Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) announces a significant change to its traditional annual meeting format to enhance member safety and participation. Members will see this new improvement starting with the 2024 annual meeting to be held on Sept. 26.
Historically, TCEC has held its annual meeting with a traditional meal, enabling face-to-face interaction between members and cooperative staff. However, with the growing number of members attending each year, the capacity of the Texas County Activity Center has been exceeded, thus requiring a change.
We always put our members' safety first. The reality of reaching full capacity has required changes in how we conduct our annual meeting. Moving forward, the meeting will not include a meal. The business meeting will be held at the TCEC facility in Hooker, Oklahoma, where members can attend in person. Members may also attend remotely from a satellite location or at home via our website or social media platforms. We hope all members participate in the business meeting, however participation is not necessary to be eligible for the grand- prize drawing.
Beginning in 2024, in lieu of a meal, registered members will receive a $50 credit (an increase from the $35 bill credit in 2023). One credit will be issued per membership. Registered members will also be eligible for two grand-prize drawings. Winners will be notified following the meeting.
Satellite registration locations will allow us to better accommodate all members throughout our service area while simultaneously assuring safety. Satellite locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the meeting. Members can visit with TCEC staff and register to receive their bill credit and a chance to win a grand prize. Please note there are no proposed bylaw changes for the 2024 annual meeting.
We hope this new format will enhance member engagement and continue to increase member participation. Please contact TCEC with any questions at info@tcec.coop or 580-652-2418.