The Power of Connections

an electricity demonstration for the whole school so everyone could understand how electric reached our homes,” recalled Saale, who joined the CREC Board of Directors in 2009 and currently serves as its chair. “The presentation was always very visual and compelling.” Because of those experiences, Saale would often think about the electrical distribution process when she flipped a switch or plugged in a cord at her Foristell home. Today, the co-op remains as committed as ever to engaging today’s students, their families, friends, and neighbors—whether it’s at a school assembly or another community event. “A lot of our employees have called this area home for their entire lives,” says CREC

Keith Mueller, an education specialist from Central Electric Power Cooperative (CREC’s transmission partner), visits schools in the Cuivre River Electric service area every year with his safety and HI²FLHQF\ SURJUDP IRU NLGV

Doug Bagby, safety coordinator, and Gabe Twellman, member services representative, present a “hotline” demonstration for children at a special event. Photo from the National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)

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