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THURSDAY, OCT. 15All times are Eastern
9:30–10 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 2
11–11:30 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 3
12:30–1 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 5
3–3:30 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 6
5:15–5:45 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 7
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern
9:30–10 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 1
11–11:30 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 4
12:30–1 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 8
3–3:30 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 10
5:15–5:45 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 9
CFC Business Meeting Schedule
CONTENTS
NRECA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Online Platform Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Federated Voting Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NRECA Voting Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Region 1 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Region 2 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 20
Region 3 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 30
Region 4 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 40
Region 5 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 52
Region 6 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 64
Region 7 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 74
Region 8 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 84
Region 9 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 96
Region 10 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . 106
Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
www.vote.coop
REGION 1ConnecticutDelawareMaineMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVermontVirginia
REGION 2FloridaGeorgiaSouth Carolina
REGION 3AlabamaKentuckyMississippiTennessee
REGION 4IndianaMichiganOhioWest Virginia
REGION 5IllinoisIowaWisconsin
REGION 6MinnesotaNorth DakotaSouth Dakota
REGION 7ColoradoKansasNebraskaWyoming
REGION 8ArkansasLouisianaMissouriOklahoma
REGION 9AlaskaAmerican SamoaCaliforniaGuamHawaiiIdahoMontanaNevadaOregonUtahWashington
REGION 10ArizonaNew MexicoTexas
Looking for Your Region?
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Find your state and your color in the list below.
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NRECA OFFICERS ANDBOARD OF DIRECTORS
NRECA OFFICERSPresidentCurtis Wynn, North Carolina
Vice PresidentChris Christensen, Montana
Secretary-TreasurerAnthony (Tony) Anderson, Michigan
NRECA BOARD OF DIRECTORSRegion 1Michael (Mike) Brown, DelawareScott Hallowell, MaineOlin Davis, MarylandKenneth (Ken) Colburn
New HampshireThomas (Tom) Madsen, New JerseyDaniel Saulsgiver, New YorkCurtis Wynn, North CarolinaS. Eugene (Gene) Herritt
PennsylvaniaJeffery Wright, Rhode IslandBarry Bernstein, VermontJohn Lee Jr., Virginia
Region 2Kelley Smith, FloridaGalen Mills, GeorgiaNorris Fowler, South Carolina
Region 3David Hembree, AlabamaMichael (Mike) Williams, KentuckyWilliam (Kevin) Doddridge, MississippiT. Michael (Mike) Partin, Tennessee
Region 4Randy Kleaving, IndianaAnthony (Tony) Anderson, MichiganThomas (Tom) McQuiston, OhioC.B. Sharp, West Virginia
Region 5Phil Carson, IllinoisMarion Denger, IowaCharles (Chuck) Simmons, Wisconsin
Region 6Timothy (Tim) Velde, MinnesotaLynn Jacobson, North DakotaMark Hofer, South Dakota
Region 7Joseph (Joe) Martin, ColoradoPatrick Morse, KansasRandy Papenhausen, NebraskaReuben Ritthaler, Wyoming
Region 8Mel Coleman, ArkansasJeffery Arnold, LouisianaChristopher (Chris) Hamon, MissouriTimothy (Tim) Smith, Oklahoma
Region 9Meera Kohler, AlaskaFredrick (Fred) Nelson, CaliforniaDavid Iha, HawaiiBryan Case, IdahoChris Christensen, MontanaCarolyn Turner, NevadaIngrid Kessler, OregonJeffrey (Jeff) Peterson, UtahSteven (Steve) Walter, Washington
Region 10Curtis Nolan, ArizonaDavid Spradlin, New MexicoKerry Kelton, Texas
REGION 1(see page 10 for full schedule)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 9 a.m.Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Friday, Oct. 16 8:30 a.m.NRECA Region 1 Business Meeting
REGION 2(see page 20 for full schedule)
Monday, Oct. 12 9 a.m.Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Thursday, Oct. 15 8:30 a.m.NRECA Region 2 Business Meeting
REGION 3(see page 30 for full schedule)
Monday, Oct. 12 9 a.m.Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Thursday, Oct. 15 10 a.m.NRECA Region 3 Business Meeting
REGION 4(see page 40 for full schedule)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 9 a.m.Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Friday, Oct. 16 10 a.m.NRECA Region 4 Business Meeting
REGION 5(see page 52 for full schedule)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 11 a.m.Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Thursday, Oct. 15 11:30 a.m.NRECA Region 5 Business Meeting
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Schedulesat a Glance
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REGION 6(see page 64 for full schedule)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 11 a.m.Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Thursday, Oct. 15 2 p.m.NRECA Region 6 Business Meeting
REGION 7(see page 74 for full schedule)
Monday, Oct. 12 2 p.m.Region 7 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Thursday, Oct. 15 3:30 p.m.NRECA Region 7 Business Meeting
REGION 8(see page 84 for full schedule)
Monday, Oct. 12 11 a.m.Regions 8&10 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Friday, Oct. 16 11:30 a.m.NRECA Region 8 Business Meeting
REGION 9(see page 96 for full schedule)
Tuesday, Oct. 13 2 p.m.Region 9 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Friday, Oct. 16 3:30 p.m.NRECA Region 9 Business Meeting
REGION 10(see page 106 for full schedule)
Monday, Oct. 12 11 a.m.Regions 8&10 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts
Friday, Oct. 16 2 p.m.NRECA Region 10 Business Meeting
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME
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Regional MeetingSpeakers
Jim CarrollFuturist, Trends and Innovation Expert
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy
Policy Leader andInternational
Affairs Expert
General Colin L. PowellUSA (Ret.)
