, Allison Foster, Adam Schmitz, Alexa Jones and Hannah Baalman represented CREC at the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperative s CYCLE program in Jefferson City during Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 CYCLE program. Visit for program details. You could be next!

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13 After The Rain Photo by Marissa Kyser of Troy May 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH Cuivre River Electric is dedicated to educating our members and their families about potential electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety in and around their homes, businesses, schools and local communities. Operation Round Up Scholarship Deadline Harry S. Truman s Birthday Mother s Day Armed Forces Day CREC Offices Closed Memorial Day KNOW WHAT S BELOW. CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! Cuivre River Electric Cooperative would like our members to remember Missouri s 10-foot rule that requires you to notify your electric service provider before working within 10 feet in any direction from any power line. Call Cuivre River Electric at (800) before you work near overhead power lines, or call 811 (Missouri One-Call) to locate underground lines. Safety first!

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15 Pretty Poppies Photo by Sydney Bakker of Troy 3rd Place, Best Young Photographer June 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Flag Day Father s Day MORE SAVINGS With Healthy Savings, you receive no-cost access to discounted health benefits using your Co-op Connections Card. Discover the ways you can save at TAKE ONE AND SHOW IT TO YOUR PHARMACIST Cuivre River members can save 10% to 85% on prescription drugs at over 60,000 national and regional participating pharmacies when you show your Co-op Connections Card. The discount program is free to all Cuivre River members. For information on the Healthy Savings Prescription program visit Pharmacy discounts are NOT insurance.

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17 Pelicans At Riverlands Photo by Carolyn Schlueter of St. Charles 3rd Place, Best of Show July 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday GET YOUR CUIVRE RIVER APP TODAY! CREC Offices Closed Independence Day Independence Day Parent s Day VACATION ON YOUR HORIZON? DON T FORGET YOUR CO-OP CONNECTIONS CARD! School s out for summer! Cuivre River members can receive big savings and upgrades on car rentals when using their Co-op Connections Card. Lodging discounts are also available to cooperative members planning a summer getaway. Got kids? Visit and purchase discounted tickets for Six Flags St. Louis and Hurricane Harbor!

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19 Parading The Flag At The FFA Rodeo Photo by Bob Krause of Lake Saint Louis August 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Democratic Member Control Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is a democratic organization owned and controlled by our members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Twelve member-elected representatives serve as the Board of Directors for all cooperative members. Members at the Annual Meeting have equal voting rights one member, one CREC Annual Meeting The Family Arena St. Charles CUIVRE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 14TH The annual business meeting will be held Friday, August 14th at the Family Arena in St. Charles. A full schedule of events will be provided in the Current Times. Cuivre River members may register, receive a ballot and have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) in the election of the Cuivre River Electric Board of Directors. For additional information, including directions, schedule of events, entertainment, director candidates and attendance prize list, visit

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21 Rolling In The Hay Photo by Janet Rentrop of Weldon Spring September 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CREC Offices Closed Labor Day Patriot Day Autumn Begins TAKE CONTROL & SAVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Rebates and tax credits have inspired members to purchase and install demand-reducing equipment with lifetime benefits and energy savings. Ground source heat pumps, dual fuel heat pumps, mini-split system air source heat pumps, electric water heaters, basement/crawlspace/slab insulation, commercial lighting and industrial audit program rebates are available. For additional rebate information visit More than $2.5 million in rebates have been awarded to Cuivre River members since July 2008.

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23 Cuivre River Reflections Photo by Olivia Gifford of Hawk Point 2nd Place, Best Young Photographer October 2015 NATIONAL COOPERATIVE MONTH Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is one of more than 40,000 member-owned cooperatives in the United States. Visit for more cooperative business information. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Operation Round Up Scholarship Deadline Child Health Day Columbus Day Halloween CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY. OPERATION ROUND UP. SMALL CHANGE THAT CHANGES LIVES Operation Round Up is a community outreach program funded by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members. Their small change adds up to big changes in their communities. The goal of Operation Round Up is to help individuals, families and community organizations address needs that cannot be met with other resources. Since the Community Trust was established in 1997, more than $4,500,000 has been awarded to help in the areas of health, education, youth, home weatherization and community and emergency service providers.

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25 It Leaves You Breathless Photo by Madison Overton of Lake Saint Louis 1st Place, Best Young Photographer November 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Saving Time Ends CREC Offices Closed Veterans Day CREC Offices Closed Thanksgiving Day CREC Offices Closed Thanksgiving Power Quality Plus is a surge protection program offered by Cuivre River Electric for a small, monthly fee. Storms can send unwanted lightning through electric lines and damage your home s appliances. POWER QUALITY PLUS PROGRAM A change of season brings thunderstorms and lightning. Cuivre River encourages members to protect against lightning damage with a Power Quality Plus lease now. Products like residential meter base units, TESCO plug-in protection for single outlet cubes and multiple electrical outlets, telephone outlets and coax cable outlets are available. For more information on the Power Quality Plus lease program visit or call , ext 233.

