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Grundy Electric Cooperative Hosts 68th Annual Meeting

Trenton, Missouri, September 17, 2007 --  Approximately 685 individuals attended Grundy Electric Cooperative’s 68th Annual Membership Meeting held September 6th, 2007, at the Ketcham Community Center located on the North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Prior to the business meeting, members enjoyed the evening meal served by members of the Grundy County 4-H Council and musical entertainment by “Young Country, LLC” from Laredo, Missouri.

Information booths containing Grundy Electric Cooperative, GEC Community Foundation, Inc., Mid-States Services, LLC and Mid-West Propane & Refined Fuels, LLC products and services were available for members to view. Prior to the business meeting, GEC Community Foundation, Inc. President, Cliff Addison, and Vice President Glenda Homedale presented the 4th quarter grants to successful recipients. Recipients included Grundy County R-V School, Galt; Harrison County Track, Trail & Recreation Foundation, Bethany; South Harrison Elementary School, Bethany; Community Food Pantry of Grundy County, Trenton; Gilman City R-IV School, Gilman City; Princeton R-V High School and Princeton R-V Elementary School, Princeton; S.M. Rissler Elementary School, Trenton; North Harrison R-III School, Eagleville; Spickard Elementary School, Spickard; North Mercer R-III School, Mercer; and City of Trenton Fire Department, Trenton. Addison, discussed the importance of Operation Round-Up and encouraged members to participate. Pastor Jeremy Skinner of the Rural Dale Baptist Church gave the invocation and presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trenton Boy Scout Troop #97. Peggy Boulware, corporate development manager of the Cooperative introduced special guests and the GEC Board of Directors and their spouses.

Grundy Electric Cooperative Board President, Dan Lentz presided over the business meeting. Lentz’ report emphasized the importance of energy efficiency during a time of rising energy costs. He discussed the results of the nationwide residential member survey conducted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Lentz stated that Grundy Electric scored an 89 (on a scale of 100), which was well above both the Touchstone Energy average of 80-82 and the utility industry average. More than 8 out of 10 GEC members gave the cooperative high ratings.

General Manager, Scott Wilson advised members that future wholesale power rate increases was the largest challenge to be faced. He stated that each year for the next few years the cooperative is projecting double digit rate increases from our power supplier Associated Electric. A video regarding major challenges facing Associated Electric and Grundy Electric was viewed. Grundy will strive to keep the rate increases to GEC members as low as possible. Wilson promised member-owners that Grundy Electric Cooperative was seriously committed to providing better service and will do all we can to keep rates stable. “We will strive to do the best job possible,” stated Wilson.

Members elected two directors by acclamation to serve 3-year terms. Incumbent Eric Woodard of Trenton, Missouri was re-elected to represent Area #1; incumbent Joe Hartley of Mercer, Missouri was re-elected to represent Area #4.

Special guest speaker was newscaster and director of the Missourinet, Bob Priddy. Mr. Priddy talked about Missouri’s history including electric cooperatives. He informed the membership that rural electric cooperatives rose to the occasion back in the 1930’s in order to bring electricity to rural homes and farms. He stated that electricity was a luxury that only “city folk” had. He reminded members that the cooperatives job is not done yet, Grundy must continue to supply the countryside with electricity at an affordable rate.

Grundy Electric Cooperative Directors held a re-organizational meeting in which the following officers were elected: Dan Lentz, President; Joe Hartley, Vice President; Lewis Jones, Secretary; Richard Moore, Treasurer; Marvin Harding, Assistant Secretary. Other board members include: Tom Ewing, Jack Clark, and Eric Woodard.

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