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SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election
SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election
Minot, N.D. – Four directors were elected to the SRT Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Directors elected to serve a three-year term included the following: District 1, Stanley Vangsness from Berthold; District 2, Kristi Miller from Maxbass; District 3, John Marshall from Towner; and District 4, Deanna Klein from Minot.
The Board also held a reorganizational meeting in which the following board officers were named: President, Allan Engh; Vice-President, Kristi Miller; Secretary/Treasurer, Deanna Klein; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Stacey Diehl.
“SRT congratulates the four directors that were re-elected to another term on Thursday,” said Steve Lysne, CEO/General Manager. “In these unique times, and for the safety of our members, we are grateful we were able to hold our annual meeting and election. Our Board of Directors continues to be advocates for the cooperative and we appreciate their hard work.”
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings. The member report and financial updates were posted on srt.com and a drive thru election was held to minimize contact.
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings, including a drive thru election being held to minimize contact. To view all Annual Meeting updates and information, including the member report and financial updates, visit srt.com/annualmeeting.
SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 40,000 customers.
SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION
SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION
MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications will hold its Annual Meeting and director election on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Voting is open from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to report to the members the state of the cooperative, review the financial statements, and elect members to the SRT Board of Directors.
For the safety of our members and the public, there will not be a traditional meeting and meal served. Instead, there will be drive through voting to elect members of the board of directors. You can view CEO/General Manager Steve Lysne and SRT Board President Allan Engh’s joint report to the members, CFO Perry Erdmann’s financial report, and other information at www.srt.com/annualmeeting.
Candidates for election include:
District 1: Stanley Vangsness, Berthold (Incumbent)
District 2: Kristi Miller, Maxbass (Incumbent), and Jennifer Barta, Velva
District 3: John Marshall, Towner (Incumbent)
District 4: Deanna Klein, Minot (Incumbent); Dawn Palumbo, Minot; Ben Parker, Minot; and Steve Pinnow, Minot
“As a local cooperative, it’s important for us to keep our members informed on the business of the cooperative and provide them an opportunity to vote for their directors,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “However, due to the pandemic, we felt it was important to take safety precautions to protect our members. So even though our meeting may look different this year, we look forward to still being able to engage with members.”
Election results will be announced that evening after voting closes on srt.com/annualmeeting and SRT’s Facebook page.
Members are encouraged to bring the post card they received last week to be entered to win prizes.
SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs almost 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.
TUTORIAL/FAQ
TUTORIAL/FAQ
Question: I’m concerned about accidentally shopping from a fraudulent website. How can I spot the fakes?
Answer: Watch out for these common red flags:
- A URL starting with http://
The first thing you want to look for on a website is the https:// at the beginning of the address. The
“s” in https:// stands for “secure,” indicating the website uses encryption to transfer data, protecting it from hackers.
If a website uses http:// (without the “s”), that doesn’t guarantee it’s a scam, but it’s reason for pause. To be on the safe side, you should never enter personal information into a site beginning with http://. - A Newly Created Domain
Scammers often have to set up new websites in an effort to outrun negative reviews from those they’ve scammed, so domain age can be a telltale sign. Check a resource such as https://whois.domaintools.com to see when the website was created. If it’s only been around for a few months, it might be a scam. - Fake Security Logos
Check sites for logos that indicate which security certifications a website has, like DigiCert, Verisign, or Symantec. A scam site may copy and paste pictures of these logos on their sites. To check whether a certification is valid, click on the logo to see if it opens a new tab with details about the website’s security. If the logo is just a picture and not a button, it’s likely fake. - No Social Media Presence
Legitimate companies tend to have, at the very least, a presence on Facebook or Twitter with a respectable number of followers. Fraudulent websites, by contrast, may lack social media accounts. - No Customer Reviews
Do a quick Google search of the business’s name along with “reviews” or “complaints.” If there is a lack of reviews or other mentions of the website, you should consider it suspicious. - Prices Too Good to Be True
Use common sense to avoid scams. If a website’s deals seem too good to be true, they probably are. A good rule of thumb is to be suspicious of discounts greater than 50%. - Requirement to Use Unsecured Forms of Payment
Legitimate websites offer standard payment options, such as credit cards or PayPal. If a website requires you to use a wire transfer, money order, or other unsecured (and nonrefundable) form of payment, stay away.
With these things in mind, you won’t be fooled by fraudulent websites. Stay informed, keep vigilant, and take control of your online shopping experience.
