Join us at Rossview High School for CEMC’s 75th annual meeting

AS I SEE IT Manager’s Viewpoint

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The directors, management andemployees of CumberlandElectric Membership Corpora-tion extend a special invitation

to each of our members to at-tend our 75th annual mem-bership meeting. This year’sevent will take place Satur-day, Sept. 14, at RossviewHigh School in Clarksville.We are especially excitedabout this meeting, as wewill also be celebrating our75th year of service. As usual, doors will open

at 8 a.m. for registration anda complimentary breakfast,followed by the business ses-sion at 10 a.m. We hope youwill find time to enjoy enter-tainment provided by The BluegrassVolunteers and Minnie Pearl imperson-ator Jane Morrison and browse throughthe selection of door prizes to be givenaway before the business session begins.

Three seats on CEMC’s board of di-rectors are up for election this year, andyou can learn more about the candidateson the following page. Because each of

the incumbent directors isrunning unopposed this year,voting will take place byvoice acclamation during thebusiness session of the meet-ing. CEMC’s financial reportand a summary of the coop-erative’s activities will alsobe given during the businesssession. Those who are unable to

attend the meeting will stillhave an opportunity to win a$100 bill credit by attendingearly registration at one ofthe local district offices on

Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.I do hope you will make plans to

join us this year. We are all looking for-ward to the opportunity to celebrate ourco-op’s 75th anniversary with you.

CEMC Board of Directors — From left are, seated, Joe H. Whitaker, president;Wesley H. Aymett, vice president; Shela K. Williams, secretary-treasurer; and K.Jean Beauchamp, assistant secretary-treasurer. Standing: Jim Coode, generalmanager; Charles R. Hancock; Edward L. Oliver; Tommy G. Whittaker; Stephen E.Douglass; Michael A. Mason; and C. David Morgan.

Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationCEMC Management and StaffJim Coode, General ManagerRandy Holt,Operations Division ManagerLynne Wilson, Administrative Division ManagerChris A. Davis, Administrative Division ManagerMark T. Cook, Engineering Division ManagerMichael Batson, Financial Services ManagerBarbara Harper, Member Services ManagerHoward Whitaker, District Operations Manager

CEMC Co-op News EditorJulie WallaceP.O. Box 3300Clarksville, TN 37043

Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 800-987-2362

Ashland City officeJosh Gill, District Operations SupervisorClarksville officeKenny Davis, District Operations SupervisorDover officeTerry Odom, District Operations SupervisorGallatin officeAllan Cook, District Operations SupervisorPortland/White House officesTravis Akins, District Operations SupervisorSpringfield officeNicky Roberts, District Operations Supervisor

CEMC Board of DirectorsJoe H. Whitaker, Sumner Co., PresidentWesley H. Aymett, Cheatham Co., Vice PresidentShela K. Williams, At Large, Secretary-TreasurerK. Jean Beauchamp, Robertson Co., Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Stephen E. Douglass, Stewart Co.Charles R. Hancock, Stewart Co.Michael A. Mason, Robertson Co.C. David Morgan, Montgomery Co.Edward L. Oliver, Montgomery Co.Tommy G. Whittaker, Sumner Co.

Mission StatementCumberland Electric Membership Corpo-ration is committed to providing depend-able, affordable electric service throughthe expertise and dedication of competentleadership and a well-trained and respon-sive workforce.

Jim Coode,General Manager,Cumberland

Electric Membership Corporation

Incumbents seek new terms on CEMC board

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Three members of the Cumberland Electric Mem-bership Corporation board of directors are seek-ing re-election this year. All three are runningunopposed.

Each of the incumbent directors pictured was nominatedfor a new three-year term on the board by CEMC’sNominating Committee during its meeting July 9.The 2013 committee members are Joe Henryand Gaines Shearon of Cheatham County,Dale Binkley and Robert Lyle of Mont-gomery County, Donna Lancaster and MikeLuton of Stewart County and Edward (Ned)Douglass and Eddie Swan of Sumner County.

Wesley H. Aymett The nominee from Cheatham

County is Wesley H. Aymett ofAshland City. Aymett has repre-sented Cheatham County on theCEMC board since October2000 and currently serves asvice president. He is seeking hisfourth term as director. Aymett serves as agency

manager for the CheathamCounty Farm Bureau. He holds a bachelor’s degree in ani-mal science from Western Kentucky University as well asan associate degree in meteorological technology fromWKU. He has also served on the board of RobertsonCheatham Farmers Cooperative. Aymett and his wife, Jill, are the parents of two chil-

dren.

Dr. K. Jean BeauchampDr. K. Jean (Jeannie) Beauchamp is the nominee from

South Robertson County. Beauchamp was appointed tothe board in June 2012 follow-ing the retirement of Gene E.Cook and currently serves asassistant secretary-treasurer.She is seeking her first fullterm as director. Beauchamp is a board-certi-

fied pediatric dentist who prac-tices at Clarksville PediatricDentistry. She received her doc-torate from the University of

Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis. She was re-cently elected secretary of the Tennessee Dental Associa-tion and is involved in several other dental organizations.Beauchamp is also a director for Cumberland Bank andTrust and is active in numerous activities with her church,including a yearly mission trip to Haiti.

