McDonough Power holds 81st Annual Meeting

August 24th, 2018

Consumer-members of McDonough Power Cooperative enjoyed music by regional band Crossover and a pork chop sandwich dinner prior to the start of their 81st Annual Meeting of Members held at The Crossing on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The annual meeting helps members participate in the Cooperative Principle of Democratic Member Control ...Read More

AIEC Chairman’s Award presented at annual meeting

August 15th, 2018

Fourteen individuals received the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ (AIEC) Chairman’s Award at the AIEC Annual Meeting July 26-27. The Chairman’s Award exists to honor those who exhibit outstanding achievement or effort by an individual or group. The group was presented the award for their quick action in saving one ...Read More

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative holds 79th Annual Meeting

August 10th, 2018

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) members gathered at Shawnee Community College on Aug. 2 for their 79th Annual Meeting of Members. Before the business meeting, attendees were entertained Bill Forness & One More Round, a Johnny Cash tribute band. During the business meeting, members were given updates on the condition ...Read More

Crawford Awarded Supervisory Certificate

July 20th, 2018

Ambyr Crawford, engineering and training specialist for AIEC, is awarded recognition from AIEC President/CEO Duane Noland for completing the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Supervisory Certificate Program. This program delivers instruction on core competencies in the areas of leadership, communication and basic administrative skills.

Cheatham Completes Management Essentials Program

July 20th, 2018

Valerie Cheatham, AIEC’s vice president of communications, is awarded the Management Essentials Program (MEC) certificate from AIEC President/CEO Duane Noland after completing her courses from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The MEC program provides personal, interpersonal and group skills to be influential in one-on-one situations, facilitate group performance and become effective managers. To obtain this certificate, individuals ...Read More

Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association’s 80th annual meeting of members

July 19th, 2018

The new headquarters of Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) in Murphysboro was the site of the 80th annual meeting of members on July 17. Members were served dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. and had the opportunity to take bucket truck rides, watch a Live Line demonstration and enjoy kettle corn, ...Read More

Western Illinois Electrical Coop. Holds 79th Annual Meeting

July 3rd, 2018

Member-owners of Western Illinois Electrical Coop. re-elected three local men to the cooperative's board of directors during the organization's 79th annual meeting of members held Thursday, June 28 at the Hancock County Extension Center. The re-elected directors, with Manager Tommie Long, left, are (L-R) Kim Gullberg of Stronghurst, William Newton of ...Read More

At 80 years, Corn Belt Energy celebrates the past and looks to the future

July 2nd, 2018

Corn Belt Energy Corporation celebrated its 80th anniversary at its Annual Meeting on June 22 at Central Catholic High School with over 1,500 people in attendance. Attendees enjoyed a special presentation by local historian, Don Meyer, about the history of rural electrification and the progression from 80 years ago to ...Read More

Members of Menard Electric Cooperative Attend 81st Annual Meeting

June 18th, 2018

A Flag Day salute greeted members on their way to Menard Electric’s annual meeting June 14th.   More than 370 registered members and their families, numbering nearly 750 in total, attended Menard Electric Cooperative’s 81st Annual Meeting on June 14th at PORTA High School in Petersburg. Before the business meeting, ...Read More

Shelby Electric Celebrates 80th Annual Meeting of Members

June 13th, 2018

Members of all ages enjoyed themselves at Shelby Electric Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting held Friday, June 8 at the Shelby County 4-H Fairgrounds in Shelbyville. Balloon animals, face painting, bounce houses and more delighted youngsters. Others enjoyed the barbeque pork chop dinner, provided by the Pork Producers of Shelby County, ...Read More