RTC's Communicator for Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018 3 4 Smart Ways to Boost Your Home’s IQ The newest smart home technology increases safety, comfort, and convenience. 8 Business Spotlight: Business is Blooming for Florists RTC services help five floral shops build stronger relationships 11 RTC Congratulates Area Students 2018 RTC Scholarship Winners and FRS Youth Tour 12 You’re Invited to the 67th Annual Meeting Join us to “Grasp the Possibilities” of communications technology 14 RTC Employee News Service Awards, Employee in a New Position, Closed Dates, and Summer Hours 15 New RTC Phone Listings 8 11 Contents RTC: www.RTC.coop Business Office: 0811 (Toll-free within RTC Exchanges) 701.862.3115 888.862.3115 Fax: 701.862.3008 Email: rtc@restel.com Publication Contact: Shannon Stafslien, Marketing Manager CEO/General Manager: Shane D. Hart Directors & Officers: Jeanette Hoff, President Jared Eagle, Vice President Glenn Schreiner, Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Skarda, Director Terry Wilber, Director Marlyn Froseth, Director Barbara Steinmetz, Director Jennifer Sorenson, Director Alicia Brenna, Attorney RTC is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Copyright© 2018 by Reservation Telephone Cooperative and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, photocopying, recording, mechanical, or otherwise without prior written permission of the publisher. TRADEMARKS – All brand names and product namesused inthispublicationaretradenames, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Communicator magazine is an independent magazine and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation, Google, Pinterest,Twitter,andFacebook.Allscreenshots are the property of their respective owners. RTC and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. (the Authors and Publishers) hereby disclaim all warranties relating to TheCommunicator magazine or its website, whether expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied warrantied of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Although the Authors believe the information provided is accurate, the Authors do not have responsibility for any damage or loss of data to a user’s computer causedbyutilizingthis information.TheAuthors will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason when utilizing information/tutorials from The Communicator magazine or its websites. In no event shall the Authors be liable for any damages, regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the information contained in TheCommunicator magazine bears all risk as to the use of the information provided. RTC and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. are not responsible for the quality, performance, or reliability of third-party tools or software. Copyright© 2018 by Reservation Telephone Cooperative and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. The Communicator 15 4 12