NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION

Description

NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
October 17-18, 2023  (T  8:30-3:30, W  8-3)
Holiday Inn and Suites, St Cloud, MN

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Newer employees and those who need a better grasp on their co-op benefits, and a working knowledge of the energy industry, current issues and the cooperative business model.

Day One will revolve around NRECA cooperative benefits and the personal finances of the attendees. This is a valuable course for any employee interested in having a better grasp on their own pension plans, benefits and finances.

Day Two agenda
7:30     Breakfast & Registration
8:00     Welcome and Ice Breaker, Karen Miller,MREA
8:30     Overview of a rural electric cooperative, Matt O'Shay, Stearns Electric
9:30     G&Ts and member programs, Jeff Haas, Great River Energy
10:30   Break
10:45   History of "Power for the People", Alison Deelstra,CFC
11:45    Lunch
12:45   Cooperation among Co-ops and related organizations, Alison Deelstra, CFC
1:30     Co-op Governance, as told by a director, Wes Waller, North Itasca Electric
2:00     What is the electrical grid, Darrick Moe, MREA
3:00     How does MREA help, Darrick Moe, MREA

Both days together will create a strong foundation for our newest (and hopefully most loyal!) additions to the rural electric cooperative family. Together they will create a strong foundation for our newest additions to the rural electric cooperative family.

COST
$326 Both Days
$206 Day Two attendance only

HOTEL
Holiday Inn and Suites St Cloud
75 37th Ave S
St Cloud, MN
To book online use this LINK, add the dates of your stay to book the MREA rate of $139 per night.

To call dial 320-253-9000, then dial 2.Ask for the: Minnesota Rural Electric Association New Employee Orientation and Retirement room block.

Room block ends September 17th.