Save The Date For Cherryland’s 86th Annual Meeting

Cherryland’s 86th Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, June 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Annual Meeting’s planned location is Incredible Mo’s in Grawn. Cherryland will provide updates regarding the 86th Annual Meeting in Michigan Country Lines, on our website, and through social media.

Vote in Cherryland’s Election

Vote in the 2024 Cherryland Election, and you could win a $100 bill credit! Vote on SmartHub, by mail, or in person during our 86th Annual Meeting on June 13. For more information about voting, check the back of the May Michigan Country Lines issue or visit our website. This year, members will choose one at-large director and one Grand Traverse/Kalkaska County director. You can read about the candidates in the Annual Report at the center of the May issue of Michigan Country Lines.

Cherryland Office Closings and New Summer Hours

The Cherryland office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, May 28.

Later this summer, your cooperative will be trying out new office hours. From June 3 through Aug. 30, the cooperative office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. These extended hours are intended to increase operational efficiency in the field and provide a larger window of time for members to take advantage of our in-person member services.

The office will be closed Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day, resuming traditional office hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Additional reminders and more information about the scheduling change will be shared in Michigan Country Lines, on social media, and via e-mail.

During office closures, line crews are always 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.

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

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

Cherryland Cares Awards $15,000 To Three Nonprofits

At its first-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area, and ShareCare of Leelanau. 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 Saturday, June 1. For more information, please call Shannon Beery at 231-486-9218 or email her at [email protected].