The value of your membership goes beyond saving money on your power bill. Members are the heartbeat of York Electric and our most valuable asset. That’s why we do everything we can to look out for you, improving your quality of life and taking your service to the next level. Let’s look at an overview of what you’re worth to us.
First, I would like to invite you to take advantage of your membership by joining us for our 78th Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at our main office in York. The Annual Meeting provides a place for each member to have a voice, a vote and a purpose by putting democracy to work to govern your co-op. This year, we have a few Bylaw updates that improve our governance. We’ve included all of them in the York News Extra for your review, along with more details about the meeting:
[PDF] 2019 Annual Meeting Event Details
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As a member of the co-op, you get a piece of the pie. YEC returns any amount of money we make in excess of our operating costs back to our members in the form of capital credits. This year, we are retiring the largest amount of capital credits in our history—$1.5 million dollars.
Last month you learned that you are served by locals, making the value of your membership personal to all of us here at YEC. Our commitment to community runs deep, which is why we are asking for your help to pay it forward at the Annual Meeting. Bring a canned food item with you on May 11th and be entered in a drawing for a $100 power bill credit that will take place on Monday, May 13. The winner will be notified by phone. All donations will go to PATH, a 501c3 organization that helps feed the hungry. To learn more about how you can help, visit pathyork.org.
Rest assured we’ve got your best interest in mind. You can trust us to always try to do the right things for the right reasons because you are worth it. Thank you for being members of YEC and for supporting your co-op. I look forward to seeing all of you and your families at our meeting on Saturday, May 11, to celebrate the value of your membership.
Paul Basha
President and Chief Executive Officer
You are hereby notified that the following amendments to the Bylaws of York Electric Cooperative, Inc., will be proposed and offered for adoption at the annual business meeting of members of the Cooperative to be held on May 11, 2019, at the Cooperative’s headquarters located at 1385 East Alexander Love Highway, York, South Carolina.
[PDF] YEC Bylaw Revisions 2019
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Candidates for trustees for 2019 election
The following members of the cooperative are candidates for trustees to be voted on during the Annual Meeting by acclamation for a three-year term, beginning May 2019.
District 6
William Roy “Will” Mitchell
1044 North Beersheba Road
Clover, SC 29710
District 7
Marion Comer
2895 Sawmill Road
Hickory Grove, SC 29717
District 9
Richard B. Sadler
3873 McConnells Highway
Sharon, SC 29742
Annual Meeting FAQ
Is drive-thru registration an option this year?
Yes, drive-thru registration is available from 8:30 A.M. until noon. Members who register through the drive-thru will receive the $15 power bill credit and will be entered into a single drawing for a $500 Electric Bill Credit but are not eligible for the door and grand prize drawings. The drawing will be held after the business meeting and the winner will be notified by phone on Tuesday, May 14. See the map to locate the drive-thru. Members MUST bring a valid photo ID to register. Also, please bring your registration postcard.
ONLY members NOT planning to participate in any of the Annual Meeting festivities, including food purchases, children’s activities, overall entertainment and business meeting, should plan to utilize the drive-thru registration. Also, parking will not be an option for those who register at the drive-thru.
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Where are the door prizes given away and do I have to be present to win?
All prizes will be given away directly after the business meeting. The approximate time is 12:45 p.m. Members do not have to be present to win the first half of the door prize drawings, but MUST be present in order to win the second half and grand prize drawings. Members who register in the Drive-Thru are not eligible for the door and grand prize drawings.
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What is the Annual Meeting and why should I attend?
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. 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 popcorn 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.
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When is the Annual Meeting held and how will I be notified?
The Annual Meeting is Saturday, May 11, 2019. Members receive a registration postcard in the mail the last week in April. Members are also notified through the South Carolina Living magazine.
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Where and what time is the meeting held?
The meeting is held at YEC’s main office. The address is 1385 East Alexander Love Highway in York, SC. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at noon. The business meeting begins at noon and ends at approximately 12:45 p.m, Saturday, May 11, 2019.
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What is the registration gift for 2019?
The 2019 registration gift is a $15 power bill credit. The registration gift is offered as an incentive to encourage members to attend the Annual Meeting, May 11, 2019; 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.
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Can I receive the registration gift if I can’t come?
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.
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How do I register and vote?
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.
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Who are the candidates running for the 2019 Board of Trustees election?
The candidates running for the Board will be published in April’s issue of the South Carolina Living magazine.
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How do I enter the door prize drawing?
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 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.
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When are the door prizes given away?
All prizes will be given away directly after the business meeting. The approximate time is 12:45 p.m.
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Will the Annual Meeting be held if it rains?
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.
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Will the parking be the same as last year?
Yes.
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What do I need to do if I am handicapped?
If you do not plan to stay for the business meeting, please take advantage of our convenient drive-thru registration. If you would like to attend the meeting, 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.
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What activities will be available for children?
Every child 12 years old and under who registers will receive a gift. They will be able to explore the inflatable obstacle course and race down a 22 foot dual slide. 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.
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How can I make sure I get to purchase 25-cent hot dogs this year? Last year they sold out.
A total of 8,000 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.
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