Cooperatives are governed by the representatives chosen by the members. These representatives, or trustees, are elected at the Cooperative’s annual meeting each year. Trustees’ seats are available for re-election after serving a three-year turn. A nominating committee is selected to secure nominations to finalize the ballot. Nominees must reside in the district they wish to serve and meet all other qualifications outlined in the Cooperative’s bylaws. The 2021 nomination committee met on July 14th, selecting three nominees for this year’s elections. This year’s nominees are:

District 3 

Jeff W. Moyer (incumbent)

Jay B. Annis (nominee)

District 4 

Alfred Alexander (incumbent)

Denton Schloemer (nominee)

District 8 (at large for 3 and 4)

John R. Jury (incumbent)

Jerry Brown (nominee)

Members of the above districts may also nominate a candidate through a petition. Forms for a petition nomination are available at our Ulysses office. Any member who meets the qualifications outlined in the Cooperative’s bylaws and submits all forms and signatures prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2021, may be included on the 2021 Board of Trustees election ballot.

Interested parties may pick up a form by contacting:

Anita Wendt, Vice President of Energy Services at 620-356-1211 or awendt@pioneerelectric.coop

 

Mark your calendar and join us in person on Thursday, September 9, 2021, for the 77th Annual Meeting! Members can join us at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses for the event and a FREE meal. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to our offices by calling 620-356-1211.

 

On April 28th, the Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees voted to implement the proposed Feb. 2021 Storm Recovery Charge on members’ bills over a 36-month recovery period. The new charge will assist in recovering costs incurred to Pioneer Electric during February’s “Winter Storm Uri”. The average member will see a slight increase in the bill of approximately $8 (per 1,000 kWh of usage) per month. Costs are calculated with electricity used between February 1-28, 2021. Members’ usage may vary.

The new charge will be listed under the “Current Activity” portion of most members’ bills beginning in May. Members belonging to invoicing groups of 18+ services will see the charge listed under the “Misc. Charges”.

Additionally, members who wish to pay their total storm recovery charge in one payment may do so once billed. Please contact Pioneer Electric’s office to get your total storm recovery charge and make a payment.

Members with questions or concerns may visit our Winter Storm Uri FAQ page or call our office at 620-356-1211 or 1-800-794-9302 during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)