38TH Eastern Illini Annual Meeting

We want to thank Eastern Illini members who attended the Annual Meeting on June 5, 2025, at the Gibson City Bible Church in Gibson City. It was great to be able to enjoy a sit-down fried chicken meal and talk with members, friends, and neighbors. We hope everyone enjoyed the meal and music. Hats off to our employees who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. 

This was our first year for a Health and Home Expo and we want to thank our exhibitors for joining us:

  • Call JULIE
  • Dippel Electric
  • Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
  • Nextlink
  • University of Illinois Master Gardeners

Here is why your attendance at the annual meeting was appreciated:

Involvement Matters

As a member, your participation helps shape the future of the co-op and ensures it continues to serve members effectively. 

Community Connection

The annual meeting offered a chance to meet your neighbors and fellow members, fostering a sense of connection and community. 

Information and Updates

We shared about accomplishments and future plans for the co-op. Members were able to  meet our new President/CEO, Bradley W. Smith. 

Value and Appreciation

The co-op appreciates your membership and your involvement in the annual meeting. Thank you for joining us. 

Business Meeting and Board of Directors Election

The business meeting kicked off at 6:30 p.m. Kevin Moore, Chairman of the Eastern Illini Board of Directors, welcomed everyone. Bruce Ristow, Vice Chairman, confirmed the notice and proof of mailing for the meeting. The meeting minutes and Treasurer’s Report were approved. Guy Hall, attorney for Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, determined that quorum had been achieved. He announced that three members of the Board of Directors ran uncontested and were reelected for three-year terms. 

DISTRICT 1:         Tyler Finegan, Ashkum 

DISTRICT 7:         Steve Gordon, Rantoul

DISTRICT 8:       Chad Larimore, Bement

Since there was no unfinished business or new business, Chairman Moore thanked members for attending and adjourned the meeting.   

The EIEC Board held a reorganization meeting following the annual meeting and elected officers.

Chairman: Kevin Moore

Vice Chairman: Bruce Ristow

Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Meenen

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Chad Larimore