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  • THURSDAY, OCT. 15All times are Eastern

    9:30–10 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 2

    11–11:30 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 3

    12:30–1 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 5

    3–3:30 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 6

    5:15–5:45 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 7

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern

    9:30–10 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 1

    11–11:30 a.m. CFC Business Meeting District 4

    12:30–1 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 8

    3–3:30 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 10

    5:15–5:45 p.m. CFC Business Meeting District 9

    CFC Business Meeting Schedule

  • CONTENTS

    NRECA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

    Online Platform Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    Federated Voting Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    NRECA Voting Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

    Region 1 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 10

    Region 2 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 20

    Region 3 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 30

    Region 4 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 40

    Region 5 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 52

    Region 6 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 64

    Region 7 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 74

    Region 8 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 84

    Region 9 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 96

    Region 10 Schedule & Recognition . . . . . . . . . 106

    Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

    www.vote.coop

  • REGION 1ConnecticutDelawareMaineMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVermontVirginia

    REGION 2FloridaGeorgiaSouth Carolina

    REGION 3AlabamaKentuckyMississippiTennessee

    REGION 4IndianaMichiganOhioWest Virginia

    REGION 5IllinoisIowaWisconsin

    REGION 6MinnesotaNorth DakotaSouth Dakota

    REGION 7ColoradoKansasNebraskaWyoming

    REGION 8ArkansasLouisianaMissouriOklahoma

    REGION 9AlaskaAmerican SamoaCaliforniaGuamHawaiiIdahoMontanaNevadaOregonUtahWashington

    REGION 10ArizonaNew MexicoTexas

    Looking for Your Region?

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    Find your state and your color in the list below.

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    NRECA OFFICERS ANDBOARD OF DIRECTORS

    NRECA OFFICERSPresidentCurtis Wynn, North Carolina

    Vice PresidentChris Christensen, Montana

    Secretary-TreasurerAnthony (Tony) Anderson, Michigan

    NRECA BOARD OF DIRECTORSRegion 1Michael (Mike) Brown, DelawareScott Hallowell, MaineOlin Davis, MarylandKenneth (Ken) Colburn

    New HampshireThomas (Tom) Madsen, New JerseyDaniel Saulsgiver, New YorkCurtis Wynn, North CarolinaS. Eugene (Gene) Herritt

    PennsylvaniaJeffery Wright, Rhode IslandBarry Bernstein, VermontJohn Lee Jr., Virginia

    Region 2Kelley Smith, FloridaGalen Mills, GeorgiaNorris Fowler, South Carolina

    Region 3David Hembree, AlabamaMichael (Mike) Williams, KentuckyWilliam (Kevin) Doddridge, MississippiT. Michael (Mike) Partin, Tennessee

    Region 4Randy Kleaving, IndianaAnthony (Tony) Anderson, MichiganThomas (Tom) McQuiston, OhioC.B. Sharp, West Virginia

    Region 5Phil Carson, IllinoisMarion Denger, IowaCharles (Chuck) Simmons, Wisconsin

    Region 6Timothy (Tim) Velde, MinnesotaLynn Jacobson, North DakotaMark Hofer, South Dakota

    Region 7Joseph (Joe) Martin, ColoradoPatrick Morse, KansasRandy Papenhausen, NebraskaReuben Ritthaler, Wyoming

    Region 8Mel Coleman, ArkansasJeffery Arnold, LouisianaChristopher (Chris) Hamon, MissouriTimothy (Tim) Smith, Oklahoma

    Region 9Meera Kohler, AlaskaFredrick (Fred) Nelson, CaliforniaDavid Iha, HawaiiBryan Case, IdahoChris Christensen, MontanaCarolyn Turner, NevadaIngrid Kessler, OregonJeffrey (Jeff) Peterson, UtahSteven (Steve) Walter, Washington

    Region 10Curtis Nolan, ArizonaDavid Spradlin, New MexicoKerry Kelton, Texas

  • REGION 1(see page 10 for full schedule)

    Tuesday, Oct. 13 9 a.m.Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Friday, Oct. 16 8:30 a.m.NRECA Region 1 Business Meeting

    REGION 2(see page 20 for full schedule)

    Monday, Oct. 12 9 a.m.Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Thursday, Oct. 15 8:30 a.m.NRECA Region 2 Business Meeting

    REGION 3(see page 30 for full schedule)

    Monday, Oct. 12 9 a.m.Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Thursday, Oct. 15 10 a.m.NRECA Region 3 Business Meeting

    REGION 4(see page 40 for full schedule)

    Tuesday, Oct. 13 9 a.m.Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Friday, Oct. 16 10 a.m.NRECA Region 4 Business Meeting

    REGION 5(see page 52 for full schedule)

    Tuesday, Oct. 13 11 a.m.Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Thursday, Oct. 15 11:30 a.m.NRECA Region 5 Business Meeting

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    Schedulesat a Glance

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    REGION 6(see page 64 for full schedule)

    Tuesday, Oct. 13 11 a.m.Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Thursday, Oct. 15 2 p.m.NRECA Region 6 Business Meeting

    REGION 7(see page 74 for full schedule)

    Monday, Oct. 12 2 p.m.Region 7 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Thursday, Oct. 15 3:30 p.m.NRECA Region 7 Business Meeting

    REGION 8(see page 84 for full schedule)

    Monday, Oct. 12 11 a.m.Regions 8&10 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Friday, Oct. 16 11:30 a.m.NRECA Region 8 Business Meeting

    REGION 9(see page 96 for full schedule)

    Tuesday, Oct. 13 2 p.m.Region 9 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Friday, Oct. 16 3:30 p.m.NRECA Region 9 Business Meeting

    REGION 10(see page 106 for full schedule)

    Monday, Oct. 12 11 a.m.Regions 8&10 Resolutions Committee Meeting

    Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.General Sessions and Breakouts

    Friday, Oct. 16 2 p.m.NRECA Region 10 Business Meeting

    ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME

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    Regional MeetingSpeakers

    Jim CarrollFuturist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy

    Policy Leader andInternational

    Affairs Expert

    General Colin L. PowellUSA (Ret.)

