Posts by: Lori Miller

Four Local Students Are Winners of Washington, D.C. Tour

On April 3, 2019, 33 area sophomores and juniors met in Springfield for the 2019 Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperative Youth Day. Twenty students represented Adams Electric Cooperative and thirteen students represented Adams Telephone Co-Operative. After visiting the State Capitol, touring the Old Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Museum, students participated in an interview competition. Two trips were awarded by…
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Electric Cooperative Youth Participate in Youth Day

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Norine Hammond met with students representing Adams Electric Cooperative and Adams Telephone Co-Operative during the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day in Springfield on Wednesday, April 3. Youth Day is designed to introduce young rural leaders to state government. More than 235 students representing 23 co-ops from across the state attended the event. Students had…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative holds 66th Annual Meeting of Members

Golden, IL — Adams Telephone Co-Operative held its 66th Annual Meeting of Members on September 12, 2018 at their Cooperative headquarters in Golden. Nearly 900 people were in attendance for the family fun. The night included a meal prepared by the Mendon Lions, business meeting, and over $1,800 in cash prizes. Members also enjoyed the unique opportunity to connect with their Cooperative. Each…
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Local students represent Adams Electric and Adams Telephone during the nationwide Youth to Washington Tour

WASHINGTON – What do you get when 71 students from 27 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives join more than 1,800 of their peers across the United States? You get the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth to Washington Tour. Four local students were selected from a diverse group of applicants to represent Adams Electric Cooperative and Adams Telephone Co-Operative…
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Four Local Students Are Winners of Washington, D.C. Tour

Springfield, IL - On April 18, 2018, 19 area sophomores and juniors met in Springfield for the 2018 Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperative Youth Day. Twelve students represented Adams Electric Cooperative and seven students represented Adams Telephone Co-Operative. After visiting the State Capitol, touring the Old Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Museum, students participated in an interview competition. Two trips…
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Cooperatives Participate in Youth Day

Springfield, IL – State Senator Jil Tracy and Representatives Norine Hammond and Randy Frese met with students representing Adams Electric Cooperative and Adams Telephone Co-Operative during the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day in Springfield on Wednesday, April 18. More than 210 students from around Illinois had an opportunity to visit the State Capitol, view state government in action…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Offering Community Education Classes

Golden, IL—In recognition of October being Cybersecurity month, the public is invited to attend an upcoming Internet Security class at Adams Telephone Co-Operative in Golden. Registrations are required and can be made online at www.adams.net/classes or by calling 217-696-4611.   The class is being offered from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on October…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative’s Employees Serve Community

Golden, IL—Adams employees have been participating in a “Good Deeds” campaign in recognition of the Cooperative’s 65th Anniversary since June. The campaign allows employees to give back to the local community by performing acts of community service or “Good Deeds”. The end goal is to perform 65 “Good Deeds” or various acts of community service to Adams Cooperative service area…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative holds 65th Annual Meeting of Members

Golden, IL — Adams Telephone Co-Operative held its 65th Annual Meeting of Members on September 13, 2017 at their Cooperative headquarters in Golden. A record number of over 1,300 people were in attendance to enjoy an evening of family fun. The night included a meal prepared by the Mendon Lions, business meeting, several giveaways, and the unique opportunity for members to connect with…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Implements Community Service Campaign

Golden, IL—In recognition of the Cooperative’s 65th Anniversary, Adams employees will be participating in a “Good Deeds” campaign. The campaign will allow employees to give back to the local community by performing acts of community service or “Good Deeds”. Jim Broemmer, CEO, notes, “Helping others is a core part of what we do here at Adams, and that’s why we…
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