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Community Project in Burlington Receives $1,000 Grant Donation from SRT and RDFC

Community Project in Burlington Receives $1,000 Grant Donation from SRT and RDFC

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications, Inc. is a member of the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC). As a result, communities in SRT’s service area are eligible to apply for a grant for community-based projects. RDFC is making these funds available in order for more people to become aware of their larger loan program that funds community-based projects and non-profit entities with low interest loans.

“This program is an incredible opportunity for SRT and RDFC to team up and offer our local communities funding for projects that benefit their residents,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “SRT is proud to match these funds to assist these worthwhile projects.”

RDFC recently awarded a $500 grant to the De Sour Valley Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and SRT matched those funds with an additional $500 donation. The De Sour Valley EDC is a volunteer organization within the Des Lacs and Souris Basin in Burlington. The De Sour Valley EDC is established to work with the private and public sectors in an effort to foster growth within the Burlington Community. The EDC is currently leveraging their resources to provide Burlington residents with a family-oriented park offering new recreational opportunities to the community. Grant funds will be put towards the building of a picnic shelter at the splash pad.

For more information on the Rural Development Corporation Grant Program, and SRT’s partnership, visit srt.com/srtcares under Community Development.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs more than 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.

SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election

SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election

Minot, N.D. – Four directors were elected to the SRT Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Directors elected to serve a three-year term included the following: District 1, Stanley Vangsness from Berthold; District 2, Kristi Miller from Maxbass; District 3, John Marshall from Towner; and District 4, Deanna Klein from Minot.

The Board also held a reorganizational meeting in which the following board officers were named: President, Allan Engh; Vice-President, Kristi Miller; Secretary/Treasurer, Deanna Klein; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Stacey Diehl.

“SRT congratulates the four directors that were re-elected to another term on Thursday,” said Steve Lysne, CEO/General Manager. “In these unique times, and for the safety of our members, we are grateful we were able to hold our annual meeting and election. Our Board of Directors continues to be advocates for the cooperative and we appreciate their hard work.”

In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings. The member report and financial updates were posted on srt.com and a drive thru election was held to minimize contact.

In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings, including a drive thru election being held to minimize contact. To view all Annual Meeting updates and information, including the member report and financial updates, visit srt.com/annualmeeting.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 40,000 customers.

SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION

SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION

MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications will hold its Annual Meeting and director election on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Voting is open from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to report to the members the state of the cooperative, review the financial statements, and elect members to the SRT Board of Directors.  

For the safety of our members and the public, there will not be a traditional meeting and meal served. Instead, there will be drive through voting to elect members of the board of directors. You can view CEO/General Manager Steve Lysne and SRT Board President Allan Engh’s joint report to the members, CFO Perry Erdmann’s financial report, and other information at  www.srt.com/annualmeeting.

Candidates for election include:

District 1: Stanley Vangsness, Berthold (Incumbent)

District 2: Kristi Miller, Maxbass (Incumbent), and Jennifer Barta, Velva

District 3:  John Marshall, Towner (Incumbent)

District 4: Deanna Klein, Minot (Incumbent); Dawn Palumbo, Minot; Ben Parker, Minot; and Steve Pinnow, Minot

“As a local cooperative, it’s important for us to keep our members informed on the business of the cooperative and provide them an opportunity to vote for their directors,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “However, due to the pandemic, we felt it was important to take safety precautions to protect our members. So even though our meeting may look different this year, we look forward to still being able to engage with members.”

Election results will be announced that evening after voting closes on srt.com/annualmeeting and SRT’s Facebook page.

Members are encouraged to bring the post card they received last week to be entered to win prizes.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs almost 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.

SRT Donates $7,500 to Upham Legion Post 269

SRT Donates $7,500 to Upham Legion Post 269

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SRT Board member John Marshall presented a check for $7,500 to the Upham Legion Post 269 to fund the renovation project for their legion hall. The last upgrade to the building took place in the 1960s. Most recently, renovations included the replacement of a suspended ceiling, wall mounted furnace and A/C units, updated lighting, and replacing the handicap accessible concrete entry area. This legion hall is used by Upham and the surrounding area for various events, making it an important asset in the community.

Left to right: Jim Bohl, Wes Goodman, Bob McNamara, John Marshall and Bill Petersen

SRT Donates $7,500 to Berthold Park District

SRT Donates $7,500 to Berthold Park District

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SRT Board member, Stan Vangsness, presented a check to Randy Kunz, Berthold Park District Park Board President, to fund their athletic fields refurbishment project. Berthold Park District is renovating their multi-use athletic fields that were built in the 1960s. The scope of the project entails resurfacing the fields, adding safety fencing and a scoreboard, and creating a shaded seating area for spectators. The Berthold Park District received $7,500 towards this community improvement project.