STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative announced the re-election of trustees Ralph Thompson and Tim Coomer at its Oct. 15 annual meeting in Cave City. President Ronnie Tucker also announced that the cooperative will refund $2.25 million in capital credits this year, with checks scheduled to be mailed in November.
According to the cooperative’s meeting account, incumbent Ralph Thompson received 426 votes to challenger Bill Gardner’s 359 in the mail-in election for District I. The district includes the Munfordville and Bonnieville exchanges, and Thompson was declared elected.
Coomer, the incumbent in District III, was unopposed and was declared re-elected. The election results were announced during Thursday night’s gathering at the Cave Area Conference Center.
During the business session, Coomer, the cooperative’s secretary-treasurer, reported a positive financial status. General Manager Jeff Eaton provided an update on the progress of fiber-to-the-home construction.
At the board’s annual reorganizational meeting, Ronnie Tucker was elected president and Kevin Bradshaw vice president. Coomer was elected secretary-treasurer, and Robert Thompson was elected assistant secretary-treasurer.
The Friends Trio provided entertainment during registration. After the business meeting, prize drawings included two 43-inch televisions, a $100 cash prize and a $100 Walmart gift card.
Five additional winners received Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max devices, and cash prizes were awarded in each exchange. Children’s prizes included two small riding toys, two bicycles, two Lenovo Chromebooks and two pairs of Raycon earbuds.
Key Facts:
– SCRTC held its annual meeting Oct. 15 at the Cave Area Conference Center.
– Ralph Thompson won District I with 426 votes to Bill Gardner’s 359.
– District I includes the Munfordville and Bonnieville exchanges.
– Tim Coomer was re-elected unopposed in District III.
– SCRTC announced $2.25 million in capital credit refunds.
– Ronnie Tucker was elected board president.
What’s Next:
Capital credit refund checks are scheduled to be mailed in November, according to Tucker’s announcement.
