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BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP1Team North Dakota showcased exceptional talent and determination as they competed in the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR)! The state finals, held in June in Bowman, ND, advanced 50 students to the national stage. Each gave their all in 15 challenging events in Rock Springs, Wyoming, from July 14-20, to represent North Dakota!The dedication and hard work of these young athletes paid o, with five of them securing places in the top ten of the world standings. Among these elite performers, one remarkable athlete brought home the coveted champion title, a testament to the skill and spirit of Team North Dakota.Many of these outstanding athletes also are members of the North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA), whose thrilling events are broadcast by BEK TV. With four more NDRA rodeos left on this year’s schedule, plus the finals, fans can look forward to more exciting rodeo action! August 2-3 New Salem, ND August 9-10 Medora, ND August 24 Lisbon, ND September 7-8 Devils Lake, NDNDRA Finals: September 27-28 Watford City, NDStay connected with BEK TV for comprehensive coverage of these events. Use the Channel Guide to find where to watch. Or watch live and on-demand on BEK TV+.Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our rodeo athletes. You’ve made North Dakota proud!Check out the NHSFR results here: NHSRF ResultsTeam ND Shines at National Rodeo FinalsFive Place ‘Top 10’ in World StandingsBEK COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE AUG 2024ONLINE EDITIONMEMORIES THROUGH MARCHING Strengthening Community BondsPAGE 3FALL SPORTS FRENZYNever Miss a Game with BEK TV+PAGE 3CAPTURING NORTH DAKOTAPhoto Contest Through the Lens of MembersPAGE 4888.475.2361bek.coop

BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP2Great news for rural communities! Applications are now open for two major grant opportunities designed to promote growth and development. The Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Program oers funding in key areas such as economic development and education, specifically for communities associated with NTCA members like BEK Communications.Additionally, the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) provides financial support to community-owned entities and non-profit projects within the BEK network.These grants are essential for enhancing community services and infrastructure. For more information or to apply, visit BEK Grants.The BEK Beacon is a bimonthly newsletter published by BEK Communications, © 2024. It is distributed without charge to all customers.BEK COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVEwas founded in 1952 as a local telecommunications cooperative serving Burleigh, Emmons and Kidder Counties. Since then, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure, developed new products and services, and expanded to also serve Morton, Oliver, McLean, Logan, McIntosh, Barnes, Griggs, Cass, and Steele counties. BEK has changed quite a bit in 72 years, but we’re still a small-town cooperative at heart. This institution is an equal opportunity employer.BEK COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE 888-475-2361P.O. Box 230 200 East BroadwaySteele, ND 58482220 4th Street NortheastValley City, ND 58072923 East Interstate AvenueBismarck, ND 58503BOARD OF DIRECTORSDISTRICT IShane MorrisReganSanford WilliamsWingDISTRICT IIBob SubartRobinsonPresident Brett StrohTappenDISTRICT IIIVice President Kevin BernhardtLintonHolly WillHazeltonDISTRICT IVSec./Treas. William (Bill) BeckerWishekDISTRICT V EASTEdwin (Ed) EversonHannafordDISTRICT V WESTCharlie DunbarBaldwinAUG 2024Boosting Rural Growth with Key Grants Apply Now for Opportunities to Enhance Your Communityor $74.99/yearONLY999/month$Available in these popular app stores:If BEK TV isn't available throughyour TV provider, download theBEK TV+ app to watch BEK TVlive and on-demand. Visit bek.tvfor a statewide channel listing.Never miss a play! Sign up at bektv.plus

BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP3BEK Joins Community Celebrations in Summer Parades BEK TV Gears Up for Another Fall Sports SeasonWatch on BEK TV+This summer, BEK Communications Cooperative joined four local community celebration parades, and our Board of Directors proudly participated! Directors Sanford Williams and Kevin Bernhardt, along with their wives, handed out candy and drove the BEK-mobile in each parade.The couples made stops in both Linton and Wilton as each town marked their 125th anniversary. They also took part in Strasburg’s Fourth of July parade and Wing’s Community Days parade.These celebrations underscore BEK’s commitment to community engagement and support, highlighting the cooperative’s dedication to being an active and supportive member of the local area.BEK TV is gearing up for an exciting Fall sports season, featuring high school, collegiate, and professional sports. This year, BEK TV introduces its new streaming app, BEK TV+, oering live and on-demand broadcasts.With BEK TV+, viewers can watch multiple live games in one evening or catch up on-demand, providing flexibility and accessibility. The app also features popular news programs, keeping users connected to their community.The BEK TV+ app is compatible with iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku. It’s also available online at bektv.plus.Don’t miss the action this Fall! Download BEK TV+ today and stay connected with your favorite sports and news. For more information, visit www.bek.tv. For a Schedule and Channel Guide, visit BEK TV.SCAN TODOWNLOAD APP!

BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP4The digital BEK Beacon is a bimonthly publication distributed electronically and free of charge to all BEK customers. This digital publication is a supplement to the bimonthly printed BEK Beacon that is distributed by mail. This publication is only available online. Published by BEK Communications Cooperative© 2024It’s that exciting time again! BEK is gearing up to create its 2025 Community Calendar, and we’re on the lookout for striking photographs to feature for each month. If you have taken a photograph that you’re particularly proud of, this is your chance to showcase it in our calendar! We’re looking for photos that capture the essence of nature, farming, or the agricultural lifestyle, or anything quintessentially North Dakotan!Photo Entry Requirements: • Must be in color • High resolution • Taken in North DakotaPhotographer must be a recipient of any BEK service (internet, phone, security, or EPIC IPTV).Please submit no more than 10 photos. Remember to include your full name and the city you reside in with your submission.How to Submit Your Photos:Email: marketing@bektel.coopSubject Line: Calendar Photo Contest 2025Submission Deadline: September 1, 2024Please attach photos directly to the email. If storing photos in the cloud, ensure to download and attach them individually to your email.BEK 2025 Calendar ContestA Call to Amateur Photographers