The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston buzzed with energy as more than 650 members and guests gathered for Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s 87th Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 20.
The event was highlighted by presentations, door prizes, and entertainment by Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos.
Kicking off the evening, Weston Putman, the event’s emcee, set the stage with a video introduction showcasing the UEC Board of Directors, followed by a presentation of highlights from 2023 by Board President Bryan Wolfe and an update on the cooperative by General Manager/CEO Robert Echenrode. Board election results saw Bryan Wolfe re-elected in District 3 and Phil Hamm securing another term in District 4.
Throughout the event, attendees were treated to a meal prepared by Castle Event Catering of Richland, Wash. Door prizes, including the coveted grand prize of a full year of free electricity, kept the excitement high, with more than 40 additional prizes adding to the festivities.
The evening concluded with a performance by Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos. The audience-participation fun had the audience laughing and rocking.
As a token of appreciation, each household departed with the gift of a power tower, symbolizing the theme for the year, “Creating Powerful Connections.”
“We are thrilled to have record attendance at this year’s event and look forward to seeing our members throughout the year across our service territory,” said Putman, manager of Public Relations.
