7/24/15

Talford Bowen accepts   grand prize credit of $500 on an electric bill from HEMC Chairman/CEO Jonathan Cantrell

Talford Bowen accepts grand prize credit of $500 on an electric bill from HEMC Chairman/CEO Jonathan Cantrell

(Clarkesville)-  Habersham Electric Membership Corp.  held its Annual Meeting Thursday  at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy in Mt. Airy.  According to spokeswoman Nicole Dover, there were 884 registered Members with approximately 2200 people in attendance.  An additional 381 members voted by absentee ballot.  Attendees enjoyed activities for children, a barbecue meal and a door prize drawing with a $500 credit on a member’s electric bill as a grand prize.

Gospel music groups The Farrows and The Nelons entertained Members prior to the business meeting.

Hugh Rucker, board chairman, welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. George Fry, secretary-treasurer, gave the invocation then Washington Youth Tour Delegates Sinead O’Bryant and Amiee Partin led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

HEMC Chairman/CEO Jonathan Cantrell updated the attendees on cooperative finances, developments in renewable energy sources, and growth of services.

Talford Bowen won the grand prize credit of $500 on an electric bill.

Jeff Ferguson, George Fry and Kenneth McEntire were elected to serve three year terms. Board of Director Officers for the upcoming year will be Rick Wood, Chairman; George Fry, Vice-Chairman; and Jeff Ferguson, Secretary-Treasurer.