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Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Annual Meeting and why should I attend?
 A: The Annual Meeting is a meeting of YEC's members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees. It's a family affair with a festival atmosphere; the event flourishes with a wide array of activities. Bluegrass music will fill the air as children explore their way through an inflatable obstacle course and race down a 22 foot dual slide. The aroma of pop-corn will entice you to visit the participating food vendors to see what food options they have for you to purchase. Each member who is present and registers receives a registration gift and will be eligible to win door prizes. Most importantly, members can exercise their cooperative right to vote in the election for seats on the cooperative's Board of Trustees. During the business meeting, the President and CEO will inform members of current events and share important information pertaining to the cooperative. YEC's bylaws require an Annual Meeting to be held. Click here for a downloadable version of the bylaws.
Q: When is the Annual Meeting held and how will I be notified?
A: The Annual Meeting is held each May. This year it will be held on Saturday, May 8. Members receive a registration postcard in the mail the last week in April. Members are also notified through the South Carolina Living magazine.
Q: Where and what time is the meeting held?
A: The meeting is held at YEC's main office. The address is 1385 East Alexander Love Highway in York, SC. Registration and voting begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at noon. The business meeting begins at noon and ends at approximately 12:45 p.m. Google Map & Driving Directions
Q: What is the registration gift this year?
A: A $20 power bill credit. This credit will be applied to your bill dated June 2010.
Q: Can I receive the registration gift if I can't come?
A: The registration gift is offered as an incentive to encourage members to attend the Annual Meeting; therefore, the registration gift is ONLY available to those members who are present. This applies to members who have health related illnesses or emergency situations. Members who attend are not allowed to register their friends and neighbors by bringing their registration cards.
Q: How do I register and vote?
A: In order to register and vote, you must bring a valid photo ID. It is also important for you to bring your registration postcard because it has a barcode, with information pertaining to your YEC membership, printed on it. The barcode is scanned and this process minimizes the wait in the registration lines. If you do not bring your postcard, your membership information will have to be verified on the computer and a registration postcard will be prepared for you. Once your postcard is scanned you are registered. You will then be able to vote at one of the voting stations. The Credentials and Election Committee will oversee the registration and election process. If you have any questions about the voting process, please ask one of the Committee members.
Q: Who are the candidates running for the Board of Trustees 2010 election?
A: District 6: Charles R. (Dick) Burrell (incumbent nominated by the Nominating Committee), 1015 St. Paul Church Road, Clover, SC
District 7: Cathy Bratton (nominated by petition and the Nominating Committee), 2520 Sawmill Road, Hickory Grove, SC and Marion Comer (nominated by petition and the Nominating Committee), 2895 Sawmill Road, Hickory Grove, SC
District 9: Richard B. Sadler (nominated by petition and the Nominating committee), 3873 McConnells Highway, Sharon, SC and Joseph H. Wilson (nominated by petition and the Nominating Committee), 2422 Old York Road, Chester, SC
Q: How do I enter the door prize drawing?
A: Once you are registered you are automatically eligible to win a door prize. Your door prize tickets are attached to your registration postcard and will be removed during the registration process. At the end of the registration and voting line, you will drop one of your door prize tickets into the prize collection box. You will keep the other portion so you will be able to know whether or not you are a winner when the door prize ticket numbers are called.
Q: When are the door prizes given away?
A: The door prizes are given away directly after the business meeting. The approximate time is 12:45 p.m.
Q: Do I have to be present to win a door prize?
A: You do have to be present to win the grand prize which is a 2002 Chevrolet 4x4 S-10 pickup truck. However, you do not have to be present to win the other door prizes. If you win a door prize and you are not present, you will be contacted by phone the week following the Annual Meeting. You will have 30 days to claim and pick-up your door prize.
Q: Will the Annual Meeting be held if it rains?
A: The Annual Meeting will be held rain or shine. If there is a threat of a major storm, a decision will be made the Friday before the meeting. If it is necessary to cancel the Annual Meeting, an announcement will be made and a message will be posted to the homepage of our website www.yorkelectric.net.
Q: Will the parking be the same as last year?
A: Yes
Q: What do I need to do if I am handicapped?
A: Please make sure your handicapped placard is visible from your automobile. You will be directed to the handicapped parking area and a shuttle will pick you up and take you to the registration lines.
Q: What activities will be available for children?
A: Every child 12 years old and under who registers receives a FREE Blinking Strobe Safety Light.
They will be able to explore the inflatable obstacle course and race down a 22 foot dual slide. There will be an animal exhibit where children can learn about South Carolina animals and their habitats as well as recycling games and activities sponsored by York County. Cotton candy, snow cones, candy apples, popcorn, etc. will be available for purchase through TC's Shaved Ice. At noon, during the business meeting, a safety demonstration will be held.
Q: How can I make sure I get to purchase 25-cent hot dogs this year? Last year they sold out.
A: A total of 7,000 hot dogs will be prepared. YEC encourages members to purchase hot dogs early. Your cooperative plans for the hot dogs to be sold out every year so there is no waste.
Related Links
2010 Annual Meeting Event Schedule, Entertainment & Prizes
YEC Board of Trustees »
Bylaws
2009 Annual Report
2009 Annual Meeting Photos » |
