Cherryland’s 85th Annual Meeting Scheduled for June 15

Cherryland’s 85th Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, June 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Incredible Mo’s in Grawn. For more information about this year’s event, refer to the May issue of Michigan Country Lines and find updates and details on our website and through social media.

Vote in Cherryland’s Election

Vote in the 2023 Cherryland Election, and you could win a $100 bill credit! Vote on SmartHub, by mail, or in person during our 85th Annual Meeting on June 15. For more information about voting, check the back of your May issue of Michigan Country Lines or click here. This year, members will choose one at-large director and one Leelanau County director. You can read about the candidates in the Annual Report and by clicking here.

Members Earn Rebates With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy-efficient upgrades in their homes or businesses. For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available, visit our website at cherrylandelectric.coop/rebates.

Cherryland Office Closed Memorial Day

The Cherryland office will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, May 30.

Line crews are on call to respond to any outages or emergencies. You can report an outage by texting OUT to 800-442-8616, logging into SmartHub, or calling us at 231-486-9200.

Cherryland Cares Awards $15,000 To Five Nonprofits

At its first-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to Grow Benzie, the Leelanau County Cancer Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, Child & Family Services of Northwest Michigan, and Benzie Senior Resources. Cherryland Cares awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to these area nonprofit agencies.

The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares come from 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, second-quarter grant applications are due Thursday, June 1. For more information, please call Dawn Garrock at 231-486-9234 or email her at [email protected].