Annual Meeting
Runestone Electric Association holds an Annual Meeting each spring to update members on how their co-op is doing financially and operationally, to elect directors, and to transact business. It is an opportunity for members to learn more about their co-op, ask questions, and get educated on programs offered by Runestone Electric Association. Members are notified each year by mail and in the newsletter when and where the Annual Meeting will take place.
REA Board of Directors
2024 Annual Meeting Results
Runestone Electric Association held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 25, at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center. Board of Director seats were determined in Districts 2 and 5, and scholarships were awarded to 26 students.
Runestone Electric’s bylaws allow for uncontested director elections to be elected by acclamation. In District 2, Barbara Johnson ran unopposed and was reelected, and in District 5, Mike Loken ran unopposed and was reelected.
Board President Andy Anderson and CEO Al Haman reported on the cooperative’s activities and financial condition during the business meeting. “Safety is a priority at REA. The board, management, and most importantly, our employees take safety very seriously in everything they do,” said President Anderson. He also highlighted the highly successful Operation Round Up program, the Member Advisory Council, and the Cooperative Network Builder Award recently presented to District 3 Director Audrey Hjelle.
“At year-end, the cooperative’s total assets were $103 million. That includes plant assets like the office and warehouse, lines, poles, and transformers. All our ratios exceed lending requirements. The cooperative finished 2023 with 231 new services built,” said CEO Haman. Minnesota’s new carbon-free by 2040 law, MISO’s responsibility for electric reliability and management of the wholesale power markets, renewable energy systems owned by REA members, and electric vehicle use in the REA service territory were also discussed in the CEO Report.
Twenty-six students whose parents or guardians are REA members received $1,000 scholarships funded through unclaimed capital credits. Randomly drawn from each of the seven REA districts, winners include:
Tucker McGrane, parents are Josh McGrane, Carlos and Cassie McGrane, Alexandria:
Taye Mathews, parents are Chad & Carla Mathews, Carlos:
Jalyn Halverson, parents are Jay & Angie Halverson, Carlos:
Brayden Larson, parents are Brent & Michelle Larson, Alexandria;
Holly Lenarz, parents are Thomas & Denise Lenarz, Sartell;
Dakota Christopherson, parents are Timothy & Amy Christopherson, Alexandria;
Allex Schmidt, David & Amanda Schmidt, Evansville;
Callie Glawe, parents are Jeremy & Jessica Glawe, Hoffman;
Carson Anderson, parents are Tyler & Kellie Anderson, Evansville;
Alexa Blume, parents are Dominic & Charlene Blume, Elbow Lake;
Taylor Suchy, parents are Patrick & Lana Suchy, Brandon;
Gavin Engelbrecht, parents are Darren & Tara Engelbrecht, Alexandria;
Rylee Bundermann, parents are Steven & Karen Bundermann, Alexandria;
Kadyn Weber, parents are John & Sarah Weber, Alexandria;
Hunter Walz, parents are Michael & Nadine Walz, Alexandria;
Levi Johnson, parents are Adam & Jill Johnson, Garfield;
Ashlyn Bergemann, parents are Daniel Bergemann & Lisa Anderson, Alexandria;
Owen Draper, parents are Michael & Kelli Draper, Alexandria;
Geneva Reemts, parents are Randy & Sara Reemts, Alexandria;
Kyle Mages, parents are James & Tricia Mages, Osakis;
Carter Reinke, parents are Keith & Angie Reinke, Osakis;
Kerith Baker, parents are Kevin & Connie Baker, Villard;
Ean Crossley, parents are Larry & Darla Crossley, Carlos;
Dane Anderson, parents are Mikkel & Amanda Anderson, Kensington;
Haley Shea, parents are Adam & Michelle Shea, Glenwood; and
Emera Sanow, parents are Jason & Vanessa Sanow, Glenwood.
Immediately following the adjournment of the meeting, the Board of Directors held a Reorganization Meeting to elect officers. Elected were Gary (Andy) Anderson (District 1), President; Mike Loken (District 5), Vice President; Matthew Mattson (District 7), Treasurer; and Dave Staples (District 4), Secretary. Other directors include Barbara Johnson (District 2), Audrey Hjelle (District 3), and Joel Seela (District 6).
Members attending the Annual Meeting received a $25 gift certificate
Gift Certificates are redeemable only at these participating REA member businesses:
2100 Chophouse at Arrowwood Resort
2100 Arrowwood Ln NW, Alexandria
320-762-1124
22 Northmen Brewing
6693 Co Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
320-846-5443
Beau Coffee Company
Starbuck
Local Pick up/Drop off
320-239-2078
Blairview Saddle Shop
6320 MN-29, Alexandria
320-762-5664
Brother’s Market: Carlos
8170 MN-29, Carlos
320-852-7331
Brother’s Market: Miltona
4350 Co Rd 14 NE, Miltona
218-943-3333
Burr Vineyards
10522 Co Rd 58 NW, Brandon
651-726-4397
Carlos Creek Winery
6693 Co Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
320-846-5443
Chet’s Lakeside Inn
15681 Co Rd 102 NE, Parkers Prairie
218-943-2471
Country Blossom Farm
5769 Magnuson Rd SW, Alexandria
320-334-1620
Diamond Waves & Wags Car Wash
5667 St. Hwy. 29 S., Alexandria
320-759-8040
Doraisamy Farm
1090 Co Rd 7 NW, Garfield
320-524-2513
Jim & Judy’s 1 Stop
12321 St Hwy 29 N, Alexandria
320-852-7604
Kadejan Market
11535 Hwy 29, Alexandria
320-460-8710
Lake Miltona Golf Club
3868 Co Rd 5 NE, Alexandria
320-852-7078
Lake Reno Bar & Grill
14566 MN-29, Glenwood
320-283-5030
L’Etoile du Nord Vineyard
16451 NW Irene Ct NE, Parkers Prairie
320-298-4686
Long Lake Lodge
16021 Long Lake Rd NW, Brandon
320-524-2755
Rolling Forks Vineyards
21505 Selnes Rd, Glenwood
320-634-7655
Selective TV
2308 S Broadway, #2, Alexandria
320-763-5924
Stivland Gardens
30085 110th St, Lowry
320-283-5227
Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza
6693 Co Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
320-846-5443
Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course
15185 Golf Course Rd, Elbow Lake
218-685-4271