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by Sean J. Vanslyke - sean@gosemo.com

Congratulations to Team SEMO's Mary Simmons and Tony Powell! They are now chasing new dreams as both retired in January from SEMO Electric Cooperative.

Each day we show up to work, we hope one day we will be able to retire to do something new, travel or, perhaps, spend more time as grandma or grandpa. I am excited for Mary and Tony as they move forward. I am proud of Mary and Tony for the time, energy and dedication they gave to the Cooperative and you - our members.

by Sean J. Vanslyke - sean@gosemo.com

by Sean J. Vanslyke - sean@gosemo.com

Happy Holidays to you and your family. I pray that you have a safe and joyful Christmas. We should remember the reason for the season and pray for those who need God's touch.

by Sean J. Vanslyke - sean@gosemo.com

Grateful. As we enter the Thanksgiving season, prayers from my family to you, your family and your friends to have a blessed and safe holiday season. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020, grateful is a good word to describe the opportunities in life to help make other people’s lives better. Grateful to serve.

by Sean J. Vanslyke - sean@gosemo.com

“Broadband is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning and health care, and to stay connected — yet by one definition, more than 30 million Americans live in areas where there is no broadband infrastructure that provides minimal acceptable speeds,” White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said. “Broadband is as critical as electricity and water.” Do you have access?

by Sean Vanslyke – sean@gosemo.com

During the next few months, SEMO Electric Cooperative will be sponsoring a survey that is conducted every three years to measure the quality of service provided to you, our member-owner. This survey will ask several questions about your satisfaction with the cooperative and energy usage.

by Sean Vanslyke – sean@gosemo.com

We prayed for good weather for SEMO Electric Cooperative’s 2021 Annual Meeting and the good Lord delivered. Thank you to the members and guests who participated in the drive-thru event May 13 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds. My word to explain the day was “calm” as we were onsite for about 15 hours (the event was open to members for 10 hours) and the weather was beautiful and smiles and laughter were everywhere.

by Sean Vanslyke – sean@gosemo.com

While my wife Debbie and I were standing in line to board Southwest Flight 1966 from St. Louis, a young lady approached me with two boarding passes and asked how boarding worked. I explained the process to the couple. They took a seat, not far from where we were standing, to wait their time to board. Eye contact. Conversation ignited. It was the couple’s first flight. To say they were nervous was an understatement.

by Sean Vanslyke – sean@gosemo.com

We are going to do our best to have a little fun as we host SEMO Electric’s 2021 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 13 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. Rain or shine, it will be a drive-thru event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, we will have a live concert from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Brothers Walker and Doug Johnson. You are welcome to park your vehicle and enjoy. We would appreciate prayers for no severe storms. Come visit with Team SEMO!