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27 Cardinal Eating Pyracantha Berries Photo by Charles Marks of Wright City 1st Place, Best of Show December 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Winter Begins CREC Offices Closed Christmas Eve CREC Offices Closed Christmas Day Jan. 1, 2016 CREC Offices Open New Year s Eve CREC Offices Closed New Year s Day SWITCH TO LED LIGHTS AND SAVE Here s a bright idea. Switch to Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs this holiday season. LEDs offer an energy-efficient solution and use 75 to 90 percent less electricity than standard incandescent lighting and LEDs can last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Save additional money on your electric bill by installing a light timer to automatically turn your holiday lights and decorations on and off as scheduled for your decked-out home. It can help lower your electric bill and reduce energy consumption! Visit for additional energy saving ideas.

28 12th Annual Photo Contest Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are invited to participate in the 12th Annual Photo Contest. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show and Best Young Photographer and 12 photographs will be selected for the 2016 calendar. Contest Rules 1.) ONLY Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are eligible. 2.) Limit TWO entries per person. Entry form required for EACH photo. 3.) Submit 8 x 10 print on photo quality paper plus a high resolution digital file (minimum 200 dpi) of the photograph submitted to ltucker@cuivre.com or send on a CD with the print. Use the best camera setting to obtain 8 x 10 print quality. 4.) Image must be HORIZONTAL. 5.) One prize award or calendar page placement per photographer. 6.) Photos may be any appropriate subject or scene, but must be taken in the Cuivre River area (The Cuivre River area includes St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, southern Pike and eastern Montgomery counties). 7.) DEADLINE for entries: August 1, ) Photos become the property of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and will not be returned. Questions? Contact the Communications Department weekdays at , , , extensions 230, 234 or 330. Prize Categories Best of Show 1st place...$ nd place...$ rd place...$50.00 Best Young Photographer* 1st place...$ nd place...$ rd place...$50.00 *Age 18 or younger; must designate Young Photographer on the Photo Entry Form crec@cuivre.com Local Telephone Numbers , Headquarters 1112 E. Cherry Street P. O. Box 160 Troy, MO FAX: Lake Saint Louis Branch Office 8757 Highway N Lake Saint Louis, MO FAX: Photo Entry Form 12th Annual Photo Contest Mail entries to: Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, P. O. Box 160, Troy, MO 63379, Deliver entries to: 1112 E. Cherry Street, Troy or 8757 Hwy. N, Lake Saint Louis Name: Member Account: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Personal Phone: Work Phone: Describe your entry: p I certify that I qualify for entry in the Young Photographer category. Age: Available on List of Board of Directors Map of Service Area Link for online ebill Payment Operation Round Up Energy Efficiency Information Current Times articles Much More!

29 Wufoo Entry Manager 4/21/15, 4:14 PM Spotlight on Excellence Entry Form #528 NRECA Voting Member Classification * Category * Distribution Cooperative: 50,001-90,000 meters 13. Best Graphic Design Entry Title * I wish to receive Judges' comments on this entry Entrant's Name * Cooperative * Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar Yes Lonnie Tucker Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Mailing Address 1112 E. Cherry Street P.O. Box 160 Troy, MO United States * ltucker@cuivre.com Phone Number * (636) Page 1 of 4

30 Wufoo Entry Manager 4/21/15, 4:14 PM Names of others (freelancers or organizations) involved in the project, if applicable Describe your/the coop's role in the project * Lonnie Tucker My role was to design, organize, manage and promote the 11th Annual Photo Contest for Cuivre River Electric members. We received 138 contest entries from 87 members. I designed a new layout for the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar that would provide our members with valuable Cuivre River Electric contact, program and safety information. Describe others role in the project (Reference outside sources of material, including templates; pre-existing Web tools and apps; information from outside groups, such as Straight Talk or Touchstone Energy; stock photos and music, etc.) * I managed every aspect of the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar project from the storyboard layout design, management of the photo contest, Adobe InDesign document conception and Photoshop custom digital creations, office buildings, logos, product and student photography. I used six Touchstone Energy stock images in my overall design. Circulation or Number of People Reached * 2,500 Printed calendars plus digital downloads available. Number of Attendees * Project s Budget * $3, Target Audience(s) * Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members. Project's Objective * The objective of the Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar is to provide a portion of our members with a printed business document that is educational and promotes the cooperative principles and programs available to our members. The calendar features important electrical service, billing, community, office contact information, youth leadership and educational programs, safety, Co-op Connections Card, annual meeting, rebate and power quality programs, Operation Round Up and energy efficiency tips. A digital copy is available on our website for Cuivre River Electric members and friends. Restrictions/Limitations * The Cuivre River Electric 2015 Calendar is a limited edition communication tool restricted to 2,500 individual pieces offered to members on a first come first served basis. One member one calendar. A digital version of the calendar is offered to Cuivre River Electric members and friends on our website. Describe why you chose this type of social media and how you used it * Provide a brief summary that states the purpose of the event, how the program was Page 2 of 4