From Central's CEO

As your new CEO, one of the most inspiring things I’ve witnessed in these first few months is the way your cooperative spirit shines through, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate. 

Last month’s severe weather impacted not only power lines and line crews, but also a most anticipated event, Kilowatts and Brats. 

Postponing an event like this is never an easy decision. We know many of you were looking forward to gathering with your families to enjoy good food, community and fun. Our team was equally excited to host you, share updates about the cooperative and celebrate our members in person. Ultimately, the safety of our members and staff must always come first. 

Events like Kilowatts and Brats take months of planning and coordination. That’s why it was especially difficult to look at the weather forecasts and recognize the responsible path forward was to hit pause. While the date for Kilowatts and Brats may change, our commitment to gathering with you remains stronger than ever. 

 We know how much these events mean to our membership. The energy and excitement you bring to Kilowatts and Brats and Annual Meeting is what fuels our cooperative. Your participation is more than just appreciated, it’s essential. 

Thank you for your continued support, understanding and continued engagement. You are the heart of this cooperative and every time you attend an event, ask a question or offer your feedback, you make our cooperative stronger. 

I look forward to seeing many of you at Kilowatts and Brats and Annual Meeting, and hopefully under sunnier skies.