Are You Eligible for Prizes?

Q.  Are you a member of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative? 
A.  Couples sometimes assume that when they are married and one is a member of Mecklenburg     
     Electric Cooperative, that they both are automatically members.  But membership with the   
     Cooperative is listed in only one person’s name unless otherwise requested.  To see how your
     membership is listed, look at the top line of the address on your electric bill.  If your name is not
     on that first line, you cannot register for prizes at our annual meeting or cast a vote during
     elections. 

Q.  Who can register for prizes?
A.  If you and your spouse have joint membership, either person can register for prizes at our
     annual meetings.  Each MEC membership has one vote in elections, so in the case of joint
     membership, either one of the members could register and cast a vote (but not both). 

     The same principle is true when an account remains in the name of a deceased individual.  The
     surviving spouse or family member cannot register at meetings or vote.  A request to change the
     membership to that of the surviving spouse or family member should be made.

Q.  How do I make a change in membership?
A.  In either case, requesting a change in membership should be done prior to our annual meeting in
     June to be eligible for prizes and voting.  To switch to joint membership or remove the name of  
     a  deceased family member, contact your local district office.