CEO November Message - 2024

October is a significant month for cooperatives across the nation, as it marks National Cooperative Month, a time to reflect on the values that unite us as a community and the impact we can achieve when we work together. This observance is more than a mere celebration of the cooperative model; it's an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the cooperative principles that guide us in our mission: voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and information, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for community.

The Foundations of Cooperative Principles: A Commitment to Community

HCE is proud to provide yearly support to our area food banks, fire departments, and schools. These contributions go far beyond their monetary values; they represent a commitment to supporting our members who are supporting each other.

Looking Ahead: A Vision for Community

As we celebrated National Cooperative Month, the principles that guide our activities are not just theoretical— they are practical drivers in our daily lives. Supporting vital organizations through volunteerism, making yearly donations, and living and working alongside our members are not just responsibilities; they are privileges.

Last But Not Least: VERONA

Our team did a fantastic job and worked so hard during this time that we accomplished our goal a day earlier than planned. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the TEAM! I also want to THANK everyone down south that was affected by the Verona substation work. You were so kind and had patience with us, it is truly remarkable what great members we have, sincerely, THANK YOU!!