Rock Energy Cooperative (REC) held its 88th Annual Meeting on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Eclipse Center in Beloit, WI. Total attendance was 399, representing 215 co-op members.
During the meeting, 2024 Rock Energy Director Elections were announced for districts 1, 3, and 5. Presiding over the elections was attorney Niles Berman. Directors elected are as follows:
    • Barb Miller (Board Vice-Chair) – re-elected in District 1
    • Theresa Huber – re-elected in District 3
    • Bill Fischer – re-elected in District 5

    Barb Miller              Theresa Huber                    Bill Fischer

Calling the meeting to order and providing opening remarks was Board Chairman Clark Schoonover, followed by an address from Rock Energy CEO Shane Larson. Schoonover also provided the Official Notice of the Annual Meeting, Treasurer’s Report, and Chairman’s Report.
In Larson’s address, he discussed, among other things, increasing wholesale supplier and equipment costs that have affected member rates (due to the rising costs). 

Above Left: REC trucks greet visitors at the 88th REC Annual Meeting. Above Right: Scholarship winner, Reba Brewer, addresses the audience at the annual meeting.

Above Left: CEO Shane Larson and REC board members visit with members at the annual meeting. Above Right: Larson recognizes REC attorney Niles Berman. Berman is retiring after 11 years of honorable service with the co-op.

Additionally, he spoke about the tornadoes that occurred in February that caused damage in some of the co-op’s service areas. He also reiterated the co-op’s commitment and dedication to its members.
“Most importantly,” said Larson, “I want to say thank you to all of you (members). You are the reason why we are here, and we are extremely motivated to do a good job on your behalf.”
The 2024 Rock Energy scholarship winners were also recognized. Education committee and board member Barb Miller (Vice-Chair) announced each scholarship winner, while education committee and board members Marian Trescher (Secretary) and Bill Fischer greeted and congratulated them on stage. A full-service dinner was provided for guests in attendance following the scholarship presentation.
Rock Energy attorney, Niles Berman, was also recognized for honorable service with the co-op over the past 11 years. Berman will be retiring as the co-op’s attorney later this year.