Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 20, and our 88^th Annual Members’ Meeting.

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation invites you to Lara Kendall Elementary School at 200 N. College Street in Ridgely, Tennessee, for an evening of fun and learning as cooperative employees and members enjoy fellowship and leaders conduct the 2025 business meeting.

New to this year’s schedule is Power Hour. Cooperative representatives will be available between 5 and 6 p.m. to provide one-on-one assistance to members whether it’s technical support with the new app, help understanding your bill or more information about the co-op’s programs and services.

Registration starts at 6 p.m., and members will receive a gift and a ticket to win one of ten $150 bill credits that can be applied to a Gibson Electric or Gibson Connect bill. Members’ children will be eligible to win one of three $75 gift cards.

Entertainment begins at 6:15, with the Grammy-nominated group High Road taking the stage. Gifted pianist and vocalist Sarah Davison leads the group, which includes Rachel Crick on fiddle and harmonies and Kristen Bearfield on guitar and harmonies. High Road combines country, bluegrass, Gospel and contemporary Christian music to create their original sound.

Also at 6:15, employees will serve members with free barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, dessert and drinks.

Door prizes will be awarded at 6:45 followed by the business meeting at 7. During the business meeting, Gibson Electric leaders will provide an update on the cooperative’s operation, including a financial report. Gibson Electric and Gibson Connect President and CEO Dan Rodamaker will also report on significant activities that have taken place during the past year and plans for the co-op.

The business meeting will conclude at 7:30, and the remaining door prizes will be awarded.

“As a not-for-profit, member-owned and member-controlled cooperative, we enjoy the opportunity to visit with those we serve,” Rodamaker said. “We hope you’ll join us at our annual meeting!”

If you are a member with special needs and you plan to attend this meeting, Gibson Electric asks you to contact your local member service center and ask for ext. 1611, by Monday, March 10, so the cooperative can try to accommodate you.

Update: We’ve added Power Hour to our annual meeting schedule. From 5 to 6 p.m., Gibson Electric and Gibson Connect experts will provide one-on-one support on everything from downloading the new app and accessing the features to understanding your bill and energy use.