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    Check out Governance Talk, a series ofshort educational videos in which PatMangan, NRECA’s director of governanceeducation, leads conversations with co-opand industry experts about some of today’smost important governance issues.

    Visit cooperative.com/governancetalkto start watching

    Talking About Governance?

    Amy WalterNational Editor, TheCook Political Reportand Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    www.cooperative.com/governancetalk

  • ONLINE PLATFORMINFORMATION

    An email was sent to you the week of Oct. 5 from Video West (our technology provider) from the email address NRECA Education and Training with the subject line:LOGIN CREDENTIALS / 2020 Online Regional Week.

    The email contains a link to create a user login andpassword to access the virtual platform. Use thelink to log in and get familiar with the website.

    Online Regional Week will require a broadbandinternet connection.

    Google Chrome is the recommended browser for the event.

    All sessions are Eastern time.

  • The Regional Meetings are an important step in the member resolutions process. Your Region will vote on proposed resolutions and electrepresentatives to the three Member StandingCommittees: Legislative; Regulatory; andCooperative Management, Employment andCommunity.

    The Nominating Committees met via phone theweek of Oct. 5, 2020 to nominate candidates forelection to the Member Standing Committees. The candidates are elected by the voting delegatesduring the Regional Business Meeting.

    The Regional Resolutions Committee considerseach resolution in the Compendium of ProposedResolutions and any additional resolutions. Thecommittee forwards its recommendations to thevoting delegates for consideration at the RegionalBusiness Meeting.

    To view your state’s representative(s) on theregional resolutions and nominating committeesand to review your region’s business meetingmaterials (available by end of day Oct. 13), pleasevisit www. cooperative.com/Member-Resolutions-Regional-Meetings.

    Online instructions for NRECA Voting Delegates NRECA voting delegates and alternate delegatesmust be registered for their region’s businessmeeting to participate. Each NRECA votingmember system may only have one vote. If the voting delegate is unable to attend the business meeting, the alternate delegate mayattend and cast the system’s vote. Please contact [email protected] if your voting delegate is unable to attend.

    Online voting technology will be used to cast votesat the regional business meetings. Please visitwww. cooperative.com/Member-Resolutions-Regional-Meetings for detailed instructions on thevoting system and how to cast votes. Please [email protected] if you have questionsabout the regional business meetings.

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    NRECA VOTING DELEGATES

    https://www.cooperative.com/nreca/member-resolutions/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.cooperative.com/nreca/member-resolutions/Pages/default.aspx

  • Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia

    The Region 1 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.

    REGION 1

    MONDAY, OCT. 12

    There are no planned meetings for Region 1 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern9 a.m.

    Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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    OCT. 12–16, 2020

    Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 1 Business MeetingFriday at 8:30 a.m.See next page for more information.

    1:40-2:40 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • 3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15

    There are no planned meetings for Region 1 onThursday. Regions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 will conduct their Business Meetings on Thursday.

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern8:30 a.m.

    NRECA REGION 1 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    REGION 1 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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  • NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

    July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)The American Gift Fund, Delaware

    South River Electric Membership Corporation North Carolina

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Adams Electric Cooperative, Pennsylvania

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)A&N Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Four County Electric Membership Corporation, North Carolina

    New Hampshire Electric Cooperative

    New York State Rural Electric Cooperative Association

    Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation North Carolina

    Pike Electric, North Carolina

    Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Roanoke Electric Cooperative North Carolina

    Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania

    Osmose Utilities Services, New York

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  • VOLUNTEERSA&N Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    BARC Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Central Virginia Electric Cooperative

    Choptank Electric Cooperative, Maryland

    Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Virginia

    South River Electric Membership Corporation, North Carolina

    Southside Electric Cooperative, Virginia

    Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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  • SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

    Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    DELAWAREDelaware Electric Cooperative

    MARYLANDChoptank Electric Cooperative

    NEW JERSEYSussex Rural Electric Cooperative

    NEW YORKDelaware County Electric Cooperative

    NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership CorporationBlue Ridge EnergyBrunswick Electric Membership CorporationCape Hatteras Electric CooperativeCarteret-Craven Electric CooperativeCentral Electric Membership CorporationEdgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership CorporationEnergyUnitedFour County Electric Membership CorporationHalifax Electric Membership CorporationHaywood Electric Membership CorporationJones-Onslow Electric Membership CorporationLumbee River Electric Membership CorporationPee Dee Electric Membership CorporationPiedmont Electric Membership CorporationPitt & Greene Electric Membership CorporationRandolph Electric Membership CorporationRoanoke Electric CooperativeRutherford Electric Membership CorporationSouth River Electric Membership CorporationSurry-Yadkin Electric Membership CorporationTideland Electric Membership CorporationTri-County Electric Membership CorporationUnion Power CooperativeWake Electric Membership Corporation

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  • PENNSYLVANIAAdams Electric CooperativeBedford Rural Electric CooperativeCentral Electric CooperativeCitizens’ Electric CompanyClaverack Rural Electric CooperativeNew Enterprise Rural Electric CooperativeNorthwestern Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationREA Energy CooperativeSomerset Rural Electric CooperativeSullivan County Rural Electric CooperativeTri-County Rural Electric CooperativeUnited Electric CooperativeValley Rural Electric CooperativeWarren Electric Cooperative

    VERMONTVermont Electric CooperativeWashington Electric Cooperative

    VIRGINIAA&N Electric CooperativeBARC Electric CooperativeCentral Virginia Electric CooperativeCommunity Electric CooperativeCraig-Botetourt Electric CooperativeMecklenburg Electric CooperativeNorthern Neck Electric CooperativeNorthern Virginia Electric CooperativePrince George Electric CooperativeRappahannock Electric CooperativeShenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeSouthside Electric CooperativeVirginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

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  • CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    MARYLANDChoptank Electric Cooperative Donna R. West

    NEW YORKSteuben Rural Electric Cooperative Gerald S. Chase

    NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership Corporation Aubrey D. Tynch

