For EnerStar members interested in running for the co-op board of directors, the April 4, 2023, deadline to submit petitions is quickly approaching.
Prior to receiving a petition, candidates should verify with cooperative personnel that they reside within an open Representative District. Below you will find geographical descriptions of the open seats. Petitions require the signatures of 15 EnerStar active members who live in the candidate’s Voting District.
The role of director is a significant commitment – of time, energy and education – more than most members realize. The petition packet provides information regarding the role of a director.
Result of the director election will be announced at the Annual Meeting of Members on the morning of Saturday, June 3, 2023. To receive a petition packet or for questions regarding the petition process, contact EnerStar’s Kim Stewart at 800-635-4145 or email her at kstewart@enerstar.com.
Representative Board District Descriptions
3 year terms
Voting District 1A
District 1 - Currently served by Jeff Zimmerman, Oakland
The Townships of Newman, Bowdre, and Sargent in Douglas County, Illinois; the Townships of East Oakland and Ashmore in Coles County, Illinois; the Township of Embarrass in Edgar County, Illinois; and all that portion of the Township of Shiloh lying south of the 1800th Road in Edgar County, Illinois
Voting District 5B
District 5 - Currently served by Thad Martin, Paris
The Township of Elbridge in Edgar County, Illinois; all that portion of the Township of Symmes lying north of the 400th Road and west of Illinois Highway 1 in Edgar County, Illinois; and all that portion of the Township of Symmes lying north of the 300th Road and east of Illinois Highway 1 in Edgar County, Illinois
Voting District 9C
District 9 - Currently served by Danny Gard, West Union
The Townships of Anderson, Darwin, Melrose, and York in Clark County, Illinois; and all that portion of the Township of Marshall lying south of Interstate Highway 70 in Clark County, Illinois
2023 Annual Meeting of Members
April 4, 2023 – Last day to turn in petition
June 3, 2023 – Annual Meeting of Members