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October 20, 2022

Players named for the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl

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The state’s top high school football players will face off one last time this season in the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 10. The annual north-south game, organized by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association, takes place at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach with a noon kickoff.

Get There

WHEN: Dec. 10, 2022. Kickoff at noon.

WHERE: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, 705 33rd Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.

TICKETS: Online tickets $25 at TouchstoneEnergyBowl.com/tickets. At the stadium, tickets will cost $30 each.

DON’T MISS: The 2022 Mr. Football award—the state’s highest honor for prep athletes—will be presented during halftime.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: From 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the Friday before the game, 88 top players from the Class of 2024 will show their athletic talents in the Joanne Langfitt Junior Showcase. Players will be organized into teams and compete based on position and skill set. Events include 7-on-7s, a truck pull and bench press competition. The showcase is free and open to the public.

Get tickets now!

The game recognizes 88 student-athletes from across the state, not just for their athletic ability but for their character on and off the field. These young men develop a true spirit of camaraderie throughout the week leading up to the big game—honing their skills and developing friendships that last a lifetime.

Led by North head coach Robin Bacon of Spring Valley and South head coach Justin Gentry of Chapin, the coaching staff selected the top 88 available seniors for this year’s game.

“This whole process has been awesome,” Gentry said. “As coaches, we began evaluating film last spring and I can honestly say that the talent in South Carolina is as good as there is in the country. I am really looking forward to meeting all the players and getting to work.”

“My coaches’ tireless work of getting film and nominations has been a big plus. I feel excellent about the team we put together because of all the hard work and meetings over the last six months,” said Bacon. “We spent hundreds of hours looking at film and researching players.”

This year’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl is filled with players who have garnered college offers from around the country, including several from Power 5 programs. The coaching staff assigned to each squad will arrive in Myrtle Beach on Monday, Dec. 5, with players checking in the next day. Teams will then have four days of on-field preparation and film work prior to Saturday’s game.

