Henry Ford once said, “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of business.”  Unfortunately many of today’s high flying companies and CEOs don’t agree with Mr. Ford’s comments, but we do because the cooperative business model is uniquely suited to meet the higher standard of “existing to serve”.

If you have never attended your Cooperative’s Annual Meeting, you’ve missed an opportunity to participate in an important function of the business you own.

This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd and will be held at the scenic campus of the Southeastern Illinois College, which is located on College Road just a few miles south of Eldorado.

As always, members who register and attend will get a $10 credit on their power bill, receive an attendance prize and be eligible to have their name drawn for a number of prizes, including the chance to win one of four $250 cash awards.

Entertainment and registration will begin at 6:00 p.m., and children under the age of 13 are eligible to register for and possibly win one of ten gift certificates with a value of $25 each.

At the business session which starts at 7:00 p.m., members will learn about the Cooperative’s past year of operation.  In addition, they will be able to participate in the process of selecting three individuals to serve on the Cooperative’s Board of Trustees.

Please accept this invitation to attend the 67th Annual Meeting of SouthEastern, receive a credit on your power bill, pick up an attendance prize, be entertained, get your name put in the drawing for numerous prizes, visit with old friends, talk to Cooperative employees, and learn more about the business you own.

See you next month and as always, “We’ll keep the lights on for you.”"