Annual Meeting

The Annual Member Meeting is held on the fourth Saturday of September each year.  As owners of the cooperative, all members are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting and to vote in the Board of Directors Election that precedes it. 

The purposes of the meeting are to:

• Elect directors of the cooperative.  

• Consider reports of the affairs of the cooperative

• Transact any other business which may properly come before the meeting.

Attending the Annual Meeting is a great way for SPEC members to make their voice heard as well as an opportunity to get up-to-date information on the well-being of the cooperative. As an added benefit, Christus Spohn Health Services is often invited to conduct a health fair for our members before the meeting takes place. And after the meeting, many of SPEC's attendees walk away with door prizes donated from generous sponsors. 

During the meeting, the results of the board of director’s election will be announced. We encourage you to make your voice heard by casting a ballot in this election. You will receive your ballot the first week of September. For your convenience, you can vote by mail or online.

2025 Annual Members Meeting Highlights Community, Connection

San Patricio Electric Cooperative members and guests came together September 13 for a celebration of community, connection and the cooperative difference. With 169 registered members and a total of 252 attendees, the Annual Meeting was filled with energy, gratitude and plenty of reasons to be proud of the co-op we call our own.

From the moment registration opened, it was clear this meeting was about more than business— it was about community. Members visited with employees, learned about the co-op’s services and enjoyed fellowship.

Innovation Station

This year’s meeting also featured Innovation Station, a STEM activity center. The hands-on displays gave children and adults alike the chance to explore electricity and science in an engaging way. From plasma globes to interactive exhibits, Innovation Station was a highlight of the day and reflected SPEC’s commitment to sparking curiosity in the next generation.

In his first Annual Meeting address as General Manager, Freddy Wolff introduced himself and shared his excitement to serve as both a leader and a neighbor.

Mr. Wolff reminded members that “what’s powerful about co-op service, is that it stretches far beyond the electricity running through our power lines. Our business model allows us to put people ahead of profits and our members are at the heart of every decision we make.”

He went on to share examples of employees volunteering in the community and teaching electricity safety in schools. He shared how the co-op supports volunteer fire departments and other community organizations. And he explained that the co-op invests in the future of our communities through its scholarship and Youth Tour programs.

Members were quick to echo those words with their own stories, many of which highlighted co-op employees going above and beyond their job duties. Members shared stories about employees stopping to help them on the side of the road or watching them pull over to put out grass fires. Others spoke of the co-op’s service reliability and how quickly employees worked to restore power when there were outages.

These stories reflect what makes cooperative service unique. SPEC’s reputation is not only built on safe and reliable electricity, but also on the dedication and compassion of its employees—neighbors helping neighbors in the truest sense.

Board of Directors Results

Leading up to the Annual Meeting, members elected directors to represent Districts 3 and 4. The results of this election were announced at the Annual Meeting.

• District 3 (three-year term): Tryne Mengers received 706 votes and was elected to serve.
• District 4 (three-year term): Daren Wilder received 474 votes, while Michael Tynan received 284 votes. Wilder was elected to serve.

Out of 8,030 eligible voters, SPEC received 770 ballots in total—537 paper ballots and 233 online ballots—for a participation rate of 9.59%.

The Luck of the Draw: SPEC Members Win Prizes

A total of 57 members won door prizes at SPEC’s annual meeting on September 13. Prizes were donated by: Texas Electric Cooperatives, Urban Electrical Services, SENERGY, Lamar Technical Services, M&A Technology, Dods Communications, Gateway, LogoStore USA, TechServ and San Patricio Electric Cooperative.

Prize winners include: Freeman Ranch, James Johnson, Omarie Kinman, Katherine Bland, Jaime Alvarado, Belinda Vasquez, Ernest Perez, Esteban Puentes, Paula Handy, Mary Alice Ramirez, Jimmy Jones, Leo Franco, Bill Parmley, Rindle Wilson, Nathan Kime, James Hartoon, Sandra Vasquez, C V Nelson, Triple C Ag, Nancy Sugarek, Donald Fudge, David Cave, David Ross, Charlene Parker, John Cook, Duane Hanson, Robert Paz, G E Elliff, Denise Schmidt, Jim McDonald, Carl Pickett, William Gorman, Porfirio Longoria, Adela Meredith, Douglass McIntosh, John Walton, Quentin Fudge, Frank Gonzales, Sugarek Dairy, Alejandro Martinez, Robbin Reininger, Louella Pointer, Benny Chavirria, Denise Solis, David Sparkman, Barbara Burnett, Rose Garza, Jesse May, Sijefredo Loa, Jessica Burkett, Phyllis Borroum, John Matthews, Ronald Bennett, Toribio Tavarez, Misty Zemanek, James Stewart, Steve Courtright

We held a separate door prize drawing for the kids in attendance. A total of 10 children won a prize, donated by San Patricio Electric Cooperative.