It’s National Co-op Month! What’s the greatest benefit of being a cooperative member?

 

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES 
As someone who works with multiple youth organizations, I know a thing or two about different places to go to get volunteer power or monetary donations. I almost always go to a cooperative first. They are happy to help, because they want the same thing I do: caring communities! The greatest benefit of being a member is feeling the sense of pride of the entire group and the ability to ask and receive much-needed help.

Aspen Lenning
Adams County Extension agent, agricultural and natural resources
Slope Electric Cooperative

 

PART OF A FAMILY
The greatest benefit is you are a part of a family. You have a say about what goes on.

Rodney Eberle
KEM Electric Cooperative

 

UPCOMING READER REPLY QUESTIONS
NOVEMBER:
How does your community honor veterans?
Deadline for submission: Oct. 10

DECEMBER: What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
Deadline for submission: Nov. 11

Published replies pay $25. Email to ndliving@ndarec.com or mail to READER REPLY, North Dakota Living, P.O. Box 727, Mandan, ND 58554-0727.