Cooperative News

Happy 80th birthday, PEC!

2018 annual meeting brought the cooperative together for business and family fun

07.02.18

Thank you to the nearly 700 members and guests who joined us June 23 for the 2018 PEC Annual Meeting in Spring Branch. Attendees enjoyed exhibits, presentations, food and prizes, plus had the chance to vote in person and hear the election results firsthand.

We look forward to seeing all of you again next year!

It was a beautiful day to celebrate our history, our future and our members.
It was a beautiful day to celebrate our history, our future and our members.
PEC members in districts 1, 6 and 7 were eligible to vote in the board election this year, and 116 of them did so in person at the meeting.
PEC members in districts 1, 6 and 7 were eligible to vote in the board election this year, and 116 of them did so in person at the meeting.
PEC members register for the chance to win fabulous door prizes.
PEC members register for the chance to win fabulous door prizes.
Marisa Ramirez (far right), one of PEC’s 2018 Youth Tour delegates, leads the auditorium in both the national and state pledges.
Marisa Ramirez (far right), one of PEC’s 2018 Youth Tour delegates, leads the auditorium in both the national and state pledges.
The Smithson Valley High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Color Guard posts the colors near the start of the business meeting.
The Smithson Valley High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Color Guard posts the colors near the start of the business meeting.
About 600 guests were in attendance, many of whom stayed for the business meeting.
About 600 guests were in attendance, many of whom stayed for the business meeting.
2018 marks PEC’s 80th anniversary, the theme of the day.
2018 marks PEC’s 80th anniversary, the theme of the day.
PEC Board President and District 2 Director Emily Pataki (right), a historian by education, opens the business meeting with the story of PEC’s 80-year history.
PEC Board President and District 2 Director Emily Pataki (right), a historian by education, opens the business meeting with the story of PEC’s 80-year history.
Staff on PEC’s winning Lineman Rodeo Team talks to members about the work they do and their commitment to serving our community, rain or shine.
Staff on PEC’s winning Lineman Rodeo Team talks to members about the work they do and their commitment to serving our community, rain or shine.
PEC AMI Supervisor Martin Sauceda talks to attendees about the electric meters PEC uses in the field.
PEC AMI Supervisor Martin Sauceda talks to attendees about the electric meters PEC uses in the field.
PEC Vegetation Maintenance Manager George Leader explains the hazards of planting trees to close to power lines.
PEC Vegetation Maintenance Manager George Leader explains the hazards of planting trees to close to power lines.
Our Energy Services team shows attendees how they use infrared cameras to inspect homes for drafts, air leaks and other issues.
Our Energy Services team shows attendees how they use infrared cameras to inspect homes for drafts, air leaks and other issues.
PEC members discover some fun at the Explore Mad Science presentation.
PEC members discover some fun at the Explore Mad Science presentation.
At the photo booth and beyond, our attendees received the royal treatment.
At the photo booth and beyond, our attendees received the royal treatment.
PEC’s 2017 Lineman’s Rodeo Team winners were on hand to meet guests.
PEC’s 2017 Lineman’s Rodeo Team winners were on hand to meet guests.
A live DJ kept the energy up throughout the day.
A live DJ kept the energy up throughout the day.
A face painter puts a smile on one of our youngest members. A balloon artist was also on hand.
A face painter puts a smile on one of our youngest members. A balloon artist was also on hand.