    Blue Ridge Energy—Cynthia B. Price James I. Young

    Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation Deborah Ahlers, Perry H. Sellers

    Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative Briggs K. McEwan

    EnergyUnited—Richard C. Black

    Haywood Electric Membership Corporation Larry T. Clark, David R. Noland William R. Stamey, Rodney C. Talley

    Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation—Nelson E. Burgess

    Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation—Sherry Carter

    Brenda O. Jacobs

    Randolph Electric Membership Corporation Scott Cole, Lee Isley

    Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation—Marcus L. Mullen

    Union Power Cooperative—Sherise Jones

    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

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  • PENNSYLVANIAAdams Electric Cooperative—Dale E. Myers

    Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association—Marian C. Davis

    REA Energy Cooperative—Anthony J. Enciso

    Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative Jeffrey S. Hamilton

    VIRGINIAShenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Brent H. Arbogast, Jerry R. Dofflemyer G. Todd Van Horn

    BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    NEW HAMPSHIRENew Hampshire Electric Cooperative Edward French, Thomas Mongeon

    NEW YORKSteuben Rural Electric Cooperative Janice L. Hoad

    NORTH CAROLINAAlbemarle Electric Membership Corporation Thelma A. Finch-Copeland

    Central Electric Membership Corporation Carl H. Outz

    Halifax Electric Membership Corporation Barbara Brayboy

    South River Electric Membership Corporation—Clarence W. Collier

    PENNSYLVANIAREA Energy Cooperative—John R. Learn

    VIRGINIACommunity Electric Cooperative Chad N. Fowler

    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

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  • DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.

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    https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx

  • Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

    The Region 2 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.

    REGION 2

    MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern9 a.m.

    Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13

    There are no planned meetings for Region 2 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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  • Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 2 Business MeetingThursday at 8:30 a.m.See next page for more information.

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • 3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern8:30 a.m.

    NRECA REGION 2 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16

    There are no planned meetings for Region 2 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.

    REGION 2 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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  • NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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    July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association

    Glades Electric Cooperative, Florida

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Clay Electric Cooperative, Florida

    Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia

    Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia

    Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Florida

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Cappstone Energy Group LLC, Georgia

    Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Florida

    Cobb Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    Daniel, Lawson, Tuggle & Jerles LLP, Georgia

    Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina

    Flint Energies, Georgia

    Georgia Power Company

    Gresco Utility Supply, Georgia

    GreyStone Power Corporation, Georgia

    Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    Newnan Utilities, Georgia

    Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, South Carolina

    Planters Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

  • Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia

    Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    Walton Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)GDS Associates, Georgia

    Infinity Software Development, Florida

    McLean Engineering, Georgia

    Oconee Electric Membership Corporation Georgia

    VOLUNTEERSPee Dee Electric Cooperative, South Carolina

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    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

    Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    FLORIDACentral Florida Electric CooperativeChoctawhatchee Electric CooperativeClay Electric CooperativeFlorida Keys Electric Cooperative AssociationGlades Electric CooperativeGulf Coast Electric CooperativePeace River Electric CooperativeSuwannee Valley Electric CooperativeTalquin Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeWest Florida Electric CooperativeWithlacoochee River Electric Cooperative

    GEORGIACarroll Electric Membership CorporationCoastal Electric Membership CorporationCobb Electric Membership CorporationGeorgia Electric Membership CorporationGeorgia Transmission CorporationJackson Electric Membership CorporationMitchell Electric Membership CorporationOglethorpe Power CorporationSawnee Electric Membership CorporationSnapping Shoals Electric Membership CorporationTri-State Electric Membership Corporation

  • SOUTH CAROLINAAiken Electric CooperativeBerkeley Electric CooperativeBlack River Electric CooperativeBlue Ridge Electric CooperativeBroad River Electric CooperativeCoastal Electric CooperativeEdisto Electric CooperativeFairfield Electric CooperativeHorry Electric CooperativeLaurens Electric CooperativeLittle River Electric CooperativeLynches River Electric CooperativeMarlboro Electric CooperativeMid-Carolina Electric CooperativeNewberry Electric CooperativeNew Horizon Electric CooperativePalmetto Electric CooperativePee Dee Electric CooperativeSantee Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeYork Electric Cooperative

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

    CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    FLORIDACentral Florida Electric Cooperative James E. McCain

    Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association—Joseph H. Roth

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Donald Carl Goodson

    SECO Energy—Gerald Anderson

    West Florida Electric Cooperative David Corbin, Jacqueline B. Pooser

    GEORGIACoastal Electric Membership Corporation Holly S. Fields

    Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation Preston C. Underwood

    GreyStone Power Corporation Billy F. Mayhew

    Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Craig Morgan

    Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation—Jeanette T. Berry James C. Carter

    SOUTH CAROLINAFairfield Electric Cooperative Cynthia E. Able

    Santee Electric Cooperative—John W. Floyd

    Tri-County Electric Cooperative James R. Dantzler, Ida L. Dixon Gary F. Geiger, Willie E. Jeffries Frederick J. Strickland, Barbara Weston Shephard G. Wilson

  • BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    FLORIDAChoctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Brady C. Bearden, Bert Prutzman

    Talquin Electric Cooperative—Carla G. Pararo William R. Vanlandingham

    Tri-County Electric Cooperative Donnie G. Waldrep, George L. Webb

    GEORGIAJackson Electric Membership Corporation Rodney L. Chandler

    Washington Electric Membership Corporation—Michael R. Beckworth

    SOUTH CAROLINAMid-Carolina Electric Cooperative—Eddie Best

    Newberry Electric Cooperative Madison B. Brigman

    DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

    https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx

  • NOTES

  • Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee

    The Region 3 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.

    REGION 3

    MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern9 a.m.

    Regions 2&3 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13

    There are no planned meetings for Region 3 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • REGION 3 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

    3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern10 a.m.

    NRECA REGION 3 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Chris Christensen, NRECA Vice President and Montana DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16

    There are no planned meetings for Region 3 onFriday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.

