This month's message from CEO/General Manager Michael Cremer in Your Co-op Connection in Rural Missouri. 

August 2025
Your participation makes this co-op work

     As early voting begins for this year’s board of directors election, I want to take a moment to encourage every member to participate.
     At Crawford Electric, we operate under the cooperative principle of democratic member control. That means you, not outside investors, have the power to help shape the future of our co-op. By casting your vote in the annual election, you help choose the leaders who make important decisions about long-term priorities, policies and investments for the cooperative.
     This year, in addition to selecting directors, members will also vote on a proposed bylaw change related to employment after service on the board. This is another way your voice helps guide how we do business.
     Our board of directors is made up of nine community-minded individuals who live right here in our service area. Each brings unique skills and perspectives to the table, and we rely on their leadership to help navigate challenges and opportunities in a thoughtful, strategic way.
     We want to make voting as convenient as possible for our members, so we offer a variety of ways for you to participate. You can cast your ballot by mail, online or in person at our annual meeting on Sept. 17. You’ll find all the details about each voting method on Page 1.
     Thanks for being an engaged member of your cooperative. I look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting.