August 2016 - South Kentucky RECC

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August 2016
SKRECC Annual
Meeting 2016
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Story by Joy Bullock
Photos by Joy Bullock, Brooke Hopkins,
and Tim Webb Photography
Aerial photo by Brent
and Evan Cherry
t was perfect weather that greeted those that attended the 78th
annual membership meeting of
South Kentucky RECC held on
June 9 at the co-op farm in Pulaski County.
There were a number of educational
and informative exhibits for those in
attendance to visit, including health
booths, civic organizations, businesses,
and many others.
Attendees were given the opportunity to listen to gospel music from local
gospel group Driven.
Featured entertainment was country music superstar Joe Nichols, who
has had many number one hits, including: The Impossible, Brokenheartsville, What’s a Guy Gotta Do, I’ll Wait
For You, Gimme That Girl, Sunny and
75, Yeah, as well as a host of other top
charting hits. He provided a fantastic
concert that included all his hits.
The primary purpose for the annual
meeting is the business meeting, which
started around 6:30 p.m. The cooperative’s bylaws provide that each year
there shall be an Annual Membership
Meeting for the presentation of reports
from SKRECC officers and leadership.
During his report to the membership, South Kentucky RECC CEO Allen Anderson reported that SKRECC
added 472 new members and 26 more
miles of electric lines in 2015. Even
with this growth, Anderson said we
saw a 3% decline in energy sales due
to a milder summer, milder winter, and
energy efficiency.
Anderson added that the co-op remains committed to controlling expenditures while ensuring safe, reliable
service, and he announced there will
be no rate increase by South Kentucky
RECC in 2016, much to the pleasure
of the membership in attendance.
He also touched on the new Somerset South Kentucky RECC headquarters under construction just off Parkers
Mill Road in Pulaski County. Anderson told the membership that the new
facility should be ready for occupation
later this year, and it will provide members with a more efficient, safer place
to do business.
Next year’s meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 8.
Tim Webb Photography
SKRECC CEO reported to the
membership. He announced no
rate increase for 2016.
Tim Webb Photography
The Many Faces of
Annual Meeting 2016
Visit www.skrecc.com to pay your
bill online, to visit our outage center,
or for more information about the
Co-op Connections Program or our
energy-efficiency programs.
For energy-efficiency tips, visit
www.togetherwesave.com.
Tim Webb Photography
Editor
Joy Bullock
President & CEO
Allen Anderson
Board of Directors
Rick Halloran, Chairman
Cathy Crew Epperson, Vice Chairperson
Billy Gene Hurd
Greg Beard
Boris Haynes
Greg Redmon
Brent Tackett
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Washington Youth Tour students, left to right, SKRECC Vice President of Member Services and Public Relations Ruby Patterson, Katie
Carter, Emma Turner, Ally VanHook, Trevor Smith, Taylor Carter, Kaylie
Polston, Bailey Pierce, Aryn Stephens, Zachery Starrett, Cassidy Key,
and SKRECC Member Services Manager Alan Coffey.
Tim Webb Photography
SKRECC scholarship students, left to right, SKRECC Vice President of
Member Services and Public Relations Ruby Patterson, Tanner McDowell, Mallory Hadley, Mollie Taylor, Hailey Aaron, Zach Hansford,
Cyndol Kiser, Hannah Brown, Cody Starns, Alexa Loy, Selena Foster,
and SKRECC Member Services Manager Alan Coffey. Not in the photo
is Brittani Gossage.
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Tim Webb Photography
Featured entertainer was country
music superstar Joe Nichols, who
performed all his number one hits
including: Yeah, Sunny and 75, The
Impossible, and many more.
Tim Webb Photography
Children’s bike winners were, left to right, Gordon Slaven, Stephanie Wooldridge, Tucker Langford, Dakota Shelton, Stanley Hill, and
Ashlee Bell. Laptop winner was Todd Morris, and Rodney Irvin won
the television.
Tim Webb Photography
Tim Webb Photography
Adult prize winners, left to right, were Jamie Reed, William
Vaught, Barry Atchley,Cheyenne New, and Kessia Causey.
Gospel music was provided by Driven,
made up of: Adam Hill (lead vocals),
Benny Judd (drums), Jeremy Edwards
(lead guitar, vocals), Jack Harden (rhythm
guitar, vocals), Don Sidebottom (bass guitar), and Ronnie Burton (steel guitar).