SECO News February 2023
Dear Members,
SECO Energy’s 85th Annual Meeting is being brought to you live via virtual webcast on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m. Tune in to learn about our new Strategy and new Mission from me and Board of Trustees President Gerald Anderson. Watch to find out if you are one of 100 prize winners.
Look for your Official 2023 Annual Meeting Notice enclosed in billing statements from mid-February through early March. Your Notice will provide further details on the meeting and voting instructions.
To access the meeting, click on the Virtual Business Meeting homepage banner on SECOEnergy.com at 6 p.m. on March 23. Links to the webcast will be published on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
As SECO Energy’s member count increases, Virtual Annual Meetings allow us to reach more members through our live webcast, Member Engagement Panel (via phone and email) and interactions on social media. The Board of Trustees has voted to continue the practice of holding Annual Meetings virtually for cost-saving reasons and to make the meeting more inclusive.
Once you receive your Official Notice, we need your vote on Annual Meeting business (and voting is how you enter the prize drawing as well)! This year the Board of Trustees has developed a short Bylaws Revision for membership vote. We also need approval of the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes. Review the Bylaws Revision and the 2022 Annual Meetings by visiting SECOEnergy.com. Vote from February 10 until the start of the Annual Meeting on March 23 at 6 p.m.
After February 10, members without Internet access may pick up a copy of the proposed Bylaws Revision and 2022 Meeting Minutes at one of our five Member Service Centers and ask a Member Services Representative to cast their vote that enters them in the prize drawing.
Members can vote by mail or phone once they receive their Official Annual Meeting Notice. Voting opens on SECOEnergy.com on February 10, 2023. Click the Vote Now homepage banner. All members who cast a vote are counted as present in person for the determination of quorum as stated in the Bylaws Article III, Section E, #4.
We have 100 prizes up for grabs! All members who vote on Annual Meeting Business (Bylaws Revision and 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes) are eligible to win one of 100 prizes. The grand prizes are two golf carts, three $1,000 cash prizes, three Generac 7117 generators and two ChargePoint Level 2 EV Fast Chargers. Other prizes include SECO Energy electric bill credits, Wi-Fi programmable thermostats, smart power strips and more! Winners are announced at the close of the Annual Meeting and posted on the website that evening.
Mark your calendar to tune in to our Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m. If you miss it, the meeting’s video will be posted on YouTube in April.
Sincerely,
Curtis Wynn
CEO
Official 2023 Annual Meeting Notice
Starting after February 10, watch your billing statement for your Official 2023 Annual Meeting Notice. You’ll find details about SECO Energy’s 85th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 23. The meeting will be webcast at 6 p.m.
Listed in the Official Notice is the full list of 100 prizes that are up for grabs for members who vote on the Bylaws Revision that is proposed by the Board of Trustees and approve the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes. Voting begins on February 10, until the meeting start time on March 23.
Also included in the Notice is the Meeting Agenda, voting ballot, a summary of the proposed Bylaws Revision, information about the Live Member Engagement Panel and more!
Official 2023 Annual Meeting Agenda
Virtual Engagement Panel Opens for Questions
5 p.m.
Business Meeting
6 p.m.
Welcome and Call to Order
Gerald Anderson President, Board of Trustees
Pledge of Allegiance
Scott Boyatt Vice President, Board of Trustees
Invocation and Trustee Introductions
Kathryn Gloria Vice President of Corporate Communications
Quorum Determination/2023 Notice Certification
Joyce Anderson Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Trustees
President’s Report
Gerald Anderson
Chief Executive Officer’s Report
Curtis Wynn, Chief Executive Officer
Member Vote Results & Certification
Scott Gerken, Cooperative Attorney
Old Business/New Business
Curtis Wynn
Adjournment
Gerald Anderson
Virtual Prize Drawing
Kathryn Gloria
Bylaws Revision Summary
This year, the Board of Trustees has proposed a Bylaws Revision and is requesting member votes for approval.
In order to better serve the membership, the proposed Bylaws revision would allow the Board of Trustees to make adequate plans and preparations for the Annual Meeting. Although the Board of Trustees has the authority to provide for a virtual Annual Meeting, the proposed revision would expressly set forth that provision in the Bylaws.
The full text of the proposed revision may be obtained on or after February 10 by reviewing the red-line version of the Bylaws revision at SECOEnergy.com or visiting any SECO Energy Member Service Center or calling to request a mailed packet.
Live Member Engagement Panel
Do you have a comment or question for us? Engage with SECO Energy during the 2023 Virtual Annual Business Meeting, and your question or comment may be addressed live.
You can get in touch with us via email before the meeting at SECO2023AM@SECOEnergy.com. Or on the day of the meeting, give us a call at (352) 329-MEET (answered on March 23 after 5 p.m. only) or send a message on Facebook or Twitter starting at 5 p.m. on March 23.
If you have an account-specific question, please get in touch with Member Services at CustomerService@SECOEnergy.com. Our Member Services staff will follow up on any account-specific questions received.
Ways To Vote
Vote on Annual Meeting business for the chance to win one of 100 prizes! This year we have two items to vote on. The Board of Trustees has asked for the membership vote on a proposed Bylaws Revision. We also ask your approval of the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes.
To review the proposed Bylaws Revision and 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes, visit SECOEnergy.com. For members without Internet access, you can stop by any of our five Member Service Centers to pick up a copy of the proposed Bylaws Revision and 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes.
Voting opens on February 10. To cast your vote online, visit SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > Annual Meeting, or text “VOTE” to (352) 320-2200.
The mail-in ballot will be included in the Official 2023 Annual Meeting Notice starting February 10.
We look forward to seeing you virtually on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m. for our 85th Annual Meeting!
Read the full February 2023 SECO News online.
