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Hayward office hours have changed to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday - Friday.

You can also reach the Ladysmith office at 715-532-5524 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. A night deposit box is located outside each office for your convenience. Please call our emergency call center at 866-273-5111 outside these hours.

ENTER TO WIN A STOCKING FULL OF TOYS!

It was 1969 when we offered our first drawing for a giant stocking full of toys, one for a boy and one for a girl. Boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 10 can enter this drawing. There will be two names (one boy/one girl) drawn from the Hayward area members and two more from the Ladysmith / Jump River area members.

HURRY - the drawings will take place December 22. You can fill out the ticket found in the December issue of the Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News or come into the appropriate office and we will have a ticket you can complete there. Mail or drop off your tickets by December 22.

Previous winners and their families, directors', and employees' immediate families are not eligible.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) of child must be an active member of the cooperative.
Winners will be notified, and pictures taken of each winner.

WE HAVE A FUN FAMILY CONTEST FOR YOU!

GINGERBREAD "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" CONTEST

Why not gather your family around the table and build a unique gingerbread home for our new Gingerbread "Home for the Holidays" contest? It'll be fun! At the very least, it will build great memories for you and your family. Three $50 energy credits will be given to the three most creative gingerbread houses made. This contest is for members only. Please submit a picture of your unique gingerbread home to dzimmer@jrec.com along with your account number, name, and phone number.

All pictures need to be submitted by January 12, 2022.

KURT HARRIS NAMED ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

The Jump River Electric Cooperative (JREC) Board of Directors has promoted Kurt Harris to Assistant General Manager. Harris will work side-by-side with Interim General Manager Mike Schaefer, then transition into the general manager position once Schaefer’s term ends in May 2022. Harris assumed his new duties on November 7.

“Kurt has shown a continued willingness to learn and lead,” JREC Board Chairman Myron Brooks said. “Under Mike’s guidance, Kurt will have on-the-job training to ensure a smooth transition into his new role.”

You can read the full press release by clicking on the below button.

PRESS RELEASE

GET A $10 ENERGY CREDIT WHEN YOU GO PAPERLESS

Go green with SmartHub

Join the over 1,000 JREC members who have already decided to gain time, security, and convenience by enjoying the benefits of FREE paperless billing today.

It’s quicker and convenient. Your bill is emailed to you the same day it is compiled, never delayed or lost in the mail. You also have your previous bill statements at your fingertips.

It’s safer. A paperless bill allows us to communicate personal information straight to you, reducing the risk of lost statements or mail fraud.

It saves you money! Money is saved by eliminating the cost of paper, ink, and postage; ultimately keeping more money in your pocket.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS SPECIAL OFFER - ENROLL TODAY!

A one-time $10 credit will be given to each newly enrolled member after enrollment in paperless billing. This credit will appear on the following statement after you enroll. This special ends December 31, 2021.

ENROLL TODAY!

MEMBER PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE - JANUARY 18, 2022

The above photo is our Fall/Winter 2020-2021 Contest Winner, submitted by Marcia Suchy.

Members are invited to participate in our next photo contest.

PHOTO CONTEST GUIDELINES:

Photos must be taken within the JREC service area.
Photos should capture life in northern Wisconsin (spring/summer season, wildlife, landscape, people, etc.)
Photos must be high resolution, at least 300 dpi.
All JREC members 18 years and older are eligible to submit a photo.
Three (3) photos per member will be accepted.
Email your digital image to dzimmer@jrec.com by deadline. Include your JREC account number, address, and phone number.
Submit consent form with photo.

By submitting your photo, you are granting JREC permission to use your photo in a variety of publications and on our website or Facebook page. Please submit your photo and the required consent form by deadline.

Stop by our offices to pick up a 2022 JREC calendar, which features photos from previous contest.

CONSENT FORM

Smart Management. Smart Life. SmartHub.

Life is fast, and it can be hectic, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Paying your JREC bill shouldn't be a complex task, and with our SmartHub web and mobile app, it won't be. SmartHub has several features that make managing your account as easy as possible. Whether through the web, smartphone or tablet, you'll be able to pay your bill, view your usage and payment history, and contact us through SmartHub.

ACCOUNT LOGIN - Access your account online using SmartHub;

PAY NOW - No login required;

SMARTHUB HOW-TO'S - Video and Help Sheets on how to use SmartHub App features.

MOTHER NATURE HAS A PLAN, DO YOU?

Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love. Follow these steps to ensure that you and your family are prepared if a disaster were to hit your neighborhood.

1. Have a plan. Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster.

2. Build an emergency kit. Click the below Emergency Kit button to find out what supplies you should have in your kit.

3. Prepare for Disasters. Limit the impact that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.

4. Teach Youth About Preparedness. Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.

source: ready.gov/september

You can find more about electric safety on this site and at safeelectricity.org.

EMERGENCY KIT

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CAPITAL CREDITS - Your piece of the pie!

JREC is a not-for-profit organization and we distribute any profits made each year to our members in the form of capital credits. Capital credits represent your ownership in JREC and are used to support operations and maintain and improve the utility's infrastructure to better serve you, our member. The board of directors decides when it is financially feasible for capital credits to be returned to members while maintaining adequate reserves of capital for business expenses.

Your piece of the pie is being served. That's right, you will receive a slice of the pie (your capital credits) on your November 2021 bill. Your slice of the $438,939.72 in capital credits (or margins) being refunded this year is determined as follows: 100 percent of any capital credits allocated in 1991 and 50 percent of 1992, and an additional 2 percent from 1993 to 2020.

Your 2020 Capital Credit allocation information was provided on your April 2021 energy bill. This notice included information on your 2020 capital credit retirement (paid to you in Nov 2020), your allocation (your portion of 2020 profits that were added to your capital credit account), and your capital credit balance as of 12/31/20. This amount was not payable at that time. You do not need to take any action...this is informational only.

If you have questions on any of this credits, please give our office a call.

25TH YEAR OF GRANTING CHRISTMAS WISHES

NOMINATE A DESERVING PERSON OR FAMILY BY DEC 13.

For over 60 years, the Taylor County Association of Cooperatives, including Jump River Electric Cooperative, has set out to improve, foster, and promote a better understanding of the cooperative principles, theory, and practices of the cooperative movement.

To exemplify these ideas, the Taylor County Association of Cooperatives and K99 Radio join together in its 25th year to grant Christmas Wishes. Please help us this year by nominating someone you know who is going through a rough time this season. Submit their name(s) and a little story to k99@k99wigm.com or call (715) 748-2566 by December 13, 2021.