February 1998 Bryan Johnson Award Minutes News & Views from Your Elected Representatives At our December board meeting we were provided with a synopsis of the 1997 accomplishments and contributions made by the cooperative as well as a list of the individual achievements of the I was so impressed with the information, I felt it should be shared with all the members.  To me it represented one more reason to be proud to serve on the board of such a community-spirited organization. Our members benefited by: 4.4 percent rate decrease in January 1997 Contract signed to purchase green power from BPA New website, www.salemelectric.com New automatic payment program Installation of new service to 300 customers Implemented a heat pump loan program While it is important to always keep our members needs first and foremost, we cannot ignore the greater needs of our community and our desire to be a good neighbor and strong business partner. During 1997 we provided the community: Lighting for Marion Square Park Donated used computer equipment to North Salem High School Helped sponsor the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Boys & Girls Club summer reading program, Keizer & West Salem   Little League, Victim Offender Reconciliation, Salem Rodeo, and Dr. Wilderness school program Painted a beautification mural on the switching gear under Marion Street Bridge near the Saturday Market Collected donations for United Way, Cerebral Palsy, and American Red Cross Participated in Keizer Kids Safety Day The award-winning employee Drill team participated in the Iris Festival Parade, Waterfront Parade, and Festival of Lights Holiday Parade staff. TOP Rep. Bryan Johnston Receives Co-Operator of the Year Award Salem Electric board president Jim Dyer presented Representative Bryan Johnston with the Co-Operator of the Year Award from the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association. This award is presented annually to a Legislator who demonstrates outstanding support of Oregon's electric cooperatives.  Johnston was instrumental in working with the electric cooperatives in Oregon during the 1997 Session of the Legislature to halt the rapid progress of electricity restructuring. Johnston co-sponsored a bill to mandate a comprehensive study of restructuring Pictured (L to R):  Jim Dyer, SE Board President; Nancy Towslee, SE Vice-President: Jeff Anderson, SE Director, Representative Bryan Johnston; and Bill Wolf, SE Secretary/Treasurer. TOP Minutes of the Meeting Held on: December 16, 1997 The board of directors of Salem Electric met on December 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. and all board members were present. Conservation Report Member Services Manager, Terry Kelly reported that Salem Electric had received an award for its recycling efforts and will be recognized in the Statesman Journal newspaper, the Marion County Waste Matters newsletter, and at a future Marion County Commissioners Meeting. Manager's Report General Manager, Bob Speckman requested that the December 1998 board meeting be moved from 12/22 to 12/15.  A motion carried unanimously to move the December meeting. Speckman informed the board that the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association recognized Bryan Johnston with the Co-operator of the Year award in appreciation for his support during the legislative session. Since Mr. Johnston was unable to accept his award at the ORECA Annual Meeting, a luncheon was scheduled for noon on January 12 at The Night Deposit restaurant in Salem and all of the board members were invited to attend. Forfeiture of Unclaimed Capital Credits Administrative Services Manager, Jack Belleque said the unclaimed capital credits for 1972 were due to be forfeited to the cooperative and that the names and amounts had been properly published and remain unclaimed. Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Culver and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 12-16-97 to forfeit to the cooperative all unclaimed capital retains for the year 1972.  Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. --Bill Wolf, Secretary/Treasurer TOP  | Board Reports |