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Notice: System Update scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 24

Update Wednesday May 25, 8:00 am - This server maintenance work was completed overnight as planned, and accounts are available for access again. We thank members for their patience as we performed this work.

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Tuesday morning outage

Update 10:00 am - This tree was the culprit that caused the outage this morning. The tree split in half and dropped onto the line. Crews have now restored power to all members.

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Notice to members: maintenance complete, accounts available

On Friday morning (May 20th) we had to perform unplanned computer maintenance. That necessary maintenance is now (as of 11:15 am) complete. SmartHub login and guest payments through Pay Now are available to members again. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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May 20 weather outlook

Stay weather aware. If you have a power outage you can report it by calling 417-256-2131 or toll-free 1-888-HOE-POWER (1-888-463-7693). Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

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Receptionist/Secretary position

Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual with proven reception and secretarial skills to work on a full time basis with opportunity for advancement. Preference given to candidates who have reception and secretarial experience.

Primary responsibilities will include:

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Scholarship Winner Announced

Gideon Littlejohn

Congratulations, Gideon Littlejohn! He was a recipient of our $750 scholarship. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors! Gideon is shown receiving the scholarship from HOEC Assistant Manager Aaron Wheeler.

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Scholarship Winner Announced

Angela Maciel

Congratulations, Angela Maciel! She was a recipient of our $750 scholarship! We wish her the very best in her future endeavors. Angela is shown receiving the scholarship from HOEC's Manager of Member Services Myles Smith.

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Prize Winners

$50 Gift Card for Hirsch Farm and Feed - Faye Smith, West Plains
$50 Visa Gift Card - Sylvia Childers, Thayer
$83 HOEC Account Credit - Brad McKee, Willow Springs
Gift certificate for a 1 day Float Trip for Two (Carr's Canoe Rental) - William J & Kayla J Ipock, Eminence
$83 HOEC Account Credit - Adam H & Samantha H McFarland, West Plains
$25 Bass Pro Gift Card - Ruth L Crider, Alton
Bicycle - Jolene Lyons (Betty Fisher), Mountain View, MO
$25 Gift card for Wal-Mart - Jackie & Joyce S Hawks, Mountain Vie

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Annual Meeting Report

The 83rd Annual Meeting of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (HOEC) was held Friday, May 6th, 2022. The meeting was held virtually via a live stream on the cooperative’s Facebook page, website, YouTube and was also broadcasted live on local radio stations. Almost 1,800 members registered for the meeting.

During the meeting, committee members gave their reports, as did CEO/General Manager, Dan Singletary. Individuals elected to the Board of Directors were Josh Roberts, District 1, Keith Tharp, District 2, Dennis Walton, District 3, and Larry Pendergrass, District 4.

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