86TH ANNUAL MEETING

New-Mac Electric Cooperative welcomed approximately 700 members to its 86th Annual Meeting on October 26, 2025 at Crowder College's Neosho campus.

During the meeting, members heard an update on the state of the cooperative from General Manager and CEO Stan Irsik. Reflecting on New-Mac's founding in 1939, Irsik spoke about the transformative impact electricity brought to rural Southwest Missouri and the vision of the community leaders who worked to bring power to homes, farms, and businesses.

"Eighty-six years ago, New-Mac Electric dedicated itself to providing safe and reliable electricity to rural homes, farms, and businesses here in southwest Missouri," Irsik said. "That commitment remains unchanged today."

Irsik also discussed the challenges facing the electric utility industry and emphasized the importance of the cooperative model in addressing those challenges.

"Our partnership with you, our member-owners, is more important today than ever before," he said. "We are here to serve you and remain committed to supporting our communities and your evolving energy needs."

Members also participated in the election of three directors to the cooperative's nine-member Board of Directors. Elected to three-year terms were incumbents Beryl Kennedy (District 4), Billy P. White (District 5), and Jamey Cope (District 9).

In addition, members approved a bylaw amendment removing the first-in, first-out requirement for the retirement of capital credits.

The meeting concluded with entertainment from local bluegrass group No Apparent Reason, whose blend of music and humor provided a lively finish to the event.

Earlier in October, New-Mac returned approximately $3 million in capital credits to its members, marking the 28th consecutive year the cooperative has retired capital credits.

Headquartered in Neosho, Missouri, New-Mac Electric Cooperative serves more than 19,500 member accounts across Newton, McDonald, Jasper, and surrounding counties in Southwest Missouri.