MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
Join us for our monthly networking luncheons!
Each month, our members are invited to a $5 networking luncheon on the third Wednesday of each month. The luncheons are from 12 to 1:00 p.m. and are held at the Montgomery Event Venue, except in December when we meet at the Elms Hotel and Spa for our holiday luncheon. The luncheons are sponsored by various businesses and organizations in our community. An average of 100-125 people attend, so it’s a great opportunity to meet other business people in our community!
Chamber Chairman Courtney Cole called the May luncheon meeting to order and welcomed those present. Pastor Mike Boudreaux of the Crescent Lake Christian Center gave the invocation for a meal prepared by Ventana Gourmet Grill. First time guests stood and introduced themselves and their business. Courtney thanked Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative for sponsoring the luncheon and introduced Jennifer Grossl, Communications Manager.
Jennifer facilitated a presentation to educate people on the common causes of power outages. “On Monday we had power outages due to the severe weather. 800 customers were without power, which we had restored by 9 p.m.,” Jennifer said.
Weather was the first cause of a power outage discussed. High winds, snow and ice can cause tree limbs to fall on power lines. Other weather effects, like wildfires and lightning strikes can cause major damage to equipment.
Critters. Squirrels, birds, snakes and other animals can inadvertantly contact power lines, causing short circuits and disruptions to electrical supply.
Accidents. Vehicles can crash into utility poles, bringing down power lines. Construction and excavation work can also result in disruptions to underground lines. Jennifer stressed more than once, “If you are in an accident with a utility pole, please stay in your car, unless it is on fire.”
Scheduled Maintenance. Occasionally, outages are planned to perform upgrades or repairs to parts of the local grid.
Straight line winds impacting power lines.
Automobile accident with lines touching vehicle.
Jennifer introduced Jacob Bishop to discuss the Right of Way Vegetation Management Program. The problems caused by undesirable vegetation and the cost of controlling it are a fundamental responsibility of all cooperative members collectively. Undesirable vegetation in easements continues to be a very real and costly physical obstacle to providing economical and reliable electric power to all Platte-Clay Electric Co-op members. PCEC maintains an online map for customers to see when there will be work in their area.
In addition, there is an interactive outage map located on the website. PCEC provides 24/7 service for outages and emergency calls. On average, members experience less than one hour of outage time per year. This high mark for reliable service reflects decades of planning and investment related to PCEC’s electrical system.
For more information about Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative services, visit their website or call 816-628-3121.
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JANUARY
Sponsored by
Excelsior Springs Job Corps
FEBRUARY
Sponsored by
The Elms Hotel & Spa
MARCH
Sponsored by
Excelsior Springs School District
APRIL 16
Sponsored by
City of Excelsior Springs
MAY 21
Sponsored by
Platte-Clay Electric Co-Op
JUNE 12th
Summer Break
JULY
Summer Break
AUGUST
Summer Break
SEPTEMBER
Sponsored by
Excelsior Springs Hospital
OCTOBER
Sponsored by
United Fiber Internet
NOVEMBER
Sponsored by
Crescent Lake Christian Center
DECEMBER
Sponsored by
The Elms Hotel & Spa
