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80th Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

WaKeeney VFW Post #3449

400 North Railroad Avenue WaKeeney, KS 67672

Doors open at 11:00 am; Lunch and meeting start at Noon

Western Cooperative Electric plans to hold the Annual Meeting on May 14, 2025, at the WaKeeney VFW Post #3449. During the meeting, members can socialize with Western staff and trustees, share a meal, and learn more about last year's operations and finances.

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members. Trustees are elected among the membership and are accountable to those they serve by actively participating in setting policies and making decisions. This year the membership will be voting for candidates in all three districts, including a contested election for the 'open' District 1 seat and several Bylaw changes. Please review the information below to familiarize yourself with the candidates and the Bylaw changes.

Ballots will be mailed out in early April and are due May 4, 2025.

 


Learn more about the Trustee Candidates

(click photos to read more)

Mark Ferguson

District 1


Mark Furguson

 

Cody Howland

District 1


Cody Howland

 

Gary Simon

District 1


gary simon

 

Michelle (Micci) Windholz

District 1


Micci Winholtz

 

Frank Joy

District 2


Frank Joy

 

Nick Zerr

District 3


nick Zerr

 

 

Proposed Bylaw Changes


The Western Cooperative Electric Board of Trustees has proposed the following amendments to the cooperative’s bylaws. Western encourages you to review the proposed changes affecting multiple sections of the bylaws. The foundation of any successful cooperative is member trust and transparency in decision-making. If you have questions regarding the proposed bylaw changes, please submit your concerns in writing in the space provided on the ballot, and a representative from the cooperative will reach out to you. You are hereby notified, pursuant to K.S.A. 17-4608 and Article XV of the bylaws, that the following proposed amendments to the bylaws are being submitted to a vote of the membership. Results will be announced at the annual meeting on May 14, 2025.

The Western Cooperative Electric Board Of Trustees Recommends Adoption Of The Following Changes To The Bylaws Of Western Cooperative Electric. A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of the proposed changes. A “no” vote is a vote against the proposed changes. A complete version of the current bylaws can be found at www.westerncoop.com/co-op-bylaws. View the REDLINED document and footnotes below to gain an understanding of why these changes are being proposed. If you still have questions/concerns with the proposed changes, click the 'Contact Us' button, and a WCE representative will reach out to you.

Western By-laws-- REDLINES.pdf
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Western Cooperative Electric 
635 S. 13th St.
P.O. Box 278
WaKeeney, KS 67672

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Office: 785-743-5561

Email: Western@Westerncoop.com

 

 

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