member appreciation – Dakota Electric Association® https://www.dakotaelectric.com EmPowering Our Members with Safe, Affordable & Reliable Electricity Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:15:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.dakotaelectric.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dakota-electric-squarelogo-1443621295273-66x66.png member appreciation – Dakota Electric Association® https://www.dakotaelectric.com 32 32 Member Appreciation Night at the Zoo https://www.dakotaelectric.com/2024/08/01/member-appreciation-night-at-the-zoo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=member-appreciation-night-at-the-zoo Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:47:29 +0000 https://www.dakotaelectric.com/?p=709928

On Thursday, July 18, Dakota Electric hosted its annual Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo, showing our gratitude to our dedicated members.

Around 8,000 members enjoyed complimentary admission to the zoo, making for an evening filled with excitement and discovery. Attendees explored popular exhibits like the Wings Financial World of Birds Show, ventured into the thrilling Dino Hideout and took peaceful walks along the new Treetop Trail. The event offered a wide range of activities to delight everyone.

In the spirit of community support, we encouraged members to bring non-perishable food items or make cash donations for local food shelves. The response was tremendous, with 2,210 pounds of food and over $1,343 in cash donated. These generous contributions will significantly aid individuals and families in our area.

Ryan Hentges, President and CEO of Dakota Electric, expressed deep gratitude for the donations, stating, “Every dollar and donation will directly benefit The Open Door and 360 Communities, providing crucial support to individuals and families in Dakota County. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed.”

Since this event began in 1998, our members have consistently shown their commitment to giving back. Over the years, they’ve donated more than 42,000 pounds of food and over $16,000 to local food shelves, making a lasting impact on our community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all members who joined us for the Member Appreciation Event. Your presence and generosity made the event an outstanding success.

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FARMINGTON, MN (July 2, 2024) — Dakota Electric’s annual Member Appreciation Event returns to the Minnesota Zoo on July 18 from 4-8 p.m. This annual event is a gesture to thank all our valued members and their families for their ongoing support. Members planning to attend are highly encouraged to register beforehand. Please visit Dakota Electric’s website for more information.

To support our community, we encourage attendees to bring non-perishable food items to donate to The Open Door, a local food shelf. Monetary contributions are also welcome and will be directed to 360 Communities.  

“This is such a fun and exciting event. We love interacting with and giving back to our members and we get to do both during our annual Member Appreciation Night,” said Ryan Hentges, President and CEO of Dakota Electric. “Seeing all the donations our members bring to support the local food shelves is very inspiring—it shows how much we can accomplish when we all come together for the common good.”

Since the inception of this event in 1998, members have continually demonstrated their commitment to giving back. Over the years, members have donated over 42,000 pounds of food and contributed more than $16,000 to local food shelves, making a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

For more information on the Member Appreciation Event, contact Dakota Electric member services at 651-463-6212. For questions regarding zoo rentals or zoo amenities, please call the Minnesota Zoo at 952-431-9500.

About Dakota Electric Association: 
Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 115,000 members in and around Dakota County. Established in 1937, Dakota Electric is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to its members while actively engaging with the community and promoting energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.dakotaelectric.com.  

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