Benton REA - Benton Rural Electric Association

Benton REA
JA N UA RY 2016
Benton REA billing clerks
Alberta Herrera, left, and Liz
Enos pose for a photo at the
78th annual meeting in 2015.
PHOTO BY DEANNA HAWKINS
Annual Meeting Invitation INSIDE
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2016 Trustee Elections
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Saturday, February 6, 2016
Housel Middle School • 2001 Highland Dr., Prosser, WA
Doors Open at 9 a.m. • Business Meeting Begins at Noon
BENTON REA
79th Annual Meeting
Theme: Innovation
that Benefits Our Members
FOR MEMBERS ONLY!
GIVEAWAYS
Six $500 Bill Credits
Five $100 Bill Credits
Many Door Prizes!
FREE GIFT
Every Member Attendee
Receives a Power Bank
Benton REA Members...You’re Invited!
Not all utility providers are created equal.
As a consumer of the Benton Rural Electric Association, you also
are one of our member-owners. Being a member-owner of an
electric cooperative like Benton REA, you are invited to attend an
annual membership meeting to hear reports, ask questions and to elect
board trustees.
We say “invite,” but actually it’s part of your right as a
cooperative member to be informed and participate in the governance
of your electric cooperative. 79 years ago, Benton REA was formed
by members and is still governed by you! Please take advantage of
your membership and attend your 79th annual meeting of members.
EVENTS
Energy Fair, Bingo
Steel Drum Band
Health Screenings
Food & Beverages
Benton Rural Electric Association
402 7th Street | P.O. Box 1150
Prosser, WA 99350
Main Office 509-786-2913
Toll Free 800-221-6987
www.BentonREA.org
...And So Much More!
Event is free to Benton REA Members.
Must be present to win prizes
and receive free gift.
Benton Rural Electric Association
Health
Fair
Health Fair
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Energy Fair Vendors
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Bingo
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Steel Band
11:15 a.m.
Business Meeting
12:00 noon
Safety Poster Contest
Cash Awards
Administered by PMH Medical Center
Kid Guessing Games
Requires Registration by 10:45 a.m.
(10-12 Hour Fast Prior to Blood Draw)
Guess Candy & Money in Jars
Lipid Panel Screen - Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
Blood Sugar Checks  Blood Pressure Checks  Bone Density Screening
Pulmonary Function Tests  Weight/Height & Body Mass Index
Day Care (1+ year old)
Movies & Games
Food & Beverages
Continental Breakfast
Fresh Fruit, Pastries, Juice, Milk, Coffee
Member Appreciation Lunch
Hot dogs (Chili, Cheese, Sauerkraut), Vegetable Tray,
Cookies, Soda, Water
Vote For Your Trustee
Trustees in Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for re-election. If you live in one of these
districts, make sure you vote and return your mail-in ballot. You may also bring
your completed ballot to the annual meeting on Feb. 6 and have it counted
there. As a member-owner of Benton REA, this is your opportunity to participate in your co-op’s democratic process. We hope you’ll attend your annual
meeting and take time to meet the Trustees who represent your district.
$40K Awarded
In Scholarships
for Academic and
Trade & Technical Students
Need a Ride to the Annual Meeting?
Benton REA is providing transportation from our West Richland office. The bus will
depart the West Richland office at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 and return immediately following the business meeting.
Reserve your seat by February 1!
Call Benton REA at 509-786-8265