NRECA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO. Come to Nashville for the biggest gathering of Co-op Nation all year! NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 27 MARCH 6

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1 REGISTER TODAY 2014 NRECA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO Come to Nashville for the biggest gathering of Co-op Nation all year! NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 27 MARCH 6

2 Please join Jo Ann Emerson and Electric Co-op Nation members for your 2014 NRECA Annual Meeting.

3 Hi, The energy I experienced on the stage of NRECA s Annual Meeting in New Orleans one year ago is still with me today. Since then, I ve had the privilege to personally meet many of you, listen to your concerns and talk about our mutual work on behalf of electric cooperative members. This year s Annual Meeting in Nashville is another important one, and we need you to be a part of it. Join us as we: Listen to everyone s views, debate our collective resolutions and vote on important policy issues during the business meeting; Rev up the Cooperative Action Network on behalf of members throughout the country; Learn from industry experts about the challenges facing cooperatives; Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour; and Provide the forum for networking with your fellow co-op leaders across the USA. There will be serious work conducted. And we will set aside some time for fun on Entertainment Night with country music star Martina McBride. The Annual Meeting is our biggest gathering of Co-op Nation all year. I hope to see you there! Best, Jo Ann Emerson NRECA CEO

4 SCHEDULE Schedule subject to change THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Director Education FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Director Education SATURDAY, MARCH 1 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Director Education 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Community Service Project SUNDAY, MARCH 2 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Director Education 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. NRECA Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Registration 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. NISC Annual Meeting 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. NRTC Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Proposed Resolutions Forum hosted by the National Resolutions Committee 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception MONDAY, MARCH 3 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cooperative Action Center 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. TechAdvantage Pre-Conference Workshops 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Opening General Session 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. International Luncheon 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Educational Forums 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. CFC Annual Meeting 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TechAdvantage Expo Opening Reception TUESDAY, MARCH 4 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cooperative Action Center 8:30 a.m. 4:20 p.m. TechAdvantage Conference 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Second General Session (includes NRECA Annual Business Meeting and Touchstone Energy Annual Meeting) 11:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. TechAdvantage Expo 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Educational Forums 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Annual Meeting 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TechAdvantage Expo Reception 7:30 p.m. Entertainment Night with Martina McBride WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. ACRE Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Noon Cooperative Action Center 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. TechAdvantage Conference 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Closing General Session 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. TechAdvantage Expo THURSDAY, MARCH 6 8:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. TechAdvantage Conference REGISTER TODAY Visit the Annual Meeting section of Cooperative.com to register and for complete program descriptions. NRECA Annual Meeting Affiliate Organizations TechAdvantage Conference TechAdvantage Expo

5 If you missed the Regional Meeting, or if you just wonder what happens next for member resolutions, here s another chance to make your co-op s voice heard. The National Resolutions Committee hosts a forum to answer questions about the proposed resolutions that voting delegates will consider at the Annual NRECA Business Meeting. Throughout the 2013 Regional Meetings, co-ops have been debating resolutions on topics like disaster assistance and the social cost of carbon. The Proposed Resolutions Forum is a chance to learn how co-ops opinions and amendments from all 10 Regions have been consolidated into a set of proposed resolutions. Upon approval, these represent the will of the NRECA membership. Voting delegates will cast final votes on the resolutions at the business meeting on Tuesday, March 4.

6 The 2014 Annual Meeting & Expo are loaded with opportunities to network with co-op peers, learn from industry experts, and discuss critical resolutions that define the association s mission. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wednesday, March 5 JANE PAULEY Today Show Contributor, Your Life Calling Your Life Calling Jane Pauley, a respected broadcast journalist for more than 30 years, shares how all of us can see ourselves in a powerful new way and make a difference in the world. In her new Today show segment Your Life Calling and new book by the same name, Pauley shines a spotlight on people who, both by choice and necessity, are reinventing themselves and trying new things, changing how they live, and, after years of waiting, finally pursuing their dreams. NRECA Educational Forums Current issues serve as the focus for informative sessions led by top-notch experts. These forums offer attendees the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of complex industry challenges. Session topics center on co-op governance, emerging technology, and member engagement. Forum descriptions will be posted on Cooperative.com as they become available. New Convention Center Experience the new Music City Center, which opened in May Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the convention center is just steps away from gourmet restaurants and the city s famous live music.

