Canoochee EMC Celebrates 85th Anniversary at Annual Meeting

Canoochee EMC celebrated its 85th anniversary at its Annual Meeting on Oct. 10. The meeting was held at the Tattnall Campground in Claxton and more than 400 members and guests attended the event.

The business meeting began with a welcome from Board of Directors President Connie Thrift, who thanked members for their continued support and highlighted the cooperative’s accomplishments.

Members sit in their own lawn chairs under the tent at the outside event.

Newly named Chief Executive Officer Michael Wasson gave his state of the cooperative speech in which he talked about the influence of prior CEO Lou Ann Phillips and those preceding her. He also discussed the past year, which included new power generation from Plant Vogtle, in addition to potential future projects like community solar. He also highlighted the cooperative’s commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to its members.

Canoochee EMC Board Members LaNell Oliver, Bob Floyd and Kenneth L. Durrence were reelected to three-year terms. Board officers of the cooperative also remain the same: Connie Thrift, President; Bob Floyd, Vice President; LaNell Oliver, Secretary; and Kim Blocker, Treasurer.

ROTC students present the flags.

Prior to the business meeting, an electric vehicle car show was held for members to better understand the emerging technology. Representatives from other EMCs and community members participated, and the Long County School System sent an electric school bus for guests to check out. Nashville recording artist Clayton Hackle also performed for those in attendance.

Checking out vehicles at the EV display.

The meeting concluded with a door-prize drawing and refreshments.

Canoochee EMC would like to thank all of its members and special guests for making the 85th Annual Meeting a success!