[PDF] 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl Roster

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Team	No.	Size	Position	Player Name	Ht.	Wt.	High School	Head Coach	Athletic Director	Cooperative
North	64	2XL	OL	Kanaan Ligons	6'2	301	Ridge Spring Monetta High School	Brian Smith	Joey Middlebrooks	Aiken
North	54	2XL	OL	Will Jenison	6'5	285	South Aiken High School	Chris Hamilton	Bob Polewski	Aiken
South	7	L	DB	Jordan Turner	6'1	175	Goose Creek High School	Jason Winstead	Troy Johnson	Berkeley
South	60	2XL	DL	A'Monte McCray	6'4	285	Cross High School	Shaun Wright	Matthew Bradberry	Berkeley
South	4	M	DB	Darrion Perry	5'11	170	May River High School	Rodney Summers	Brett Macy	Berkeley
South	88	L	K/P	Jack Weil	6'1	175	Lucy Beckham High School	Jamel Smith	Scott McInners	Berkeley
South	15	XL	DL	Jaiden Jones	5'9	195	May River High School	Rodney Summers	Brett Macy	Berkeley
South	78	3XL	OL	James Moseley	6'3	325	Woodland High School	Eddie Ford	Tydles Sibert	Berkeley
South	62	2XL	OL	Kameron Durant	6'4	300	Cane Bay High School	Russell Zehr	Brian Swiney	Berkeley
South	54	2XL	DL	Timothy Castain	6'	275	Oceanside Collegiate Academy	Chad Wilkes	Mark Meyer	Berkeley
South	56	XL	LB	Tory Gethers	6'	205	Stratford High School	Dennie McDaniel	Mathis Burnette	Berkeley
South	5	L	QB	Zolten Osborne	6'2	205	Fort Dorchester High School	Steve Laprad	Steve Laprad	Berkeley
South	59	L	DL	Alijah Brown	5'10	245	Sumter High School	Mark Barnes	Crasten Davis	Black River
South	23	L	DB	Brandon Cisse	6'1	175	Lakewood High School	Larry Cornelius	Shannon Murray	Black River
South	20	XL	WR	Justin Daniels	5'11	175	Manning High School	Reggie Kennedy	Reggie Kennedy	Black River
South	63	2XL	OL	Mason Gregg	6'2	295	Sumter High School	Mark Barnes	Crasten Davis	Black River
South	80	L	WR	Nigel Johnson	6'4	185	Crestwood High School	Roosevelt Nelson	Terrance Scriven	Black River
South	52	2XL	DL	Trent Richardson	6'	290	Lee Central High School	Justin Danner	Justin Danner	Black River
North	52	2XL	OL	Cam Johnson	6'2	285	Seneca High School	David Crane	Andy Bay	Blue Ridge
North	4	M	WR	Drake Sloan	5'10	165	Powdersville High School	Robert Mustar	Robert Mustar	Blue Ridge
North	10	L	WR	Eli Merck	6'2"	180	Daniel High School	Jeff Fruster	Tommy Plumblee	Blue Ridge
North	24	XL	DL	Hunter Puckett	6'4	235	Westside High School	Scott Earley	Jeremy West	Blue Ridge
North	51	2XL	OL	Lawton Clamp-Hall	6'3	265	Travelers Rest High School	Michael Lancaster	Erin Keen	Blue Ridge
North	20	XL	LB	Peyton Little	6'0	190	Powdersville High School	Robert Mustar	Robert Mustar	Blue Ridge
North	32	L	DB	Travon West	5'11	170	Wren High School	Jeff Tate	Jeff Tate	Blue Ridge
North	53	3XL	DL	Cameron Jackson	6'3	305	Spartanburg High School	Mark Hodge	Todd Staley	Broad River
North	78	3XL	OL	Darrell Brannon, Jr.	6'5	325	Spartanburg High School	Mark Hodge	Todd Staley	Broad River
North	11	L	QB	Grayson Loftis	6'3"	220	Gaffney High School	Dan Jones	Malcolm Long	Broad River
North	21	M	DB	Kaliber Hoey	5'10	175	Gaffney High School	Dan Jones	Malcolm Long	Broad River
North	6	L	WR	Keithan Washington	5'11	200	Denmark-Olar High School	Jarvis Littlejohn	Jarvis Littlejohn	Edisto
South	38	L	LB	Omarion Buckmon	6'	170	Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School	Corey Crosby	Robert Williams	Edisto
South	32	L	RB	Tyler Smith	6'1	210	Barnwell High School	Dwayne Garrick	Derek Youngblood	Edisto
North	84	XL	DL	Anthony Thurman	6'3	245	Blythewood High School	Jason Seidel	Barry Mizzell	Fairfield
North	92	XL	LB	Damien Jackson	6'0	230	Northwestern High School	Page Wofford	Jimmy Duncan	Fairfield
North	38	L	LB	David Wilson	6'1	210	Spring Valley High School	Robin Bacon	Jeff Dibattisto	Fairfield
North	2	M	DB	Donovan Watkins	5'10	165	Fairfield Central High School	Demetrius Davis	Terrell Roach	Fairfield
North	9	XL	LB	Evan Javis	5'11	210	Spring Valley High School	Robin Bacon	Jeff Dibattisto	Fairfield
North	36	L	DB	Jacob Gary	6'1	205	Blythewood High School	Jason Seidel	Barry Mizzell	Fairfield
South	36	L	DB	Javon Gillespie	6'	160	Ridge View High School	Derek Howard	Brian Rosefield	Fairfield
South	82	XL	TE	Tracy Stephens	6'4	240	Ridge View High School	Derek Howard	Brian Rosefield	Fairfield
North	68	L	LB	Terrill Hopkins	6'3"	200	C.A. Johnson High School	Scotty Dean	Dameon Franklin	Fairfield?
South	8	XL	DB	Cameron Alston	6'3	195	Conway High School	Carlton Terry	Anthony Carroll	Horry
