2024 Annual Meeting Recap

Canoochee EMC’s 86th Annual Meeting of Members was held in an in-person format at Tattnall Campground in Claxton on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. There were 221 members registered in total.

Registration began at 10 a.m. and closed at 11 a.m. Before the meeting began, CEO Michael Wasson and Canoochee EMC Foundation Board Secretary Lyn Gosseck presented the Bryan County High School Junior ROTC with a check for $5,000 from the foundation to support their efforts for the school year.

Photo of presenting the big check for $5,000 to the Bryan County HS JROTC

The business meeting was called to order at 11 a.m. The meeting started with the presentation of colors by the Bryan County High School Junior ROTC, followed by announcements and a business report.

Photo of the Junior ROTC in camo uniforms holding flags for the presentation of colors

There were three directors to be elected at this year’s Annual Meeting by the members in their respective districts. The Canoochee EMC Nominating Committee nominated Lavanda Lynn, Robert E. Dasher and Marven E. Bradley Jr. No opposition was presented for consideration, and no nominations were made by petition.

Photo of Lavanda Lynn

The meeting adjourned shortly before 12 p.m., with the announcement of the 2024 prize winners. By registering for the Annual Meeting, members were automatically entered into drawings for door prizes. William Frost of Glennville was named the Touchstone Energy Senior Citizen of the Year and was awarded a $500 bill credit.

CEO Michael Wasson

Introducing William Frost of Glennville

Canoochee EMC has been serving its members since 1938, providing safe, reliable and affordable power to the communities of Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long, Emanuel, Bulloch, Evans, Tattnall and Toombs counties.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you this fall for our 2025 meeting.