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  • July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Pea River Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Tennessee

    Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Kentucky

    Panhandle Power Solutions, Tennessee

    Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Clark Energy Cooperative, Kentucky

    Franklin Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    VOLUNTEERSCentral Alabama Electric Cooperative

    Covington Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    Dixie Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    Pea River Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    Tombigbee Electric Cooperative, Alabama

    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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  • Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    ALABAMAAlabama Rural Electric AssociationBaldwin County Electric Membership CorporationCentral Alabama Electric CooperativeClarke-Washington Electric Membership CorporationCoosa Valley Electric CooperativeCovington Electric CooperativeCullman Electric CooperativeDixie Electric CooperativeJoe Wheeler Electric Membership CorporationPea River Electric CooperativePioneer Electric CooperativeSouth Alabama Electric CooperativeSouthern Pine Electric CooperativeTallapoosa River Electric CooperativeTombigbee Electric CooperativeWiregrass Electric Cooperative

    KENTUCKYBig Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationBlue Grass EnergyClark Energy CooperativeCumberland Valley ElectricFarmers Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationFleming-Mason Energy CooperativeGrayson Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationInter-County Energy Cooperative CorporationJackson Energy CooperativeJackson Purchase Energy Corporation

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • Kenergy CorporationLicking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationMeade County Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationNolin Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationOwen Electric CooperativePennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationSalt River Electric Cooperative CorporationShelby Energy CooperativeSouth Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationTaylor County Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationWarren Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationWest Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation

    MISSISSIPPI4-County Electric Power AssociationCoast Electric Power AssociationDelta Electric Power AssociationDixie Electric Power AssociationElectric Cooperatives of MississippiMagnolia Electric Power AssociationNatchez Trace Electric Power AssociationNorthcentral Mississippi Electric Power AssociationPearl River Valley Electric Power AssociationSouthern Pine ElectricSouthwest Mississippi Electric Power AssociationTippah Electric Power AssociationTwin County Electric Power Association

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  • TENNESSEEAppalachian Electric CooperativeChickasaw Electric CooperativeCumberland Electric Membership CorporationDuck River Electric Membership CorporationFayetteville Public UtilitiesFort Loudoun Electric CooperativeGibson Electric Membership CorporationHolston Electric CooperativeMeriwether Lewis Electric CooperativeMiddle Tennessee Electric Membership CorporationPickwick Electric CooperativePlateau Electric CooperativePowell Valley Electric CooperativeSequachee Valley Electric CooperativeSouthwest Tennessee Electric Membership CorporationTennessee Valley Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric Membership CorporationUpper Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationVolunteer Energy Cooperative

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    ALABAMAClarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation—Rodney Harrison

    Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative Robert S. Dixon

    South Alabama Electric Cooperative Benjamin M. Fox

    Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative Jeffrey D. Dodgen

    KENTUCKYBig Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Gary D. Francis

    Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Kevin Bell, Terry Teitloff

    Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Robert E. Allen George L. Fox

    Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation—Tim R. Purcell

    MISSISSIPPIDixie Electric Power Association Lucy Cooley

    Natchez Trace Electric Power Association Sheila Freely

    Singing River Electric Cooperative Mark W. LaSalle, James R. Steele Ronald Wilson

    Southern Pine Electric—Jeffery Sims

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

  • TENNESSEEForked Deer Electric Cooperative Johnnie Finley

    Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative Jon Grubb

    Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—Harold G. Bone

    Pickwick Electric Cooperative—Dwayne Smith

    Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—Tim Hanks, Marilyn Means

    Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation Bret R. Carver

    Volunteer Energy Cooperative Michael Frazier

    BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    ALABAMACentral Alabama Electric Cooperative Nicole E. Law

    Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative Marilyn G. Davis

    Cullman Electric Cooperative Sheila Sizemore

    Marshall-DeKalb Electric Cooperative Terry Edmondson

    KENTUCKYFleming-Mason Energy Cooperative Rick Hord, Tom Saunders

    Jackson Energy Cooperative—Teresa Dawes

    MISSISSIPPISouthwest Mississippi Electric Power Association—Stanley D. Rucker

    Twin County Electric Power Association Bryan Thomas

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

  • TENNESSEEMeriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative Jessie R. Wallace

    Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation—David W. Mcdaniel

    Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation Bret R. Carver

    DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.

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    https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx

  • Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia

    The Region 4 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.

    REGION 4

    MONDAY, OCT. 12

    There are no planned meetings for Region 4 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern9 a.m.

    Regions 1&4 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • 3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15

    There are no planned meetings for Region 4 onThursday. Regions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 will conduct their Business Meetings on Thursday.

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16 All times are Eastern10 a.m.

    NRECA REGION 4 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer and Michigan DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    REGION 4 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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    July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)Buckeye Power, Ohio

    National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)National Renewables Cooperative Organization, Indiana

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)South Central Power Company, Ohio

    VOLUNTEERSHancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    Buckeye Power, Ohio

    Consolidated Cooperative, Ohio

    Firelands Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Ohio

    Logan County Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Ohio

    Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative

    North Central Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative

    Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    South Central Power Company, Ohio

    Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Ohio

    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

  • Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    INDIANABartholomew County Rural Electric Membership CorporationBoone Rural Electric Membership CorporationCarroll White Rural Electric Membership CorporationClark County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDaviess-Martin County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDecatur County Rural Electric Membership CorporationDubois Rural Electric CooperativeFulton County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHarrison County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHeartland Rural Electric Membership CorporationHendricks Power CooperativeHenry County Rural Electric Membership CorporationHoosier EnergyIndiana Electric CooperativesJackson County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJasper County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJay County Rural Electric Membership CorporationJohnson County Rural Electric Membership CorporationKankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership CorporationKosciusko Rural Electric Membership CorporationLaGrange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation

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    Marshall County Rural Electric Membership CorporationMiami-Cass County Rural Electric Membership CorporationNewton County Rural Electric Membership CorporationNineStar ConnectNoble Rural Electric Membership CorporationNortheastern Rural Electric Membership CorporationOrange County Rural Electric Membership CorporationParke County Rural Electric Membership CorporationRushShelby EnergySouth Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationSoutheastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationSouthern Indiana PowerSteuben County Rural Electric Membership CorporationTipmont Rural Electric Membership CooperativeUtilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership CorporationWarren County Rural Electric Membership CorporationWhitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership CorporationWIN Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation

