JEFF LEWIS, General Manager
Well, here we are in September already. There is something about this time of year that just feels good. Maybe it’s the thought of fall and cooler weather or the excitement of college football. Not to mention—it’s Annual Meeting season, a time to reflect on the accomplishments and good financial standing of your cooperative.
I’m excited to share all these things with you on Sept. 16 at 12:30 p.m. The meeting of the members will be LIVE STREAMED ONLY on our Facebook page.
As our bylaws state:
SECTION 5.03 – Election
At each Annual Member Meeting, Trustees shall be elected by secret written or electronic ballot by the Members, with polling and early voting as required by state law; PROVIDED, that in the event of an uncontested race, secret balloting shall be dispensed with and the particular election shall occur by acclamation. Trustees shall be elected by a plurality vote of the Members. Drawing by lot shall resolve, where necessary, any tie votes.
SECTION 5.07 – Voting For Trustees
In the election of Trustees, all Trustee elections and all Member voting are held and conducted on a Cooperative-wide basis. Members are entitled, but, not required, to vote for as many candidates in each election as there are contested seats in that race. The candidate(s) obtaining the highest number of votes shall prevail. Cumulative voting is not allowed; attempts to attribute more than one vote to a single candidate shall be counted as a single vote for that candidate but shall not otherwise spoil the ballot.
You will receive your Annual Meeting ticket in the mail soon. Please be sure to bring your ticket and ID to one of our convenient registration locations, listed on page 5. As always, we look forward to seeing you all.
JEFF LEWIS,
General Manager
