PBT News & Events

Give Blood at the PBT Blood Drive May 22nd

Did you know that area patient needs require approximately 1500 units of blood per week to serve hospitals in North Dakota, northern South Dakota, and northwestern Minnesota? Give blood on May 22nd!

The United Blood Services Bloodmobile will be at Paul Bunyan Telephone in Bemidji on Thursday, May 22 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and you can schedule your appointment to donate by visiting www.bloodhero.com and entering sponsor code: paulbunyan or by calling Brian at 444-1127.

Bemidji Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence is May 22, sponsored by Paul Bunyan Telephone

Business plays a vital role in the economy of the United States. The Greater Bemidji area has a vast number of businesses that have contributed to the economy and growth in Northern Minnesota in a variety of ways. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is recognizing area businesses and individuals on the basis of Community, Business Management and People Impact with the Awards of Excellence.

The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence is coming up Thursday, May 22 at the Hampton Inn. Lunch buffet starts at 11:30 a.m. with program and awards presentation starting at 12:10 p.m. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, MTV Networks Founder and CEO, Hornet, Inc. Founder and CEO, GameTrailers.com. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered through the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce at (218) 444-3541. This event is sponsored in part by Paul Bunyan Telephone.

 

Annual Meeting & Cooperative Celebration Set for May 28th

Paul Bunyan Telephone will hold its Annual Cooperative Celebration on Wednesday, May 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Paul Bunyan Telephone Headquarters in Bemidji. The Annual Business Meeting will precede the Celebration at 4 p.m.

The Cooperative Celebration is open to the public and includes:

• Free walleye dinner prepared by the Bemidji Fire Department & Lueken’s Village Foods
• Fish Fry Crew
• Door Prizes
• Performances by Freedom’s Call and Pomenah Dance Troup

Great kids activities including:

• PBS Guests Barney and Cassie from Dragon Tales
• United States Tennis Association’s QuickStart Tennis
• Headwaters Science Center
• Face painting
• Balloons
• Temporary tattoos

Those attending are encouraged to bring their own camera to have pictures taken with our special guests. The entire event is free of charge and is open to the public.

The 52nd Annual Business Meeting of Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative will be held prior to the Open House at 4 p.m. The meeting will include reports for the 2007 fiscal year and any other business necessary including two District Board of Director seats up for election, District 1 and District 6. The Annual Business Meeting is only open to members of Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative.

District 1 Caucus held Tuesday, April 22

The caucus for District 1 of Paul Bunyan Telephone was held on Tuesday, April 22 at the Kelliher Community Center.

The purpose of the caucus meeting is to nominate a director candidate or candidates to represent the district on the Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors. The current director from District 1 is Gary Eklund and he was nominated and seconded. With no other nominations made, a motion was then made and seconded to close the nominating process.

As a result of the District 1 Caucus voting, Gary Eklund will be the only candidate appearing on the general membership ballot for District 1 Board of Director. Votes are tallied at the Annual Meeting and results are announced at that time. Nominees with the greatest numbers of votes from the general membership will be elected Director for the district. Directors serve a five-year term, with District 1’s next term expiring in the year 2013.

In addition to being an opportunity to nominate persons to represent District 1, the caucus meeting is also an opportunity for members to ask questions concerning the Cooperative. The meeting was attended by several key management people, including CEO/General Manager Paul Freude.

District 6 Caucus held Monday, April 21th

The caucus for District 6 of Paul Bunyan Telephone was held on Monday, April 21 at the Redby Community Center.

The purpose of the caucus meeting is to nominate a director candidate or candidates to represent your district on the Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors. The current director from District 6 is Vernon Clark and he was nominated and seconded. With no other nominations made, a motion was then made and seconded to close the nominating process.

As a result of the District 6 Caucus voting, Vernon Clark will be the only candidate appearing on the general membership ballot for District 6 Board of Director. Votes are tallied at the Annual Meeting and results are announced at that time. Nominees with the greatest numbers of votes from the general membership will be elected Director for the district. Directors serve a five-year term, with District 6’s next term expiring in the year 2013.

In addition to being an opportunity to nominate persons to represent District 6, the caucus meeting is also an opportunity for members to ask questions concerning the Cooperative. The meeting was attended by several key management people, including CEO/General Manager Paul Freude.