    MICHIGANAlger-Delta Cooperative Electric AssociationCherryland Electric CooperativeCloverland Electric CooperativeGreat Lakes EnergyHomeWorks Tri-County Electric CooperativePresque Isle Electric & Gas CooperativeThumb Electric Cooperative

  • OHIOBuckeye Rural Electric CooperativeButler Rural Electric CooperativeCarroll Electric CooperativeConsolidated CooperativeDarke Rural Electric CooperativeFirelands Electric CooperativeFrontier Power CompanyGuernsey-Muskingum Electric CooperativeHancock-Wood Electric CooperativeHolmes-Wayne Electric CooperativeLicking Rural ElectrificationLogan County Electric CooperativeLorain-Medina Rural Electric CooperativeMid-Ohio Energy CooperativeMidwest ElectricNorth Central Electric CooperativeNorth Western Electric CooperativeOhio Rural Electric CooperativesPaulding-Putnam Electric CooperativePioneer Rural Electric CooperativeSouth Central Power CompanyTricounty Rural Electric CooperativeUnion Rural Electric CooperativeWashington Electric Cooperative

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

    CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    INDIANADecatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jason Barnhorst

    Dubois Rural Electric Cooperative Andy T. Schwenk

    Hendricks Power Cooperative Robert J. Fleece

    Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jerry Kelley

    Johnson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Seth Brown

    LaGrange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Anthony Bontrager Clifford E. Hibbs

    Noble Rural Electric Membership Corporation George D. Bennett

    Northeastern Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Ingrid A. Nicholson

    Parke County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Shane Johnson

    South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation—James Koch

    Steuben County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Scott Charters William Snyder

    Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation Douglas V. Childs, Dax Collins Sophie Haywood, Michael E. Williams

    Whitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Mark Miller

  • MICHIGANCherryland Electric Cooperative Gabriel Schneider

    Cloverland Electric Cooperative Jason St. Onge

    Midwest Energy & Communications Dan Bodette

    OHIOBuckeye Rural Electric Cooperative James M. Herrell

    Darke Rural Electric Cooperative David J. Coons

    Firelands Electric Cooperative John W. Martin

    Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Gene R. Barker

    Logan County Electric Cooperative Janet A. Blank

    Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Trevor J. Fremont, Brice Turner

    Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative John I. Goettemoeller

    South Central Power Company Don Frank

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    BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    INDIANAClark County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Joseph W. Basham John Biesel, Robert E. Kleehamer

    Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Jason Barnhorst

    Fulton County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Angie Miller

    Johnson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Stephen K. Watson

    South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Mark Smith

    WIN Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation—Barry Bane

    MICHIGANPresque Isle Electric & Gas Cooperative Sandra L. Borowicz, John F. Brown

    Thumb Electric Cooperative Randall J. Dhyse, Donald P. Wolschleger

    OHIOButler Rural Electric Cooperative William R. Foster

    Consolidated Cooperative Donald J. Breece

    Firelands Electric Cooperative William E. Anderson

    Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Jay K. Gray

    Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative David Tegtmeier

  • Midwest Electric—Kathy S. Brake

    North Central Electric Cooperative Steven J. Seitz

    Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative Ronald R. Black, William Dowler

    Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative Johney H. Ritz

    DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.

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    https://www.cooperative.com/remagazine/Pages/2019-Directors-Gold.aspx

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  • Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin

    The Region 5 Nominating Committee met via phone Thursday, Oct. 8.

    REGION 5

    MONDAY, OCT. 12

    There are no planned meetings for Region 5 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conducttheir Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern11 a.m.

    Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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  • Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 5 Business MeetingThursday at 11:30 a.m.See next page for more information.

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • REGION 5 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

    3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern11:30 a.m.

    NRECA REGION 5 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer and Michigan DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16

    There are no planned meetings for Region 5 onFriday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.

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  • July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives

    National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)North West Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative Wisconsin

    Heartland Power Cooperative, Iowa

    Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

    Prairie Power, Illinois

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Bayfield Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin

    Farmers Electric Cooperative, Iowa

    Federated Youth Foundation, Wisconsin

    Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)Dunn Energy Cooperative, Wisconsin

    Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Wisconsin

    Vernon Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association

    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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  • VOLUNTEERSAccess Energy Cooperative, Iowa

    Adams Electric Cooperative, Illinois

    Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative

    Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Illinois

    Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Wisconsin

    Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative

    Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa

    Norris Electric Cooperative, Illinois

    North West Rural Electric Cooperative, Iowa

    Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Wisconsin

    Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Illinois

    Vernon Electric Cooperative, Wisconsin

    OTHER SUPPORTERSJo-Carroll Energy, Illinois

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    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

  • Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    ILLINOISAdams Electric CooperativeAssociation of Illinois Electric CooperativesClay Electric CooperativeClinton County Electric CooperativeColes-Moultrie Electric CooperativeCorn Belt Energy CorporationEastern Illini Electric CooperativeEgyptian Electric Cooperative AssociationEnerStar Electric CooperativeIllinois Electric CooperativeJo-Carroll EnergyMcDonough Power CooperativeMenard Electric CooperativeMonroe County Electric CooperativeNorris Electric CooperativePrairie PowerRural Electric Convenience CooperativeShelby Electric CooperativeSouthEastern Illinois Electric CooperativeSouthern Illinois Electric CooperativeSpoon River Electric CooperativeTri-County Electric CooperativeWayne-White Counties Electric CooperativeWestern Illinois Electrical Cooperative

