Each year, we host an Annual Membership Meeting as a way to say “thank you” to our members, as well as conduct important cooperative business, including financial updates and director elections. The theme for this year’s meeting was “Your Cooperative, Your Community.”
As an electric cooperative, our business model is unique. We are not owned by a group of investors, we are owned by every person who receives electric service from Orange County REMC. That’s why we refer to you as “members” and not “customers.” The Annual Meeting really is an event for you! We enjoy meeting you face-to-face and helping you understand how decisions are made at the REMC, as well as for Orange County Fiber.
As usual, the Annual Meeting drew a large crowd with 473 registered members and a grand total of 837 in attendance. Our guests enjoyed a fantastic meal served by Schnitzelbank Catering while Branded Bluegrass provided musical entertainment.
Our youngest members stayed busy in the kids’ area that featured highenergy bounce houses, crafts, a coloring contest and temporary tattoos by our talented employees. During the business meeting, incumbent directors Randy Roberts and George Key were re-elected to represent Districts 3 and 7 respectively. In the only contested election, Thomas Lamb became the new District 4 director, winning the seat from incumbent Brett Busick. Lamb is a long-time resident of Orange County and his bio is published on the next page. Photos from the event are also featured on the next two pages.
We wrapped up the meeting with our prize drawing. Every registered member who attended the meeting, and stayed for the duration of the event was eligible to win. The top cash prize winners were Hobbs Farm ($500) and Cane Creek Church ($1,000).
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members who attended the meeting and express my appreciation to the directors and employees who worked so hard to make the event such a success.
Lamb elected REMC district 4 director
Thomas Lamb was elected to Orange County REMC’s Board of Directors. He is a lifelong resident of Orange County. He and his wife, Jennifer, havethree sons — Ramsey, Vincent, and Garrett. Garrett and his wife, Shelby, are expecting their first child in August. Lamb is senior vice president at Mid-Southern Savings Bank and brings 34 years of financial experience to his new role on the board of directors. He currently serves in various other community leadership roles including Orleans Chamber of Commerce President, Orange County Economic Development Board, and Masonic Lodge #153 finance committee. We welcome him to the REMC Board of Directors.
