Category: Uncategorized

1989

D.W. Brooks

Clarence Edwards

Frank H. McDowell

W.H. Newberry, Sr.

Robert D. Tisinger

 

1990

Valene Bennett

Rudolph Clark

Cary M. Davis

M.C. Leslie

James Robinson

 

1991

Curtis A. Beall

Hubert Hancock

Billy D. Mitchell

Ralph D. Mobley

G.V. Yokely

 

1992

Schley Moore

W.J. Smith, Jr.

Herbert Ingram

Don W. Sands

 

1993

Cary F. Hays, Jr.

Gray Hinton

Emmet O. Cabaniss, Jr.

James Meriwether

 

1994

Ralph Paige

Gene Marks

Richard Talton

Charles C. Williams

J.G. McCalmon

 

1995

Reece Whitehead

Ray Haynes

Holmes Neel

Raymon A. Adams

 

1996

Ralph Balkcom

Julian Raburn

W.N. Bill Peters

 

1997

Jean Rice

Lehman Lanier

Henry Owens

 

1998

Jack Hogan

Marvin McAvoy

William Canup

Carroll Castleberry

 

1999

Ron Atkinson

Bill Boyce

Eloy Farr

Maxie Love

W.P. Smith, Jr.

 

2000

John S. Dean

William Higginbotham

Gus Johnson

Jim Loftis

James Roy Malone, Sr.

Alvin White

 

2001

Willis Berry

Richard Bird

Gaylord Coan

Darrell Holder

John McElmurrary

J.L. Steed, Jr.

 

2002

Benson Ham

S.J. Saffold, Jr.

Craig Scroggs

Henry S. Verner

Dennis Waldrep

 

2003

Thomas N. Bagwell

Sanford L. Jones

Earl Merritt

Robert B. Moss

 

2004

James M. Andrew

Lewis Bryant

Frances Edmunds

Willis Woodruff

Franklin B. Wright

 

2005

Vincent “Zippy” Duvall

Tom Thompson, Jr.

Everett Williams

Roger Youngblood

 

2006

Benny W. Denham

John B. Floyd, Jr.

Dan Raines, Jr.

David O. Addis

 

2007

Hugh B. Cromer

David Dozier

Robert L. Holden, Jr.

Bob Jernigan

 

2008

Sam Rabun

Paul Wood

Richard Schermerhorn

 

2009

John C. McKissick

Charles Rucks

Richard G. (Dick) Tisinger, Jr.

 

2010

Noel Riggins

Raphael A. Brumbeloe

 

2011

Donald C. Cooper

 

2012

Jeff S. Pierce, Jr.

Ray E. Meaders

 

2013

Kenneth Cook

 

2014

Harrell Landreth

Stan McMikle

Randy Nichols

Richard L. West

 

2015

Tom Kight

Ann Orowski

Randall Pugh

 

2016

Hill Bentley

Frank Coker

Gary Drake

Van McCall

 

 

 

 

 

Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. Cooperatives trace the roots of these principles to the first modern cooperative founded in Rochdale, England in 1844.

1. Open and Voluntary Membership

Membership in a cooperative is open to all persons who can use its services and stand willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, regardless of race, religion, gender, or economic circumstances.

2.  Democratic Member Control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Elected representatives (directors/trustees) are elected from among the membership and are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote); cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

3. Members’ Economic Participation

Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital remains the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative; setting up reserves; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4. Autonomy and Independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control as well as their unique identity.

5. Education, Training, and Information

Education and training for members, elected representatives (directors/trustees), CEOs, and employees help them effectively contribute to the development of their cooperatives. Communications about the nature and benefits of cooperatives, particularly with the general public and opinion leaders, helps boost cooperative understanding.

6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives

By working together through local, national, regional, and international structures, cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies, and deal more effectively with social and community needs.

7. Concern for Community

Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership.

The Council’s ongoing mission is to promote and foster cooperatives and to educate Georgians about cooperatives and the vital role they play in growing and supporting the nation’s economy.