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • IOWAAccess Energy CooperativeAllamakee-Clayton Electric CooperativeButler County Rural Electric CooperativeCalhoun County Electric Cooperative AssociationChariton Valley Electric CooperativeClarke Electric CooperativeConsumers EnergyEast-Central Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeEastern Iowa Light & Power CooperativeFarmers Electric CooperativeFarmers Electric Cooperative – KalonaFranklin Rural Electric CooperativeGrundy County Rural Electric CooperativeGuthrie County Rural Electric CooperativeHarrison County Rural Electric CooperativeHeartland Power CooperativeIowa Lakes Electric CooperativeLinn County Rural Electric CooperativeLyon Rural Electric CooperativeMaquoketa Valley Electric CooperativeMidland Power CooperativeNishnabotna Valley Rural Electric CooperativeNorth West Rural Electric CooperativeNorthwest Iowa Power CooperativeOsceola Electric CooperativePella Cooperative Electric AssociationPrairie Energy CooperativeRaccoon Valley Electric CooperativeSouthern Iowa Electric CooperativeSouthwest Iowa Rural Electric CooperativeT.I.P. Rural Electric CooperativeWestern Iowa Power CooperativeWoodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative Association

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • WISCONSINAdams-Columbia Electric CooperativeBarron Electric CooperativeBayfield Electric CooperativeCentral Wisconsin Electric CooperativeChippewa Valley Electric CooperativeClark Electric CooperativeDunn Energy CooperativeEau Claire Energy CooperativeJackson Electric CooperativeJump River Electric CooperativeOakdale Electric CooperativeOconto Electric CooperativePierce Pepin Cooperative ServicesPolk-Burnett Electric CooperativePrice Electric CooperativeRichland Electric CooperativeRiverland Energy CooperativeRock Energy CooperativeScenic Rivers Energy CooperativeSt. Croix Electric CooperativeTaylor Electric CooperativeVernon Electric CooperativeWashington Island Electric Cooperative

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

    CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    ILLINOISAdams Electric Cooperative—Brent Clair

    Corn Belt Energy Corporation—Terry Longman

    Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Lauri E. Quick

    Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association Bradley G. Austin, Kevin D. Bame Dennis R. Luehr

    Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative David E. Stuva

    Southwestern Electric Cooperative Annette Hartlieb, William Jennings

    Spoon River Electric Cooperative John Spangler

    Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative Richard Rubenacker

    IOWAAccess Energy Cooperative—Robert Chesnut Marvin W. Larson

    Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Jerry Keleher

    Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative Troy Feldman

    Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative Marchelle Brown

    Clarke Electric Cooperative—Randy Barnard

    Consumers Energy—Dennis Beckman

    Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative Michael E. Shuger

    Farmers Electric Cooperative RoxAnn Rhoads

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Kent S. Kersten, Brenda Lundergard

  • Heartland Power Cooperative—Mark Kingland

    Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative—Donna L. Olson

    Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Dennis Kennebeck

    WISCONSINBarron Electric Cooperative Timothy J. Kessler

    Clark Electric Cooperative—Scott E. Johnson Thomas Odeen

    Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Frank Neibauer

    Jump River Electric Cooperative Joseph A. Lorence, Sandra Schara William van Doorn

    Price Electric Cooperative—Joan Points

    Richland Electric Cooperative Calvin W. Sebranek, Timothy Tiller

    Riverland Energy Cooperative Dennis R. Frame, Bernadine R. Zingsheim

    Rock Energy Cooperative—Barbara L. Miller

    BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    ILLINOISAdams Electric Cooperative—Thomas W. Travis

    Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Chad Larimore

    Illinois Electric Cooperative—Jenna Morrow

    Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative David E. Stuva

    Southwestern Electric Cooperative William Jennings

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  • IOWAAccess Energy Cooperative David Hollingsworth

    Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative Allyn Harms

    Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association—Ron Hanson, James A. Miller

    Clarke Electric Cooperative—Cody C. Miller William E. White

    Farmers Electric Cooperative Darrell K. Jensen

    Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative Gordon Greimann

    Guthrie County Rural Electric Cooperative Julia A. Kiley

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Larry D. Ramsey

    Heartland Power Cooperative Vince A. Morische

    Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Crystal R. Pluth, Mark A. Tuttle

    Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Jeanna Sager

    Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative—Galen Grabill

    Pella Cooperative Electric Association Darrell Boot, Robert Van Soelen

    Prairie Energy Cooperative Joshua E. Amonson

    Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Dennis Kennebeck

    T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative Ronald L. Hoffman

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  • WISCONSINBarron Electric Cooperative—Larry A. Kuhl

    Clark Electric Cooperative—Scott E. Johnson

    Jump River Electric Cooperative John Cerman, Walter Kruk

    Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Joseph P. Metro

    Price Electric Cooperative—Karen M. Newbury

    Richland Electric Cooperative Daniel Hillberry

    Riverland Energy Cooperative Francis J. Fedie

    DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold. 63

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  • Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

    The Region 6 Nominating Committee met via phone Friday, Oct. 9.

    REGION 6

    MONDAY, OCT. 12

    There are no planned meetings for Region 6 onMonday. Regions 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Monday.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13 All times are Eastern11 a.m.

    Regions 5&6 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • REGION 6 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

    3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern2 p.m.

    NRECA REGION 6 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and North Carolina DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16

    There are no planned meetings for Region 6 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.

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  • July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    REGIONAL PARTNERS ($5,000–$9,999)Nobles Cooperative Electric, Minnesota

    Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, Minnesota

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Minnesota Rural Electric Association

