News from the Manager
As we wrap up another successful year, the BTC team wants to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to you – our valued members. Your continued trust and loyalty make everything we do possible. Because of your support, our cooperative has been able to improve network reliability and invest in new technology that keeps our communities connected. Every milestone we reach is a direct result of members like you who believe in the power of community ownership.
BTC continues to grow and serve our communities better each day. We’re especially thankful to have welcomed several new employees to our team this year. These talented individuals bring fresh energy, skills, and dedication to our mission of delivering reliable broadband with exceptional service to our members. Together, we’re building something special: a locally owned network powered by neighbors, for neighbors.
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House! This special event is our way of saying thank you to our loyal members and celebrating the growth and success we’ve achieved together. On December 5th, from 9 am to 2 pm, join us for a fun day where you can meet our team, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and see firsthand how your cooperative is investing in local communities. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – everyone’s welcome!
Cooperatives, like BTC, matter because they provide essential services in places larger companies overlook. In rural areas especially, broadband cooperatives step up to build world-class networks, create local jobs, and ensure every member has access to the technology they need. Choosing a local broadband cooperative means your internet provider is owned by the people it serves. Your dollars stay in the community, upgrades are made with members in mind, and every decision reflects local priorities – not corporate profits. At BTC, we put your needs first in every decision we make. That’s why you can count on real-person support from neighbors who know you by name, same-day service on trouble calls whenever possible, and continuous reinvestment in our network to keep your connection strong and reliable. When you choose BTC, you’re choosing a cooperative committed to delivering exceptional service while strengthening the place we all call home. Local. Reliable. People-first. That’s the cooperative difference.
In closing, Happy Holidays from our BTC family to yours! We’re grateful you’ve chosen BTC. Serving you is our privilege, and we look forward to another year of embracing innovation and strengthening the connections that bring us together. Thank you for being an essential part of our cooperative family!
Thank You For Your Years of Service!
Cindy Wicker
29 Years with BTC
Jason Goode
14 Years with BTC
Scott Alexander
15 Years with BTC
Jacob Sullivan
14 Years with BTC
Christmas
Open House at BTC
December 5th, 9 AM – 2 PM
159 West Second Street, La Center, KY 42056
Important Dates
BTC will be closed for the following holidays
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27th
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25th
New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1st
President’s Day
Monday, February 16th
Annual Meeting Winners
Congratulations to the $100 CREDIT WINNERS at the BTC Annual Meeting in October!
Nickey Hutcherson And Carolyn Rollings
Thank you to all our members for attending the 70th Annual Meeting.
Congratulations to the Trustee Winners
Peggy Meriedeth – Barlow Exchange
Mickie Davis – Heath Exchange
Tim Goodin – Kevil Exchange
Community Involvement
Bingo at the Ballard County Senior Center
Happy Halloween from BTC!
2025-26
Kentucky Men’s Basketball Schedule
Date
Opponent/Event
Time (CT)
Network
BTC Channel
Oct 11
Big Blue Madness
5 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Oct 17
Blue – White Game 1
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Oct 24
Purdue [EXH]
SECN
147
Oct 30
Georgetown [EXH]
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Nov 4
Nicholls 2
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Nov 7
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Nov 14
Eastern Illinois 2
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Nov 18
vs. Michigan State 3
5:30 PM
ESPN
31
Nov 21
Loyola [MD]
6 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Nov 26
Tennessee Tech
6 PM
SECN
147
Dec 2
North Carolina 4
8:30 PM
ESPN
31
Dec 5
vs. Gonzaga 5
6 PM
ESPN2
32
Dec 9
6 PM
SECN
147
Dec 13
Indiana
6:30 PM
ESPN
31
Dec 20
St. Johns 6
11:30 AM
CBS
12
Dec 23
Bellarmine
12 PM
SEC+
Streaming Only
Jan 3
At Alabama*
12 PM
ESPN
31
Jan 7
Missouri*
6PM
ESPN2
32
Jan 10
Mississippi State*
7:30 PM
SECN
147
Jan 14
At LSU*
6 PM
SECN
147
Jan 17
At Tennessee*
11 AM
ESPN
31
Jan 21
Texas*
6 PM
SECN
147
Jan 24
Ole Miss*
11AM
ESPN/2
31/32
Jan 27
At Vanderbuilt*
8PM
ESPN
31
Jan 31
At Arkansas*
5:30PM
ESPN
31
Feb 4
Oklahoma*
6 PM
ESPN2
32
Feb 7
Tennessee*
7:30
ESPN
31
Feb 14
At Florida*
2 PM
ABC
3
Feb 17
Georgia
8PM
ESPN/2/U
31/32/29
Feb 21
At Auburn*
7:30 PM
ESPN/2
31/32
Feb 24
At South Carolina*
6 PM
SECN
147
Feb 28
Vanderbilt*
1 PM
ESPN/2
31/32
Mar 3
At Texas A&M
6 PM
ESPN/2/U
31/32/29
Mar 7
Florida*
3 PM
ESPN/2
31/32
Mar 11-15
SEC Tournament 7
TBA
TBA
TBD
All dates are subject to change. All times central. 1 Historic Memorial Coliseum: 2 BBN United Tipoff Classic (Rupp Arena); 3 Champions
Classic (Madison Square Garden, New York); 4 ACC/SEC Challenge (Rupp Arena); 5 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.; 6 CBS Sports Classic (State Farm Arena, Atlanta); 7 SEC Tournament (Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.) *Indicates SEC Game
Congratulations to Karen Hensley, CEO/General Manager of BTC, on being bestowed the high honor of Kentucky Colonel.
The award was presented by Rocky Adkins, special advisor to Governor Andy Beshear. We’re grateful for his time and proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition for Karen’s dedication and leadership at BTC and in our community.
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