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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of SVEC is elected directly from the membership. The Cooperative is divided into seven districts, roughly equal in population, and one director is elected from each district. Term of office is three years.
It is the Directors' duty to plan and guide the development of your Cooperative, and they are expected to keep themselves informed of all the national, state or local matters that affect the Cooperative.
Directors serve without salary, but receive a fee and expenses for attending board and other designated meetings. You, as a Member, are eligible to be elected and serve as a director.
Section 4.06 of your Cooperative's by-laws sets forth the methods of nomination to the board of directors. You may be nominated to run for election by the nominating committee or nomination can come from a petition signed by not less than 30 Members. Petitions must be filed no less than 45 days prior to the annual meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the Annual Membership meeting. For further information on eligibility and nomination to the board of directors, please review your by-laws or come by the office.
District Directors
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District 1 - Craig Joiner Big Valley area. Craig is the current President of the board of directors, being elected to this position in 2011. Craig served as Vice President of the board of directors from 2002-2011. Craig was elected to the board of directors on September 7, 1992. Craig and his wife Anna live near Lookout, California and own and operate Joiner Construction. |
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District 2 - Duane McGarva Warm Springs Valley. Duane was elected to the board of directors on September 15, 1973. Duane has served the board as President from 1981-1987, Vice President 1979-1980 and Secretary-Treasurer 1976-1979. Duane and his wife Dixie are retired ranchers and now own and operate a bed and breakfast in Jess Valley near Likely, California. |
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District 3 - Wesley Cook South Surprise Valley. Wesley was appointed to the board of directors on October 23, 1980. Wesley and his wife Dige are ranchers in Surprise Valley. Wesley has served the board as President from 1996-2002 and Vice President 1986-1996. |
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District 4 - John Erquiaga North Surprise Valley. John served as President from 2002-2011 and Vice President from 1996-2002. John was appointed to the board of directors on July 23, 1981. John and his wife Bonnie are ranchers in Surprise Valley. |
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District 5 - Raymond J. Cloud North Alturas to New Pine Creek. Ray was appointed to the board of directors on January 15, 1979. Ray is the current Secretary-Treasurer of the board being elected to this position in 1981. Ray is the Region 9 Director for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Ray and his wife Mary are retired ranchers. |
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District 6 - George Jaska Lakeview area. George was elected to the board of directors on September 17, 1977. George has served the board as President (1987-1996), Vice President (1981-1987) and as Secretary-Treasurer (1979-1981). George is a retired rancher. |
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District 7 - Dennis Flynn Warner Valley, Paisely and Summer Lake. Dennis was appointed to the board of directors on May 25, 2000. Dennis and his wife Andrea live and operate a ranch in the Warner Valley. Dennis is currently the Vice President of the board of directors, being elected for this position in 2011. |
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Dan Silveria General Manager Dan has been with the Cooperative since 1976 when he was hired as Purchasing Agent. He served several years as the Cooperative’s Office Manager and Assistant Manager before being hired as the Cooperative’s General Manager in 1985. |