UnpluggedRoulet Report

Christmas is next week, and we will finish 2012 and begin 2013 within 10 days. Many times the last 10 days of the year finds few people at work. A lot of people take off during the holidays, while several employees probably stay around during the holidays because it is a quiet and relaxed time.

2012 has been a very busy year. It has been one of the largest construction years, outside those WFEC built power plants. WFEC ended our lawsuits with members this year, and electric service began to our members in New Mexico. All in all, 2012 will go down as one of WFEC’s most successful.

And, 2013 looks very positive. Additional member load growth, adequate funding for construction, improvement in the economy, and continued stability for the future are likely.

Whatever your plans for the end of the year, hopefully you will enjoy the holiday season and be ready for 2013. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

December 21, 2012

The Sperry–Piltz Ice Accumulation Index, or SPIA

Index, may come in handy next week as a winter

storm may or may not blow over Oklahoma. The

SPIA Index is a forward-looking, ice accumulation

and ice damage prediction index that uses an

algorithm of researched parameters that, when

combined with National Weather Service forecast

data, predicts the projected footprint, total ice

accumulation, and resulting potential damage

from approaching ice storms. It is a tool to be

used for risk management and/or winter weather preparedness.

The SPIA Index is to ice storms what the Enhanced Fujita Scale is to tornadoes, and 10321 what the

Saffir–Simpson Scale is to hurricanes. Previous to this hazard scale development, no such ‘forward-looking’

ice accumulation and ice damage index had ever been utilized to predict – days in advance – the potential

damage to overhead utility systems, along with outage duration possibilities, from freezing rain and/or ice

storm events.

Click on the link to check out the new website: http://www.spia-index.com/

One of the developers of the Sperry-Piltz Ice Accumulation Index is our very own, Sid Sperry, Director of

Public Relations, Communications and Research at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

(OAEC), Oklahoma City, OK. He has worked in the electric utility industry for more than 32 years. Sperry

began his career at Alfalfa Electric Cooperative in Cherokee, Okla. in 1980.

SPIA INDEX Website Launches

Energy Efficiency Tip

Your heat pump can use 10 to 25 percent more energy if it’s not properly maintained.

This includes regularly checking and replacing the air filter when it’s dirty to keep

parts from working too hard or even becoming damaged.

Keep brush and plants tidy around the outdoor unit, and dust the return registers

inside. For more details on heat pump maintenance, visit EnergySavers.gov.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

At this holiday season, our

thoughts turn gratefully to

those who have made our progress

possible.

Cooperative EmployeesCredit Union

Screaming All the Way.....

You can’t tell it by the photographs, but a great time was had by all, well...almost

all, at the Anadarko Employee Activity Christmas party, which was held earlier this

month. Close to 300 employees and their family members 09771 enjoyed good

food, fun and fellowship at the Anadarko High School Cafeteria. Santa made a special appearance and posed

for pictures with all the children and a delicious brisket meal was provided by Fishes-n-Loaves Catering of

Anadarko.

1st Photo on Left: Santa and the Hollowell Family.

2nd Photo on Right: Santa with Lukas Abbott and Reese Mathis.

3rd Photo on Left: Shelly, Maddox, Santa, and Rhyann Williams, family of Tanner Williams.

4th Photo on Right: Raegan, her mother, Amy Glasgow ( Melinda Witte’s daughter).

5th Photo on Left: Lukas Abbott and Ilee Crowder.

6th Photo on Right: Santa with Ayven Beckman.

7th Photo: Santa, Dax, and Courtney Berndsen.

Christmas Party Held in Anadarko

Close to 300 attended this year’s Christmas Celebration, which was held at the Anadarko High School Cafeteria.

Scott Grass and Michelle Head kept the crowd well entertained and enlisted WFEC kids and grand kids to help distribute Christmas gifts.

Anadarko Plant door prize winners: (L to R) Danny Smith, Kevin Roark, Wayne Owen

Brown Bag Lunches Held Brown Bag lunch meetings were held at all locations earlier this month. Employees attended to discuss current WFEC events and hear the latest news from Senior Management.

