Member economic participation is vital to a non-profit cooperative. Trico is excited to announce that for the 15th straight year, the Board of Directors has approved the retirement of Membership Equity in the amount of $4.5 million.

Membership Equity is one of the many benefits of being a Member of a co-op, and it represents your share of Trico’s profits. Trico is not-for-profit – which means we need money to operate, but we don’t seek to make extra revenue to satisfy shareholders. When there’s money left after all the co-op’s bills are paid, it’s returned to Members.

Members will see their Membership Equity Refund on their December bill. Active accounts will see a Membership Equity Refund posted as a credit on their bill.

Or, if you would prefer to receive your Membership Equity as a check, contact us at [email protected], call 520‑744-2944, ext. 2703, or log into your Smart Hub account. To receive a check, your account cannot be past due, and your refund must be over $10 for both active and inactive accounts. If a Member moves or no longer has service, Trico must have their current address to send Membership Equity notices and retirements in the future.

You may consider donating your Membership Equity to the Trico Foundation, which provides college scholarships to about 100 students annually. Members and their dependents are eligible for the scholarships. Donating your Membership Equity is an easy and impactful way to give back to your community and invest in a student’s bright future. If you would like to donate your Membership Equity to the Trico Foundation, visit our website www.trico.coop/trico-scholarships.

For more information about Membership Equity, visit our website at www.trico.coop/membership-equity/.

Thank you for being a valued Member of Trico.