Untitled - Reservation Telephone Cooperative

Welcome Members!
Meal by Kyle’s Katering at Multi-purpose Building.....................4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration at Multi-purpose Building..............................................4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Music by Joyce Aslakson at Parshall Memorial Hall..................6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting at Parshall Memorial Hall..................................................................................7:00 p.m.
Presentation of Colors..........................................................................................RTC Employees
Percussion......................................................................................................................Brett Westgard
The National Anthem....................................................................................................Jeanna Zenz
Call to Order.....................................................................................................................Terry Wilber
Invocation................................................................................................................... Rev. Dan Dapelo
Recognition of Military Personnel..........................................................................Terry Wilber
Recognition of Guests and Introduction of Board......................................Terry Wilber
Reading of Meeting Notice and Proof of Mailing....................................Marlyn Froseth
Approval of Minutes......................................................................................................Terry Wilber
Nominating Committee Report.........................................................................Norlan Nelson
Introduction of Candidates........................................................................................Terry Wilber
Election of Directors.....................................................................................................Terry Wilber
President’s Report...........................................................................................................Terry Wilber
Audit Report.....................................................................................................................David Aamot
Drawing for Prizes
CEO/General Manager’s Report.................................................................Royce S. Aslakson
RTC Scholarship Winners...............................................................................Royce S. Aslakson
NTCA FRS Youth Tour Winner................................................................Royce S. Aslakson
Award Presentation...................................................Royce S. Aslakson and Terry Wilber
Drawing for Prizes
Unfinished Business........................................................................................................Terry Wilber
New Business....................................................................................................................Terry Wilber
Children’s Prize Drawing – Bike
Grand Prize Drawings
– One year of free RTC local phone service and $500 cash
Adjournment......................................................................................................................Terry Wilber
RTC Mission:
Our mission is to provide quality
telecommunication services
at competitive prices.
RTC Values & Principles:
• Guided by the Cooperative Philosophy
• Practice Sound Financial Management
• Focus on the Customer
• Value and Support Employees
• Support Our Local Communities
1.

Your Board of Directors
Terry Wilber PRESIDENT
Jeanette Hoff VICE PRESIDENT
Marlyn Froseth SECRETARY/TREASURER
2.
Back: Paul Wisness, Dennis Heer, Terry Wilber, Hilman Anderson,
Marlyn Froseth. Front: Jennifer Sorenson, Barbara Steinmetz,
Jeanette Hoff, Alicia Brenna (Attorney).
The 60th Annual Meeting of the members of Reservation Telephone
Cooperative will be held at Parshall, County of Mountrail, State of North Dakota,
on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Registration and the meal will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the
RTC Multi-purpose Building. The meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the
Parshall Memorial Hall.
Business to be conducted at this
meeting will be:
1. Report existence of quorum
2. Read notice of meeting
3. Reading of unapproved minutes
4. Audit report of outside auditors, or a summary thereof
5. Election of Directors
6. Presentation of reports
7. Unfinished business
8. New business
9. Adjournment
Directors:
Paul Wisness District 1A (Alexander, Arnegard, Keene, Squaw Gap, Watford City)
Jennifer Sorenson District 1B (Alexander, Arnegard, Keene, Squaw Gap, Watford City)
Dennis Heer District 2A (Mandaree, New Town, Ross)
Terry Wilber District 2B (Mandaree, New Town, Ross)
Marlyn Froseth District 3 (Kenmare, Norma, Spencer)
Jeanette Hoff District 4 (Parshall, Plaza)
Hilman Anderson District 5 (Douglas, Makoti, Max, Roseglen, Ryder)
Barbara Steinmetz District 6 (Emmet, Garrison)
Alicia Brenna Attorney
The director candidates as selected by the Nominating
Committee are listed below. Each member shall
vote for one candidate from each district.
District 1B (Alexander, Arnegard, Keene, Squaw Gap,
and Watford City)
Jennifer Sorenson
District 2B (Mandaree, New Town, Ross)
Terry Wilber
District 3 (Kenmare, Norma, Spencer)
Marlyn Forseth
This is your meeting and is your best chance each year
to learn about the affairs of your cooperative.
Sincerely,
Marlyn Froseth,
Secretary