South	12	L	WR	Jake Doty	6'	185	Myrtle Beach High School	Mickey Wilson	John Cahill	Horry
South	67	3XL	OL	Nathan Thompson	6'3	295	Conway High School	Carlton Terry	Anthony Carroll	Horry
North	14	XL	DB	Alston McGee	6'3	205	Greer High School	Will Young	Greg Miller	Laurens
North	12	L	QB	Bennett Judy	6'3"	195	Hillcrest High School	Anthony Frate	Dale Nelson	Laurens
North	81	L	WR	Cayson Elledge	5'11	175	Laurens High School	Daryl Smith	Tommy Spires	Laurens
North	74	2XL	OL	Graham Smith	6'3	280	Dorman High School	Justin Curtis	John Stoehr	Laurens
North	60	2XL	DL	Hezekiah Kinard	6'3	280	Clinton High School	Corey Fountain	Louie Alexander	Laurens
North	50	XL	DL/LS	Jeb Robinson	6'1	215	Hillcrest High School	Anthony Frate	Dale Nelson	Laurens
North	80	L	WR	Kyai Cook	6'	185	Byrnes High School	Reggie Shaw	Russ Howard	Laurens
North	17	L	DB	Will White	6'1	180	Dorman High School	Dustin Curtis	John Stoehr	Laurens
North	22	L	RB	A'Chean Durant	5'10	180	McCormick High School	Paul Pratt	Paul Pratt	Little River
North	75	L	K	Addison Nickles	5'7	195	Abbeville High School	Jamie Nickles	Maggie Jameson	Little River
North	70	XL	OL	Cameron Darby	6'4	260	Belton Honea Path High School	Russell Blackson	Jody LeCroy	Little River
North	23	L	DB	Jaylen Foster	5'10	190	Emerald High School	Tad Dubose	Mack Hite	Little River
North	7	L	DB	Josiah Jeffery	6'2	215	Greenwood High School	Chris Liner	Michael Hudson	Little River
North	15	XL	LB	Ty Cade	6'1	205	Abbeville High School	Jamie Nickles	Maggie Jameson	Little River
North	5	L	RB	Ve Morton	5'10	208	Greenwood High School	Chris Liner	Michael Hudson	Little River
South	68	L	LB	Fuller Sims	6'1	200	Andrew Jackson High School	Todd Shigley	Jimbo Barton	Lynches River
North	82	XL	TE/DB	Apollos Cook	6'3"	205	Airport High School	Andre Cook	Andre Cook	Mid-Carolina
South	70	XL	OL	Blake Cooke	6'3	240	Gilbert High School	Chad Leaphart	Chad Leaphart	Mid-Carolina
South	17	L	LB	Chandler Perry	5'7	185	Dutch Fork High School	Tom Knotts	Tom Knotts	Mid-Carolina
South	22	L	RB	Jonah Norris	5'11	205	Lexington High School	Perry Woolbright	Perry Woolbright	Mid-Carolina
South	92	XL	DL	Max Drag	6'3	235	Chapin High School	Justin Gentry	Ronnie Wessinger	Mid-Carolina
South	6	L	QB	Tanner Staton	6'2	210	Brookland-Cayce High School	Rusty Charpia	Rusty Charpia	Mid-Carolina
North	3	M	WR	Tyleke Mathis	5'9	175	Saluda High School	Stewart Young	Jeanette Wilder	Mid-Carolina
South	14	XL	DB	Colton Phares	6'2	195	Beaufort High School	Bryce Lybrand	Linc Lyles	Palmetto
South	11	L	WR	Jaylin Linder	6'4	195	Bluffton High School	Hayden Gregory	Todd Stewart	Palmetto
South	9	XL	Ath	Kacy Fields	5'11	195	Beaufort High School	Bryce Lybrand	Linc Lyles	Palmetto
South	24	XL	Ath	Daquan Burroughs	6'1	195	Johnsonville High School	Ken Cribb	Ken Cribb	Santee
South	50	XL	LB	Jaylin Davis	5'10	195	South Florence High School	Drew Marlowe	Cody Slaughter	Santee
South	64	2XL	OL	She'Fon Boyd	6'1	290	Andrews High School	Scott Durham	Scott Durham	Santee
South	10	L	WR	Tae Sellers	6'1	190	Hannah Pamplico High School	Jamie Johnson	Jamie Johnson	Santee
South	51	2XL	DL	Anthony Grant	6'1	260	Dillon High School	Kelvin Roller	Zach Hayes	Statewide
North	88	L	WR	BJ Atkins	6'	175	Christ Church Episcopal School	Quin Hatfield	Molly Miller	Statewide
South	3	M	WR	Elijah Chalmers	6'3	165	Marlboro County High School	Quin McCollum	Quin McCollum	Statewide
South	58	3XL	OL	Josh Daniels	6'3	290	West Florence High School	Jody Jenrette	Greg Johnson	Statewide
South	21	M	RB	J'Shawn Anderson	6'	170	Hartsville High School	Jeff Calabrese	Brad Boob	Statewide
South	72	2XL	OL	KenDell Brown	6'4	250	Wilson High School	Rodney Mooney	Rodney Mooney	Statewide
South	76	2XL	DL	Deamonti Garrett	6'2	250	Lower Richland High School	Marlin Taylor	Liz Still	Tri-County
South	81	L	TE/H/LS	Jaylin Davis	6'	195	Lake Marion High School	Jarvis Davis	Jarvis Davis	Tri-County
South	2	M	WR	Nate Branch	5'9	160	Lower Richland High School	Marlin Taylor	Liz Still	Tri-County
North	72	2XL	OL	A.C. McMoore	6'1	290	South Pointe High School	Bobby Collins	Carlos Richardson	York
North	99	2XL	DL	A.J. Miller	6'3	260	South Pointe High School	Bobby Collins	Carlos Richardson	York
North	8	XL	LB	Brody Tesimale	6'0	230	Catawba Ridge High School	Zac Lendyak	Rick Lewis	York
North	59	L	DL	Omari Davis	6'2	230	Clover High School	Brian Lane	Bailey Jackson	York
North	56	XL	OL	Zach Moss	6'2	270	York High School	Joey Moore	Dean Boyd	York

