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Rappahannock. Electric Cooperate (REC) is not like other types of' utilities. Our business model is hafcd on the 7 Cooperative Principles. . This is the fifth in a series c seven to remind our member-owners of these basic principles on vnich the business they own is operated.

Cooperate Principle #5: (Education, yarning and Information) ' Wv.1 * fc. Cooperatives provide education <nd rrummg. They mform the general public - . , paracularh young people and ofruon leaders - about the nature and benefits . 4cooperation. •••;, _—_» :li___I The 7 Coperative Principles 1 Voluntary ami (.Yen Meinhrrtiip 5. Education, Training and Information 1 2 Democratic Member Control 6. Cooperation Amone Cooperatives V Members’ Economic l\trticipiion 7. Concern tor Community 4 Autonomy anJ Indtpendenc «'v-' •• -* * ■ • < T Rappaharuock Electric OcperaUve A Tbmtrow tnanbuferuive y«>t ■!’ 'v 1 1 "" »'111;! i - V ■■ , .... „ , www.myrec.coop 800.552.3904 V-. | ■ V jVS, i; M II I __ ■ - ■.

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