2010 Minutes
The 59th Annual Meeting of Reservation Telephone
Cooperative was held on Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at the
Parshall Memorial Hall. Registration was held from 4:30 p.m.
to 6:45 p.m. and a meal was served by Myer’s Meats from
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Multi-purpose Building. Entertainment
was provided by Keith Bear at the Memorial Hall prior to the
meeting. The colors were presented by RTC Employees Tim
Jarski and Dennis Kellar with percussion by Brett Westgard.
John Warner sang the National Anthem accompanied by Joyce
Aslakson.
President Wilber called the meeting to order. Pastor Janis
Sloka, III from Camp of the Cross gave the invocation. President
Wilber asked all who had served in the military to stand and be
recognized. President Wilber thanked Dennis Kellar, Tim Jarski,
Brett Westgard, John Warner and Joyce Aslakson for the opening
ceremony. He also thanked Marty Anderson for providing the
sound system, Myer’s Meats, Pastor Janis Sloka, III for giving the
invocation and Keith Bear for providing entertainment before
the meeting.
President Wilber introduced Board members and spouses
Paul and Sandi Wisness, Marlyn and LaDonna Froseth, Jeanette
and Steve Hoff, Dennis and Sheri Heer, Norlan and Margie
Nelson, Jennifer and Curtis Sorenson, Hilman and Phyllis
Anderson, and his wife Marcia Wilber. Legal Counsel Alicia
Brenna and Nathan, CEO/GM Royce Aslakson and Joyce,
Financial Manager David Aamot and Brenda and several special
guests were also introduced.
There were 275 voting members present. President Wilber
declared the existence of a quorum.
A motion was made and seconded to dispense with the
reading of the Notice of Annual Meeting and the Proof of
Mailing. M/C
A motion was made and seconded to dispense with the
reading of the 58th Annual Meeting Minutes and to approve as
per copy in Annual Meeting Book. M/C
President Wilber called for a motion to dispense with the
reading of the Nominating Committee Report. M/C
A motion was made and seconded to approve the
Nominating Committee Report as printed in the Annual
Meeting booklet. M/C
President Wilber introduced Steve Brennan, Garrison
HS Superintendent, who thanked Reservation Telephone
Cooperative for exceptional community leadership, community
service and dedication to the Garrison school system.
President Wilber introduced the candidates for director
districts. Candidate for District 1A is Paul Wisness. A motion
was made and seconded to cast a unanimous ballot for Paul
Wisness for District 1A. M/C
Candidate for District 4 is Jeanette Hoff. A motion was made
and seconded to cast a unanimous ballot for Jeanette Hoff for
District 4. M/C
Candidate for District 6 is Barbara Steinmetz. A motion was
made and seconded to cast a unanimous ballot for Barbara
Steinmetz for District 6. M/C
President Wilber gave his report noting that RTC has not
retired capital credits yet this year but pointed out they are
still building for each member. The capital is being used for
the deployment of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) at this time.
President Wilber also discussed the impact of the $21.9M
Stimulus Grant/Loan Award that RTC received in
March of 2010. He emphasized that the grant would have a
positive effect on the ownership of each member. President
Wilber thanked the employees for this accomplishment.
Financial Manager David Aamot presented the auditor’s
report by reviewing the Statement of Operations and
the Balance Sheet. He noted a net operating margin of
$712,920.00 for the year 2009. RTC received an unqualified
opinion for the financial statements, which means a “clean”
opinion from our auditors. Because of the oil activity, RTC’s
cable locates have grown to an average of 1,300 per month
which has a direct impact on the bottom line. RTC has
invested 14 million dollars in the FTTH and video projects. The
cooperative is in an outstanding financial position.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the Audit
Report for 2009. M/C
President Wilber introduced Lisa Schenfisch, co-chairman of
the Annual Meeting Committee and Janell Lynne, committee
member, to draw for door prizes.
CEO/General Manager Aslakson presented his report.
He called attention to the Annual Meeting Book. CEO/GM
Aslakson thanked the RTC Board and membership for a great
year.
CEO/GM Aslakson introduced new employees who started
working at RTC within the last year. He then recognized all the
employees of RTC and thanked them for their hard work and
dedication.
CEO/GM Aslakson introduced the Management Team and
noted Brooks Goodall was promoted to Operations Manager.
CEO/GM Aslakson reported on the FTTH project and
video upgrade. He stressed how important FTTH is to our
members when upgrading voice, data and video services. He
reported that RTC will again offer BEK Sports action for the
2010-11 school year. Local content will serve as a way to
connect with our members on a more local level.
CEO/GM Aslakson reported on the $21.9M loan/grant
award that RTC received through the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The purpose of the award is to
expand the availability of broadband to our service territory.
The National Broadband Plan which was released in March of
2010 was also presented to the members.
CEO/GM Aslakson thanked all those that were a part of
this Annual Meeting and helped to make it a success. He also
stressed that our number one goal at RTC is to listen to our
customers and determine what services and technologies are
needed.
CEO/GM Aslakson recognized the 2010 RTC Scholarship
recipients Seth Tescher, Derek Thompson, Jacobi Moe, Shelby
Deserly, Brittany Harris, Harrison Zacher, Kati Brandt, Sierra
Lassila and Sibinee Jokela. Kati Brandt gave a message of
thanks on behalf of all scholarship recipients. Sibinee Jokela
was recognized as RTC’s second $2,500 FRS National
Scholarship winner. FRS Youth Tour recipient Samantha
Entzi was recognized. She thanked the membership for her
expense paid trip to Washington, DC. Samantha’s mother,
Valerie Entzi, traveled as a chaperone and related to the
membership that it was a well behaved and mannered
group which made her proud to be associated.
CEO/GM Aslakson introduced Roger Hovda who retired
this past year. CEO/GM Aslakson gave a short biography of
Roger’s employment with RTC. President Wilber
presented Roger with a cordless phone from RTC for his
32 years of dedicated service.
CEO/GM Aslakson introduced Director Norlan Nelson
who is retiring this year.
CEO/GM Aslakson gave a short biography of Director
Nelson’s 31 years of service to RTC. President Wilber
presented Director Norlan Nelson with an antique
telephone as a retirement gift and as a thank you for 31
years of dedicated service to the RTC Board.
Alan Lerberg was unable to attend but was recognized
for his 30 years of service as RTC Legal Counsel. Attorney
Lerberg will be receiving a cordless phone for his dedicated
service to RTC.
CEO/GM Aslakson congratulated Brenda Kok for her
AT&S Customer Service Certification achievement. Dennis
Kellar was recognized for his AT&S 950,000 mile safe driving
record.
CEO/GM Aslakson also congratulated those
employees who earned AT&S mileage awards. RTC was
recognized for driving 12,038,639 miles without a
chargeable accident.
Norlan Nelson and Ellen Kellar were presented their
NTCA 30 Year Service Awards.
NTCA Excellence in Leadership Awards were presented
to Dennis Heer, Jeanette Hoff and Royce Aslakson by
President Wilber and Vice-President Paul Wisness.
There were drawings for door prizes.
President Wilber called for unfinished business. There
was none.
President Wilber called for new business. There was
none.
Final prize drawings were held. Brenden Haakenson of
the Roseglen exchange won the children’s bike, Warren
Bratvold of the New Town exchange won the one year
of free local telephone service, and Shirley Norby of the
Keene exchange won the grand prize of $500 cash.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the
meeting. M/C
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlyn Froseth
Secretary/Treasurer
3.

