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Young leaders represent Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives in D.C.

Fifty-three young leaders representing 24 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives boarded buses and departed for Washington, D.C. on June 16 for the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA’s) Youth to Washington Tour. They joined more than 1,800 youth delegates from across the nation for this annual tradition that has spanned nearly 60 years. During… Continue Reading Young leaders represent ...Read More

Youth Day returns, Youth Tour coming soon

For the first time since 2019, the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day returned on March 29, 2023 following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth Day has been an institution in Illinois since 1974. This year, nearly 200 students representing 22 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives had the opportunity to visit… Continue Reading Youth Day returns, ...Read More

Spring safety and training

Spring has been a busy season for co-op employee training at the AIEC. From lineworkers to board directors, education is key for the professional development and safety in the electric cooperative program. AIEC Line School   The AIEC’s safety department facilitates the electrical distribution lineworker programs at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) in Springfield. Through… Continue Reading Spring safety and ...Read More

2023 THM IEC Memorial Scholarship winners announced

The winners of the 2023 Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship have been selected. The fund has grown from initially awarding two $1,000 scholarships in 1996 to now offering 14 $2,000 scholarships. The 14 annual awards are specific for high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an… Continue Reading 2023 THM IEC ...Read More

Co-op leaders advocate for rural Illinois

From Illinois, more than 40 leaders from 19 entities representing Illinois electric cooperatives joined forces in support of rural Illinois at a national level. Just a few weeks later on May 2, more than 60 leaders representing 24 Illinois electric cooperatives gathered in Springfield for AIEC’s Lobby Day to meet with their senators and representatives… Continue Reading Co-op leaders advocate ...Read More

Better Together 2023 Annual Meeting

2023 AIEC Annual Meeting Official Notice

OFFICIAL NOTICE 82nd ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES Pursuant to Article II Section 3 of the AIEC bylaws, notice is hereby given to all AIEC members that the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,… Continue Reading 2023 AIEC Annual ...Read More

Leaders of tomorrow represent their cooperatives on Youth Day

For the first time since 2019, the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day returned following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 200 students representing 22 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives had the opportunity to visit the State Capitol, view state government in action and question their legislators on key issues. “Youth… Continue Reading Leaders of tomorrow ...Read More

New AIEC Accountant

Shannon Casson has accepted the Accountant position and will begin her career at the AIEC on Monday, February 13, 2023. Many of you might remember her as the Financial Service Representative when the IEC Financial Credit Union (IECFCU) was housed inside the AIEC. She has over 12 years of finance experience working at IECFCU and… Continue Reading New AIEC Accountant

Wilson elected to the National Touchstone Energy Board of Directors

Eastern Illini Vice President, Mike Wilson, has been elected to the National Touchstone Energy Board of Directors. The Touchstone Energy board consists of 13 members responsible for setting policy, establishing long-term goals, monitoring general operations, approving the organizational outcomes, and allocating resources. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives is a cooperative federation composed of more than 750 local,… Continue Reading Wilson elected to ...Read More

Sours named new Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Sours has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer. Jennifer began in the credit union in 2001, was Duane Noland’s executive assistant from 2010-2017 and has been in the accountant position since 2017. She obviously has a great understanding of AIEC and how our finances work. She will do a great job as… Continue Reading Sours named new ...Read More