Many members won door prizes drawings including cash and bill credits, gift cards, bicycles of all sizes, small appliances and local pottery.

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation celebrated its 86th annual meeting of the membership Friday, June 21, at Southwestern Randolph High School in Asheboro.

Members enjoy the homemade peach flavor of Gilbert's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream prior to the start of the meeting.

Randolph Electric recorded 339 registered members who attended the in-person business meeting and 581 who registered online. An estimated crowd of 550 people attended the event. During the business meeting, the membership elected three directors: Delbert Cranford to represent District 5, Steve Harris in District 8, and Billy Maness in District 9.

REMC Board of Directors President Tammie Phillips presented a report on events and investments over the past year. Secretary-Treasurer Lee Isley presented a 2023 financial report with over $72 million in revenue and $68 million in expenses.

“Since 1938, Randolph Electric has kept our member-owners as our top priority. We appreciate the vital role they play in the life of the cooperative,” said retiring CEO Dale Lambert.

The Birthday Party Rock Star made animal balloons and entertained children during the meeting.

“As we celebrate our 86th anniversary, we are proud that our member-owners have ranked REMC among the highest in the nation for member satisfaction among electric cooperatives,” said Lambert.

Each year, the Annual Meeting provides the opportunity for the membership to participate in the life of the cooperative. This year, REMC honored the almost 40-year career of Dale Lambert, retiring Chief Executive Officer.

This year, members enjoyed an outstanding live performance by the gospel band Endless Highway. They also heard presentations from elected officials such as N.C. House Representatives Dennis Riddell, Brian Biggs, Neal Jackson and N.C. Senator Dave Craven.