David Haynes of Lula was the winner of the $500 grand prize awarded at Habersham EMC’s 81st annual meeting on Thursday. He’s joined by (l-r): HEMC Vice President of Technology Glenn Purcell; Vice President of Finance Kelly Wilkins; and Vice President of Engineering Jim Cox.
More than 1,100 members and visitors participated in the Habersham EMC Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 18, at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. The co-op treated attendees to a free meal and live entertainment and updated them on HEMC’s performance and future plans.
During the business session, David Wall, Dustin Hulsey, and Dan Thurmond were re-elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors.
Wall, the incumbent in the East District, won with 386 votes to challengers Teresa Shirley’s 334 and Hugh Rucker’s 331 votes.
For the two open positions in the West District, incumbents Hulsey and Thurmond won, receiving 704 and 512 votes, respectively. Challenger Tim Kinsey had 478 votes.
HEMC President & CEO Brad Hicks gave an update on the co-op. The Triumphant Quartet provided the entertainment for the evening.
Door prizes were given out including a grand prize of $500 cash which was won by David Haynes of Lula.
The Board of Directors met immediately following the meeting and elected officers for the upcoming year. Jeff Ferguson was elected chairman, Wall will serve as vice-chairman, and Billy Cantrell will serve as secretary-treasurer.
HEMC serves approximately 25,000 members in its six-county service area which includes Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, and White counties.
