The PURPOSE OF A CO-OP

The purpose of co-op: Co-ops are formed to save members money by cutting out middle men, and taking advantage of perks that attend non-profit status. Garkane managers attest: “Providing GREAT, AFFORDABLE SERVICE is the ONLY reason Garkane exists.” (THE TRUTH!..., Richfield Reaper, August 29, 2019)

Co-op ownership: Garkane Energy is OWNED by all co-op MEMBERS. GARKANE is not eleven directors and a CEO. Directors are elected and CEOs are selected. 

A private owner can use the proceeds of their business as he/she wishes. CEOs and co-op boards are not owners; they are guardians of member resources; they have no more personal ownership of collective co-op resources than any other member. So; if directors take member property by deceit and give co-op resources away, they must take them from cooperative owner/members. 

Director responsibility: Directors are elected to serve the purpose of the co-op by being responsive to member concerns and seeing to the delivery of dependable electrical energy to members at the lowest possible cost. CEO McClendon and all directors say: “Providing GREAT, AFFORDABLE SERVICE is the ONLY reason Garkane exists.” (THE TRUTH!..., Richfield Reaper, August 29, 2019)