⾕ About Us > Annual Meeting
As a member-owner of Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative (RVEC), you're more than a customer; you own a share of the cooperative. One of the benefits of cooperative membership is having a voice in its governance.
RVEC’s Annual Meeting is dedicated solely to official cooperative business, including the election of directors and a review of financial reports. RVEC will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting immediately following the Member Appreciation event in Glidden.
Join us for food, fellowship, and a chance to visit with RVEC employees and directors. We appreciate your membership and hope you'll attend one of our annual Member Appreciation Events.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. RVEC Outpost – 601 E Main Street, Sac City, Iowa
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. RVEC Headquarters – 28725 Hwy 30, Glidden, Iowa
Immediately after the Member Appreciation Event, RVEC will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting, where members will hear the election results.
In accordance with the Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Bylaws, the Board of Directors appointed a Nominating Committee to identify qualified candidates for the 2026 election of directors.
The Nominating Committee met at the headquarters on June 1, 2026, and the Nominating Committee Report was posted on June 2, 2026.
The committee nominated the following members for three-year terms:
Members had until July 16, 2026, to submit nominations via petition, as provided in the cooperative's bylaws.
Because only one qualified candidate was nominated in each district, David Onken and Karen Werner will be elected by acclamation under the RVEC Bylaws. Accordingly, no election ballots were issued, and no member vote was required for the 2026 director election.
View the 2026 Nominating Committee Report (PDF)
The 2026 Annual Report was mailed to all members inside the August issue of Iowa Electric Cooperative Living magazine.
The report highlights:
View the 2026 Annual Report (PDF)
Democratic Member Control is one of the Seven Cooperative Principles. As a member-owner, you elect fellow members to represent your interests and help guide your cooperative's future.
RVEC's Board of Directors comprises seven directors who live in the communities we serve. Working with the CEO, the Board sets policies, provides strategic direction, and ensures the cooperative remains financially strong while continuing to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and responsible electric service.
The Board of Directors is responsible for:
Directors receive a per diem for attending meetings and are reimbursed for approved business-related travel and mileage.
Want to learn more about your Board of Directors? Visit our Board of Directors page to:
Serving on the RVEC Board of Directors offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your cooperative and the communities we serve.
As a director, you'll have the opportunity to:
Each year, directors whose terms are expiring are elected in accordance with the cooperative's bylaws. Members interested in serving may become candidates through the nomination process set forth in the bylaws.
If you have questions about serving on the Board of Directors or the nomination process, please contact the RVEC office.
For your convenience, the following resources are available online:
If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting, voting, or cooperative finances, please contact us:
Phone: (712) 659-3649 or (800) 253-6211
Email: info@rvec.coop