WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR 2020 MMPA LOCAL ELECTION

MMPA’s traditional Local meeting season will look different this year given the on-going impact of COVID-19. Changes to the upcoming Local meeting season are being made out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of members, employees, and our communities.

The goal of this year’s Local meeting season will be to conduct only the essential business that needs to be conducted in accordance with our Association bylaws while limiting congregation of large groups of people considering the current pandemic.

This year’s Local meeting will consist of members stopping by a location to cast their vote for the essential business that needs to be conducted such as the election of local delegates, local officers, Dairy Communicators, Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators and voting on Local dues.

When members stop by to cast their vote, they will also be provided with a list of Local quality award recipients, a local meeting gift and a printed MMPA business update report.

The location and format of each Local election will be determined by the Local officers. All Locals are being asked to have their local elections during the month of December when hopefully the weather is a little better than in January. Members will be mailed information about the date, location and format of their Local election.

This year’s options for Local meetings were developed in close coordination with MMPA’s legal counsel to ensure we are adhering to MMPA bylaw requirements.

While we understand this format represents a significant change from our traditional Local meeting season, we hope everyone understands the need to operate in a safe and cautious manner while still conducting the essential business of the Association.