86TH ANNUAL MEETING

New-Mac Electric holds its 86^th Annual Meeting

New-Mac Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting on Oct. 26 at Crowder College’s Neosho campus with approximately 700 members in attendance. The 2025 Annual Meeting included hearing the state of the cooperative from General Manager/CEO Stan Irsik.

Irsik started the Management report by taking a look back at 1939 when New-Mac was established and how different life was before we all had electric to our homes. He stated “Just imagine how it must have been to make a trip to town, experience the marvel of electricity, only to return home to the farm and be without it. Naturally, they could see and understood the benefits electricity would bring to their homes.” He also reflected on the early Cooperative and community leaders that came before declaring “Eighty-five years ago, New-Mac Electric dedicated itself to providing safe and reliable electricity to rural homes, farms, and businesses here in southwest Missouri. That will never change.”

Irsik went on to explain that the industry is facing unprecedented challenges to provide reliable yet affordable electric, but addressing the challenges together as a cooperative is critical. Mr. Stan Irsik then says, “I believe our partnership with you, our cooperative owners, is more important today than it has ever been. We are here to serve you, and we are committed to supporting our communities and your evolving needs for power and energy.”

Participants also had the opportunity to vote for three seats on the co-op’s Board of Directors. Winning three-year terms on the nine-member board were incumbents Beryl Kennedy (District 4), Billy P. White (District 5) and Jamey Cope (District 9). The proposed bylaw amendment to remove the first-in, first-out requirement for the order of the retirement of capital credits was passed.

The 86^th Annual Meeting wrapped up with toe tapping bluegrass by, No Apparent Reason, they have been entertaining audiences across Southwest Missouri with their unique blend of music and humor. Combining serious bluegrass with elements of hilarious comedy, they create a lively atmosphere that will put a smile on your face and make you tap your feet.

The first week of October, New-Mac sent out capital credit checks to the membership of approximately $3 million. This marks the 28th year in a row that New-Mac has retired capital credits to its members.

New-Mac Electric, headquartered in Neosho, Mo., serves over 19,500 member accounts primarily in Newton, McDonald and Jasper Counties.