Minot, N.D. – Four directors were elected to the SRT Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot, with three new faces joining the SRT Board. Directors elected to serve a three-year term included the following: District 1, Allan Engh (Incumbent) from Sherwood; District 2, Tom Jespersen from Velva; District 3, Stuart Rothe from Newburg; and District 4, Benjamin Robertson from Minot.

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

“SRT welcomes the three new members to the board, and congratulates Allan Engh on his re-election as Board President,” said Steve Lysne, CEO/General Manager. “Each of our board members bring unique qualities and experience to the table, and SRT looks forward to working with the new directors and getting them up to speed on the telecommunications industry.”

Over 2,500 people attended the Annual Meeting which, in addition to the business meeting, also included a complimentary meal, entertainment by Too Old To Stand and a kids activity zone.

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 48,000 customers.

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. The event takes place from 4:30 – 8:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to elect SRT’s Board of Directors and review the financial statements of the cooperative.

The theme of this year’s meeting is “Technology For Every Generation.” This theme showcases SRT’s efforts to bring the best communications technology products and services to all our members. SRT’s products and services will be on display and SRT employees will be on hand to answer questions. A complimentary meal will be catered by Homesteaders from 5:00 – 7:00pm with musical entertainment from Too Old To Stand taking place in the meeting room from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Prize drawings will follow the meeting, including $500 cash, $250 gift certificates and much more.

“The annual meeting is an exciting event for the cooperative as it brings together member owners from across our territory,” said Steve Lysne, SRT General Manager/CEO. “It’s important for us to share our message about the cooperative’s financial position and what the vision is for the future.”

In addition to everything present for adults, there will also be a Kids Zone with inflatables, snacks, and prize drawings for kids.

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 48,000 customers.

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MINOT, N.D. –

SRT and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) are proud to announce that Téa Boeckel from Our Redeemer’s Christian School and Cody Frounfelter from TGU-Granville High School will be attending the FRS Youth Tour, an all-expense paid educational tour to Washington, D.C., taking place the first week of June.

Téa and Cody were selected by their schools to represent SRT and North Dakota as they learn about the regulatory process and impact of legislative decisions on the telecommunications industry in rural America. They will have the opportunity to visit many historic sights, the U.S. Capitol, and the Supreme Court along with 110 other high school students from across suburban and rural America.

“This is a unique opportunity for these two students to join fellow high schoolers from across the United States and gain a first-hand look into how regulatory decisions are made within government, and how this relates to telecommunications in their home communities,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “We hope they are inspired to be even more active in their communities and possibly spark a career interest in telecommunications.”

The FRS Youth Tour is celebrating its 25^th Anniversary this year. FRS is sponsored in part by telecommunication companies, including SRT.  FRS is the philanthropic branch of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, of which SRT is a member.

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 48,000 customers.

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT is pleased to announce the winners of college scholarships to outstanding area students. Out of nearly 70 applications, four winners were awarded the SRT College Scholarship and each receive $1,500 towards their college tuition. The SRT $2,500 Technical Scholarship winner was also selected.

“SRT encourages students to apply for our scholarships because while the financial assistance is helpful, these students deserve to be recognized for their hard work,” said Steve Lysne, SRT General Manager/CEO. “The applicants are always impressive every year. With an emphasis on community and volunteer activities, we have seen many of these students become successful young adults and we like to think our scholarship plays a small role in helping them reach their goals.”

Applicants for the $1,500 scholarship were not only judged on their scholastic performance and achievements, but also volunteerism and community involvement. Students were required to write an essay discussing how smart devices and tech gadgets have impacted their high school learning experience in a positive way.

The SRT Technical Scholarship also required students to submit their volunteerism and community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay describing their plans for a future career in telecommunications or a computer technology related field. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from a community member or educator was required. This scholarship is also unique in that it can be awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college.

The 2019 SRT $1,500 Scholarship recipients are:

• Grace Bachmeier – TGU-Granville High School
• Chase Driscoll – MLS-Mohall High School
• Trent Hunskor – Newburg United High School
• Benjamin Van Berkom – Des Lacs-Burlington High School

The 2019 SRT $2,500 Technical Scholarship winner is Ethin Probst, a Computer Science and Information Technology major who will be transferring to Minot State University in fall 2019.

Scholarship recipients will be honored at the SRT Youth Awards, a special luncheon with the SRT Board of Directors and Executive Staff at SRT Headquarters (3615 N Broadway, Minot) on Wednesday, April 24 at 12pm. Recipients will share their essay, and talk about their plans for the future.

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.

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