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May 28, 2023

VEC celebrates annual meeting at Jay Peak Resort

The VEC Safety Table was a lively spot during the exhibitor showcase. Photos

The VEC Safety Table was a lively spot during the exhibitor showcase. Photos courtesy VEC.

A Little Something for Everyone at VEC's Annual Meeting, Dunklee, Lambert and Worth Re-elected

Vermont Business Magazine A lively and engaged crowd joined VEC on May 13 at Jay Peak Resort for the co-op's Annual Meeting.

Topics included:

Members asked a range of excellent questions about the co-op's operations on these topics and others.

Also, at the meeting (the 85th) VEC announced that Jody Dunklee of Fairfax, Paul Lambert of Georgia, and Don Worth of Island Pond were all re-elected to their seats on the Board of Directors.

There were two F150 Ford Lightning all-electric pickup trucks on display

All morning there was a long line and laughter at VEC's Safety Table in the exhibitor showcase. A team of VEC employees had created a Jeopardy-like game with safety-related questions and answers. (True or false: mixing bleach and ammonia is a safe practice for cleaning? FALSE). Members who played the game were entered into a drawing for an electric chainsaw, generously donated by Pick & Shovel in Newport, plus chaps, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Members also peered into the frunks of two Ford F150 Lightning all-electric pickup trucks that were on display outside, and quizzed their owners about the trucks’ performance in Vermont's environment. (Frunk = storage area in front of an EV that in a gasoline-powered car normally serves as the engine compartment)

Besides Pick & Shovel, the following local businesses generously donated raffle prizes for the meeting:

Charles Curtis, LLC., Jay Peak Resort, Jolley Convenience Stores, Paul Frank + Collins, The Farm Yard Store, and Wilschek Iarrapino Law Office.

Members helped VEC celebrate 85 years at the recent Annual Meeting.

Source: VEC: June 8, 2023