By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com As we prepare for SEMO Electric Cooperative’s 2025 Annual Meeting, we do so with deep appreciation for the resilience and dedication of our team. Throughout this year, we’ve faced multiple severe storms—each one a challenge, yet each met with steady hands, strong teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Fall in Love ✅ “Every single day, we control kindness, we control effort, we control passion.” That powerful reminder from ESPN’s Marty Smith sets the tone for Week #266 of The Friday Feature. Marty challenges us to lean into the things we can control—our attitude, our actions, and how we show […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Scars With Purpose ✅ Some scars are visible. Others are hidden deep inside. The Friday Feature – Week #265. I carry one of my deepest scars invisibly. But I’ve learned that sharing it can help others who are struggling with their own. Jesus didn’t erase His scars—even though He could have. […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Be Here Now ✅ The Friday Feature – Week 264: Distractions. It was Senn Delaney’s leadership training in 2008 that first introduced me to the phrase: “Be Here Now.” Simple words—but they’ve stayed with me ever since. ❤️ That message came full circle recently when Debbie and I were in Alaska. […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Kindness Shows Up Welcome to Week #263 of The Friday Feature. Over the past three days, first responders, volunteers, and my co-workers have come together to help those impacted by devastating tornadoes. The damage is real—but so is the compassion. Last week in Valdez, Alaska, we witnessed another powerful example of […]
By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com April is nationally recognized as Lineworker Appreciation Month, but at SEMO Electric Cooperative, we take it a step further by designating it as Utility Workers Appreciation Month. This recognizes the dedication of every employee—whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes—who work together to deliver safe, […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Make Your Mark ✅ Welcome to Week 262 of The Friday Feature — and the five-year anniversary of this weekly journey. We started just two weeks after COVID turned the world upside down. The world felt uncertain, and we wanted to offer a little encouragement — a reason to keep pushing […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Spread Joy Daily ✅ Wouldn’t it be cool to be Santa Claus? Imagine hearing people’s wishes all year long and bringing joy to millions. But let’s be honest—it’s not easy being Santa. Welcome to Week #261 of The Friday Feature. We even stopped in North Pole, Alaska to see him… but […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Creating Luck ✅ Welcome to Week 260 of The Friday Feature! Lent is often about giving something up, but what if you flipped the script? Instead of letting go, try giving—your time, kindness, or encouragement—for the next 34 days. No matter what hat you wear, intentional actions create opportunities. […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Soak Up The Good ✅ Pastor David said we are all sponges, soaking in knowledge every day. But here’s the real test: If life squeezed you, what would come out? Welcome to consecutive Week #259 of The Friday Feature. Negativity and bad habits sneak in if we’re not careful. That’s […]