July 3, 2025, Press Release from Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative:
PAULDING, Ohio — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative invites its members and their immediate family to join the co-op for its 2025 Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the co-op headquarters located at 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding, Ohio. Parking will be located behind the Paulding Putnam office in the Paulding County fairgrounds lot. This annual celebration is an opportunity for members to enjoy free food, prizes, and family fun while getting a sneak peek at what’s next for their co-op.
A New Look and a New Chapter
As Paulding Putnam celebrates 90 years of service to local communities, the co-op is rolling out a fresh new brand that better reflects who it is today and where it is headed. This milestone is a chance to honor the co-op’s rich history while embracing a legacy of power and a future of connection. Members will be among the first to see the new brand and learn about plans for the years ahead.
Members will also get the first look at fiber internet package options. While internet sign-ups are not yet open, members are encouraged to fill out an interest form to help plan for when service will be available in their area. The form can be found on Paulding Putnam’s website: www.PPEC.coop.
Activities for All Ages
Kids are welcome! Activities include:
- Tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting)
- Giant fun slide
- Zip line
- Inflatable bounce houses, slides, rock climbing, and sports challenges
- Face painting, balloon artist, stilt walkers, kid’s photo booth
- Live linemen demonstrations including pole top rescues, underground locates, and touch a truck
Delicious Meal Provided
All attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch buffet including:
- Teriyaki chicken and pulled pork
- Cheesy au gratin potatoes
- Green beans
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Cauliflower and broccoli salad
- Iced tea, lemonade, and water
- Assorted desserts
**Paulding Putnam members are asked to please bring the registration card on the back cover of their July member magazine (Ohio Cooperative Living for Ohio members OR Indiana Connection for Indiana members.) This will help reduce long wait times.
For questions, members can call the Paulding Putnam office at (800) 686-2357. Be sure to mark “Going” on the Facebook event page to receive reminders and event updates.
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is proud to serve nearly 14,000 members in Paulding, Putnam, Defiance, Van Wert, and Allen counties in Ohio, and Adams and Allen counties in Indiana. Since 1935, our not-for-profit model has allowed us to provide affordable, reliable, and safe power (and soon high-speed fiber internet) to rural areas with pride.