7 ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT Martina McBride in Concert Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Martina McBride, a superstar of country music, will treat the Annual Meeting audience to this special appearance. McBride has been awarded Female Vocalist of the Year four times by the Country Music Association as well as Favorite Country Female Artist by the American Music Awards. Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged! This is one night of entertainment you will not want to miss. Music City Center Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $50 (by January 24, 2014) $60 (after January 24, 2014) Order tickets on Cooperative.com or purchase onsite. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Since 1964, more than 50,000 American high school juniors and seniors have visited the nation s capital under the sponsorship of their local electric cooperatives. This time-honored program celebrates its 50th anniversary with special recognition at the 2014 Annual Meeting. Count on favorite activities like the parade of states and a general session address by the Youth Leadership Council National Spokesperson. Don t miss the panel of Millennials who will divulge the ways in which their lives are social, digital, and mobile. No doubt there will be a couple of surprises as well. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Helping the Nashville Community Saturday, March 1, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. For the sixth year in a row, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and NRECA sponsor a community service day in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. We ask co-op volunteers to help us partner with local groups and give a helping hand. We ll take care of lunch, transportation and all the logistics. All you have to do is show up and be ready to work. Visit the Annual Meeting section of Cooperative.com to register.

8 Experience the latest technologies and innovations at TechAdvantage Expo. We are bringing to Nashville more than 280 companies showcasing the latest technologies and products to help power up Co-op Nation. Network, build new relationships and learn on the show floor about the most up-to-date advancements in controlling costs and improving system efficiency. Come to the Annual Meeting and stay for the TechAdvantage Conference. Take advantage of the educational sessions Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Look for special pricing under Annual Meeting and Tech+ on the registration form. MONDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Conference Schedule Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Conference Sessions 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Conference Sessions 8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Conference Sessions 8:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Expo Schedule Expo Opening Reception 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Expo Open 11:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Expo Reception 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Expo Open 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. For complete TechAdvantage Conference information, visit

9 DIRECTOR EDUCATION Thursday, February 27 Sunday, March 2 Music City Center Registration: 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. daily All programs run from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. except where noted. CCD courses BLC courses THURSDAY, FEBRUARY : Director Duties and Liabilities 901.1: Rules and Procedures for Effective Board Meetings 929.1: Current Issues in Policy Development 966.1: Understanding the New World of Power Supply FRIDAY, FEBRUARY : Board Roles and Relationships (ends at noon on Saturday) 2640: Financial Decision Making (1.5- day course ends at noon on Saturday) 903.1: The Role of the Board Chair in Conducting Effective Meetings 913.1: Cooperative Foundations: Co-op Legacy, Principles and Impact on Communities 925.1: Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles and Current Issues 951.2: Developing Effective Boardroom Decision Making (1.5- day course continues on Saturday) 970.1: The Role of Renewables in Power Supply SATURDAY, MARCH : Financial Decision Making (continued from Friday - ends at noon) 951.2: Developing Effective Boardroom Decision Making (continued from Friday - ends at 11:30 a.m.) 2610: Understanding the Electric Business 916.1: Getting Involved: The Director s Role in Shaping Public Policy 923.1: New and Emerging Technologies What Every Director Needs to Know 945.1: Under Scrutiny: The Board s Role in the Age of Consumer Activism and Transparency 956.1: Crucial Conversations in the Boardroom NEW 975.1: Capital Credits: Legal and Financial Issues SUNDAY, MARCH : Strategic Planning 914.1: Cooperative Communications and Public Opinion: The Director s Perspective 921.1: Risk Oversight: The Board s Role in Risk Management NEW 935.1: Appraising and Compensating the CEO 955.1: Your Board s Culture: Its Impact on Effectiveness 974.1: Rate Strategies for 21st Century Challenges In my role as a co-op director, I ve always enjoyed and learned new and interesting things that came by way of attending NRECA programs. The amount of thought and time to bring the membership the newest and best information about our electric co-op s business back home makes these programs extremely valuable. REGISTER TODAY Visit the Annual Meeting section of Cooperative.com to register and for complete program descriptions.

10 FEES ANNUAL MEETING FEES Early Bird: $550 (by January 24, 2014) Regular: $600 (after January 24, 2014) One Day: $275 Guest/Spouse: $50 TechAdvantage Expo: Free (included with paid registration) Annual Meeting and Tech+: $755 (by January 24, 2014) $815 (after January 24, 2014) Tech+ adds Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning TechAdvantage Conference sessions to Annual Meeting registration. The TechAdvantage Conference agenda can be viewed at PRE-ANNUAL MEETING EDUCATION FEES Director Education $588 per course (except courses listed below) : Financial Decision Making: $829 (1.5- day course) : Developing Effective Boardroom Decision Making: $829 (1.5- day course) : Crucial Conversations in the Boardroom: $895 TICKET FEES ACRE Breakfast $20 Entertainment Night $50 ($60 after January 24, 2014) International Luncheon $55 All sales are final. REGISTER TODAY Visit the Annual Meeting section of Cooperative.com to register and for complete program descriptions.

11 Join thousands of your peers from across the country to hear world-class speakers, attend educational forums, make your voices heard on critical issues and have some fun.