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East Mississippi Electric Power Association recently celebrated our 85th year of serving East Mississippi during our annual meeting in Meridian.
A long time ago, people in our community came together to form cooperatives like ours. They did it to bring electricity to their homes, so they could have light bulbs in their rooms, refrigerators that didn't need blocks of ice, and even clothes washers and dryers. It's amazing what we can achieve when we work together to help our community!
Our annual meeting is a crucial part of how we run EMEPA. As an electric cooperative, we believe in democracy. That means every member, like you, has one vote, and together, we make important decisions.
At the meeting, EMEPA members voted by the bylaws of the association to re-elect Ches Brewer, Clarke County; Mike Fuller, Winston County; Lindsey Keene, Lauderdale County; and Gloria Welch, North System, At-Large to each serve a three-year term on the EMEPA Board of Directors.
Local democratic member control is one of the cooperative principles by which EMEPA has thrived for 85 years and is why we continue to enjoy a strong place of trust in the community.
This year’s annual meeting also marked the third anniversary of East Mississippi Connect’s launch to bring high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet to our rural communities. Having completed 3,850 miles of mainline fiber network construction and connected more than 12,500 subscribers 2 years ahead of schedule, we are poised to continue delivering services that empower our communities.
But here's the thing: We need your support to keep being successful. By signing up for our services and using our fiber network, you help us stay connected and up-to-date. Our network is vital for bringing new businesses, jobs, and people to our area. So, your support truly matters.
As a thank you, we held a drawing at our meeting, and some lucky members won electricity credits. 2 members got $250 credits, and one member won a $500 credit. Plus, 4 more members, 1 from each district, also won a $500 credit for sending back their proxy for the 84th annual meeting.
Congratulations to all the winners! Your support and participation make a big difference in our community. Thank you for being a part of EMEPA's journey for the past 85 years, and here's to many more years of working together for East Mississippi!