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May 2021

Important Notices May Billing Update The cooperative has received power bills from power suppliers. These bills were incorporated into the May bill.   The cooperative has taken measures to lessen the impact as much as possible to our members by extending those costs over a period of time. This will keep members from seeing huge increases in bills all at one time.   Instead, members may notice slight increases in the power cost adjustment (PCA) through the rest of the year, and perhaps beyond. By adjusting the PCA the cooperative was able to shelter members from large, unexpected costs. Read More Hello! Here are a few helpful links Visit our website Contact FreeState The Digital Outlet

Looking Forward To the Next Half Of The Year We’ve made it to May, and although not numerically the middle of the year for us here at the cooperative we’ve made it through the annual meeting, and we’re looking ahead to spring storm season, the heat of the summer, and then how we’ll end our year. We’ve got a bit of time ahead of us in 2021 and I wanted to take just a few moments to talk about where we are because the year so far has already been full of some surprises. I want to first thank everyone who joined us for the virtual annual meeting. READ MORE

Half Million Dollar Member Relief Adjustment On May Energy Bills Unknown higher power costs prompted the board of trustees to pass a $500,000 Member Relief Adjustment. The adjustment will be approximately $23.00 for an average residential member. Read More

FreeState Selects Two KEY Leadership Delegates

FreeState is offering a unique leadership experience for current high school juniors in 2021. For more than 60 years, electric cooperatives across Kansas have recognized outstanding high schoolers by providing a valuable leadership experience for exceptional teens. Usually, that means selecting students for a trip to Washington D.C., or Steamboat Springs, Colorado but due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the decision was made to offer a virtual youth leadership conference during the week of June 21. Exclusive to Kansas youth. An interactive experience, the Kansas Electric Youth Leadership Conference will focus each morning on different aspects of leadership and will include engaging speakers, dynamic activities, and unique challenges. Networking is always a big part of the electric cooperative youth programs as delegates connect with like-minded, high-achieving teens. Through the 2021 virtual leadership experience, students can get to know their peers across the state through mentor groups and offline chats. Delegates who participate will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from FreeState. In addition, all student participants are also eligible to apply for an annual $1,000 state scholarship and a $10,000 national scholarship only available to Youth Tour alumni!

Carter Seth will be a senior at Lyndon High School. He is the son of Jaryl & Stephanie Seth. Carter participates in athletics, FBLA, theatre, and scholars bowl. He is involved in youth leadership roles throughout the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). Evan Shupe will be a senior at Tonganoxie High School. He is the son of Darren & Stephanie Shupe. He is active in the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, FFA, band, soccer, golf, and swim. He has been recognized as a nominee for Leavenworth County Youth Volunteer of the Year.

Please be aware that the United States Post Office is experiencing some delivery delays. Please allow enough time for payments to arrive at the cooperative if you are using the mail. FreeState does not control the mail.

FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc., is not subject to the jurisdiction, regulation, supervision and control of the Kansas Corporation Commission, except as specified in K.S.A. 66-104d(f).

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Statement of Non-Discrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Read the complete statement

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