If you missed the meeting, here are the key takeaways:
- In a contested election, the cooperative membership re-elected Directors Kevin Liefer of Red Bud, Kevin Bame of Murphysboro, and Ken Jarrett of Jacob to serve a three-year term on the EECA Board of Directors. Alongside the Executive Vice President/General Manager and management team, the Board monitors the cooperative’s financial position, review policy, and stay informed on key operational matters.
- EECA made a rate increase, which will be reflected on August bills. This is to keep up with rapidly increasing costs to supply power to the membership due to a rise in power supply costs, and substantial price hikes in materials due to anticipated tariffs. By the end of 2025, we estimate an overall increase of 5.6% in members’ bills, with additional adjustments expected in 2026.
- EECA will be returning $1,347,967 in Capital Credits this summer to members who had service in 1995 and 1996.
This year, EECA awarded 25 prizes through a drawing. The winners and their prizes were:
- Laurel Toussaint – Rechargeable Neck Fan
- Brian C. Greer – Weather Radio Combo
- Roger Morgenstern – Owala Water Bottle
- Elizabeth Phipps – Stanley Water Bottle
- Sarah Koester – $100 Cash
- Emily Kaufmann – $100 Cash
- Julie Cason – $100 Cash
- Kelly Vaughn – $100 Cash
- Dennis Garuer – Pickleball Set
- Tara Mason – JBL Speaker
- Barry and Debbie Newman – Outdoor Weather Pod
- Troy and Andrea Deming – Hammock
- Jack Raino – $100 Cash
- Mary Huseman – $100 Cash
- Sylvia Drake – $100 Cash
- Kendall K Doly – Nespresso Machine
- Praveen Sunny – Bissell Little Green Cleaner
- Billy Korando – Nugget Ice Maker
- Jason Huseman – Bamboo Sheet Set (Q)
- Michael Ellis – $100 Cash
- Neil Heins – $100 Cash
- Patsy Goss – $100 Cash
- Charles McCann – Solo Stove
- Nicholas Sabella – Blackstone Griddle
- Kristin Glenn – Dyson Handheld Vacuum