Editor’s note: South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are the primary sponsors of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, North vs. South All-Star game. The South Carolina Athletics Coaches Association organizes the event and is responsible for selecting players and South Carolina’s Mr. Football award.

by Chase Toler

September 7, 2022

Mark your calendars to shred!

Shred day photo — YEC team members help members shred their important documents. Save the date for this year’s event—Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. until noon! Photo by Erin Powell.

York Electric Cooperative hosts annual Member Appreciation Shred Day

Once again this year, York Electric will host its Annual Member Appreciation Shred Event in October. We are partnering with locally owned, veteran-operated Carolina Shred to shred your sensitive documents safely and securely.

Who is invited? All York Electric Cooperative members

When? Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. until noon

Where? YEC’s main office at 1385 E. Alexander Love Highway in York; Carolina Shred’s Office at 1682 Katy Lane in Fort Mill

What should you do? Gather any documents you need to safely dispose of and bring them to one of our two locations. Documents will be securely shredded on-site. Please remove any trash and debris, especially batteries and electronics, from your shredding material.

Do:

Bring your sensitive documents for safe disposal
Bring your documents in a box and be prepared to take the box back with you
Limit the amount of documents you bring – we want to have enough room for everyone’s documents

Don’t:

Add anything other than paper to your stack – trash, especially batteries, could start a fire
Bring your documents in plastic bags – they will clog up the machine
Forget to visit us on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to 12 pm!

Questions? Call (803) 684-4248

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May 14, 2022

Official Notice of York Electric’s Annual Meeting

YEC will celebrate 81 years of service to the members of York Electric Cooperative by hosting their annual meeting of members on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, 2022, at YEC’s main office, located at 1385 East Alexander Love Highway in York. Because of the record number of participants and efficiency, the meeting will be drive-thru only again this year. Registration and voting for the annual meeting will be open on Friday, May 13 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and on Saturday, May 14 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will host a virtual business meeting that will stream online at yorkelectric.net and on our Facebook account. A transcript of the virtual meeting will be available on our website for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Action will be taken on the following matters during the meeting:

The report of officers, trustees, and committees
The election of trustees
All other business that may come before the meeting

Members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting and MUST bring a valid photo ID and their registration postcard, which is attached to the front of the April 2022 issue of South Carolina Living magazine. All members who wish to be entered into the prize drawing and vote must be in line by 7 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

If your card is lost or forgotten, we will make a new one for you when you arrive.

