Cherryland Board of Directors Announces CEO Hire

Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s board of directors announced Rachel Johnson as its new CEO. Johnson will begin her duties as CEO in June, after the retirement of current general manager Tony Anderson. Johnson has served the cooperative’s members for 10 years, much of that time as the co-op’s member relations manager.

Rate Change Goes Into Effect

 Changes to Cherryland’s rates go into effect on March 6. These changes include an increase in the availability charge, a slight decrease in the energy charge, and resetting the PSCR to zero. Click here for more details. If you have additional questions, please call our office at (231) 486-9200 or email [email protected].

Cherryland Cares Grant Applications Due In March

 Area nonprofit agencies seeking financial help can apply for a grant through Cherryland Cares. The deadline for first-quarter applications is Friday, March 17. If you are an area nonprofit agency seeking financial help, click here for more information or contact Dawn Garrock at (231) 486-9234 or [email protected].

Serve On Cherryland’s Board

Any qualified Cherryland member can be elected to serve a three-year term on the cooperative’s board of directors. Two directors will be elected at this year’s Annual Meeting, including one at-large and one Leelanau County director.

To be nominated in 2023, candidates can file a petition with the cooperative’s administrative assistant starting the first day of March until 4 p.m. on the last business day of March. Nominating petitions are available on our website and at the co-op office in Grawn.

For more information regarding board nominations and the election process, click here.

Cherryland Offers Five Scholarships

Cherryland offers five scholarships—three worth $4,000 ($1,000 for four years) for high school seniors and two for $1,000 each for adult scholarships (post-high school).

Click here for more information about both available scholarships. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 7.

Cherryland Announces Date Of 85th Annual Meeting

Cherryland’s 85th Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, June 15. The Annual Meeting’s planned location is Incredible Mo’s in Grawn. Cherryland will provide updates regarding the 85th Annual Meeting in Michigan Country Lines, on our website, and through social media.