Invitation to attend YOUR annual meeting
It’s that time of year once again—annual meeting time! On behalf of Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, I would like to personally invite you to join us for your cooperative’s 78th annual meeting Wednesday, June 14. This year’s annual meeting will be held at the cooperative’s headquarters located just West of Columbus along Highway 5.
The annual meeting is a great opportunity for members to learn about the operation of the cooperative and the programs and services offered. It provides an opportunity for you to get to know your co-op directors and staff and to visit with members of our co-op community.
It is also an opportunity for you to exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op—voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative is governed by a democratically elected board of directors – a board who is given the privilege to serve because of your vote. Our directors are members of your community and are concerned with the issues you face every day because they face them too.
If you have never attended the annual meeting or if it has been a few years, we encourage you to participate in this year’s annual meeting for a chance to learn more about your cooperative, visit with fellow co-op members and enjoy a complimentary meal.
And don’t forget the prizes! This year’s progressive cash drawing will be $250. One name will be drawn from the entire membership for a $250 cash prize! The member must be present to win.
We will once again award our $500 Memorial Scholarship during the meeting through a “luck of the draw” drawing. See page C3 for details!
We will also have our FM transmitter broadcasting the meeting again this year if you would prefer to stay in your vehicle in the parking lot and listen to it on your FM radio.
The 2022 Annual Report and official annual meeting notice will be mailed to all members the end of May. We encourage you to review the report and bring it and any questions you have to the annual meeting.
As always, the directors and employees remain dedicated to providing you with safe, reliable and affordable electric service. We look forward to seeing you in Columbus on June 14!
Jerry King
General manager
