Northern Lights’ 88th Annual Meeting & Barbecue
PrintBy Elissa Glassman
On April 3, Northern Lights Inc. hosted the 88th annual meeting and barbecue at its Sagle headquarters. More than 300 people attended, with 196 registered members.
Before the meeting, guests enjoyed Wood’s Smokies, chocolate chip cookies and coffee, and received complimentary gift bags.
Members visited with NLI Board President Steve Elgar, other board directors and General Manager Annie Terracciano.
Members were in awe of the life-size electrical display, which was built and demonstrated by NLI lineworkers.
Annual meeting attendees listened to a rendition of the national anthem, sung by Sarah Kugle, and were entertained by a performance of “Unforgettable” by Dakota Matteson. Both performers are with the Sandpoint High School choir.
During the meeting, Steve addressed the members and Annie shared NLI’s many accomplishments and goals.
The purpose of the meeting was to hear and pass upon reports covering the previous fiscal year; elect a director for District 7; and transact such other business that came before the meeting.
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- More than 300 people gathered at NLI’s Sagle headquarters for the annual meeting in April. Photos by Elisa Glassman
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- Attorney Susan Weeks addresses the members of the cooperative. Also pictured are NLI Board President Steve Elgar and General Manager Annie Terracciano.
Only 1 candidate, Mike Dolan, was nominated for District 1. Only one candidate, Kennon McClintock, was nominated for District 5. Pursuant to NLI Bylaws Section 4.04(d), no elections were held in those districts. NLI congratulates Jim Woodward, who was reelected for his fourth term as the District 7 board director.
This year, NLI awarded 8 educational scholarships and 3 lineworker scholarships. Kennon presented certificates to those in attendance.
The winners of the educational scholarships are:
- Luke Butler, Priest River
- Kelsey Cessna, Cocolalla
- Erika Edmundson, Sandpoint
- Lance Hendricks, Sagle
- Addison Kingery, Priest River
- Colin Roos, Sandpoint
- Hayden Stockton, Priest River
- Madelyn Williamson, Priest River
The winners of the NLI lineworker scholarships are:
- Brycen Cowin, Moyie Springs
- Paxton Fisher, Troy
- Maddox Kurtz, Sandpoint
Congratulations to the scholarship winners.
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- NLI lineman Marc Hull, left, prepares Wood’s Smokies for the barbecue with an NLI member and retired lineman Don Roos.
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- NLI Board President Steve Elgar, right, speaks with NLI’s lineworker scholarship winners, from left, Maddox Kurtz, Brycen Cowin and Paxton Fisher. Photos by Elissa Glassman
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- NLI Engineering Assistant Sam Ross shows NLI Credentials and Elections Committee member Allen Rose a buzz circuit model activity to demonstrate the importance of avoiding contact with power lines. Photo by Kristen Mettke