Nominating Committee Minutes
The Nominating Committee met Wednesday, May 18, 2011
at 10:40 a.m. in the RTC HQ Conference Room in Parshall.
Members present were Curt Wittmayer, Brad Baker, James
Hansen, Denise Grantier, Karla Quale, Norlan Nelson, Robert
Laumb, and John Sundeen.
Motion was made by James Hansen and seconded by
Curt Wittmayer to nominate Norlan Nelson as Chairman.
Unanimous ballot was cast. M/C
Motion was made by Curt Wittmayer and seconded
by Denise Grantier to nominate Denese Westgard, RTC
Administrative Assistant as Recording Secretary. M/C
The Nominating Committee reviewed the packet they
were given including the RTC Bylaws regarding the nomination,
Minutes of 2010 Nominating Committee Meeting and election
of board members and the Director Composition Report.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Robert Laumb
and seconded by James Hansen. M/C
The cooperative districts and current directors were reviewed.
The Nominating Committee reviewed the signed Certification
of Nominee forms completed by Terry Wilber, Jennifer Sorenson,
and Marlyn Froseth.
District 1B – Motion was made by Karla Quale and seconded
by Denise Grantier to nominate Jennifer Sorenson. M/C
District 2B – Motion was made by John Sundeen and seconded
by Curt Wittmayer to nominate Terry Wilber. M/C
District 3 – Motion was made by James Hansen and seconded
by Robert Laumb to nominate Marlyn Froseth. M/C
Chairman called for other business. Chairman Nelson agreed
to read the Minutes of the Nominating Committee Meeting at the
Annual Meeting.
Motion was made by Curt Wittmayer and seconded by Robert
Laumb to adjourn. M/C
Meeting adjourned.
Director Candidates
Terry Wilber
Incumbent Candidate
District 2B
(Mandaree, New Town, Ross)
Terry Wilber has served on the RTC Board of Directors for 12 years. Terry is currently
serving as RTC Board President and Director of District 2B.
Terry Wilber was employed by Northrop Grumman in New Town having recently retired
after 33 years, with over 26 years as the Plant Manager. He graduated from New Town High
School and Dickinson State University with a degree in Business Administration.
Terry is currently involved in a variety of organizations including the New Town Good
Samaritan Center, New Town Health Support, Food Pantry, Osborne Township Board, New
Town Industrial Development, Northwest Training Council and the Bethel Lutheran Church.
Terry was involved in the startup and initial operation of TJMD, LLP, which performs oil to
railcar loading and oilfield services.
Terry has been married to Marcia since 1974 and they have three children: Dana, Mike,
and Jesse; and seven grandchildren.
When time allows Terry enjoys yard work, hunting, fishing, golfing and getting involved in
projects that provide business development and employment opportunities in the area.
4.

Director Candidates
Marlyn Froseth
Incumbent Candidate
District 3
(Kenmare, Norma, Spencer)
Marlyn has been in the Kenmare area since 1961. He is a retired farmer, but now helps
A & L Truck Sales moving trucks and trailers. After graduating from high school Marlyn enlisted
in the United States Air Force for four years.
Marlyn has served on the RTC Board of Directors for 33 years. He was President for seven
years and is currently Secretary-Treasurer. Marlyn is also currently on the Trinity Lutheran Church
Parish Council. He was previously on the Norma Co-op Elevator Board for 17 years, on which he
served as president for several years, and the Kenmare Hospital Board for 12 years.
Marlyn has been married to LaDonna for over 58 years. They have four children: JeAnne Ones,
Gayla Froseth, Shawn Froseth, LaCinda Durham; six grandchildren: Lanelle Ramey, Ryan Ones, Justin
Froseth, Tarra Froseth, Dayna Froseth, Cassandra Ottinger; and three great grandchildren: Grace Ones,
Brooks Ones, and Grace Froseth.
Marlyn enjoys farming, yard work, fishing, photography, playing cards and reading.
Jennifer Sorenson
Incumbent Candidate
District 1B
(Alexander, Arnegard, Keene,
Squaw Gap, Watford City)
Jennifer Sorenson has served on the RTC Board of Directors for three years. She and her husband
Curtis farm and ranch five miles south of Watford City. Jennifer graduated from Watford City High
School and North Dakota State School of Science. Jennifer has been a Certified Dental Assistant
and Office Manager for local dentists and also has worked at First International Bank & Trust.
Jennifer is the President of the Pioneer Museum and past President of the Watford City
Lions. She is a member of First Lutheran Church, where she has served on the church
council and as Sunday School teacher. Jennifer was also a 4-H leader for several years
and enjoys volunteering and being active in the community.
Jennifer and Curtis are happy to have son Jarvis, his wife Kadie, and three children
join them on the family farm. Their daughter Erin, husband David, and two children
also live in Watford City. Jennifer enjoys restoring old furniture, sewing, the outdoors,
and spending lots of time with her grandchildren.
5.

Joint Report
6.
Welcome to RTC’s 60th Annual Meeting. Thank you for the part you played
in making 2010 a very successful year. As the late, great Vince Lombardi once
said, “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined
efforts of each individual.”
RTC’s 60th Anniversary
Terry Wilber
Board President
RTC has come a long way from talking on a party line over copper wire
strung on a fence post to surfing the net on a fiber optic wire. Freddie
Ahlgren, RTC’s first General Manager, worried about things like crossing
the Missouri River, plowing cable in the North Dakota Badlands, and
meeting payroll. When Gene Sloan became RTC’s second General
Manager in 1980, the question had changed to “what’s next?”
Federal legislation and regulations have forced RTC from a
regulated monopoly into competition. Competition in the
rural areas has come with mixed blessings. Gone are the
days when RTC could invest in a new service and count
on a margin of profit.
Royce S. Aslakson
CEO/General Manager
We have learned many things from the past but we still face the
question and challenge of “what is next?” What technology do we pursue
and how much do we invest in providing new services to our members.
You can sum up RTC’s history with one word – change. Change in
technology, change in demographics, and change in politics.
Fiber and Video
We continue to make progress with Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)
by focusing on the areas funded through the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. Projects currently in the works are in the New Town,
Mandaree, and Parshall exchanges among other miscellaneous projects.
Along with our New Town FTTH project, we constructed a new Central
Office in New Town, which will house all of the equipment required to
serve the New Town exchange. In 2010 RTC completed FTTH projects
in certain areas of the following exchanges: Emmet, Garrison, New Town,
Kenmare, Mandaree, Norma, Parshall, Plaza, Ross, Spencer, Watford City,
and White Shield.
Our Video (TV) service area keeps growing. Customers who have
previously not received RTC Video may now have the service when
we plow FTTH in their area. We have also been working with new

equipment to expand our Video service area through coaxial cable. When
new areas receive RTC Video service, customers are notified via mailings
or home visits.
We continue to add local content to our Video service. During the
last session of the North Dakota Legislature, RTC provided live coverage
of the Senate and House of Representatives. We also wrapped up our
second year of broadcasting area high school sports on BEK Sports West.
During the 2010/2011 sports seasons, RTC staffed and broadcasted 38
LIVE events in eight communities in our service area along with several
district, regional, and state tournaments.
Regulatory Challenges
In 2010 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released
its National Broadband Plan, which proposes speeds 25 times slower
in rural areas than in urban areas. Establishing such a low threshold for
rural customers relegates them to second class broadband capacity. In
the global economy, rural communities need access to quality, high-speed
broadband for business, education, healthcare, and public safety. We feel
our customers deserve comparable speeds at affordable prices.
For rural carriers like RTC, the ability to fully recover costs is critical.
Three general mechanisms affect cost recovery: universal service, intercarrier
compensation, and local rates. This financial stability is being
challenged and one of our major concerns is the viability of the universal
service funding mechanism that was developed to establish affordable
telecommunications service for all areas of the United States. RTC
receives over one million dollars annually from this fund and would be
forced to raise local rates dramatically if these funds are reduced.
Finances
As you can see from the financial statements in this
report, Reservation Telephone Cooperative has had a very
challenging and exciting year. Fortune 500 oil companies have
moved into our service area in search of “Black Gold!” This is
definitely an opportunistic time for the area we serve, but rapid
growth requires major investment, which is costly. It will take time
for revenues to catch-up with expenses and this process has an
impact on the bottom line. Two areas with increased costs for RTC
in 2010 were cable location costs and interim financing interest costs.
RTC is restricted from retiring capital credits until two-thirds of the
Stimulus Project has been completed.
Thanks
As we celebrate 60 years of telecommunication service, a large measure
of thanks must go to the past and present employees and directors of
RTC. These very special people are the heart and soul of RTC and we
thank them for their many years of service. Our anniversary theme,
“Celebrating 60 Years” has a lot of meaning for our directors and
employees.
In closing we thank you the member-owner for your business, loyalty,
and friendship, all of which will be just as important in RTC’s future as
it has been in the past. As a winning RTC TEAM let us strive to be
Smarter. Better. Faster. than the competition. God bless you all
and thanks for 60 years of memories and patronage.
Keep smiling and everyone will wonder what you are up to!
7.

