The 78th Annual Meeting of the Members of York Electric Cooperative will be held on Saturday, May 11, at YEC’s main office, located at 1385 East Alexander Love Highway in York. This year we will be celebrating the value of your membership.
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
York Electric Cooperative’s Main Office 1385 East Alexander Love Hwy., York, SC
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Registration and Drive-Thru Registration
8:30 a.m.–Noon
Entertainment
9 a.m.–Noon
Carolina Rhythm Band
Business Meeting & Voting by Acclamation
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Hearing impaired interpreter provided
Registration Gift
extended cab
Each member who is present and registers at the Annual Meeting will receive a $15 Electric Bill Credit (Limit one $15 electric bill credit per membership. The credit will be applied to the bill dated June 2019.)
4 Grand Prizes
- 2012 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab
- $1,000 Electric Bill Credit
- 2–$500 Electric Bill Credits
Plus every member who brings canned food to benefit PATH, will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Electric Bill Credit!
Registration for the Annual Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting at noon. Action will be taken on the following matters:
- The report of officers, trustees and committees
- The election of trustees by acclamation
- All other business which may come before the meeting
Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting and MUST bring a valid photo ID and their registration postcard, which will be mailed at the end of this month. Each member registering at the meeting and in our drive-thru registration will receive a $15 credit on his or her electric bill, limit one per membership. You must be present to receive the credit, which will be applied to your bill dated June 2019.
Registered members will also be entered into drawings for valuable prizes. Turn to page 24A in the April 2019 edition of South Carolina Living or download the PDF below for details about the prizes and other fun activities planned for the meeting! You may also download the new drive-thru registration map online below.
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Members who need accommodations due to physical impairment are asked to contact YEC in advance at (803) 684- 4248. During the business meeting, an interpreter for the hearing impaired will be provided. Also, please note that backpacks are subject to inspection by law enforcement while on site at the Annual Meeting.
Your cooperative’s audited financial report will be available at the Annual Meeting and during the week of the Annual Meeting at both of YEC’s office locations.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact our member services department at (803) 684-4248.
I look forward to seeing you and your family on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
The amendments to YEC’s bylaws, which will be proposed and offered for adoption at the Annual Meeting, can be found on page 24B of the April 2019 edition of South Carolina Living. You will also find more information about your 78th Annual Meeting, 2019 Capital Credits and the value of your membership in this edition’s York Extra pages!
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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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