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We Are |
| About Harmon
Electric |
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Harmon Electric Association, Inc. is a member-owned electric
cooperative with headquarters in Hollis, OK. Each day we bring
the power of electric energy to farm, residential, commercial
and industrial accounts in Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas.
Using power purchased from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
(WFEC),
we provide electricity to over 3,000 meters throughout portions
of Harmon, Greer, Jackson, Kiowa & Beckham counties in
Oklahoma and Hardeman & Childress counties in Texas.
If you are a member who already welcomes us into you life
every day, take a look at how you can get more from your cooperative
membership. If you don't already know us, take a few minutes
to learn more about Harmon Electric.
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| Touchstone
Energy |
| Harmon Electric is a
Touchstone Energy Cooperative. Touchstone
Energy is a national alliance of consumer-owned electric
and energy utilities providing superior service at affordable
rates to all customers, large and small. More than 560 Touchstone
Energy Cooperatives across the nation are local, active
members of their communities and are committed to serving their
15 million commercial, industrial and residential customers
with integrity, accountability, innovation and community involvement. |
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Our History
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| The articles of Incorporation
for Harmon Electric Cooperative were filed December 12, 1938.
On September 11, 1939, the name of the cooperative was changed
to Harmon Electric Association, Inc. The first Board of Trustees
consisted of T. N. Crow, Hollis; C. A. Pierce, Hollis; G. D.
Thomason, Eldorado; Shellie Moore, Hollis; C. R. Bennett, Hollis;
J. T. Hurst, Mangum; H. R. Bartlett, Hollis; H. T. Branagan,
Hollis; and B. J. Bassel, McQueen. Henry Templeton was the first
manager of Harmon Electric. The first power was purchased from
the City of Mangum. |
| Harmon Electric Structure
and Trustees |
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All cooperative members have equal voting rights and have
the opportunity to vote at Harmon Electric's annual meetings.
Seven trustees are elected by members to represent their districts
on Harmon Electric's board. Each trustee serves a three-year
term.
Current trustees are:
Burk Bullington, President
Bob Allen, Vice President
Billy R. Nowell, Secretary-Treasurer
Jean Pence, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Reeves, Trustee
Clinton Nesmith, Trustee
Pete Lassiter, Trustee
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| The Co-op
Advantage |
1. Harmon Electric is a voluntary
organization open to all persons able to use our services and
willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
2. Harmon Electric is a democratic organization controlled by
our members who participate in setting policies and making decisions.
Each member has equal voting rights and has the opportunity
to vote in any matter that may come before the Annual Meeting.
3. Members contribute to and control the capital of Harmon Electric.
4. Harmon Electric is an autonomous, self-help organization
controlled by our members.
5. Harmon Electric provides education and training for our members,
elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can
contribute effectively to the development of our cooperative.
6. Harmon Electric helps develop our communities through policies
accepted by our members. |
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