Co-op Board Holds Public Meeting Regarding Energy Waste Reduction Plan Surcharge

This month, Cherryland’s board of directors will hold a member input session at the cooperative office in Grawn to consider a proposed surcharge to fund the cooperative’s state mandated energy waste reduction plan. If approved, the surcharge would be seen on bills in January.

The official open meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m., ahead of the monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to provide public comments to the board during that time. Find more information regarding the proposed surcharge, on our website, cherrylandelectric.coop/energy-waste-reduction-mandate/.

Cherryland Cares Awards $15,000 To Four Nonprofits

At its second-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to four local nonprofit organizations: Generations Ahead, Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association, Love Thy Neighbor, and SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers.

In 2025, Cherryland Cares has awarded a total of $30,365 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 looking to apply for our next grant cycle, please call Shannon Beery at 231-486-9218 or email her at [email protected].

Cherryland Office Hours

Beginning Sept. 2, the Cherryland office will resume traditional office hours of Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.