Out in the community

An MEC lineworker helps a young visitor try on lineworker gloves
An MEC lineworker helps a young visitor try on lineworker gloves.

Summer is always a busy time across McKenzie Electric’s service territory. This year, MEC employees took part in more than 15 events, from county fairs and safety demonstrations to local markets and community celebrations.

While each one was different, our favorite part was often the same: the chance to visit with our members.

Summer 2026

Familiar faces and new ones

We caught up with familiar faces and met others for the first time. Some members stopped with a question about their electric service or an MEC program, while many simply came by to say hello. These conversations gave us a chance to learn more about the people we serve and what is happening throughout our service territory.

MEC employees at the co-op tent at a summer community event
MEC lineworkers with a young visitor in a bucket truck

MEC employees at the co-op tent, and lineworkers giving a young visitor a closer look at a bucket truck.

Concern for Community

Staying connected

McKenzie Electric is owned by its members. Providing safe, reliable power is at the center of our work, but being a cooperative also means staying connected to the people who rely on us. Taking part in local events is one way we put the cooperative principle of Concern for Community into practice.

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who stopped to visit with us this summer. We appreciate being included and having the opportunity to connect with members outside of a phone call or service request.