From the June 2022 Kansas Country Living magazine centerspread

The Annual Meeting of the Members of Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc. was held April 12, 2022, at the Prairie Land headquarters in Norton.
A brisket lunch prepared by Phat Boy BBQ was served to 205 members and guests by Prairie Land employees and members of the Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) from Norton Community High School.

Prairie Land Board President Ron Griffith chaired the meeting and called it to order at 12:45 p.m. Griffith introduced our special guest, Senator Jerry Moran, who provided a brief update of current events and other items of interest to Congress. Afterward, Griffith recognized the members of the board of trustees for each district, then called on John McClymont, attorney for Prairie Land, who gave the results of the 2022 trustee election.

CEO Kirk Girard recognized additional special guests and gave the annual report. The report included comments on Prairie Land’s financial status and company highlights for 2021. 

John Atkins, director of member services, conducted the drawings for door prizes. Winners and their prizes:  Paul Cox won an Evluma light, including installation. Marlene Peters won a 32-inch HD Smart TV donated by Sunflower Electric. Bill Schrum won a $100 bill credit, and $50 bill credits were won by Ken Ruda and Margaret Wetter. 

There being no further business, Griffith declared the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.