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Check out Governance Talk, a series ofshort educational videos in which PatMangan, NRECA’s director of governanceeducation, leads conversations with co-opand industry experts about some of today’smost important governance issues.
Visit cooperative.com/governancetalkto start watching
Talking About Governance?
Amy WalterNational Editor, TheCook Political Reportand Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
www.cooperative.com/governancetalk
ONLINE PLATFORMINFORMATION
An email was sent to you the week of Oct. 5 from Video West (our technology provider) from the email address NRECA Education and Training with the subject line:LOGIN CREDENTIALS / 2020 Online Regional Week.
The email contains a link to create a user login andpassword to access the virtual platform. Use thelink to log in and get familiar with the website.
Online Regional Week will require a broadbandinternet connection.
Google Chrome is the recommended browser for the event.
All sessions are Eastern time.
The Regional Meetings are an important step in the member resolutions process. Your Region will vote on proposed resolutions and electrepresentatives to the three Member StandingCommittees: Legislative; Regulatory; andCooperative Management, Employment andCommunity.
The Nominating Committees met via phone theweek of Oct. 5, 2020 to nominate candidates forelection to the Member Standing Committees. The candidates are elected by the voting delegatesduring the Regional Business Meeting.
The Regional Resolutions Committee considerseach resolution in the Compendium of ProposedResolutions and any additional resolutions. Thecommittee forwards its recommendations to thevoting delegates for consideration at the RegionalBusiness Meeting.
To view your state’s representative(s) on theregional resolutions and nominating committeesand to review your region’s business meetingmaterials (available by end of day Oct. 13), pleasevisit www. cooperative.com/Member-Resolutions-Regional-Meetings.
Online instructions for NRECA Voting Delegates NRECA voting delegates and alternate delegatesmust be registered for their region’s businessmeeting to participate. Each NRECA votingmember system may only have one vote. If the voting delegate is unable to attend the business meeting, the alternate delegate mayattend and cast the system’s vote. Please contact votingdelegates@nreca.coop if your voting delegate is unable to attend.
Online voting technology will be used to cast votesat the regional business meetings. Please visitwww. cooperative.com/Member-Resolutions-Regional-Meetings for detailed instructions on thevoting system and how to cast votes. Please contactresolutions@nreca.coop if you have questionsabout the regional business meetings.
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NRECA VOTING DELEGATES
https://www.cooperative.com/nreca/member-resolutions/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.cooperative.com/nreca/member-resolutions/Pages/default.aspx
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia
The Region 1 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.
REGION 1
MONDAY, OCT. 12
There are no planned meetings for Region 1 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern9 a.m.
Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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OCT. 12–16, 2020
Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 1 Business MeetingFriday at 8:30 a.m.See next page for more information.
1:40-2:40 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
There are no planned meetings for Region 1 onThursday. Regions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 will conduct their Business Meetings on Thursday.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern8:30 a.m.
NRECA REGION 1 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
REGION 1 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)The American Gift Fund, Delaware
South River Electric Membership Corporation North Carolina
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Adams Electric Cooperative, Pennsylvania
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)A&N Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Four County Electric Membership Corporation, North Carolina
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
New York State Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation North Carolina
Pike Electric, North Carolina
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Roanoke Electric Cooperative North Carolina
Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania
Osmose Utilities Services, New York
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VOLUNTEERSA&N Electric Cooperative, Virginia
BARC Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
Choptank Electric Cooperative, Maryland
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Virginia
South River Electric Membership Corporation, North Carolina
Southside Electric Cooperative, Virginia
Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
DELAWAREDelaware Electric Cooperative
MARYLANDChoptank Electric Cooperative
NEW JERSEYSussex Rural Electric Cooperative
NEW YORKDelaware County Electric Cooperative
NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership CorporationBlue Ridge EnergyBrunswick Electric Membership CorporationCape Hatteras Electric CooperativeCarteret-Craven Electric CooperativeCentral Electric Membership CorporationEdgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership CorporationEnergyUnitedFour County Electric Membership CorporationHalifax Electric Membership CorporationHaywood Electric Membership CorporationJones-Onslow Electric Membership CorporationLumbee River Electric Membership CorporationPee Dee Electric Membership CorporationPiedmont Electric Membership CorporationPitt & Greene Electric Membership CorporationRandolph Electric Membership CorporationRoanoke Electric CooperativeRutherford Electric Membership CorporationSouth River Electric Membership CorporationSurry-Yadkin Electric Membership CorporationTideland Electric Membership CorporationTri-County Electric Membership CorporationUnion Power CooperativeWake Electric Membership Corporation
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PENNSYLVANIAAdams Electric CooperativeBedford Rural Electric CooperativeCentral Electric CooperativeCitizens’ Electric CompanyClaverack Rural Electric CooperativeNew Enterprise Rural Electric CooperativeNorthwestern Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationREA Energy CooperativeSomerset Rural Electric CooperativeSullivan County Rural Electric CooperativeTri-County Rural Electric CooperativeUnited Electric CooperativeValley Rural Electric CooperativeWarren Electric Cooperative
VERMONTVermont Electric CooperativeWashington Electric Cooperative
VIRGINIAA&N Electric CooperativeBARC Electric CooperativeCentral Virginia Electric CooperativeCommunity Electric CooperativeCraig-Botetourt Electric CooperativeMecklenburg Electric CooperativeNorthern Neck Electric CooperativeNorthern Virginia Electric CooperativePrince George Electric CooperativeRappahannock Electric CooperativeShenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeSouthside Electric CooperativeVirginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