OPERATING REVENUES: 2010 2009
Local Service $ 2,444,406 $ 2,572,839
Access Revenue 10,244,748 9,828,374
Non-regulated Revenue 3,618,452 3,215,969
Miscellaneous Revenue 1,393,716 1,241,953
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $ 17,701,322 $ 16,859,135
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Plant $ 5,175,370 $ 4,628,203
Depreciation 4,005,821 4,278,151
Customer and Corporate 3,731,499 3,432,070
Non-regulated 3,745,654 3,152,826
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 16,658,344 15,491,250
NET OPERATING MARGIN $ 1,042,978 $ 1,367,885
NET NON-OPERATING INCOME $ 653,513 $ 451,833
NET MARGIN BEFORE INTEREST EXPENSE $ 1,696,491 $ 1,819,718
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT $ 1,409,600 $ 1,106,798
NET MARGINS $ 286,891 $ 712,920
STATEMENT OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL:
Patronage Capital - Beginning of Year $ 19,762,869 $ 19,400,925
Net Margins for Period 286,891 712,920
Federal Excise Tax Refund to Patrons 10,764 20,364
Retirement of Capital Credits (262,868) (371,340)
Patronage Capital - End of Year $ 19,797,656 $ 19,762,869
8.

ASSETS (What We Own) 2010 2009
Total Telephone Plant $ 88,867,797 $ 78,404,484
Depreciation (52,526,092) (48,676,998)
Net Telephone Plant $ 36,341,705 $ 29,727,486
Cash and Investments 939,568 1,255,303
Receivables 1,406,322 1,540,360
Materials and Supplies 3,632,730 4,278,087
Prepayments 132,260 107,556
Total Current Assets $ 6,110,880 $ 7,181,306
Net CATV 6,425,743 6,101,229
Net Nonregulated 547,320 554,356
Long-term Investments 2,983,609 2,650,813
Deferred Charges 1,404,410 1,550,031
Total Assets $ 53,813,667 $ 47,765,221
LIABILITIES (What We Owe)
Accounts Payable 1,652,318 738,210
Advance Payments 52,972 49,025
Accrued Taxes and Other Current Liabilities 305,644 284,096
Current Portion of Debt 1,250,000 1,300,000
Total Current Liabilities $ 3,260,934 $ 2,371,331
Long-term Debt 30,418,666 25,306,660
Deferred Credits 336,411 324,361
Patronage Capital 19,797,656 19,762,869
TOTAL LIABILITIES and CAPITAL $ 53,813,667 $ 47,765,221
Auditor’s
Report
“We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America, the balance sheets of
Reservation Telephone Cooperative as of December 31, 2010 and
2009, and the related statements of revenue and patronage capital and
cash flows for the years then ended (not presented herein); and in our
report dated May 9, 2011, we expressed an unqualified opinion on
those financial statements.
Eide Bailly LLP
Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
9.