Beauchamp and her husband, Lee Scott, residein Coopertown.

C. David MorganThe nominee for South Montgomery

County is C. David Morgan. Morgan has rep-resented South Montgomery County on the

CEMC board since April 2004.He is seeking his fourth term asdirector. Morgan is president of Mor-

gan Contractors Inc., aClarksville contracting firm. Heattended Austin Peay State Uni-versity and is a member of theClarksville Area Chamber ofCommerce, Central CivitanClub and Salem UnitedMethodist Church.Morgan and his wife, Bar-

bara, reside in Cunningham. They are the parents of threesons and have two granddaughters.

Aymett

Beauchamp

Morgan

2013 Nominating Committee — From left are Edward(Ned) Douglass, Sumner County; Robert Lyle, Mont-gomery County; Mike Luton, Stewart County; Joe Henry,Cheatham County; Donna Lancaster, Stewart County;Dale Binkley, Montgomery County; Eddie Swann, SumnerCounty; and Gaines Shearon, Cheatham County.

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Annual meeting features prizes sure to please every palate

The Gatlinburg Retreat includes atwo night stay for two guests at theGatlinburg Clarion Inn and Suites,two tickets to Dollywood and more!

The Personal Electronics Package in-cludes an iPad Mini and an iTunesgift card.

Six college scholarships worth $575each will be given away!

The UT Package includes four ticketsto a UT football game at NeylandStadium.

The Cool Springs Shopping RetreatGetaway includes one night for twoguests at the Embassy Suites in CoolSprings and a gift card.

The Pick Tennessee Products Packageincludes a handmade quilt made byBona Perry, a Hinkle rocker, Lodgecast iron skillets plus other made-in-Tennessee products.

The Backyard Family Fun Package in-cludes a Hinkle Double Rocker, aMeco Deluxe Electric Cart Grill and a$75 Kroger gift card.

Multiple bill credits valuedbetween $75 and $275

will be given away!

The Youth Cornerwill feature age-

appropriate prizes for kids, including bikes

and several different gift cards.

The Grand Prize includes anEnergy Efficiency Makeoverfrom Lowe’s. This prize al-lows you to choose new En-ergy Star-qualified productsfor your home.

GRANDPRIZE

Several of the door prizes will also include BP gas gift cards!

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Peacher and Poole retire, Hancock and Oliver appointed to CEMC board

Annual meeting entertainment

For your listening pleasure, the Bluegrass Vol-unteers will perform at CEMC’s 2013 AnnualMember Meeting. Band members are, fromleft, Josh Langford, mandolin; Jerry Simpson,fiddle; Elvis Buttrey, guitar; Jamie Herndon,banjo; and Roy Walker, bass.

Jerry T. Peacher of IndianMound retired May 13. Mr.Peacher represented NorthStewart County on CEMC’sboard of directors since1974.

Carrol O. Poole ofClarksville retired June 28.Mr. Poole representedNorth MontgomeryCounty on CEMC’s boardof directors since 1999.

Charles R. Hancock of Bum-pus Mills was appointed toserve the remainder of theterm vacated by Jerry T.Peacher. Mr. Hancock repre-sents North Stewart County.

Edward L. Oliver ofClarksville was appointed toserve the remainder of theterm vacated by Carrol O.Poole. Mr. Oliver representsNorth Montgomery County.

HOWDEEE! — ImpersonatorJane Morrison will entertainannual meeting attendeeswith her Minnie Pearl tributeroutine. Morrison will kick offthe entertainment beginningat 8:45 a.m. in the gymna-sium. The Bluegrass Volun-teers will take the stageimmediately following Morri-son. Come early and enjoyboth performances!

Don’t miss the electric safety demonstration provided by Pike Electric! And be sure to check outthe Youth Corner, which will include activities forchildren of all ages! There’s something for everyone

at CEMC’s 2013 annual member meeting.

Student art graces CEMC calendar

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East Region Overall Winner — Eli Creasy Ninth grade, White House High School

West Region Overall Winner — Callista Anderson Fourth grade, Dover Elementary

For the past six years, Cumberland Electric Mem-bership Corporation has sponsored a calendar artcontest, giving talented students from across ourservice area an opportunity to showcase their art-

work. The caliber of the entries amaze the judges eachyear, and this year was certainly no exception! CEMC will be offering two different 2014 wall calen-

dars: one representing the East Region and one represent-ing the West Region. Pocket calendars with four different

designs will be offered as well, allowing for more students’talents to be recognized and rewarded. Above is the overallwinning entry for each region, and below are the four win-ning entries for the pocket calendars. Your free copy of the 2014 CEMC calendar will be

available Nov. 1 at your local district office. We are proudto spotlight the talents of our youth and would like tothank everyone who contributed, especially the teacherswho encouraged participation.

At left is Amber Collins’entry, which will be dis-played on one of thepocket calendars. Amberattends Clarksville HighSchool. At right is theentry by Cassandra Dren-the of Sycamore HighSchool. Cassandra’s artwill also be featured on apocket calendar.

At left is Rachel Rader’sentry. Rachel attendsWhite House HighSchool. At right is theentry by Jaclin Turner ofWhite House Heritage.Both entries will appearon the pocket calendars.