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CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
MARYLANDChoptank Electric Cooperative Donna R. West
NEW YORKSteuben Rural Electric Cooperative Gerald S. Chase
NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership Corporation Aubrey D. Tynch
Blue Ridge Energy—Cynthia B. Price James I. Young
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation Deborah Ahlers, Perry H. Sellers
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative Briggs K. McEwan
EnergyUnited—Richard C. Black
Haywood Electric Membership Corporation Larry T. Clark, David R. Noland William R. Stamey, Rodney C. Talley
Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation—Nelson E. Burgess
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation—Sherry Carter
Brenda O. Jacobs
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation Scott Cole, Lee Isley
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation—Marcus L. Mullen
Union Power Cooperative—Sherise Jones
EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
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PENNSYLVANIAAdams Electric Cooperative—Dale E. Myers
Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association—Marian C. Davis
REA Energy Cooperative—Anthony J. Enciso
Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative Jeffrey S. Hamilton
VIRGINIAShenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Brent H. Arbogast, Jerry R. Dofflemyer G. Todd Van Horn
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
NEW HAMPSHIRENew Hampshire Electric Cooperative Edward French, Thomas Mongeon
NEW YORKSteuben Rural Electric Cooperative Janice L. Hoad
NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership Corporation Thelma A. Finch-Copeland
Central Electric Membership Corporation Carl H. Outz
Halifax Electric Membership Corporation Barbara Brayboy
South River Electric Membership Corporation—Clarence W. Collier
PENNSYLVANIAREA Energy Cooperative—John R. Learn
VIRGINIACommunity Electric Cooperative Chad N. Fowler
EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
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DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.
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https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
The Region 2 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.
REGION 2
MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern9 a.m.
Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
There are no planned meetings for Region 2 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 2 Business MeetingThursday at 8:30 a.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern8:30 a.m.
NRECA REGION 2 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
There are no planned meetings for Region 2 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.
REGION 2 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association
Glades Electric Cooperative, Florida
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Clay Electric Cooperative, Florida
Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia
Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Florida
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Cappstone Energy Group LLC, Georgia
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Florida
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
Daniel, Lawson, Tuggle & Jerles LLP, Georgia
Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina
Flint Energies, Georgia
Georgia Power Company
Gresco Utility Supply, Georgia
GreyStone Power Corporation, Georgia
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
Newnan Utilities, Georgia
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, South Carolina
Planters Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
Walton Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)GDS Associates, Georgia
Infinity Software Development, Florida
McLean Engineering, Georgia
Oconee Electric Membership Corporation Georgia
VOLUNTEERSPee Dee Electric Cooperative, South Carolina
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NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
FLORIDACentral Florida Electric CooperativeChoctawhatchee Electric CooperativeClay Electric CooperativeFlorida Keys Electric Cooperative AssociationGlades Electric CooperativeGulf Coast Electric CooperativePeace River Electric CooperativeSuwannee Valley Electric CooperativeTalquin Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeWest Florida Electric CooperativeWithlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
GEORGIACarroll Electric Membership CorporationCoastal Electric Membership CorporationCobb Electric Membership CorporationGeorgia Electric Membership CorporationGeorgia Transmission CorporationJackson Electric Membership CorporationMitchell Electric Membership CorporationOglethorpe Power CorporationSawnee Electric Membership CorporationSnapping Shoals Electric Membership CorporationTri-State Electric Membership Corporation
SOUTH CAROLINAAiken Electric CooperativeBerkeley Electric CooperativeBlack River Electric CooperativeBlue Ridge Electric CooperativeBroad River Electric CooperativeCoastal Electric CooperativeEdisto Electric CooperativeFairfield Electric CooperativeHorry Electric CooperativeLaurens Electric CooperativeLittle River Electric CooperativeLynches River Electric CooperativeMarlboro Electric CooperativeMid-Carolina Electric CooperativeNewberry Electric CooperativeNew Horizon Electric CooperativePalmetto Electric CooperativePee Dee Electric CooperativeSantee Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeYork Electric Cooperative
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
FLORIDACentral Florida Electric Cooperative James E. McCain
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association—Joseph H. Roth
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Donald Carl Goodson
SECO Energy—Gerald Anderson
West Florida Electric Cooperative David Corbin, Jacqueline B. Pooser
GEORGIACoastal Electric Membership Corporation Holly S. Fields
Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation Preston C. Underwood
GreyStone Power Corporation Billy F. Mayhew
Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Craig Morgan
Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation—Jeanette T. Berry James C. Carter
SOUTH CAROLINAFairfield Electric Cooperative Cynthia E. Able
Santee Electric Cooperative—John W. Floyd
Tri-County Electric Cooperative James R. Dantzler, Ida L. Dixon Gary F. Geiger, Willie E. Jeffries Frederick J. Strickland, Barbara Weston Shephard G. Wilson
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
FLORIDAChoctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Brady C. Bearden, Bert Prutzman
Talquin Electric Cooperative—Carla G. Pararo William R. Vanlandingham
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Donnie G. Waldrep, George L. Webb
GEORGIAJackson Electric Membership Corporation Rodney L. Chandler
Washington Electric Membership Corporation—Michael R. Beckworth
SOUTH CAROLINAMid-Carolina Electric Cooperative—Eddie Best
Newberry Electric Cooperative Madison B. Brigman
DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx
NOTES
Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Region 3 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.
