As an electric cooperative, we are guided by seven Cooperative Principles which provide the foundation on which we and all other cooperatives operate. One of those principles is “Concern For Community.” This principle calls for cooperatives to work for the sustainable development of their communities.
Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) recently participated in two events that show how CWEC is involved in the local communities it serves.
In late July, CWEC was one of many organizations who participated in the 5th Annual Meet the Fleet event in Iola. Even though this was the fifth year of the event, it was the first time that CWEC participated. The event has vehicles on display from community service organizations such as police and fire departments, and emergency medical organizations. Attendees can get up close to the vehicles to see what they all feature.
Businesses in the community who use specialized vehicles for their services, such as garbage trucks and tow trucks, also had vehicles on display. Attendees were allowed to sit in some of these vehicles.
CWEC had one of its bucket trucks on display at the event. With the bucket on the ground, kids who attended the event were allowed to go in the bucket to see the “workplace” of an electric lineman. Kids were also given “The Electric Co-op” coloring book, a pack of crayons, and a frisbee.
We also had our hotline demo trailer at the event and conducted a hotline demo of how power lines work and what happens when a tree branch falls on power lines. Attendees were also shown why it is important to stay away from downed power lines.
It was a great event, and we are glad we participated in it.
Another event that we attended was the groundbreaking for a new apartment building complex being built by S.C. Swiderski in Wittenberg on July 22. CWEC will have the privilege of supplying electricity to the 60-unit apartment building.
These are just two examples of CWEC’s commitment to the communities it serves. We do not take this commitment lightly, and we will continue to follow this commitment into the future.