Annual Meeting
September 1, 2022 | 10 a.m.
83rd annual Meeting of members | Virtual FORMAT
Voting Window August 15th-26th
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The White River Valley Electric Cooperative Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for three seats on the WRVEC Board of Directors. Ballots will be cast for candidates in the two-week voting window allocated prior to the virtual annual meeting on September 1. We’ve had a great response to the flexibility and convenience that an online option allows. More information will be provided in the future months.
Three directors will be elected, one from each of these districts: Stone County, District A; Taney County, District B; Ozark County, District E (see black-boxed areas on map). The committee seeks interested and qualified candidates who reside in these districts to serve three-year terms.
The deadline for candidate applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, June 13. The qualified applicants will be asked to attend a nominating committee interview on June 16 at the White River Valley Branson office, 2449 St. Hwy 76 E. The committee has final authority to select a slate of qualified and vetted nominees from those candidates who apply.
Director Qualifications
As specified in Article IV Section 2 of the Cooperative Bylaws, summarized here:
(1) You must be a member of the cooperative.
(2) Your primary residential abode must be in the county and district you would serve.
(3) You must have an account in good standing with the cooperative.
(4) You cannot be a current applicant, employee, or been employed by WRVEC in the past 5 years.
(5) You cannot be a close relative of a WRVEC employee or incumbent director.
(6) You cannot be employed by or financially interested in a competing enterprise or business selling energy, services, or supplies to WRVEC or its subsidiaries.
(7) You must undergo a criminal background check.
(8) You must have the capacity to enter legally binding contracts.
(9) You must not have been censured in any previous board tenure more than once.
(10) If you don’t meet the primary residence requirement for electric service, you must be the principal of a business or organization on WRVEC lines in Stone, Taney, or Ozark Counties.The Commitment
Serving on the WRVEC Board will require significant time and commitment. The board usually meets on the third Thursday of the month, but the day and time can change depending on scheduling conflicts. Directors are required to attend committee meetings and are encouraged to participate in outside association events. The average director spends an additional 25 hours a month on “homework” such as reviewing information, preparing for meetings, or talking with fellow co-op members.
It is recommended for new directors to complete the Credentialed Cooperative Director Program (5 classes) though the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and all directors are encouraged to continue their professional development each year of board service.
The ideal candidates will have a good understanding of the cooperative, its position in Missouri’s unique 3-tiered cooperative system, the cooperative’s role in the community, its current challenges, and have devoted time to meet their fiduciary obligations as a board member should they be elected.
Interested?
If you are a WRVEC member and wish to be considered for the ballot you are advised to:
(1) Check the map to learn if a director will be elected from your district this year.
(2) Contact Angie O’Dell, Manager of Executive Business, for eligibility and to learn more about serving as a director. Call 417.335.9335 or email aodell@whiteriver.org.District Map
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative does everything with our members in mind. You are not just customers, but members who own and control the organization. Voting is your right and responsibility as a member, and participation is key to our success.
The Bylaws, Governance, and Engagement Committee continues to help evaluate what we do at the Cooperative to provide best-in-class service for our members. This includes updating necessary bylaws and continuing to review our processes annually. We have been able to implement a great deal of efficiencies while providing additional value to members with the amendments that were passed in the last few elections.
This year, members will cast their ballots for one bylaw amendment, in addition to three board seats. Please consider the following information before casting your ballots.
A “YES” vote on this amendment encourages a more efficient and cost-effective process if the Cooperative is able to provide broadband internet in the future. The Cooperative is currently in the process of applying for multiple grants to make the project more financially feasible.
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The voting window is open for 2 weeks: Aug. 15th-26th.
The 2022 Ballot will have:- 1 Bylaw Amendment (vote)
- 3 Director Seats (vote)
- 2021 Reports & Financials (view)
Voting Details:
Members will get 1 ballot per Membership Account Number. Each unique account number is assigned a Special PIN. The information is listed in the bill message on the front page of the statement you receive this month. Smarthub and Paperless users can find the same information on the electronic invoice.
For the security of the election, be prepared to verify 3 items:
- Unique Membership Acct Number
- Special PIN (location shown on image below)
- Name on Account
Voting Website: whiteriver.amecvote.com
Voting Phone Number: 877-987-4276
The following image is an example of where to find your PIN on your bill statement.
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Members were encouraged to send in questions to be addressed during the meeting through our Member Alliance Program — the Cooperative’s direct pipeline to the Bylaws, Governance, and Engagement Committee. The committee was formed to evaluate best practices to continually improve the organization and help the Cooperative to better reach the membership. The answers to your questions, the annual report, the meeting video, and election results will all be made available on our website.
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White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s 2021 Annual Meeting occurred on September 11, 2021. If you were unable to view the livestream, you may view the recorded meeting below