REGION 3
MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern9 a.m.
Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
There are no planned meetings for Region 3 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 3 Business MeetingThursday at 10 a.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
REGION 3 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern10 a.m.
NRECA REGION 3 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Chris Christensen, NRECA Vice President and Montana DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
There are no planned meetings for Region 3 onFriday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.
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July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Pea River Electric Cooperative, Alabama
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Tennessee
Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Kentucky
Panhandle Power Solutions, Tennessee
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Clark Energy Cooperative, Kentucky
Franklin Electric Cooperative, Alabama
VOLUNTEERSCentral Alabama Electric Cooperative
Covington Electric Cooperative, Alabama
Dixie Electric Cooperative, Alabama
Pea River Electric Cooperative, Alabama
Tombigbee Electric Cooperative, Alabama
NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
ALABAMAAlabama Rural Electric AssociationBaldwin County Electric Membership CorporationCentral Alabama Electric CooperativeClarke-Washington Electric Membership CorporationCoosa Valley Electric CooperativeCovington Electric CooperativeCullman Electric CooperativeDixie Electric CooperativeJoe Wheeler Electric Membership CorporationPea River Electric CooperativePioneer Electric CooperativeSouth Alabama Electric CooperativeSouthern Pine Electric CooperativeTallapoosa River Electric CooperativeTombigbee Electric CooperativeWiregrass Electric Cooperative
KENTUCKYBig Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationBlue Grass EnergyClark Energy CooperativeCumberland Valley ElectricFarmers Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationFleming-Mason Energy CooperativeGrayson Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationInter-County Energy Cooperative CorporationJackson Energy CooperativeJackson Purchase Energy Corporation
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
Kenergy CorporationLicking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationMeade County Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationNolin Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationOwen Electric CooperativePennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationSalt River Electric Cooperative CorporationShelby Energy CooperativeSouth Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationTaylor County Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationWarren Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationWest Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation
MISSISSIPPI4-County Electric Power AssociationCoast Electric Power AssociationDelta Electric Power AssociationDixie Electric Power AssociationElectric Cooperatives of MississippiMagnolia Electric Power AssociationNatchez Trace Electric Power AssociationNorthcentral Mississippi Electric Power AssociationPearl River Valley Electric Power AssociationSouthern Pine ElectricSouthwest Mississippi Electric Power AssociationTippah Electric Power AssociationTwin County Electric Power Association
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TENNESSEEAppalachian Electric CooperativeChickasaw Electric CooperativeCumberland Electric Membership CorporationDuck River Electric Membership CorporationFayetteville Public UtilitiesFort Loudoun Electric CooperativeGibson Electric Membership CorporationHolston Electric CooperativeMeriwether Lewis Electric CooperativeMiddle Tennessee Electric Membership CorporationPickwick Electric CooperativePlateau Electric CooperativePowell Valley Electric CooperativeSequachee Valley Electric CooperativeSouthwest Tennessee Electric Membership CorporationTennessee Valley Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric Membership CorporationUpper Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationVolunteer Energy Cooperative
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
ALABAMAClarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation—Rodney Harrison
Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative Robert S. Dixon
South Alabama Electric Cooperative Benjamin M. Fox
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative Jeffrey D. Dodgen
KENTUCKYBig Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Gary D. Francis
Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Kevin Bell, Terry Teitloff
Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Robert E. Allen George L. Fox
Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Tim R. Purcell
MISSISSIPPIDixie Electric Power Association Lucy Cooley
Natchez Trace Electric Power Association Sheila Freely
Singing River Electric Cooperative Mark W. LaSalle, James R. Steele Ronald Wilson
Southern Pine Electric—Jeffery Sims
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
TENNESSEEForked Deer Electric Cooperative Johnnie Finley
Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative Jon Grubb
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—Harold G. Bone
Pickwick Electric Cooperative—Dwayne Smith
Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—Tim Hanks, Marilyn Means
Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation Bret R. Carver
Volunteer Energy Cooperative Michael Frazier
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
ALABAMACentral Alabama Electric Cooperative Nicole E. Law
Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative Marilyn G. Davis
Cullman Electric Cooperative Sheila Sizemore
Marshall-DeKalb Electric Cooperative Terry Edmondson
KENTUCKYFleming-Mason Energy Cooperative Rick Hord, Tom Saunders
Jackson Energy Cooperative—Teresa Dawes
MISSISSIPPISouthwest Mississippi Electric Power Association—Stanley D. Rucker
Twin County Electric Power Association Bryan Thomas
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
TENNESSEEMeriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative Jessie R. Wallace
Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—David W. Mcdaniel
Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation Bret R. Carver
DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.