Each member registering will receive a $20 credit on his or her June 2022 electric bill and is limited to one vote and registration. You must be present to vote and receive the registration credit. Registered members will also be entered into drawings for valuable prizes, including a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado pickup truck and two $500 power bill credits.

Your cooperative’s audited financial report will be available during the week of the annual meeting on our website, at each of YEC’s offices, and by request at the annual meeting.

You will find a map for the voting and registration drive-thru route on the back of the magazine and here on our website. We invite you to learn about the two candidates running for trustee in District 3 on the inside back cover of the magazine. You will also have the choice to meet with the candidates on the day of the annual meeting or continue to the express lane if you already know for which candidate you plan to vote. For more details about the annual meeting, please contact our member services team at (803) 684-4248.

I look forward to seeing you and your family as we celebrate another year of serving you!

Secretary/Treasurer, District 5

2022 Annual Meeting Trustee Elections

DISTRICT 1
Uncontested
Incumbent, nominated by petition
William Roy “Will” Mitchell
104 N. Beersheba Rd.
Clover, SC 29710

DISTRICT 2
Uncontested
Incumbent, nominated by petition
Marion Comer
2895 Sawmill Rd.
Hickory Grove, SC 29717

DISTRICT 3
Nominated by petition
Thomas “Lee” McClellan
1054 Oakmont Dr.
Rock Hill, SC

“If I am elected to serve as a YEC trustee, I will be a good listener and work with other board members to keep YEC members happy as the world continues changing. Being a part of a group of people with good morals and values is important to me as a Christian. YEC has always demonstrated these same standards with a great group of employees who take care of their members, and I would be honored to be a part of the organization.” Read Mr. McClellan’s full interview.

DISTRICT 3
Incumbent, nominated by petition
Richard B. Sadler
3873 W. McConnells Hwy.
Sharon, SC 29742

“I’m thankful to be a lifelong member of YEC and grateful to have the privilege of serving our members and community as YEC trustee. I credit my YEC neighbors and friends to providing me the opportunity to continue to give back to my community and be the man I am today. If re-elected, I will continue to work to represent each member and stand for good, safe service for a reasonable cost while navigating the future.” Read Mr. Sadler’s full interview.

2022 YEC Annual Meeting Drive-Thru Map — Join YEC for our 2-day drive-thru annual meeting!
• There will be no parking available for the annual meeting.
• Payments can be made in the payment drive-thru window shown in yellow.
• Registration and voting will not be allowed at the payment drive-thru window.
• Meet the candidates before registering and casting your vote for YEC’s board of trustees by merging right after entering from Alexander Love Hwy. Already know who you are voting for? Remain straight to stay in the express registration and voting line.

2022 Annual Meeting Video

[PDF] 2022 Annual Meeting Transcript

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View the Annual Meeting transcript as a web page

[PDF] 2021 Audited Financial Report

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[PDF] 2022: Annual Meeting Information

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[PDF] YEC Annual Meeting - Drive-Thru Map

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[PDF] YEC Annual Meeting Registration and Voting ID Requirements

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Annual Meeting FAQ

Who are the candidates running for the YEC board of directors?

The candidates for the YEC board of directors election will be announced after February 13, 2022, the deadline for petitions.

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What are the grand prizes this year?

YEC has three grand prizes available to win at this year’s annual meeting. They include a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado pickup and (2) $500 power bill credits. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.

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What is the 2022 registration gift?

Each member who attends the annual meeting and registers will receive a $20 power bill credit.

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What bylaws amendments are on the ballot?

There will not be any bylaw amendments in 2022.

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When and where will the annual meeting be held?

The YEC annual meeting will be held at our main office, 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy. on Friday, May 13 from 7 am-7 pm and on Saturday, May 14 from 7 am-1 pm. The virtual business meeting will be live online Saturday evening.

