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West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) held its Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day on April 26 at the Graceville Civic Center. Members enjoyed demonstrations by WFEC and Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative linemen,  touch-a-truck displays, and safety information. Grace and Grit from Panama City provided musical entertainment.

The event opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, and the Presentation of the Colors by Vernon High School JROTC. Interim EVP & CEO, Wayne Williams, addressed co-op members who attended the meeting. He presented the co-op's new logo to the membership and election results were announced:
District 1 - David Tatum (unopposed)
District 2 - Tim Alford (2,180 votes), Andrew Bowden (858 votes)
District 3 - Jackie Pooser (unopposed)

Members approved the 2024 meeting minutes and board actions by a vote of 2,800 to 86. Members Richard and Mary Bevitt of Sneads and Hubert Kinkaid of Blountstown, won $250 bill credits for their participation in the election process.

WFEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative where members vote equally and help guide policy and decisions.