Board of Directors Candidate District 9 — Allegan, Barry, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa Counties
the members, and the board itself, in a positive way throughout my past terms. I have been deeply immersed in the process of bringing Truestream fiber to all the members of Great Lakes Energy. Do you have energy industry experience, including work as a Great Lakes Energy employee, electric utility contractor, or at another energy service provider? Yes, if I am re-elected, this will be my third term as a director. In the last six years I’ve had the opportunity to grow as a director through training and classes. I have been recognized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for having achieved the highest level of training through the Director Gold Program. This experience has given me the knowledge and perspective needed to perform at a level to best represent our members.
John LaForge Occupation: • Retired Electrical Coordinator for General Motors • Cooperative member for 17 years • Director for 6 years Why are you seeking a board seat? I am seeking re-election to the board because I believe I have served both
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OFFICIAL MAIL-IN BALLOT DISTRICT 9 2022 Great Lakes Energy Board Of Directors Election (3-Year Term) Director Candidate
John LaForge
Return by Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
The undersigned acknowledges the receipt of the Notice of Annual Meeting, dated July 12, 2022.
Member Name (Please Print) ______________________________________________________ Member Signature (Required) ____________________________________________________
Please see instructions for mailing on the other side of this page.
Your Voice. Your Board. Your Co-op.
MAIL BALLOT and INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISTRICT 9: 1. WHO MAY USE: Anyone who is a member of Great Lakes Energy Cooperative at the time the mail-in ballot is submitted, whether or not the member plans to attend the Annual Meeting of the members. Either co-signer of a joint membership may sign the ballot, but only one ballot may be cast per joint membership. A person receiving electric service at more than one premise shall sign only one ballot.
2. HOW TO VOTE: Mark this ballot once for the open director position for the district, print and sign your name, and use this self-mailing page to send it. Read about the candidate on page 13 inside this magazine. Only signed ballots are valid and can be counted, so be sure to sign the ballot in the space indicated above. 3. WHEN TO VOTE: To be counted, ballots must be sent to: Rasmussen, Teller, & Caron, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, 555 Michigan St., Petoskey, MI, 49770-9925 and RECEIVED by Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
Inside Cover: PETITION STATEMENT Your notice of our Annual Meeting and Nominations.
Page 13: CANDIDATE INFO Information regarding your director candidate for District 9.
Back Cover: OFFICIAL BALLOT Your official ballot is on the back cover. Ballots are due Aug. 18.
CHEBOYGAN CHARLEVOIX ANTRIM
GRAND TRAVERSE
MANISTEE
MASON
OCEANA
OTSEGO
MONTMORENCY
KALKASKA CRAWFORD
OSCODA
WEXFORD MISSAUKEE
OSCEOLA
LAKE
CLARE
MECOSTA NEWAYGO
MUSKEGON
MONTCALM
9 KENT
OTTAWA
ALLEGAN
BARRY
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July/August 2022
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Beaver Island
4. RETURNING THE BALLOT: Simple instructions on how to prepare this ballot for mailing appear on the back of this page. Members shall vote by mail for the election of the directors.
As a member and owner of an electric cooperative, you decide who will represent you on the Great Lakes Energy Cooperative board of directors. See the back cover to cast your ballot for one candidate in District 9.* * Director candidates are not selected by GLE management, but by members who choose to run for the board and meet the eligibility requirements. Visit gtlakes.com to learn more.
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