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Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia
The Region 4 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.
REGION 4
MONDAY, OCT. 12
There are no planned meetings for Region 4 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern9 a.m.
Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 4 Business MeetingFriday at 10 a.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
There are no planned meetings for Region 4 onThursday. Regions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 will conduct their Business Meetings on Thursday.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern10 a.m.
NRECA REGION 4 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer and Michigan DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
REGION 4 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)Buckeye Power, Ohio
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)National Renewables Cooperative Organization, Indiana
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)South Central Power Company, Ohio
VOLUNTEERSHancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, Ohio
Buckeye Power, Ohio
Consolidated Cooperative, Ohio
Firelands Electric Cooperative, Ohio
Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Ohio
Logan County Electric Cooperative, Ohio
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Ohio
Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative
North Central Electric Cooperative, Ohio
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative
Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio
South Central Power Company, Ohio
Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio
Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio
NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
INDIANABartholomew County Rural Electric Membership CorporationBoone Rural Electric Membership CorporationCarroll White Rural Electric Membership CorporationClark County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDaviess-Martin County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDecatur County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDubois Rural Electric CooperativeFulton County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHarrison County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHeartland Rural Electric Membership CorporationHendricks Power CooperativeHenry County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHoosier EnergyIndiana Electric CooperativesJackson County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJasper County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJay County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJohnson County Rural Electric Membership CorporationKankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership CorporationKosciusko Rural Electric Membership CorporationLaGrange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
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Marshall County Rural Electric Membership CorporationMiami-Cass County Rural Electric Membership CorporationNewton County Rural Electric Membership CorporationNineStar ConnectNoble Rural Electric Membership CorporationNortheastern Rural Electric Membership CorporationOrange County Rural Electric Membership CorporationParke County Rural Electric Membership CorporationRushShelby EnergySouth Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationSoutheastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationSouthern Indiana PowerSteuben County Rural Electric Membership CorporationTipmont Rural Electric Membership CooperativeUtilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationWarren County Rural Electric Membership CorporationWhitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership CorporationWIN Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation
MICHIGANAlger-Delta Cooperative Electric AssociationCherryland Electric CooperativeCloverland Electric CooperativeGreat Lakes EnergyHomeWorks Tri-County Electric CooperativePresque Isle Electric & Gas CooperativeThumb Electric Cooperative
OHIOBuckeye Rural Electric CooperativeButler Rural Electric CooperativeCarroll Electric CooperativeConsolidated CooperativeDarke Rural Electric CooperativeFirelands Electric CooperativeFrontier Power CompanyGuernsey-Muskingum Electric CooperativeHancock-Wood Electric CooperativeHolmes-Wayne Electric CooperativeLicking Rural ElectrificationLogan County Electric CooperativeLorain-Medina Rural Electric CooperativeMid-Ohio Energy CooperativeMidwest ElectricNorth Central Electric CooperativeNorth Western Electric CooperativeOhio Rural Electric CooperativesPaulding-Putnam Electric CooperativePioneer Rural Electric CooperativeSouth Central Power CompanyTricounty Rural Electric CooperativeUnion Rural Electric CooperativeWashington Electric Cooperative
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
INDIANADecatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jason Barnhorst
Dubois Rural Electric Cooperative Andy T. Schwenk
Hendricks Power Cooperative Robert J. Fleece
Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jerry Kelley
Johnson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Seth Brown
LaGrange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Anthony Bontrager Clifford E. Hibbs
Noble Rural Electric Membership Corporation George D. Bennett
Northeastern Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Ingrid A. Nicholson
Parke County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Shane Johnson
South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation—James Koch
Steuben County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Scott Charters William Snyder
Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation Douglas V. Childs, Dax Collins Sophie Haywood, Michael E. Williams
Whitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Mark Miller
MICHIGANCherryland Electric Cooperative Gabriel Schneider
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Jason St. Onge
Midwest Energy & Communications Dan Bodette
OHIOBuckeye Rural Electric Cooperative James M. Herrell
Darke Rural Electric Cooperative David J. Coons
Firelands Electric Cooperative John W. Martin
Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Gene R. Barker
Logan County Electric Cooperative Janet A. Blank
Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Trevor J. Fremont, Brice Turner
Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative John I. Goettemoeller
South Central Power Company Don Frank
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
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BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
INDIANAClark County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Joseph W. Basham John Biesel, Robert E. Kleehamer
Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jason Barnhorst
Fulton County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Angie Miller
Johnson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Stephen K. Watson
South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Mark Smith
WIN Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Barry Bane
MICHIGANPresque Isle Electric & Gas Cooperative Sandra L. Borowicz, John F. Brown
Thumb Electric Cooperative Randall J. Dhyse, Donald P. Wolschleger
OHIOButler Rural Electric Cooperative William R. Foster
Consolidated Cooperative Donald J. Breece
Firelands Electric Cooperative William E. Anderson
Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Jay K. Gray
Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative David Tegtmeier
Midwest Electric—Kathy S. Brake
North Central Electric Cooperative Steven J. Seitz
Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative Ronald R. Black, William Dowler
Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative Johney H. Ritz
DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx
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Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin
The Region 5 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.
REGION 5
MONDAY, OCT. 12
There are no planned meetings for Region 5 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern11 a.m.
Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 5 Business MeetingThursday at 11:30 a.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
REGION 5 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern11:30 a.m.
NRECA REGION 5 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer and Michigan DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
There are no planned meetings for Region 5 onFriday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.
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July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)North West Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative Wisconsin
Heartland Power Cooperative, Iowa
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Prairie Power, Illinois
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Bayfield Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin
Farmers Electric Cooperative, Iowa
Federated Youth Foundation, Wisconsin
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Dunn Energy Cooperative, Wisconsin
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Wisconsin
Vernon Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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VOLUNTEERSAccess Energy Cooperative, Iowa
Adams Electric Cooperative, Illinois
Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Illinois
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Wisconsin
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa
Norris Electric Cooperative, Illinois
North West Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Wisconsin
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Illinois
Vernon Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin
OTHER SUPPORTERSJo-Carroll Energy, Illinois
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NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
ILLINOISAdams Electric CooperativeAssociation of Illinois Electric CooperativesClay Electric CooperativeClinton County Electric CooperativeColes-Moultrie Electric CooperativeCorn Belt Energy CorporationEastern Illini Electric CooperativeEgyptian Electric Cooperative AssociationEnerStar Electric CooperativeIllinois Electric CooperativeJo-Carroll EnergyMcDonough Power CooperativeMenard Electric CooperativeMonroe County Electric CooperativeNorris Electric CooperativePrairie PowerRural Electric Convenience CooperativeShelby Electric CooperativeSouthEastern Illinois Electric CooperativeSouthern Illinois Electric CooperativeSpoon River Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeWayne-White Counties Electric CooperativeWestern Illinois Electrical Cooperative
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
IOWAAccess Energy CooperativeAllamakee-Clayton Electric CooperativeButler County Rural Electric CooperativeCalhoun County Electric Cooperative AssociationChariton Valley Electric CooperativeClarke Electric CooperativeConsumers EnergyEast-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeEastern Iowa Light & Power CooperativeFarmers Electric CooperativeFarmers Electric Cooperative – KalonaFranklin Rural Electric CooperativeGrundy County Rural Electric CooperativeGuthrie County Rural Electric CooperativeHarrison County Rural Electric CooperativeHeartland Power CooperativeIowa Lakes Electric CooperativeLinn County Rural Electric CooperativeLyon Rural Electric CooperativeMaquoketa Valley Electric CooperativeMidland Power CooperativeNishnabotna Valley Rural Electric CooperativeNorth West Rural Electric CooperativeNorthwest Iowa Power CooperativeOsceola Electric CooperativePella Cooperative Electric AssociationPrairie Energy CooperativeRaccoon Valley Electric CooperativeSouthern Iowa Electric CooperativeSouthwest Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeT.I.P. Rural Electric CooperativeWestern Iowa Power CooperativeWoodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
WISCONSINAdams-Columbia Electric CooperativeBarron Electric CooperativeBayfield Electric CooperativeCentral Wisconsin Electric CooperativeChippewa Valley Electric CooperativeClark Electric CooperativeDunn Energy CooperativeEau Claire Energy CooperativeJackson Electric CooperativeJump River Electric CooperativeOakdale Electric CooperativeOconto Electric CooperativePierce Pepin Cooperative ServicesPolk-Burnett Electric CooperativePrice Electric CooperativeRichland Electric CooperativeRiverland Energy CooperativeRock Energy CooperativeScenic Rivers Energy CooperativeSt. Croix Electric CooperativeTaylor Electric CooperativeVernon Electric CooperativeWashington Island Electric Cooperative
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
ILLINOISAdams Electric Cooperative—Brent Clair
Corn Belt Energy Corporation—Terry Longman
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Lauri E. Quick
Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association Bradley G. Austin, Kevin D. Bame Dennis R. Luehr
Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative David E. Stuva
Southwestern Electric Cooperative Annette Hartlieb, William Jennings
Spoon River Electric Cooperative John Spangler
Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative Richard Rubenacker
IOWAAccess Energy Cooperative—Robert Chesnut Marvin W. Larson
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Jerry Keleher
Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative Troy Feldman
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative Marchelle Brown
Clarke Electric Cooperative—Randy Barnard
Consumers Energy—Dennis Beckman
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative Michael E. Shuger
Farmers Electric Cooperative RoxAnn Rhoads
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Kent S. Kersten, Brenda Lundergard
Heartland Power Cooperative—Mark Kingland
Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative—Donna L. Olson
Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Dennis Kennebeck
WISCONSINBarron Electric Cooperative Timothy J. Kessler
Clark Electric Cooperative—Scott E. Johnson Thomas Odeen
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Frank Neibauer
Jump River Electric Cooperative Joseph A. Lorence, Sandra Schara William van Doorn
Price Electric Cooperative—Joan Points
Richland Electric Cooperative Calvin W. Sebranek, Timothy Tiller
Riverland Energy Cooperative Dennis R. Frame, Bernadine R. Zingsheim
Rock Energy Cooperative—Barbara L. Miller
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
ILLINOISAdams Electric Cooperative—Thomas W. Travis
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Chad Larimore
Illinois Electric Cooperative—Jenna Morrow
Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative David E. Stuva
Southwestern Electric Cooperative William Jennings
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IOWAAccess Energy Cooperative David Hollingsworth
Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative Allyn Harms
Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association—Ron Hanson, James A. Miller
Clarke Electric Cooperative—Cody C. Miller William E. White
Farmers Electric Cooperative Darrell K. Jensen
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative Gordon Greimann
Guthrie County Rural Electric Cooperative Julia A. Kiley
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Larry D. Ramsey
Heartland Power Cooperative Vince A. Morische
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Crystal R. Pluth, Mark A. Tuttle
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Jeanna Sager
Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative—Galen Grabill
Pella Cooperative Electric Association Darrell Boot, Robert Van Soelen
Prairie Energy Cooperative Joshua E. Amonson
Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Dennis Kennebeck
T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative Ronald L. Hoffman
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
WISCONSINBarron Electric Cooperative—Larry A. Kuhl
Clark Electric Cooperative—Scott E. Johnson
Jump River Electric Cooperative John Cerman, Walter Kruk
Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Joseph P. Metro
Price Electric Cooperative—Karen M. Newbury
Richland Electric Cooperative Daniel Hillberry
Riverland Energy Cooperative Francis J. Fedie
DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold. 63
https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
The Region 6 Nominating Committee met via phone Friday, Oct. 9.
