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United Member Raymond Rogers From Granbury Wins Second of Three Drawings for Free Electricity

Simply by participating in the democratic process, two United members will enjoy free electricity this summer. Raymond Rogers, from Granbury won the June 30 drawing. Tomi Chilek, from Burleson, won the first of three drawings this summer for free electricity. Members received a special mailing packet in May (and June if they didn't partiicipate in May) that includes a referendum to amend United’s Articles of Consolidation, to be considered by absentee mail ballot and at a special meeting called on behalf of the membership at 12 noon on September 27, 2010 at United’s Cleburne office. The amendment, which is not only proposed but is also recommended for adoption by United’s Board of Directors, relates to specific changes to Article VIII, Section 2; which, if passed, will reduce to 5 percent from 8 percent the quorum requirement set in accordance with United’s bylaws the percent of United members that must be present in person or represented by absentee mail ballot for transaction of all meetings of the members.

United has vigorously sought member participation in the cooperative’s annual business meeting to ensure member voices are heard in person or by absentee mail ballot in regard to important cooperative business matters. United has nevertheless witnessed a trend for declining voter participation that is similar to that affecting other democratic processes throughout the nation.

As an added incentive to members who cast their vote on the measure either though a mailed ballot received at their primary residence, or through a counter ballot that may be obtained at any of United’s seven area offices, the cooperative is offering participating members a chance to win one of three random drawings for FREE ELECTRICITY this summer (good for three continuous months or $1,500 in United electric service, whichever occurs first). The final drawing will occur July 31, 2010.