    North Star Electric Cooperative, Minnesota

    South Dakota Rural Electric Association

    Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Minnesota

    Verendrye Electric Cooperative North Dakota

    COMMUNITY PARTNERS ($500–$999)BENCO Electric Cooperative, Minnesota

    East Central Energy, Minnesota

    Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association, Minnesota

    Lake Region Electric Association South Dakota

    P.K.M. Electric Cooperative, Minnesota

    VOLUNTEERSNobles Cooperative Electric, Minnesota

    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

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  • Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    MINNESOTAAgralite Electric CooperativeBeltrami Electric CooperativeBENCO Electric CooperativeBrown County Rural Electric AssociationClearwater-Polk Electric CooperativeConnexus EnergyEast Central EnergyFederated Rural Electric AssociationItasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical AssociationLake Region Electric CooperativeLyon-Lincoln Electric CooperativeMcLeod Cooperative Power AssociationMeeker Cooperative Light & Power AssociationMiEnergy CooperativeMille Lacs Energy CooperativeMinnesota Valley Cooperative Light & Power AssociationMinnesota Valley Electric CooperativeNobles Cooperative ElectricNorth Star Electric CooperativeP.K.M. Electric CooperativePeople’s Energy CooperativeRed River Valley Cooperative Power AssociationRedwood Electric CooperativeRenville-Sibley Cooperative Power AssociationRoseau Electric CooperativeRunestone Electric AssociationSouth Central Electric AssociationStearns Electric AssociationTodd-Wadena Electric CooperativeTraverse Electric CooperativeWild Rice Electric CooperativeWright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • NORTH DAKOTABurke-Divide Electric CooperativeCapital Electric CooperativeCass County Electric CooperativeCavalier Rural Electric CooperativeCentral Power Electric CooperativeDakota Valley Electric CooperativeKEM Electric CooperativeMcKenzie Electric CooperativeMcLean Electric CooperativeMinnkota Power CooperativeMor-Gran-Sou Electric CooperativeMountrail-Williams Electric CooperativeNodak Electric CooperativeNorth Central Electric CooperativeNorth Dakota Association of Rural Electric CooperativesNorthern Plains Electric CooperativeRoughrider Electric CooperativeSlope Electric CooperativeVerendrye Electric Cooperative

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  • SOUTH DAKOTABlack Hills Electric CooperativeBon Homme Yankton Electric AssociationButte Electric CooperativeCam Wal Electric CooperativeCentral Electric CooperativeCharles Mix Electric AssociationCherry-Todd Electric CooperativeClay-Union Electric CorporationCodington-Clark Electric CooperativeDakota Energy CooperativeDouglas Electric CooperativeEast River Electric Power CooperativeFEM Electric AssociationGrand Electric CooperativeH-D Electric CooperativeKingsbury Electric CooperativeLacreek Electric AssociationLake Region Electric AssociationNorthern Electric CooperativeOahe Electric CooperativeSioux Valley EnergySouth Dakota Rural Electric AssociationSoutheastern Electric CooperativeWest Central Electric CooperativeWest River Electric AssociationWhetstone Valley Electric Cooperative

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    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

  • CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    MINNESOTAArrowhead Electric Cooperative—Bob Nesheim

    East Central Energy—Gregory R. Kvasnicka

    Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association—Matthew Haubrich

    Stearns Electric Association—Anthony C. Ampe

    NORTH DAKOTACapital Electric Cooperative—David A. Charles

    KEM Electric Cooperative—Neil Meidinger

    Nodak Electric Cooperative Cheryl A. Osowski

    SOUTH DAKOTABon Homme Yankton Electric Association Dean Sternhagen

    Butte Electric Cooperative—Chandy Olson

    FEM Electric Association—Paula Petersen

    Kingsbury Electric Cooperative—Verne Jensen

    Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative Troy H. Wall

    Northern Electric Cooperative—Ronald A. Kaaz

    Sioux Valley Energy—Donald D. DeGreef Lucas P. Roskamp

    West Central Electric Cooperative James Smith

    Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative Joel L. Adler, Darren L. Strasser

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

  • BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (BLC)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Offers advanced-issues and skills-basedcourses for directors.

    MINNESOTABeltrami Electric Cooperative Suzanne M. Kringen

    Federated Rural Electric Association Darvin D. Voss

    Kandiyohi Power Cooperative—Robbert Stone

    Lake Country Power—Craig D. Olson

    Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association—Larry J. Huhn

    Nobles Cooperative Electric Cindy M. Hokeness

    Stearns Electric Association—Jerome F. Fries

    NORTH DAKOTASlope Electric Cooperative—Angela Carlson

    SOUTH DAKOTABlack Hills Electric Cooperative Alan J. Bishop

    Cam Wal Electric Cooperative—Rod Moon

    Central Electric Cooperative Roger K. Campbell, James Headley

    FEM Electric Association—Tom Thorpe

    Kingsbury Electric Cooperative—Dave Heller

    Sioux Valley Energy—Allan J. Kooima

    West River Electric Association Susan M. Peters

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  • DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL (DGC)

    More than 1,500 of your fellow directors from across the country are committed tocontinuing their education by earning NRECA’sDirector Gold credential!

    To view the full list, visit remagazine.coop/directorgold.

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  • Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming

    The Region 7 Nominating Committee met via phone Friday, Oct. 9.

    REGION 7

    MONDAY, OCT. 12 All times are Eastern2 p.m.

    Region 7 Resolutions Committee Meeting For NRECA voting members only.

    TUESDAY, OCT. 13

    There are no planned meetings for Region 7 onTuesday. Regions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 will conduct their Resolutions Committee Meetings on Tuesday.

    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 All times are Eastern9:30-10 a.m.

    CEO to CEO Discussion Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    Electric cooperative CEOs are invited to join Jim and Sheldon for an open discussionand Q&A moderated by Jeffrey Connor, COO, NRECA.

    10:30-11:50 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Welcome

    Curtis Wynn, NRECA President and NorthCarolina Director, Presiding Officer

    Address by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson

    Leadership: Taking Charge—A Conversation with General Colin Powell

    General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Interviewed by Jim Matheson

    12:30-1:15 p.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Presentation of Regional Service Award

    (Region 6)

    Address by NRECA President Curtis Wynn

    Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Tony Anderson, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer

    and Michigan Director

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  • Don’t miss it!NRECA Region 7 Business MeetingThursday at 3:30 p.m.See next page for more information.

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    OCT. 12–16, 20201:40-2:40 p.m.

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    Strategic Energy Leadership: Charting America’s Energy Future

    Susan EisenhowerStrategic Energy Policy Leader

    In the next 15 years, the U.S. will need to investmore than two trillion dollars in its energyinfrastructure, and our leaders don’t yet have a comprehensive strategy for executing thesemuch-needed improvements. Citing present-dayand historical examples, energy strategist SusanEisenhower helps organizations understandhow we can advance a comprehensive nationalenergy policy, while educating the public on thecritical nature of our challenges. Includes aninterview with Scott Peterson, NRECA.

