By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com SEMO Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has resolved to return $900,000 in capital credits, or “Power Perks,” to you – our member-owners – in October. This decision brings the total amount returned to members since 1995 to over $20 million. These capital credits represent actual cash given back to […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: 50 Years of Commitment ✅ A Golden Story That Will Bowl You Over. Welcome to Week #232 of The Friday Feature. Today, I’m sharing a story that’s close to my heart—one that started 50 years ago. As we celebrate this golden anniversary, I’m reminded of the importance of cherishing every […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: A Tattoo of Strength ✅ Week 231 of The Friday Feature – A Tattoo of Strength. Last night, I met someone who had been through some tough times, yet she kept pushing forward with strength and determination. Her tattoo wasn’t just a piece of art—it was a symbol of the battles […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Special Blessings ✅ Welcome to Week #230 of The Friday Feature – Special Blessings. Here’s a thought: The next time August 16 falls on a Friday will be in six years—2030! But today, I want to take a moment to reflect on a blessing that touched our lives thirty-five years ago. […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: The Eyes of Kindness ✅ A Moment of Kindness: The Friday Feature, Week #229. While waiting for my flight yesterday, I sat next to a young lady who kept to herself while I read. Our plane was delayed for about five hours. Suddenly, she got up and moved to a corner […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Rock Bottom ✅ Welcome to Week #228 of The Friday Feature – Rock Bottom. This week, I received a text that read: “Do you have a message in your arsenal for someone about to hit rock bottom?” Wow. My first thought was to pray for the sender. My second thought was […]
By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com I was in Indianapolis for work in June, unaware that the USA Swimming Team Trials were also taking place. After a long day of meetings and catching up on emails from my room on the 29th floor, I headed to a business dinner. The elevator stopped on the 26th […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Chasing Peace ✅ Welcome to Week #227 of The Friday Feature – Chasing Peace. This week I witnessed a story that deeply resonated with me. At 45, she needed a change. She searched, applied, interviewed—both over the phone and in person—and even job shadowed. After careful consideration, she accepted a new […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Guy Adami – Suffering? Be Grateful. ✅ Welcome to Week #226 of The Friday Feature – Suffering? Guy Adami reminds us, “You aren’t doing anything wrong.” He emphasizes the difference between Wall Street and Main Street, highlighting the struggles many people face. It’s a call to action for us to […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Lifting Burdens ✅ Welcome to Week #225 of The Friday Feature – Lifting Burdens. Yesterday, we had the privilege of addressing a large and engaged audience about the burdens we carry through life. These burdens, whether newly acquired or lingering from our youth, often weigh heavily on our minds and hearts. […]