Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives

16/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 17/08/2024 00:42

AIEC holds 2024 Annual Meeting

The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting, themed "Powerful Past - Future Focused," Aug. 1-2 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Ill. The event featured industry-related speakers and discussions, as well as a reception with live and silent auctions that raised $25,467 for the Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship Fund and $7,625 for the Hurt Lineworker Fund.

Family members show off their artistic skills at painting during "Masterpieces and Mimosas," hosted by Kristina Sondgeroth. Ann Schwarm poses with this year's Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship recipients.Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair Becky Barlow ushers attendees into the general session.Keynote speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez shares his message on being "all in."Keynote speaker Steve Gilliland addresses the audience.Nick Reitz speaks with Patrick Pfingsten of The Illinoize.Tim Hart entertains guests at the reception.Ambyr Crawford assists the auctioneer during the live auction.PAC members attend a special breakfast on Friday morning.Brenda Carter moderates a discussion with EnerStar's Dave Clinton and RECC's Sean Middleton.Craig Sondgeroth moderates a discussion with Prairie Power's Eric Hobbie and SIPC's Paul Furtak.