Cherryland Seeks Director Candidates

The Cherryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is seeking applications to fill the Benzie/Manistee/Wexford County director vacancy. Applicants must be cooperative members whose primary residence is in one of those three counties. The chosen candidate will serve the remainder of the term ending in June 2022. He/she will be eligible to be elected to a three-year term in June. Applications are due Sept. 7, 2021, by 4 p.m. Visit cherrylandelectric.coop for information on how to apply.

Cherryland Cares Awards $14,830 To Five Nonprofits

At their second quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations: Michael’s Place, PACE North, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Baby Pantry, Leelanau Christian Neighbors, and the Women’s Resource Center. The funding will help replace inventory and computers after flooding caused serious damage at Michael’s Place, help provide wheelchair support systems at PACE North, and serve as emergency gap funding for the Women’s Resource Center. The money will also help meet basic needs and pay for equipment at Leelanau Christian Neighbors and the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Baby Pantry.

Cherryland Cares awarded $830 to Leelanau Christian Neighbors, and $3,500 to each other nonprofit. In 2021, Cherryland Cares has awarded a total of $37,080 in grants to area nonprofits.

The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares are a result of members electing to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Members can contribute to the Cherryland Cares fund by calling 231-486-9200, signing up through SmartHub, or emailing us at [email protected].

If you are an area nonprofit agency seeking financial help, third-quarter grant applications are due Friday, September 10th. For more information, please call Shannon Mattson at 231-486-9234 or email at [email protected].

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in their homes or businesses. Common upgrades include replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs and purchasing Energy Star qualified appliances.

For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available on Energy Star qualified appliances, visit our website at cherrylandelectric.coop/rebates.