The 32nd Annual Meeting of Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative is just around the corner. We hope you’ve marked Thursday, June 6 on your calendar and can make it for an event full of fun activities, enjoyable entertainment, delicious food, and fascinating seminars.

Click HERE for the Schedule of Events

Registration begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The annual meeting will be held at PBL Jr/Sr High School in Paxton. We’ll have plenty of parking and EIEC employees will be available with golf carts to pick you up and take you to registration which is located on the north end of PBL Junior High School, near the Jr. High gymnasium. When you register for the annual meeting, you will be eligible for a $25 bill credit. At the time of registration, you will receive a ballot to vote for the board of directors as well as proposed bylaw amendments.

Click HERE for Board of Directors Candidates

Click HERE for Proposed Bylaw Amendments

Click HERE for the Annual Meeting Program and Annual Report

This year’s dinner is provided by Niemerg’s Catering and includes: fried chicken, baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, vegetables, and dessert. Snacks and ice cream will also be available in the courtyard.

While at the annual meeting, be sure to stop by and see the new EIEC Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicle as well as the antique truck. And as in year’s past, should you want to take a ride in the bucket truck, our lineman will accommodate and give you a birds eye view of the area.

After you’ve voted and eaten, feel free to spend some time in the tent outside listening to the wonderful music of the Marvin Lee Band or check out the seminars happening at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. in rooms 605, 608, 609, and 610. There is a wide array of topics including Planting, Growing, and Using Herbs; Dos and Don’ts of Chain Saw Use; Annuals & Perennials: Right Plant, Right Place;  and Shining A Light On Solar & Other Renewables.

Click HERE for the Seminar Schedule

The children will enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, miniature golf, and inflatable obstacle course. The children’s area is open from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and when the kids need a break, they can grab a drink or snack in the courtyard.

You’ll want to stay for the business meeting as ten, $100 bills will be awarded to attendees following the business meeting.

This year’s annual meeting has something for everyone and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 6.