    Disrupting Energy: Why Accelerating Science and Technology Is Disrupting the Future of Energy, Faster Than You Think

    Jim Carroll Futurist, Trends and Innovation Expert

    The future belongs to those who are fast—andnowhere has this become a reality faster than inthe world of energy and utilities.

    The next phase of the world of energy involvesthe convergence of a variety of trends, each ofwhich is significant on their own, but combined,provide an opportunity for massive disruption—and reinvention: massive hyper-connectivity;rapid advancement of energy science,particularly with battery storage and alternativeenergy sources; business model disruption;energy microgrids; and new demand andinfrastructure requirements.

    Q&A moderated by Keith Dennis, NRECA.

  • 3-3:30 p.m.CFC Address

    Sheldon C. Petersen, CEO, CFC

    CFC’s CEO Sheldon Petersen will provide hisoutlook on the current economic climate andits impact on electric cooperatives.

    4-5 p.m.ACRE® Election Analysis and Prediction Contest

    Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook PoliticalReport and Host, WNYC’s The Takeaway Fridays

    Join ACRE for an election outlook from AmyWalter. We will also hold an optional, but fun,prediction contest to see who can accuratelyforecast key congressional election outcomes of the November election. This event is not a fundraiser and all NRECA members areinvited to participate.

    THURSDAY, OCT. 15 All times are Eastern

    3:30 p.m.

    NRECA REGION 7 BUSINESS MEETING For NRECA voting members only.

    Chris Christensen, NRECA Vice President and Montana DirectorPresiding Officer

    Business Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Standing Rules • Approval of Minutes of 2019

    Business Meeting • Report of Nominating Committee • Election of Region Members to NRECA

    Standing Committees • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions • New Business

    Adjourn

    FRIDAY, OCT. 16

    There are no planned meetings for Region 7 on Friday. Regions 1, 4, 8, 9 and 10 will conduct their Business Meetings on Friday.

    REGION 7 SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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    NRECA INTERNATIONALDONORS

    July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020

    PLATINUM PARTNER ($100,000 and above)CoBank, Colorado

    GLOBAL PARTNERS ($25,000–$99,9999)Colorado Rural Electric Association

    CONTINENTAL PARTNERS ($10,000–$24,999)National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Virginia

    NATIONAL PARTNERS ($2,500–$4,999)La Plata Electric Association, Colorado

    Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Kansas

    VILLAGE PARTNERS ($1,000–$2,499)Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Kansas

    Colorado Electric Education Institute

    VOLUNTEERSColorado Rural Electric Association

    Holy Cross Energy, Colorado

    Mountain View Electric Association Colorado

    Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association Colorado

    San Miguel Power Association, Colorado

    Southeast Colorado Power Association

    United Power, Colorado

    White River Electric Association, Colorado

  • Special safety recognition is awarded to allcooperatives currently participating in theRural Electric Safety Achievement Program.

    COLORADOColorado Rural Electric AssociationDelta-Montrose Electric AssociationEmpire Electric AssociationGrand Valley Rural Power LinesGunnison County Electric AssociationHighline Electric AssociationHoly Cross EnergyK. C. Electric AssociationLa Plata Electric AssociationMorgan County Rural Electric AssociationMountain Parks ElectricMountain View Electric AssociationPoudre Valley Rural Electric AssociationSangre de Cristo Electric AssociationSan Isabel Electric AssociationSan Luis Valley Rural Electric CooperativeSan Miguel Power AssociationSoutheast Colorado Power AssociationUnited PowerWhite River Electric AssociationYampa Valley Electric AssociationY-W Electric Association

    SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS

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    KANSAS4 Rivers Electric CooperativeBluestem Electric CooperativeBrown-Atchison Electric Cooperative AssociationButler Rural Electric CooperativeCaney Valley Electric Cooperative AssociationCMS Electric CooperativeDS&O Electric CooperativeFlint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationFreeState Electric CooperativeHeartland Rural Electric CooperativeKansas Electric CooperativesLane-Scott Electric CooperativeNemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative AssociationPioneer Electric CooperativePrairie Land Electric CooperativeSedgwick County Electric Cooperative AssociationSouthern Pioneer Electric CompanyThe Victory Electric Cooperative AssociationTwin Valley Electric CooperativeWestern Cooperative Electric AssociationWheatland Electric Cooperative

  • NEBRASKABurt County Public Power DistrictButler Public Power DistrictCedar-Knox Public Power DistrictChimney Rock Public Power DistrictCornhusker Public Power DistrictCuming County Public Power DistrictCuster Public Power DistrictDawson Public Power DistrictElkhorn Rural Public Power DistrictHoward Greeley Rural Public Power DistrictKBR Rural Public Power DistrictLoup Valleys Rural Public Power DistrictMcCook Public Power DistrictMidwest Electric Cooperative CorporationNiobrara Valley Electric Membership CorporationNorris Public Power DistrictNorth Central Public Power DistrictNortheast Nebraska Public Power DistrictNorthwest Rural Public Power DistrictPerennial Public Power DistrictPolk County Rural Public Power DistrictSouth Central Public Power DistrictSouthwest Public Power DistrictStanton County Public Power DistrictTwin Valleys Public Power DistrictWheat Belt Public Power District

    WYOMINGBig Horn Rural Electric CompanyBridger Valley Electric AssociationCarbon Power & LightGarland Light & Power CompanyHigh Plains PowerHigh West EnergyLower Valley EnergyNiobrara Electric AssociationPowder River Energy CorporationWheatland Rural Electric AssociationWyrulec Company

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    EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

    CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD)Earned Aug. 1, 2019–July 31, 2020Provides the foundational knowledge and skillsrequired of cooperative directors.

    COLORADOGrand Valley Rural Power Lines Carolyn Sandeen-Hall, Janie VanWinkle

    Highline Electric Association—Pamela Stieb

    La Plata Electric Association—Holly Metzler

    Morgan County Rural Electric Association Terry W. Tormohlen

    Sangre de Cristo Electric Association David Volpe