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The Graham County Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th at 9 a.m. at the Pima High School Gym located at 190 East 200 South, Pima, AZ 85543. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for member registration and refreshments.\u00a0 The meeting will provide updates on projects and business including the merger of Graham County Utilities with Graham County Electric Cooperative. Drawings for door prizes for members attending and two $1,000 scholarships to qualified students will be provided. The recipient must be at least a Junior in High School, attending a higher education college or university.\u00a0 The GCEC member and the student recipient (child of the member) must both be present at the annual meeting to win.<\/p>\n
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Board of Director Elections & Updates<\/h3>\n
Update:<\/strong>\u00a0There is still time to run for Board of Directors, as a write-in candidate. If you have the desire, please contact our office ASAP to find out the details.\u00a0 Petitions for write-in candidates are due by January 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Save the Date:<\/strong> The GCEC Annual Member Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 9 a.m. in the Pima High School new gym.\u00a0 If you would like to run for a director on the electric board, petitions are available beginning December 14, 2021, and must be returned to coop no later than January 6, 2022, by 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n A new location and a combined venue for members attending the annual membership meeting.\u00a0 Members from both Graham County Electric Coop and Graham County Utilities attend the meeting on September 18th in the Pima High School gym.\u00a0 Communication and interaction with our cooperative members are one of the most important jobs that cooperatives can do.\u00a0 Meeting in person is the most effective way to discuss utility reliability, regulation and overall health of GCEC and GCU.\u00a0 Members also get to interact with employees on a different level than in the typical work environment.\u00a0 CEO\/General Manager Phil Cook presented information and billing statements and the progress of the recent vote to sell GCU gas system to Southwest Gas.\u00a0 Support from members are important, as well as AzGT support of GCEC’s operations.\u00a0 The industry continues to evolve through technology and regulatory changes at a rapid pace.\u00a0 Mr. Cook discussed the future plans of the electric and water systems.\u00a0 Many door prizes were handed out, along with a smart TV.\u00a0 This year, the Graham County Electric Coop Foundation provided two lucky recipients with a $1,000 scholarship. Maloree Berrios (member) and Wyatt Wiltbank (parents members) were the recipients of the scholarship drawings.<\/p>\n Update:\u00a0<\/strong>The GCEC and GCU members approved the merger and combined by-laws on May 26, 2021. Save the date for a new annual meeting on September 18, 2021, at 9 a.m. in the new Pima High School gym.<\/p>\n A combined annual meeting is planned for September 18, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m.\u00a0 This annual meeting will be for both Graham County Electric Cooperative and Graham County Utilities.\u00a0 There will be presentations and information concerning each of the utility cooperatives. Also, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member in attendance at the meeting.<\/p>\n Due to a recent\u00a0increase of COVID-19 cases and a commitment to keep our community safe, the 76th GCEC Annual Membership meeting\u00a0scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2021 has been postponed<\/strong> and will be rescheduled at a later date.\u00a0 However, the director ballots will be mailed mid-January to continue with the election of directors.\u00a0 Please see other important information listed under the “about us” tab, with “governance and directors” link on the website or contact our office at (928) 485-2451<\/a>.<\/p>\n Previous:<\/strong> The 75th GCEC Annual Membership meeting was held on Saturday, February 8th in the Pima School Cafeteria located on the corner of 200 South and Main Street.\u00a0 The election results were discussed, with Chris Claridge (District 1), Dennis Jacob (District 2), and Gene Larson (District 3, all retaining their seats on the board.\u00a0 Introduction of the 2020 Washington Youth Tour students was given, along with a video reflecting the 2019 students’ experiences.\u00a0 Mr. Gray summarized activities and milestones during the coop’s 75-year history. He also pointed out that the directors, management, and staff are committed to safety.\u00a0 It was great to see friends and neighbors and be apprised of what is in store for the upcoming year.\u00a0 Lots of door prizes were given!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2024 GCEC Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 9:00 AM in the Pima High School New Gym. 2022 GCEC Annual Meeting Meeting Summary In February, Graham County Electric Cooperative (GCEC) members met to hear updates on their cooperative. 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\n2021 Combined Annual Meeting Well Attended<\/h2>\n
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\n2021 GCEC Annual Meeting<\/h2>\n