October is National Co-op Month. This event recognizes the advantages of membership in a cooperative and the benefits cooperatives supply to their members and to their communities.
What does it mean to be a member of a cooperative?
It's a matter of principles, seven to be exact.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on October 1, 2020 - 12:04pm
Many safety hazards are obvious and can been seen, smelled, or heard: that wrinkled rug you could trip on, spoiled food that could make you sick, icy pavement that could cause a nasty fall, or a weather siren announcing an impending tornado. Electrical hazards, however, are often undetectable. While some you can see, smell, or feel, for example outlets that are warm to the touch or lights that constantly flicker, many others you cannot.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on July 16, 2020 - 4:11pm
Valley Rural Electric Cooperative recently awarded 15 $1,000 scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year to high school seniors as well as students already enrolled in post-secondary institutions.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on July 14, 2020 - 2:53pm
Effective June 1, all Valley REC offices have reopened to members and the public. If you are stopping by to make a payment or for other business, we ask that you observe social distancing and other CDC guidelines. Our regular business hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on June 1, 2020 - 9:05am
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state-wide school closures, we have modified some of the procedures for our scholarship process for this year.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on April 16, 2020 - 4:59pm
April is National Safe Digging Month. It reminds us all that, as we begin beautifying our yards, we shouldn't just dig in. According to 811, the "Call Before You Dig" national hotline, an underground utility is damaged every nine minutes because someone didn't call before digging.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on March 31, 2020 - 4:48pm
Due to the statewide closing of schools for an indefinite period of time, the deadline for submission of Brighter Future Scholarship applications has been extended to April 22. All other aspects of the application process remain the same at this time.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on March 26, 2020 - 5:00pm
Effective Monday, March 23 and until further notice, our offices are closed to members and the public. We will be staffing our offices and are available to take your phone calls, but entry into our lobby areas is now restricted.
Please note, we are not disconnecting service due to non-payment at this time.
And, we do not ask for credit card information over the phone. Should you receive a suspicious phone call demanding such payment information, hang up and call us at 800-432-0680.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on March 20, 2020 - 7:52pm
Valley Rural Electric leaders cancel 2020 Annual Meeting as precaution against coronavirus spread
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Leaders of Valley Rural Electric Cooperative announced today the cancellation of the April 3 annual meeting of co-op members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move is a precaution against possible spread of the coronavirus during what would have been a three-hour event that brings about 900 attendees into close proximity.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on March 16, 2020 - 2:48pm
October is National Co-op Month. This event recognizes the advantages of membership in a cooperative and the benefits cooperatives supply to their members and to their communities.
