Your CMEC Manager's Monthly Message

Stay informed with Your CMEC Manager's Monthly Message, where the manager of Central Missouri Electric Cooperative shares insights, updates, and important news. Each month, you'll find discussions on current projects, industry trends, and how CMEC is working to serve you better.

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Manager’s Monthly Update

Rural Missouri Magazine began in 1948 as a way for co-ops to communicate with their members about electrical safety and news. Now with 570,000 readers, Rural Missouri showcases entertaining and informative features about Missouri's fascinating people and businesses.

Every month, Central Missouri Electric Cooperative's manager, Brian Jacobi, writes an insightful article that is featured in CMEC's pages in Rural Missouri magazine. Jacobi updates members on what is happening at their co-op and staff share important news and information about CMEC.

August 2026

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Aug 2026

February 2026

Jacobi writes of his experience using AI. See your cooperative's rising costs and a guide to smarter electronics.

Feb 2026

November 2025

How does your co-op maintain fair and beneficial economic development? See how your co-op helps our communities.

Nov 2025

August 2025

Jacobi shares about commitments to your family. See your 2022 unclaimed funds and learn about CMEC's Field Engineering Supervisor.

Aug 2025

May 2025

Jacobi writes about powerful mothers. Learn more about how to lower your energy demand and read about your 2025 nominating committee.

May 2025

February 2025

See what makes the cooperative family so unique. CMEC writes of the lasting impact former General Manager Harold Ream had on CMEC.

Feb 2025

July 2026

Welcome to your 2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership edition! Hear from your president and learn about your candidates.

July 2026

April 2026

Our lineworkers are wired for service. Capital Credits. What are they? Learn how to save on energy this spring.

April 2026

January 2026

See Rural Missouri's new look! Jacobi writes about the co-op's growing space needs and learn about your billing options.

Jan 2026

October 2025

Jacobi reminds us to slow down and remember good things take time. See how you can keep your data safe in the new world of AI.

Oct 2025

July 2025

Welcome to your 2025 Annual Meeting edition. Read about your cooperative's yearly stats. Jacobi writes about the 2025 Benton County tornado and outages.

July 2025

April 2025

Your lineworkers are "wired for service!" Learn more about what CMEC lineworkers do for their cooperatives and the communities they serve.

April 2025

January 2025

Linemen share their experience working in Georgia for Hurricane Helene relief. Also, see what is coming up for your weather this winter with La Nina!

Jan 2025

June 2026

Why is it important to vote in your Annual Meeting election? Make sure to move over for roadside crews.

June 2026

March 2026

Learn about rate changes and how your co-op gets power. Jacobi writes about how your co-op prepares.

March 2026

December 2025

Jacobi writes about data centers and questions you might have about them. CMEC staff share their favorite holiday recipes!

Dec 2025

September 2025

How can we maintain healthy communications? Read about the 2025 Youth Tour and a recap of your 2025 Annual Meeting.

Sept 2025

June 2025

Enjoy learning about the lasting impacts family members made in Manager Jacobi's life. CMEC highlights our Manager of IT & Communications.

June 2025

March 2025

Get an update on your cooperative's new rates as well as landscaping tips. Jacobi gives his answer to the question, "Why do we learn to drive?"

March 2025

December 2024

Merry Christmas! See what your cooperative employee's favorite Christmas traditions are. Learn more about Youth Tour and holiday energy efficiency.

Dec 2024

Jacobi highlights the importance of proper planning in electric cooperatives and CMEC Assistant Manager Rance Walters shares some Acts of Random Kindness he has experienced in the past year. Readers can also learn about CMEC lineworkers providing aid in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida and rebates.

November 2021

"Who is trusting you, and how does that feel? Who do you trust? Do you know there is someone you can trust no matter what?" Jacobi contemplates trust in our daily lives and on the trust members put into their electric cooperatives. Also, make sure to read about how to "Be Cyber Smart."

October 2021

The September Manager's Monthly Meeting features a look back on the past year at CMEC and on the cooperative's 82nd Annual Meeting. See what CMEC linemen have been up to with a feature on their annual pole top rescue training and information on National Farm Safety Week.

September 2021

What is an annual meeting? What do you do at it? What happens? Get your questions answered in the July 2021 issue of Rural Missouri. Read about the 2021 candidates, proposed bylaw amendments, and a message from the CMEC Board of Directors President Ron Bledsoe.

July 2021

Four easy questions and one hard answer. Jacobi explains the difficult topic of tree clearing in right-of-ways: its importance, why CMEC does it, and why it can be hard for CMEC staff and members alike. Staff also write about net metering and storm preparation.

June 2021

March's Rural Missouri gives members a general update on what has been going on at their Central Missouri Electric Cooperative. A photo gallery features the January 2021 Central Missouri ice storm and staff answer, "Why do my lights blink, dim, or flicker?"

March 2021

How can we make positive impacts on others? What are our responsibilities? A few days before the 2020 Presidential Election, Jacobi reflects on these questions and shares how one CMEC staff member made a positive impact with one simple act of service.

December 2020

"Cooperating even when it's hard." Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven primary principles cooperatives operate under. But how can they do this in a world of social distancing, quarantining, working from home and a time of picking sides instead of finding common ground?

November 2020

Learn about how CMEC is contributing to your community through education. Staff explain how to not get scammed, what SmartHub is, and efficiency tips for renters. Other features include the restoration of a steam engine, an ice cream factory in Eldon and the joys of mountain biking.

October 2020

"You are us and we are you." Jacobi reminisces on CMEC's first drive-thru annual meeting and asks: Did you know CMEC is owned by and run by the very people with the purchasing power? Did you know a majority of CMEC employees are also members? What does this cooperative value?

September 2020