10000
8000
8575 8690
January 2010
December 2010
6000
3765
4233
Growth in 2010
4000
2705 2864
2000
1643
0
413
Video Data Voice Fiber-to-the-Home
As of May 1, 2011 RTC had over 3,000 Video customers
Video Packages
18.1%
Basic
81.9 %
Digital
Cable Locating Impact
Total
Locates
Monthly
Average
Locating
Costs
2009 10,911 909 $475,000
2010 15,496 1291 $650,000
Increase 4585 382 $175,000
10.

Scholarships
District 1A
Brooke Johnson, a junior at Parshall High School, attended the 2011 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)
Annual Youth Tour June 4 - 8. Each year, in collaboration with National Telecommunications Cooperative
Association member companies, FRS brings rural students from across the United States to Washington, D.C.
for a four-day tour.
While in Washington, Brooke learned about the telecommunications industry, as well as the regulatory and
legislative processes. She visited the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and met with industry
leaders and members of Congress. Attendees were given ample time to explore the Nation’s Capital and its many
attractions such as the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials; The Korean, Vietnam and new World War II Memorials;
Mount Vernon, home of George Washington; the Smithsonian Museums; and much more.
Every year RTC randomly selects a school within their serving area. In turn that school selects a high school
junior to attend the expense-paid FRS Youth Tour. Parshall High School was drawn this year and Brooke Johnson
was selected. Brooke is a member of Parshall Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Parshall Hi League
church youth group. Brooke enjoys music, swimming, reading, camping, traveling and being with friends.
Brooke Johnson
District 1B
District 2A
District 2B
FRS Youth Tour Winner!
District 3
Austin Patten
Watford City High School
Son of Dale and Joy Patten,
Watford City exchange
District 4
Marti Quale
Watford City High School
Daughter of Randy and Anita Quale,
Watford City exchange
District 5
Clare Wollschlager
New Town High School
Daughter of Kurt and Jackie
Wollschlager, New Town exchange
District 6
Audrey Irwin
Mandaree High School
Daughter of Clarine Merle Irwin-
Young Bird, Mandaree exchange
At Large
Katelyn Kostad
Kenmare High School
Daughter of Jan and Becky Kostad,
Kenmare exchange
Tia Paetz
Parshall High School
Daughter of Glenn and Dorinda
Paetz, Parshall exchange
Levi Tomlinson
Max High School
Son of Vance and Stacy Tomlinson,
Max exchange
McKaila Matteson
Garrison High School
Daughter of Michael and Tonee
Matteson, Garrison exchange
Kalin Mogen
Watford City High School
Son of Andy Mogen and Gayle
Mogen, Keene exchange
11.

Participating In Your
Community
Awards
RTC employees were
recently recognized at
the Annual Telephone
Apprenticeship Training and
Safety (AT&S) Conference. Barb
Lee received her Customer
Service Certification. Barb
completed several AT&S
courses totaling 90 hours on her
own time. Barb is the third RTC
employee to receive the award.
Barb Lee
RTC received a safe driving certificate for driving
12,803,685 miles without a chargeable accident. Total
mileage for 2010 was 765,046 miles. The following
employees earned individual mileage awards:
• 50,000 miles: Jarett Bauer, Jason Dupay, Vernon Snyder
• 200,000 miles: Jim Riely, Erik Rensch
• 300,000 miles: Ellen Kellar, Brooks Goodall
• 350,000 miles: Ron Sanderson
Also at the conference, RTC received the AT&S traveling
trophy. This trophy is awarded to a company based on the
number of employees attending workshops and safety meetings
as well as completing AT&S courses on their own time.
RTC’s new website
was awarded
the National
Telecommunications
Cooperative
Association’s (NTCA)
Telechoice Award in
the Website Category.
12.
Janell Lynne, Kristin Jaeger

Management
Royce S. Aslakson
CEO/General Manager
Shane Hart
Assistant General Manager
Brooks Goodall
Operations Manager
Dennis Kellar
Project Manager
Denese Westgard
Administrative Assistant
David Aamot
Financial Manager
Kristin Jaeger
Marketing Manager
Tim Jarski
Construction Manager
Lisa Schenfisch
Customer Service Manager
Cory Johnson
Outside Plant Manager
13.

