Habersham EMC 71st Annual Meeting Highlights
The Habersham EMC Annual Meeting on June 23 at Habersham Central High School always draws a big crowd but this year proved to be the largest ever with an estimated 2,500 members and their families attending. “It was a fantastic crowd. We are proud that we had this many members to join us in an evening of business, fun and fellowship,” stated Todd Pealock, President/CEO.
An official 1,678 members registered (including absentee) which was the highest ever in the history of the cooperative.
Attendees were treated to a delicious barbecue meal with each receiving an energy conservation registration gift and had a chance to win some 50 other door prizes.
The grand prize winner of a $500 credit on their power bill was Grady Loggins of Cleveland. The on-line registration winner of a $250 credit was Fannie Grindle of White County.
The Mark Trammell Trio, a gospel group, was the night’s entertainment along with a special presentation by the White County Color Guard.
President Pealock gave an informative report regarding the status of the cooperative, future energy needs and cost along with recently achieved safety scores. Pealock also informed the members of Habersham EMC being ranked in the top 10% in the nation.
Director Ray Meaders received very special recognition on his long time service on the board. This year marked fifty years that Meaders has served on the board, making him the longest serving director at HEMC and one of the top in Georgia and the nation.
During the business session, George Fry, Jeff Ferguson and Hugh Rucker were re-elected to serve three-year terms. Boards of Director Officers for the upcoming year will be Dan Thurmond, Chairman; Frank McCrackin, Vice-Chairman, and Hugh Rucker, Secretary-Treasurer.
Energy Saving Tip of the Week: Run heat-producing appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers and ovens during the cooler hours of the day in the summer months.
"Going Green" Tip of the Week: Connect gutters to rain barrels to collect rainwater from your roof for use in your garden. Using a rain barrel with a lid reduces mosquito habitat.