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Can I receive the registration gift and vote if I can’t come to the meeting?

Only members who attend the annual meeting, provide proper identification and their registration card are eligible to receive a registration gift, vote and be entered into the door prize drawing. To extend a greater opportunity for our members and to encourage participation, our meeting days and times have been extended to two days.

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Will parking be available at the annual meeting?

No parking will be available at the annual meeting because it is completely drive-thru.

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How will I be notified about the annual meeting?

Each member will receive an official announcement in the April South Carolina Living magazine, as well as a registration postcard. Please keep your registration postcard and bring it with you to the annual meeting.

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What are the other door prizes?

All other door prizes will be announced during the virtual business meeting. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.

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Will there be any food or entertainment at the meeting?

In an effort to keep everyone safe in the ongoing pandemic, YEC will not host any entertainment or food vendors during the annual meeting.

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What is considered a valid photo ID to be eligible to register and vote?

We accept 12 different forms of identification for members.

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How do I register?

All members of the cooperative are eligible to register with a valid photo ID and their registration card. The registration card will be mailed to members the first full week in April.

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Where are the door prizes given away?

The door prize winners, including the grand prize winners, will be announced during the virtual business meeting. All door prizes that can be mailed will be sent directly to winners. If your name is chosen we will contact you to provide you details about your prize on Monday following the annual meeting.

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Will the annual meeting be held if it rains?

Yes – the annual meeting will be held, rain or shine.

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What do I need to do if I am handicapped?

The annual meeting is drive-thru, so just stay in the comfort of your car. YEC employees will be there to help guide you through each step of the process to register and cast your vote.

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What is the annual meeting and why should I attend?

The Annual Meeting is a meeting of YEC’s members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees. As a democratically controlled, not-for-profit business, our bylaws indicate we host a meeting for members to gather and vote on important matters each year. We’ve adapted the meeting to be safe for all and convenient for you by hosting registration and voting as a 2-day drive-thru experience and virtual business meeting. Each member who is present and registers receives a registration gift and will be eligible to win door prizes. Most importantly, members can exercise their cooperative right to vote in the election for seats on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees. During the virtual business meeting that will be streamed on our website and our Facebook page, our President and CEO, attorney and Board Chairman will update you on important Cooperative business and share election results.

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October 22, 2021

Electric Cooperatives Host “Ride Across South Carolina” to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease

The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th, 2021, in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country on November 2nd, 20 cyclists will make their way through the state building awareness for heart disease and offering heart screenings to more than 2,000 electric cooperative employees.

The ride was established in memory of Brian Kelley, former President of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, after his untimely death from undetected heart disease. A CrossFit athlete and avid golfer, Kelley died from a heart attack in 2017. The ride, also dedicated to all cooperative employees who have been impacted by heart disease or stroke, aims to build awareness for heart disease and provide preventative education for cooperative employees.

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. with more than 800,000 people dying annually. According to the American Heart Association, S.C. has the 14th highest death rate from cardiovascular disease in the country. Many of those deaths could have been prevented through early detection and education. For more information on heart disease and prevention, visit www.heart.org.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Clemson University’s Rural Health Initiative will bring the statewide program, Healthy Me – Healthy SC, to each cooperative along the cycle route. The Healthy Me – Healthy SC initiative will provide heart screenings and education for all electric cooperative employees. Employees will also receive access to a blood pressure screening, and Body Composition Screening with an individualized nutrition plan.

The American Heart Association, also a statewide partner, will also be onsite providing heart and stroke education.

Jeff Lewis, CEO of Little River Electric Cooperative, stated, “We are proud to support and participate in the Ride Across South Carolina. Our employees are front-line workers critical to keep our system up and running, it is important that they are heart healthy. It is also an opportunity to set an example for the members we serve.”

The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina’s major sponsors are AFL, First Advantage Bank and CBRE, and a large number of other corporate partners are providing financial support for the event. All remaining funds will be donated to the American Heart Association and Clemson’s Rural Health Initiative.

