OAEC - Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

👀 Did you know more than 3,000 postcards from co-op members were delivered to lawmakers during this past legislative session?

⚡️ 👏 THANK YOU to the many members who returned the postcard included in Oklahoma Living Magazine and made your voices heard. With Election Day approaching on June 16, your local rural electric cooperative encourages you to support leaders who value rural Oklahoma and are committed to strengthening our communities.

Let your vote reflect the importance of safe, reliable and affordable electricity — and the quality of life that powers rural Oklahoma.

Congratulations!!! 🎉🇺🇸

Congratulations to Davin Budy of Alfalfa Electric Cooperative on his selection as a United States Department of Agriculture Partnerships and Public Engagement Intern in Washington, D.C.

Davin represented Oklahoma on Youth Tour in 2024, and we are proud to see him continuing to pursue opportunities that allow him to learn, grow, and serve.

One of the goals of Youth Tour is to expose students to new experiences and help them see what is possible beyond their hometowns. For Davin, that experience helped open the door to opportunities in our nation’s capital.

When sharing the news of his internship, Davin said, “I probably wouldn’t have wanted to come to D.C. if it wasn’t for the Youth Tour.”

Moments like this remind us why Youth Tour matters. The trip may last a week, but the impact can last a lifetime.

Congratulations, Davin. We can’t wait to see all you accomplish.

💚 Co-op members, remember: early voting is open from June 11 to June 13. Plan ahead and ensure is voice is heard. June 16 is election day. Check out instructions here: okvoterportal.okelections.gov

As a member of a rural electric cooperative, you own the power your community depends on every day. It’s important to understand how your electric power is coordinated and ultimately delivered.⚡️💚

Check out this article by Oklahoma Living Magazine! It's a good read! 👀

Where your power begins Flipping a switch is simple. What happens behind the scenes is anything but.

This week, OAEC Member Services team hosted a Powered to Serve training at Northfork Electric Cooperative, Inc.! 💚⚡️

The training focused on member communication and handling conversations with professionalism, empathy and care. From everyday interactions to difficult discussions, the training reinforced the importance of listening, understanding, and serving members with excellence.

Championing the co-op voice in DC 🇺🇸⚡️

This week, our General Manager/CEO, Nicki Fuller, visited with Oklahoma members of congress on issues that are important for electric cooperatives such as FEMA, permitting reform and the Southwest Power Administration revolving fund.

Huge thanks to Congressman Kevin Hern and Senator Alan Armstrong for taking time to listen and for their support of the co-op mission.

As a bonus, Nicki had the opportunity to visit with Oklahoma Youth Tour alum, Quinn Williams with Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. who is currently interning with Senator Armstrong.

The co-op voice remains strong on Capitol Hill.

Today, we prepared an incredible group of leaders to guide, mentor and inspire students during Oklahoma Youth Tour. From leadership development to creating lifelong memories, these chaperones play a huge role in making Youth Tour impactful and fun.

Thank you to each chaperone for dedicating your time, energy and heart to investing in the next generation. We can't wait to for Youth Tour in less than two weeks! ✈️🇺🇸

Congratulations! 🎉🇺🇸

Please join us in congratulating Quinn Williams from Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. as she begins her internship with Senator Alan Armstrong today!

Quinn attended the Oklahoma Youth Tour in 2022 and is a student at the University of Arkansas. Since her Youth Tour experience, she has continued to pursue opportunities in public service, leadership, and government.

We are excited to see Quinn become one of the Oklahoma Youth Tour alumni taking advantage of opportunities made possible through the relationships and experiences gained through the program.

At Oklahoma Youth Tour, the journey doesn't end when delegates return home from Washington, D.C. Opportunities such as internships, leadership development, networking, and careers in public service can begin with a single trip.

Congratulations, Quinn! We are proud of you and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish during your time at the Capitol.

Congratulations!!! 🎉🇺🇸

We love seeing our Youth Tour alumni continue to grow into leaders!

Congratulations to 2024 Oklahoma Youth Tour delegate Thomas Hurst on beginning his internship in Congressman Frank Lucas office at the U.S. Capitol. 🇺🇸

Thomas is the first-ever Youth Tour alum to participate in this internship opportunity through our partnership with Congressman Lucas’s office, and we can’t wait to see all he accomplishes.

Experiences like these are exactly what the Oklahoma Youth Tour is all about: opening doors, building connections, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

And one more fun fact… Thomas’s brother will be representing Oklahoma on Youth Tour THIS year!

Happy June! Start your month with some great reading by Oklahoma Living Magazine! 👀✨https://ow.ly/PUst50Z6bX6