Vol75-04 April 2025
Member newsletter for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Prepare for SMECO’s 2025 Annual Meeting
About SMECO’s Annual Meeting
Every year, SMECO conducts its members’ meeting for the purpose of electing directors and voting on bylaw changes. As a member, you have the right to vote.
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August 20, 2025 |
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6 p.m. |
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Mechanicsville VFD Social Hall |
SMECO has 15 directors. Every year, five directors are elected to three-year terms.
This year, elections will be held to fill one position in Calvert/Anne Arundel, two positions in Charles, one position in Prince George’s, and one position in St. Mary’s County.
Voting
- Ballots will be mailed to all SMECO members on July 14, 2025.
- SMECO members can vote by mail or online. (No voting onsite.)
- Members can vote for candidates in each county.
- Ballots must be received or submitted online by August 13, 2025. Voting results will be announced at the meeting.
- Learn more about how to cast your vote at: smeco.coop/annualmeeting.
The annual meeting is a business meeting. Ballots cast by mail and online will be included to make a quorum of 500. In addition to the 500 ballots, at least 50 members are required to attend the meeting in person to make a quorum.
Update your address
Ballots are mailed to all members. In order to receive your ballot, SMECO will need your correct mailing address.
Update your mailing information with Account Manager or by calling 1-888-440-3311. To use Account Manager, visit smeco.coop, and click “Sign In” to log in or create a new account. Select “Manage Account Notifications” under “Notifications” and update your information by clicking “Edit” on your “Bill delivery” mailing address.
If you have multiple account addresses, you can designate where you would like to receive your annual meeting ballot by speaking to a Customer Care Representative.
Need more info?
Email annualmeeting@smeco.coop or call 301-274-4430.
