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Voluntary and Open Membership

Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

Democratic Member Control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. The elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

Members’ Economic Participation

Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

Autonomy and Independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.

Education, Training, and Information

Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

Concern for Community

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

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Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

5675 Route 87

PO Box 65 Forksville,
PA 18616

Outages: 570-924-3418 or Toll-Free 1-800-596-8397
Customer Support: 570-924-3381 or Toll Free 1-800-570-5081

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Sullivan County REC
    • Cooperative History
    • Bylaws
    • Mission Statement
    • Member Policies
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Membership Handbook
    • Directors
    • Board Meeting Summary
    • Notice Of Election
    • Director Election
    • About Touchstone Energy
  • Billing
    • Overview
    • Membership Application
    • Automatic Bill Payment
    • Automatic Meter Reading
    • Budget Billing
    • Electric Service Rates
    • Billing Terms
    • Paperless Billing
  • Member Services
    • Contact Us
    • Residential Solar
    • Electric Vehicle Rate
    • LIHEAP 2021-2022
    • Capital Credits
    • Helping Hand Fund
    • Security Lighting
    • Generlink
    • Time-Of-Use-Billing
    • Electric Thermal Storage
    • Spec Sheets
    • Electrical Inspectors
    • Co-op Connections
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Together We Save
    • Kids! You too can be an ENERGY STAR!
    • Useful Management Tools
    • Sources Of Generation
    • Energy Kids
  • Outages
    • Report An Outage
    • Preparing For An Outage
    • What To Do During An Outage
    • Outage FAQs
    • Safety Checklist
    • Safety Quiz
  • News & Events
    • 2022 Rate Increase
    • 2021 Annual Meeting
    • Past Penn Lines
    • Penn Lines Ideas
  • Co-Op Owners For Political Action
    • Co-op Owners for Political Action
    • Co-ops Vote