January

Boone Electric Cooperative’s Monthly Newsletter
January 2015
Travel to D.C. with Us
College Scholarship
Applications Available
T
his June, four high school juniors from across Boone County can walk the same paths George
Washington walked, stand in awe
at the thousands of gravesites at
Arlington National Cemetery and
visit the Lincoln Memorial. The
students will see these landmarks,
plus others, as part of the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Youth
Tour.
Boone Electric Cooperative
sponsors students to attend the
week-long, all-expenses-paid trip
to Washington, D.C. Our four students will
join nearly 90 other Missouri juniors on the
trip, plus students from states across the country.
The trip includes stops at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home and farm, a morning at Arlington National Cemetery and a day
tour of the Smithsonian Institute, plus stops
at all the national monuments, Ford’s Theater
and a visit with their elected officials on Capitol Hill.
To apply, high school juniors should visit their
school counselor, or log onto www.BooneElectric.
coop. Applications are due March 6. A group of
judges will narrow the applications to 10 finalists,
who are required to attend a finals competition at
the Cooperative on April 9. Four of those students
will travel to Washington, D.C. The remaining six
will receive a $500 college scholarship.
Applications for 13 college scholarships awarded by the Boone Electric
Community Trust are now available.
A graduating senior from the nine
public high schools, plus four at-large
students, will each win a $2,000
scholarship.
Seniors in public school should
visit their guidance counselor for an
application, or visit www.BooneElectric.coop. Return applications to the
guidance counselor.
At-large candidates, including
home-school students, private-school
students and current college students,
should visit www.BooneElectric.coop
for an application.
Energy Tip
of the Month
They are out of sight, but don’t forget
about your air ducts. Taking care of
them can save money and energy.
Check ducts for air leaks. Take care of
minor sealing jobs with heat-approved
tape, especially in attics and in vented
crawl spaces. Call an expert for major
ductwork repairs.
Sophomore Leaders Also Apply
High school sophomores have a leadership opportunity on a state level.
Boone Electric sends six sophomores
to Jefferson City in July for a threeday visit to the state capital through
the Cooperative Youth Conference &
Leadership Experience (CYCLE).
Students learn about state government, tour the Missouri State Capitol,
including the Senate and House of
Representative chambers, attend keynote presentations and make friends
from across Missouri.
School guidance counselors have
the CYCLE applications at each area
school. Or, log onto www.BooneElectric.coop. CYCLE applications are due
March 6.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy
Office Closing:
Boone Electric Cooperative
will be closed:
Monday, January 19 -- for an
all-employee training day.
Monday, February 16 -- in
recongition of President’s Day.
1413 Rangeline St. • Columbia, MO 65201 • (573) 449-4181 • 800-225-8143 • www.booneelectric.coop
Co-op News
Use the Card for Sweetheart Deals
V
Save at the Pharmacy
Did you realize there is a pharmacy component to the Co-op
Connections Card program?
Since Boone Electric enrolled in
the program in 2007, memberowners have saved more than
$109,000 on prescription drug
costs alone.
This plan is not insurance;
it is a pharmacy discount offer.
Simply present your card to the
pharmacist. In many instances,
the price is cheaper than the
price offered by your insurance.
There are no forms to fill out
and no limit to the number of
times you can use the card. Use
your card to purchase prescriptions not covered by your insurance plan.
If you have questions about
the program, please call Boone
Electric at (573) 449-4181.
alentine’s Day is inching closer and many businesses in the Co-op Connections Card
program offer chances to save on gifts for your sweetheart. Simply show your Co-op
Connections Card to receive the savings on everything you need for that special someone.
Below is a short list of participants, but remember to see the entire list on our website at
www.BooneElectric.coop or inside our headquarters office.
Florists
Addie Jane Originals, Hallsville
Allen’s Flowers Inc., Columbia
Busch’s Florist, Columbia and Jeff City
Just Fabulous! a flower shop, Ashland
In Full Bloom, Centralia
Gifts
Elly’s Couture, Columbia
Frameworks Gifts & Interiors, Columbia
Sassafras Moon World Gifts, Hallsville
White Horse Antiques, Rocheport
Restaurants
Abigails, Rocheport
Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant, Columbia
Jazz - A Louisiana Kitchen, Columbia
Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Rocheport
Smokin’ Chicks, Columbia
Let Satellite Internet Work for You
Board of Directors:
Joel Bullard - President
Karen Kinkead -Vice President
Nathan Martin - Secretary
Keith Schnarre - Treasurer
Glen Beckmeyer
Frank Glenn
Jay Turner
Wayne Wilcox
Kimberly Ponder
Todd Culley General Manager/CEO
Published by:
Boone Electric
Communications Department
Email comments to:
comments@booneelectric.com
A
re you still without reliable internet service? Let Boone Electric Satellite Services and
Exede® satellite internet solve your problems.
New customers to Exede satellite internet service can receive twice the data for the same
price over the first six months. At the end of six months you can keep the additional data
plan at the standard cost.
Boone Electric Cooperative has offered satellite internet for a number of years. All
technicians and installers are local and you talk to a member services representative inside
our office when you call during business hours. In addition, Exede billing appears on your
monthly electric bill.
All new subscribers are subject to a credit check. Free installation with an approved
credit check.
Here is a look at packages and pricing. Call the office at (573) 449-4181 with questions.
Packages:
Exede 10
Exede 15
Exede 20
Exede 25
Exede 30
Exede 50
Current price:
$59.98$84.98$59.98*$134.98$84.98*$134.98*
Price after 6 months:
$59.98$84.98$99.98$134.98$149.95$199.98
*Price with 6-month special.
All new subscribers are subject to a credit check. Free installation with an approved credit check.
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Drive-thru hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Drop box and payment kiosk open 24 hours a day in drive-thru area