did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the board of directors, share important financial information, occasionally vote on other matters such as bylaws changes and, of course, give away some great door prizes!

Jackson Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting is a community gathering where neighbors can meet new neighbors—or catch up with old acquaintances. As our lives get busier, we must remember the value of face-to-face human connections.

Very few organizations are as uniquely positioned as cooperatives to connect a community.

The simple act of smiling, saying hello and shaking someone’s hand goes a long way, and as our country and community face many challenges, including rising prices, overcoming these challenges is easier when we come together.

Jackson EC’s annual meeting is designed to take care of the important business of your co-op and the equally important business of building a real sense of community. All cooperatives serve an economic and social purpose. While safe, reliable and affordable electric power is crucial to our mission, improving the quality of life for all members is at the core of what we do every day.

If you haven’t attended the annual meeting in the past or if it has been a few years, we urge you to take the time to be with your fellow co-op members.

We get out of life what we put into it and we are connected to you by more than just power lines. We are your neighbors and we look forward to seeing you at our annual meeting! We hope to see you at our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting on October 17th, 2026 at the Bay City Civic Center.