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Incumbent trustees unopposed N


ortheast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative members in three districts met this summer and


exercised their right to democratic member control. In doing so, they took care of some important cooperative business. Democratic member control is a unique component of the cooperative process. It is not only a longstanding tradition, but one of the founding principles on which the cooperative form of government was built. By registering at district meetings and nominating individuals who they feel are best qualified to represent them on the board of trustees, cooperative members do their part to ensure the stability of the entire organization for the forseeable future. Meetings this year were held in Districts 4, 6 and 8. Members attending the meetings received complimentary refreshments and energy efficiency gifts before helping the co-op take care of business. NEOEC staff members took time during district meetings to provide updates on various projects thoughout the cooperative. An opportunity was provided for members to ask questions and make comments. Prize drawings were held at the conclusion of each meeting with winners claiming electric bill credits totaling $250, $100 or $50.


All three incumbent


trustees went unopposed during the proceedings and accepted nominations to serve another three-year term on the cooperative board. As nominated trustees, they now await confirmation from the cooperative membership


during the general election at annual meeting Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Grove Civic Center. Bill Kimbrell hosted the District 8 meeting on


Monday, July 16, at Vanmen Senior Citizens Center in Oaks. A total of 31 members registered at the gathering. District 8 member Martha Glass of Oaks had her


name drawn as the winner of the $250 grand prize electric credit, while Colcord resident Ronald Duncan took home


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the $100 credit. A third credit of $50 went to Colcord’s John C. Marsh. Sharron Gay hosted the District 6 meeting on


Tuesday, July 17, at Bernita Hughes Elementary School cafeteria in Adair. A total of 32 registered at the meeting. Prize winners at the District 6 meeting included W. E. Smith of Pryor (who won the grand prize $250 electric credit); Donna Harrison of Adair, who took home the $100 electric credit; and John L. Boston, who won the third place $50 credit.


Incumbent John Myers accepted the lone nomination at the District 4 meeting held Thursday, July 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Vinita. A contingent of 36 members turned out.


Cooperative member Sami


Jo Frisby of Vinita was the lucky winner of the $250 grand prize electric credit for District 4. Kenneth Flaming of Vinita won the $100 credit, and Vinita resident Charlotte Corlett claimed the $50 credit.


“I enjoyed meeting with members from each district and thought the interaction at the meetings was positive and friendly,” commented General Manager Anthony Due, following his first district meeting experience. “The cooperative spirit was certainly evident and very much appreciated between employees, trustees and members in each district. Members in these districts are to be commended for their participation.”


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