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BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP1BEK TV has entered into an exclusive broadcast agreement for coverage of the 2023 North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA) schedule. The first NDRA event is April 1 in Minot and can be viewed live on BEK TV, streaming online at bek.tv, or on the BEK Play app.Live rodeo events are just one of three new family-friendly programming additions to BEK’s summer sports and entertainment lineup. BEK TV also will broadcast the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks professional baseball team, along with dirt track racing. During a time when most networks slow down their programming, BEK TV continues to add to their broadcast schedule to meet the needs of their viewers. With the three new summer schedules combined, BEK TV will be broadcasting a live event nearly every night through the end of August.The NDRA features cowgirls and cowboys of all ages. To learn more about the NDRA, visit ndrodeo.com.NDRA Rodeo BroadcastsBEK Adds NDRA Schedule to Summer ProgrammingBEK COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE APRIL 2023ONLINE EDITIONBEK GIVES BACK2022 Scholarship & Grant RecipientsPAGE 3CYBER TIPDon’t fall victim to tax scams. Keep your sensitive information safe!PAGE 4DAKOTA TABLEANDES BROWNIES Chocolatey and minty ooey, gooey, goodness!PAGE 5888.475.2361bek.coop/monthCANCEL ANYTIME! Sign up today at bek.news/bek-playWATCH LIVE LOCAL SPORTING EVENTS, BEK NEWS, LOCAL WEATHER AND MORE!CANCEL ANYTIME, NO CONTRACTS! 6
BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP2Procedural, director, and bylaws voting may be done by mail or in person at the Annual Meeting, subject to a quorum. Fifty members, or two percent of the membership, shall comprise a quorum, whichever is more significant. An armative vote of not less than a majority of participating members, voting in-person or by mail-in ballot, is required for procedural and bylaw action. A plurality of votes is required for the directors election.If you are unable to attend the 2023 BEK Communications Cooperative Annual Meeting and wish to vote, you must REQUEST a mail-in ballot. Each member will receive a ballot REQUEST form and a postage-paid return envelope in the mail around mid-April 2023.When you receive the mail-in ballot REQUEST form, sign and return it in the included postage-paid envelope with a postmark date no later than May 5, 2023. Ballot REQUEST forms must be mailed; they cannot be delivered in person or left in the drop box. A ballot will only be mailed if REQUESTED. Members must attend the Annual Meeting to vote if they do not REQUEST a mail-in ballot.Members requesting mail-in ballots will receive the mail-in ballot along with an Ocial Meeting Notice, an Ocial Slate of Candidates, and Proposed Bylaw Amendments in the mail after May 19, 2023On the mail-in-ballot are sections for approving the 2022 annual meeting minutes, director election if applicable, and approving the amendments to the cooperative bylaws. Members are asked to clearly mark their votes with blue or black ink and sign the mail-in ballot.All mail-in ballots must have a signature by the addressee on the top of the ballot, must be postmarked by May 30, 2023, and must be received at the BEK Communications Steele oce before 5:00 PM on June 7, 2023, to be counted for the election. If you vote by mail and then decide to change your vote, you may do so in person at the June 8th Annual Meeting.The BEK Beacon is a bimonthly newsletter published by BEK Communications, © 2023. 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 71 years, but we’re still a small-town cooperative at heart.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 IIISecretary/Treasurer Kevin BernhardtLintonHolly WillHazeltonDISTRICT IVVice President William (Bill) BeckerWishekGerald BurlackWishekAPRIL 202371st Annual MeetingMail-In-Ballot Request InformationSIGN MAIL-IN-BALLOTREQUEST FORMPOSTMARK PRE-PAID ENVELOPE BY MAY 5, 2023COMPLETE AND SIGN BALLOTPOSTMARK BY MAY 30, 2023
BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP3Community Partnership Program (CPP) 2022 Grant RecipientsBEK Communications is proud of the strong foundation it established, more than 70 years ago, to serve its member-owners. Community is what BEK is all about, so it just makes sense to support and give back to the groups and organizations that make our service areas strong.Congratulations to this year’s recipients:• Napoleon Rural Fire Protection District• Zeeland Project Improvement• Zeeland Public School• Driscoll Betterment Club• Robinson Lions Club• Steele Volunteer Fire District• Bridges Art Council• Elks Camp Grassick• Lehr Lions• Linton Fire District• Tiger Cubs Daycare• TR4 Heart & Soul• Valley City Parks and RecreationThe BEK Board of Directors developed the CPP to provide support and meet the current and future needs of our communities. Grants are awarded twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. To apply for a CPP grant, you must be a tax-exempt, nonprofit community organization or group located in BEK’s service area. To learn more, or to apply, visit bek.coop/coop/cpp.If you’re a BEK Fiber customer with WholeHome Wi-Fi, download the BEK Freedom app today!bek.coop701.475.2361
BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP4Each year, innocent taxpayers are taken advantage of as they wait on their tax returns. Last year, the IRS reported a significant increase in phishing attempts to steal money or tax data. Criminals have become very sophisticated at scamming people and stealing their money and sensitive information during tax season. Don’t become a victim! Here’s how to determine if a call or email is legit or a scam:• The IRS always will mail a bill before calling you about taxes owed.• The IRS never will ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.• The IRS never will immediately threaten to arrest you for not paying taxes owed.• The IRS always will oer the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed before demanding your payment.• The IRS does not use emails or text messages to discuss personal tax matters, such as taxes owed or tax refunds.One last tip: Only share sensitive data through email when there is no other alternative and you’re certain the recipient is valid.Cybersecurity Tip: IRS & Tax ScamsOPEN POSITIONSNETWORK SERVICE TECHNICIANLOCATION: STRASBURG/LINTONMULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTLOCATION: BISMARCKTV PRODUCER/EDITORLOCATION: BISMARCKPLANT TECHNICIANSLOCATION: VALLEY CITYWE AREHIRINGJOIN OUR TEAM701.475.1247BRENDA WALETZKOHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERBRENDAW@BEKTEL.COOPApply Today!bek.coop/careers
BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP5Andes BrowniesSUBMITTED BY: LEXI NAUMAN FROM LUVERNE, NDINGREDIENTS:1 c. flour1 c. white sugar½ c. butter (for bars)½ c. butter (middle layer)4 eggs16 oz. Hershey’s chocolate syrup2 c. powdered sugar¾ tsp. peppermint extract1 tbsp. water3 drops of green food coloring6 tbsp. butter (for frosting)12 Andes mints or 1/2 bag of Andes chipsDIRECTIONS:1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9’x13’ baking pan.2. In a large mixer, combine flour, white sugar, butter (for bars), eggs and chocolate syrup. Beat until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it springs back up when you press on it. Completely cool in the pan. 3. Combine powdered sugar, butter (for the middle layer), peppermint extract, water and food coloring in a small bowl or mixer. Blend well.4. Spread mixture onto cooled brownies. Top with Andes Mints or chips. Cover and chill for at least an hour.Submit your favorite recipe to Dakota Table by mailing it to: PO Box 230, Steele, ND 58482 or email bekcomm@bektel.comRecipes will be randomly drawn for a chance to be published in the Beacon.OPEN POSITIONSNETWORK SERVICE TECHNICIANLOCATION: STRASBURG/LINTONMULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTLOCATION: BISMARCKTV PRODUCER/EDITORLOCATION: BISMARCKPLANT TECHNICIANSLOCATION: VALLEY CITYWE AREHIRINGJOIN OUR TEAM701.475.1247BRENDA WALETZKOHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERBRENDAW@BEKTEL.COOPApply Today!bek.coop/careersSubmit a recipe to Dakota Table. If we publish your recipe, we will mail you some kitchen goodies!
BEK COMMUNICATIONS | BEK.COOP6The digital BEK Beacon is a bimonthly publication distributed electronically and free of charge to all BEK customers. This digital publication is a suppliment to the bimonthly printed BEK Beacon that is distributed by mail. This publication is only available online. Published by BEK Communications Cooperative© 2023