2021 Electric Cooperative Ride Across S.C. route:

Day 1 – October 25 (94 miles): Blue Ridge (Pickens), Laurens/New Horizon (Laurens), Little River (Abbeville)
Day 2 – October 26 (101 miles): Broad River (Gaffney), York (York), Lynches River (Pageland)
Day 3 – October 27 (71 miles): Fairfield (Blythewood), Newberry (Newberry), Mid-Carolina (Lexington)
Day 4 – October 28 (84 miles): Berkeley (Moncks Corner), Santee (Kingstree), Sumter
Day 5 – October 29 (85 miles): Black River (Sumter), Horry (Conway)
Day 6 – November 1 (116 miles): Central (Columbia), Tri-County (St. Mathews), Coastal (Walterboro)
Day 7 – November 2 (97 miles): Edisto (Bamberg), Palmetto (Ridgeland)

August 18, 2021

Save the dates!

Plan to join us for three upcoming 2021 events: the second annual Hot Dogs for Heroes lunch, Shred Day, and our Veterans Day celebration. Follow YEC on social media, and help us spread the news. As a Touchstone Energy® cooperative, we’re deeply committed to the communities we serve and this commitment is expressed in ways that touch almost every facet of our members’ lives.

Friday, Sept. 17—2nd Annual Hot Dogs for Heroes Lunch

YEC will partner with Hungry Heroes to feed the men and women who serve and protect our community each day. First responders are invited to join us for lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at YEC’s main office, 1385 E. Alexander Love Highway in York.

Saturday, Oct. 9—Shred Day

Visit YEC’s main office or Carolina Shred’s office at 1682 Katy Lane in Fort Mill from 9 a.m. until noon to safely and securely dispose of unwanted documents. Limit two boxes per car.

Thursday, Nov. 11—Veterans Day Celebration

Join YEC during our 6th Annual Veterans Day Celebration, honoring all active and former members of our Armed Services. Attend at either our York or Fort Mill office from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with a copy of your power bill, your DD-214, military ID or proof of your enlistment on Veterans Day. As a token of our appreciation for your service and sacrifice, we will provide a small gift and a $20 power bill credit.

April 2, 2021

Celebrating 80 years of service

Service with a smile at your co-op. Whether we are discussing the work we do to provide electricity to your home or the help we aim to provide others, we give it 100%. We try to do the right things for the right reasons, to improve constantly and to be the light, both in your kitchen and in the community. We want our service to go beyond reliable, affordable and safe energy in your home. We strive to make a difference, lead with courage, integrity and honesty and be a neighbor you can count on.

We’ve been your friend for 80 years, working for you to continue making your life better and easier. In 1941, that meant bringing electricity into local, rural homes and farms. Today, that means providing innovative member-driven programs to help keep rates low and more money in your pocket, increasing reliability of our system through technology and, most recently, working to deliver high speed internet access to approximately 5,000 members who are unserved in Western York and parts of Cherokee counties.

Despite the virus, we’ve continued to work hard for you, aiming to deliver the exceptional service you expect and deserve as members of YEC. We invite you to join us in celebrating our 80th year at our first complete drive-thru annual meeting on Friday, May 7, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 8, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Although it is still unsafe for us to gather and enjoy the food and entertainment historically found at our annual meeting, our new experience will keep folks safe and be even more convenient for you. Members who attend the annual meeting will receive a $20 power bill credit, a pack of two LED light bulbs and will be entered to win door prizes and one of three grand prizes: a pickup truck and two $500 power bill credits! We also will have an important election this year where members who provide proper identification will be eligible to vote on bylaw amendments and board members. Please find the candidates for election on the next page and reference either last month’s magazine for the proposed bylaw amendments or download them online at yorkelectric.net.

We look forward to serving you May 7 and 8 and continuing to be at your service, improving your quality of life for years to come. See you next month.

Sincerely,

Paul Basha
President and Chief Executive Officer

Important mail will arrive at your house in a few days!

Bring your registration card and valid photo ID when you attend our drive-thru annual meeting May 7, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., or May 8, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. This card and your ID are required to vote, receive your registration gift and be entered into our prize drawings. We’ll see you then!

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