2012 Annual Meeting – A Success

      The 2012 Annual Meeting held on March 17th was a success. Wyoming Smokehouse catered the lunch to over 400 people. Lots of people toured the new facilites as the annual meeting was held at the new Headquarter shop facility at 1775 E Monroe in Riverton.

      Incumbent directors were re-elected to serve on the High Plains Power Board. Lee Shaffer, serving District 2, Hearley Dockham, representing District 8, Mark Park from District 11 and Bob Cardwell serving District 12 were all re-elected.

      President Cardwell reported that the construction of the new headquarters and shop facilities were completed under budget.

      Manager, Jeff Hohn addressed the membership and provided a breakdown of the rate increase that took effect on January 1, 2012. He also discussed the effects of Tri-State's new wholesale rate structure that will take effect on January 1, 2013.

      Director Jim Miller presented the membership with his Treasurer's report, including a review of 2011 revenue sources, expenses and margins. Mr. Miller also provided a report on scholarships granted and the activities of the Operation Round Up Foundation.

      Special guest Jim Spiers reviewed the mix of the Tri-State energy package and answered member question.

      Special guest, Shawn Taylor with Wyoming Rural Electric Association reviewed state legislative issues.

      Many lucky members walked away with door prizes ranging from tool sets to energy credits. Also, those members that were present, received a $10 credit to their electric bills.

It’s our time to lead America in a national dialogue. About America’s climate change goals and energy challenge.  It’s time to raise awareness.  Have the hard conversations with our elected officials.  Empower people.  It’s not us versus them.  It’s me.  It’s you.  It’s all of us. Together.  It’s about the energy to effect positive change.  It’s about the power of conversation.  It’s about the power in all of us, to find the right answers.

It’s about our energy.  Our future.
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