REGION 6
MONDAY, OCT. 12
There are no planned meetings for Region 6 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern11 a.m.
Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 6 Business MeetingThursday at 2 p.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
REGION 6 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern2 p.m.
NRECA REGION 6 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
There are no planned meetings for Region 6 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.
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July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)Nobles Cooperative Electric, Minnesota
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, Minnesota
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Minnesota Rural Electric Association
North Star Electric Cooperative, Minnesota
South Dakota Rural Electric Association
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Minnesota
Verendrye Electric Cooperative North Dakota
COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)BENCO Electric Cooperative, Minnesota
East Central Energy, Minnesota
Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association, Minnesota
Lake Region Electric Association South Dakota
P.K.M. Electric Cooperative, Minnesota
VOLUNTEERSNobles Cooperative Electric, Minnesota
NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
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Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
MINNESOTAAgralite Electric CooperativeBeltrami Electric CooperativeBENCO Electric CooperativeBrown County Rural Electric AssociationClearwater-Polk Electric CooperativeConnexus EnergyEast Central EnergyFederated Rural Electric AssociationItasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical AssociationLake Region Electric CooperativeLyon-Lincoln Electric CooperativeMcLeod Cooperative Power AssociationMeeker Cooperative Light & Power AssociationMiEnergy CooperativeMille Lacs Energy CooperativeMinnesota Valley Cooperative Light & Power AssociationMinnesota Valley Electric CooperativeNobles Cooperative ElectricNorth Star Electric CooperativeP.K.M. Electric CooperativePeople’s Energy CooperativeRed River Valley Cooperative Power AssociationRedwood Electric CooperativeRenville-Sibley Cooperative Power AssociationRoseau Electric CooperativeRunestone Electric AssociationSouth Central Electric AssociationStearns Electric AssociationTodd-Wadena Electric CooperativeTraverse Electric CooperativeWild Rice Electric CooperativeWright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
NORTH DAKOTABurke-Divide Electric CooperativeCapital Electric CooperativeCass County Electric CooperativeCavalier Rural Electric CooperativeCentral Power Electric CooperativeDakota Valley Electric CooperativeKEM Electric CooperativeMcKenzie Electric CooperativeMcLean Electric CooperativeMinnkota Power CooperativeMor-Gran-Sou Electric CooperativeMountrail-Williams Electric CooperativeNodak Electric CooperativeNorth Central Electric CooperativeNorth Dakota Association of Rural Electric CooperativesNorthern Plains Electric CooperativeRoughrider Electric CooperativeSlope Electric CooperativeVerendrye Electric Cooperative
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SOUTH DAKOTABlack Hills Electric CooperativeBon Homme Yankton Electric AssociationButte Electric CooperativeCam Wal Electric CooperativeCentral Electric CooperativeCharles Mix Electric AssociationCherry-Todd Electric CooperativeClay-Union Electric CorporationCodington-Clark Electric CooperativeDakota Energy CooperativeDouglas Electric CooperativeEast River Electric Power CooperativeFEM Electric AssociationGrand Electric CooperativeH-D Electric CooperativeKingsbury Electric CooperativeLacreek Electric AssociationLake Region Electric AssociationNorthern Electric CooperativeOahe Electric CooperativeSioux Valley EnergySouth Dakota Rural Electric AssociationSoutheastern Electric CooperativeWest Central Electric CooperativeWest River Electric AssociationWhetstone Valley Electric Cooperative
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SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
MINNESOTAArrowhead Electric Cooperative—Bob Nesheim
East Central Energy—Gregory R. Kvasnicka
Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association—Matthew Haubrich
Stearns Electric Association—Anthony C. Ampe
NORTH DAKOTACapital Electric Cooperative—David A. Charles
KEM Electric Cooperative—Neil Meidinger
Nodak Electric Cooperative Cheryl A. Osowski
SOUTH DAKOTABon Homme Yankton Electric Association Dean Sternhagen
Butte Electric Cooperative—Chandy Olson
FEM Electric Association—Paula Petersen
Kingsbury Electric Cooperative—Verne Jensen
Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative Troy H. Wall
Northern Electric Cooperative—Ronald A. Kaaz
Sioux Valley Energy—Donald D. DeGreef Lucas P. Roskamp
West Central Electric Cooperative James Smith
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative Joel L. Adler, Darren L. Strasser
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.
