Our 86th Annual Meeting was a great day thanks to you, our incredible members! More than 3,400 members participated at one of our four locations throughout Central’s service area.

This was my first annual meeting leading our cooperative and what an unforgettable start! Witnessing the process, meeting and speaking with so many of our members, and watching Central’s employees in their element reminded me that even a drive-thru meeting can deliver a big impact on our cooperative.

We were thrilled to celebrate with you and show our appreciation. Members received a 2-gallon bucket, a $20 meal card and a $10 bill credit as an attendance gift. Seeing so many of you drive through and connect, even from behind the wheel, made this one of the most memorable annual meetings.

One of the things that makes a cooperative special is member participation. Every time you engage, whether by attending annual meeting, voting in a district meeting or sharing your voice, you are helping shape the direction of our cooperative. Your involvement ensures that decisions reflect what’s important to you, our members. Seeing how many members attended and participated in annual meeting was a powerful reminder that our cooperative is more than a utility; it’s a community built by and for our members.

From all of us at Central, thank you for helping make my first annual meeting so special. You are the heart of our cooperative, and I’m thrilled to serve you as we power our communities together. Here’s to another year of service, growth and a few more record-breaking celebrations!