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Cozy NelsenOur staff here at the co-op doesn’t let the holiday season slow us down – because now is the time of year we’re gearing up for our Annual Meeting of Members.

Traditionally, Guthrie County REC has held its annual meeting the first Saturday in January, a time when things are calming down after the holiday rush. Being founded by a group of farmers, our co-op also selected to hold this event in January to avoid the busy spring, summer and fall work on the farm.

But most importantly, our annual meeting is a chance for you to exercise some of the many rights you have as a member-owner of this electric co-op. We know the food and prizes are the best parts of the meeting, but there is so much more to the event.

Topping the list of reasons to attend is the opportunity to exercise one of the greatest benefits of being part of a co-op: voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. These volunteers are our neighbors who live here in our community. They are not far-away investors who have a financial stake in the profits that line their pockets.

Following the meal and fellowship with other members and co-op staff, you’ll hear reports on the health of the cooperative – from poles and wires to transparent financial details.

I hope to see you at the annual meeting on Jan. 7. Please note that we have a new location this year – the Guthrie County Event Center at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center. Use the opportunity to feel good knowing you had a voice in very important decisions that impact one of our most vital resources – electricity.

From all your friends at Guthrie County REC, we hope to see you in January at the annual meeting! 

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By: Cozy Nelsen, CEO Guthrie County REC