Anadarko Headquarters door prize winners: (L to R) Linda Barrow, Clem Cassmeyer, Mechele Perry

Remember to use your service days and floating holiday by December 31, 2012. You can check your balance by signing in to People Soft Human Resources > self service > payroll and compensation > view paycheck > click on the hyperlink of your

last paycheck and scroll down to the bottom left, where you will see your leave balances.

WFEC employees continue the time honored tradition to deliver Christmas cheer to several Caddo County residents in need through the local DHS Office. WFEC employees in Anadarko exhibited the true meaning of giving by providing everything that is needed for a wonderful Christmas for six local families, which included 17 children this year.

This tradition began many years ago and every year at Christmas, many WFEC Anadarko-based employees elect to sponsor a child by purchasing gifts for them, or donating money towards gifts and supplies for food baskets to provide a delicious Christmas dinner for each family. Several employees then take the time to organize all the gifts and food baskets, making sure that each family has plenty. Santa’s little helpers then wrap all the gifts and deliver them to Dee Sage for distribution for several unsuspecting families in the area.

Many thanks to everyone at WFEC for the gifts and donations for these local families in need of some Christmas cheer, and may you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

WFEC Employees Deliver Christmas Cheer

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

Santa’s helpers and WFEC employees, Charlie Dunbar, Greg Butler and Phil Kirk help load up all the presents and food for distribution to local families in the community.

Recipe Feature

Baked Potato Soup (Easy) Submitted by: Paula Parker, HR

Ingredients 1 frozen pkg. of hash browns (chunks – not string) 32 oz. of chicken broth 1 cup shredded cheese (suggest colby & cheddar) 1 cup shredded cheese (suggest colby & cheddar) 1 pkg. whipped cream cheese salt thyme onion flakes

Topping Ingredients Bacon Bits (Optional) Chives (Optional) Chives (Optional)

Directions Combine all ingredients in large crockpot (leaving topping ingredients for later) & cook on low for 7 hours. Once soup is finished, dip into bowls & top with topping ingredients

If you have a recipe you’d like to share in the Unpluggedplease contact Brittany Hicks ext. 4335

Be Prepared for an Emergency

From blackouts to big storms, the items you need to get through a worst-case scenario may already be in

your home — just not stored in one place. Since every second counts in a true emergency, corral these

basics in a portable container in the area of the house where you’ll seek shelter, but within easy reach for

evacuation: three days’ worth of food and water, a first aid kit, battery-powered (or hand-crank) flashlights

and radio, batteries (if needed), trash bags and duct tape (for sheltering-in-place; see ready.gov for details),

regional maps, and any personal sanitation or specific family needs, like pet supplies. Your only specialty

buy: medical masks to protect against air-quality problems and infections.

To view and print a storm preparedness kit checklist: Click here:

Sign up for VIP Savings and you’ll be

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From Home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. Th e warmth

and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.

May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New

Year in 2013

From Marketing & Communications

Happy Birthday wishes go out to all WFEC employees enjoying a birthday.

Have a wonderful day!

Don Beaty 12/21 Kent Aebischer 12/22

Theo Stafford 12/22 Devon Berndsen 12/22

Marc Jared 12/24 Della Amstutz 12/24

Greg Butler 12/27 Joe Eldred 12/28

Tony Roberts 12/28 Trint Trapp 12/31

Dustin Chrismon 12/31 Keven Poole 01/01

Tommy Lucas 01/01 Bill Cook 01/03

Don Green 01/03

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

Hidden Employee Numbers

CongratulationstoJacyn Brooksforfindinghisemployeenumber.Sorry,George Stafforddidnotfindhisnumberinthelastissue.

Youcouldbethenextwinnerofa$10LogoRoomcredit.

Ifyoufindyouremployeenumberinthisedition,callBrittany HicksatExt.4335.Pleaseuseyourcredit

beforethenextpaydayifpossible.