Monica Bangen
Customer Service Rep
Jarett Bauer
Combination Tech
Chad Betz
Combination Tech
Coordinator
Jordan Berg
Combination Tech
Bob Blunck
Video Tech
Jerry Brien Jr.
Utility Tech
Brenda Brown
Marketing Rep
Malcolm Bruce Jr.
Utility Tech Coordinator
Carl Brunsell
Utility Tech
Judy Brunsell
Customer Care Rep
Ashley Campbell
Customer Service Rep
Tyrone Dahly
Central Office Tech
Richard Danks
Utility Tech
Drew Drosdal
Combination Tech
Jason Dupay
Combination Tech
Gretchen Edwards
Accounting Assistant
Teresa Elton
Customer Care Rep
Pat Fitzgerald
Combination Tech
Dave Fransen
Utility Tech
Nick Fredrickson
Combination Tech Lead
Debbie Hansen
Customer Service Lead
Jon Hansen
Combination Tech
14.

Shawn Harpole
Central Office Tech
Paul Hellebush
Combination Tech
Rick Hovda
Cable Locator Coordinator
Karen Huber
Customer Service Rep
Jeremy Huus
Mapping Tech
Lori Huus
Customer Service Rep
Eric Jaeger
Data Network Tech
Felicia Jarski
CABS Coordinator
Lori Johnson
Customer Service Rep
Mary Lou Johnson
Accounting Assistant
Ellen Kellar
Field Engineer
Colleen Kilber
Customer Service Rep
Brenda Kok
Customer Care Lead
Laurie Krueger
Custodian
Nathan Lahtinen
Data Network Tech
Gena Larson
Customer Service Rep
Barb Lee
Customer Care Rep
Jonathan Lee
Accountant
Daniel Leppell
Data Network Tech
Janell Lynne
Marketing Rep
Jessie Many Ribs
Utility Tech
15.

Belden Moberg
Business Systems Tech
Cody Moe
Combination Tech
Leslie Nelson
Customer Service Rep
Scot Ness
Combination Tech
Mary Nielsen
Right of Way Specialist
Jake Niemitalo
Combination Tech
Vicki Olson
Customer Service Rep
John Rodgers
Utility Tech
Joy Ruud
Purchasing Agent
Mike Ryan
CO Tech Coordinator
Ron Sanderson
Cable Locator
Dan Schilla
Data Network Tech
Mary Severance
Accountant Coordinator
Vernon Snyder
Central Office Tech
Pat Thunshelle
Customer Service Rep
David Uhlich
Combination Tech
James Vaagen
Combination Tech
Nancy Vorwerk
Accounting Assistant
Brad Vrem
Central Office Tech
Janice Warner
Customer Service Rep
16.

Summer and
Part-time
Employees:
Doug Prock
Data Network Tech
Coordinator
Erik Rensch
Utility Tech
Marcia Burckhard
Stacey Dazell
Dave Diffely
Alan Engel
Jericole Hart
Tami Hauge
Greg Oster
Jim Riely
Mike Steele
Payton Two Crow
Chance Westgard
Emilee Wright
Happy
Retirement
Jim Riely
8 years of service with RTC
43 years of telecom service
Garrett Stubstad
Combination Tech
Chad Talbott
Computer Tech
Brett Wold
Cable Locator
Brian Wright
Cable Locator
17.

Canada
North Dakota
Norma
467
Service Area
Spencer
848
Kenmare
385
Montana
Williston
Ross
755
Minot
Arnegard
586
Alexander
828
Watford City
842
444 Keene
675
Mandaree
759
New Town Plaza
627 497
Parshall
862
Makoti
726
Roseglen
743
Ryder
758 Douglas
529
Emmet
337
Max
679
Squaw Gap
569 565
Garrison
463