UCEMC News:
A lightning strike has damaged some vital electrical equipment in the Gainesboro District, requiring UCEMC to shut off power to 939 meters as repairs are made. The planned outage will begin at 6:00 a.m. and last approximately two hours.
The areas affected by this planned outage include:
- Jennings Creek Hwy
- State Route 56
- North Springs
- Whitleyville
- Hensley Creek Road
- Riley Creek Road
- Big Bottom Road
- Pine Lick Creek Road
- Keeling Branch Hwy.
- Hunting Creek Road
- Crabtree Creek Road
- Hudson Creek Highway
- Gaineshore
- Reeves Drive
- Baugh Hollow Lane
- North Murray Street
- Waste Water Building
- Main Water Building
- N. Grundy Quarles Highway
- Crescent Cardboard (Nielsen)
- Mabry Health Care
- Great Lake Development
- Ansei America Inc.
- Hurricane Branch Lane
- Acorn Lane
- Harmony Road
- Old State 53
- Sugar Creek Road
- Stonecom
UCEMC is proud to present Smith County High School senior Katie Ash with a $2,000 scholarship in a special ceremony at SCHS on May 6. Katie won the scholarship with her outstanding 900-word essay about one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for the Community. Each year, UCEMC sponsors an essay contest for high school juniors to compete for scholarships and a spot on the Washington Youth Tour. The WYT visits government offices, museums, and monuments at the nation's Capitol for a week of fun and learning. Congratulations, Katie! After the ceremony on Friday morning, shown above are L-R: Tammie Key, UCEMC Assistant General Manager; Katie Ash, SCHS senior; and Jasmine Byrnes, UCEMC Administrative Assistant.
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UCEMC NOTICE OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED
In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.05 of the Bylaws of the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, hereinafter called “cooperative,” notice is given of three impending vacancies on the Cooperative’s Board of Directors due to expiring terms of three incumbent directors.
One directorate term will expire in District One and one director will be elected or re-elected from District One.
One directorate term will expire in District Three and one director will be elected or re-elected from District Three.
One directorate term will expire in District Four and one director will be elected or re-elected from District Four.
- Directorate District No. One consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Smith, Dekalb, Macon, and Wilson Counties.
- Directorate District No. Three consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Overton, Clay, Fentress and Pickett Counties.
- Directorate District No. Four consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Jackson County.
Any member meeting the qualifications for director as specified in Article IV, Section 4.02, of the Cooperative’s Bylaws may petition to become a candidate for election to the Board of Directors. Any candidate for director must file a qualifying petition with the Secretary of the Cooperative, Alan Pippin, or with the Cooperative’s General Manager, Jennifer Brogdon, on or before June 12, 2022.
Request for information maybe made to any of the cooperative’s offices located at:
- 1794 West Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38503; Tel. 800-261-2940
- 320 Celina Highway, Livingston, TN 38570; Tel. 800-261-2940
- 1085 N. Grundy Quarles Highway, Gainesboro, TN 38562; Tel. 800-261-2940
- 138 Gordonsville Highway, South Carthage, TN 37030; Tel. 800-261-2940
- 907 Main Street North, Carthage, TN 37030; Tel. 800-261-2940
A Credentials Committee, appointed, meeting, and acting in accordance with Article IV, Section 4.07 of the Cooperative’s Bylaws, will determine the eligibility of each petitioner to become a qualified candidate.
If required to comply with Article IV, Section 4.11 of the Cooperative’s Bylaws, a district directorate election will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the cooperative’s office in each directorate district. Early voting will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the cooperative’s office in each directorate district.
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