MINNESOTABeltrami Electric Cooperative Suzanne M. Kringen
Federated Rural Electric Association Darvin D. Voss
Kandiyohi Power Cooperative—Robbert Stone
Lake Country Power—Craig D. Olson
Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association—Larry J. Huhn
Nobles Cooperative Electric Cindy M. Hokeness
Stearns Electric Association—Jerome F. Fries
NORTH DAKOTASlope Electric Cooperative—Angela Carlson
SOUTH DAKOTABlack Hills Electric Cooperative Alan J. Bishop
Cam Wal Electric Cooperative—Rod Moon
Central Electric Cooperative Roger K. Campbell, James Headley
FEM Electric Association—Tom Thorpe
Kingsbury Electric Cooperative—Dave Heller
Sioux Valley Energy—Allan J. Kooima
West River Electric Association Susan M. Peters
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DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)
More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!
To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.
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https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx
Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming
The Region 7 Nominating Committee met via phone Friday, Oct. 9.
REGION 7
MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern2 p.m.
Region 7 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
There are no planned meetings for Region 7 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.
CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.
10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome
Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer
Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson
Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson
12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award
(Region 6)
Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer
and Michigan Director
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Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 7 Business MeetingThursday at 3:30 p.m.See next page for more information.
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OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future
Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader
In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.
Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think
Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert
The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.
The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.
Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.
3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address
Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC
CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.
4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest
Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays
Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern
3:30 p.m.
NRECA REGION 7 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.
Chris Christensen, NRECA Vice President and Montana DirectorPresiding Officer
Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019
Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA
Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business
Adjourn
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
There are no planned meetings for Region 7 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.
REGION 7 SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS
July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado
GLOBAL PARTNERS ($25,000–$99,9999)Colorado Rural Electric Association
CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia
NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)La Plata Electric Association, Colorado
Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Kansas
VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Kansas
Colorado Electric Education Institute
VOLUNTEERSColorado Rural Electric Association
Holy Cross Energy, Colorado
Mountain View Electric Association Colorado
Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association Colorado
San Miguel Power Association, Colorado
Southeast Colorado Power Association
United Power, Colorado
White River Electric Association, Colorado
Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
COLORADOColorado Rural Electric AssociationDelta-Montrose Electric AssociationEmpire Electric AssociationGrand Valley Rural Power LinesGunnison County Electric AssociationHighline Electric AssociationHoly Cross EnergyK. C. Electric AssociationLa Plata Electric AssociationMorgan County Rural Electric AssociationMountain Parks ElectricMountain View Electric AssociationPoudre Valley Rural Electric AssociationSangre de Cristo Electric AssociationSan Isabel Electric AssociationSan Luis Valley Rural Electric CooperativeSan Miguel Power AssociationSoutheast Colorado Power AssociationUnited PowerWhite River Electric AssociationYampa Valley Electric AssociationY-W Electric Association
SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS
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KANSAS4 Rivers Electric CooperativeBluestem Electric CooperativeBrown-Atchison Electric Cooperative AssociationButler Rural Electric CooperativeCaney Valley Electric Cooperative AssociationCMS Electric CooperativeDS&O Electric CooperativeFlint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationFreeState Electric CooperativeHeartland Rural Electric CooperativeKansas Electric CooperativesLane-Scott Electric CooperativeNemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative AssociationPioneer Electric CooperativePrairie Land Electric CooperativeSedgwick County Electric Cooperative AssociationSouthern Pioneer Electric CompanyThe Victory Electric Cooperative AssociationTwin Valley Electric CooperativeWestern Cooperative Electric AssociationWheatland Electric Cooperative
NEBRASKABurt County Public Power DistrictButler Public Power DistrictCedar-Knox Public Power DistrictChimney Rock Public Power DistrictCornhusker Public Power DistrictCuming County Public Power DistrictCuster Public Power DistrictDawson Public Power DistrictElkhorn Rural Public Power DistrictHoward Greeley Rural Public Power DistrictKBR Rural Public Power DistrictLoup Valleys Rural Public Power DistrictMcCook Public Power DistrictMidwest Electric Cooperative CorporationNiobrara Valley Electric Membership CorporationNorris Public Power DistrictNorth Central Public Power DistrictNortheast Nebraska Public Power DistrictNorthwest Rural Public Power DistrictPerennial Public Power DistrictPolk County Rural Public Power DistrictSouth Central Public Power DistrictSouthwest Public Power DistrictStanton County Public Power DistrictTwin Valleys Public Power DistrictWheat Belt Public Power District
WYOMINGBig Horn Rural Electric CompanyBridger Valley Electric AssociationCarbon Power & LightGarland Light & Power CompanyHigh Plains PowerHigh West EnergyLower Valley EnergyNiobrara Electric AssociationPowder River Energy CorporationWheatland Rural Electric AssociationWyrulec Company
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EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.
COLORADOGrand Valley Rural Power Lines Carolyn Sandeen-Hall, Janie VanWinkle
Highline Electric Association—Pamela Stieb
La Plata Electric Association—Holly Metzler
Morgan County Rural Electric Association Terry W. Tormohlen
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association David Volpe