Thank you to all of the members who attended Flathead Electric Cooperative's 71st Annual Members' Meeting on March 15th at the Glacier High School. 676 members were registered at the meeting and including guests, there were upward of 1,200 people in attendance to learn about the financial stability of the Co-op, Flathead Electric's continued focus on alternative renewable energy, and to hear from the members running for Board of Trustee positions. Special congratulations go out to Richard and Barbara Grilley who won the grand prize of a 2002 Ford Ranger!

Ballots were due at the offices of auditing firm, JCCS, by April 11th. Flathead Electric has received certification from CPA, Tony Vanorny, at JCCS that 6,697 total ballots were received. The certification also stated that incumbents, Earl Messick-District #9 and Paul Holland-District #8 were reelected this year to continue to sit on the Board of Trustees for the Co-op.

Paul Holland was the only opposed Trustee in this year's election. Holland received 3,809 votes while opponent Bob Chrysler received 2,376.

The District #6 seat was vacated this year with the retirement of Karl Schrade, who served 36-years on the Board. The new District #6 Trustee will be Duane Braaten who received 4,057 votes while opponent Gary Krueger received 2,187. The board and staff want to extend a sincere thank you to those who voted and encourage members to continue to stay involved with the future success of Flathead Electric Cooperative.

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