Cooperatives are businesses that are owned and operated by their members. These businesses not only serve the interests of members, but they also dedicate substantial human and financial resources to serve their communities beyond their business functions. Concern for community is a core guiding cooperative principle and the community commitment of cooperatives enhances economic opportunity and improves quality of life in Georgia’s cities and towns.

 

Past Newsletters:

2013

2014

2015

2016

 

Past Conference Pictures:

Couples Conference

2016

 

Youth Leadership Conference

2016

 

 

Officers and Directors

	President – Randy Crenshaw CEO Middle Georgia/ Irwin EMC Ocilla, GA
	Vice President – Jeff McPhail Cotton Specialist, StapICotn Cooperative Statesboro, GA
	Treasurer – Christy B. Smith Marketing Director, AgSouth Farm Credit Statesboro, GA
	Mark Camp District Manager Southern States Cooperative Concord, GA
	Gale Cutler Public Relations Coordinator,  Georgia EMC Tucker, GA
	Tony Griffin General Manager, Rayle EMC Washington, GA
	Karen Hawkins Dairy Farmers of America Eatonton, GA
	Brad Thomas President/CEO, Snapping Shoals EMC Covington, GA
	Ex-Officio – Al Burns USDA Rural Development
	Ex-Officio Emeritus – J. Craig Scroggs USDA Rural Development,  Retired
	Executive Director – Cindy W. Greene

Banking/Credit Unions

• Ag First Farm Credit Bank, Columbia, SC
  • https://www.agfirst.com/
• AgGeorgia Farm Credit, Dublin, GA
  • https://www.aggeorgia.com/
• AgSouth Farm Credit, Statesboro, GA
  • https://www.agsouthfc.com/
• CO Bank, Atlanta, GA
  • http://www.cobank.com/
• GEMC Federal Credit Union, Tucker, GA
  • http://www.gemc.org/
• Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, Bainbridge, GA
  • http://www.swagfarmcredit.com/home.aspx

Dairy Cooperatives:

• Dairy Farmers of America
  • http://www.dfamilk.com/
• Maryland Virginia Dairy Farmers
  • https://www.mdvamilk.com/index.php

Marketing and Supply Cooperatives:

• Eatonton Cooperative Feed Company, Eatonton, GA
  • http://business.eatonton.com/list/member/eatonton-cooperative-feed-company-eatonton-803
• Edison Gin Cooperative, Edison, GA
• Southern States Cooperative, Richmond, VA
  • https://www.southernstates.com/index.aspx
• Staple Cotton Cooperative, Albany, GA
  • http://www.staplcotn.com/
• Georgia Transmission
  • https://www.gatrans.com/default.aspx

Electric Membership Cooperatives

• Altamaha EMC, Lyons, GA
  • http://www.altamahaemc.com/
• Amicalola EMC, Jasper, GA
  • http://www.amicalolaemc.com/
• Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Young Harris, GA
  •  www.brmemc.com
• Canoochee EMC, Reidsville, GA
  • http://www.canoocheeemc.com/
• Carroll EMC, Carrollton, GA
  • http://www.cemc.com/
• Central Georgia EMC, Jackson, GA
  • http://www.cgemc.com/
• Coastal Electric Cooperative, Midway, GA
  • http://www.coastalemc.com/
• Cobb EMC, Marietta, GA
  • http://www.cobbemc.com/
• Colquitt EMC, Moultrie, GA
  • http://www.colquittemc.com/
• Coweta-Fayette EMC, Newnan, GA
  • http://www.utility.org/
• Diverse Power Inc., LaGrange, GA
  • http://www.diversepower.com/
• Excelsior EMC, Metter, GA
  • http://www.excelsioremc.com/
• Flint Energies, Reynolds, GA
  • http://www.flintenergies.com/
• Georgia EMC, Atlanta, GA
  • https://georgiaemc.com
• Grady EMC, Cairo, GA
  • http://www.gradyemc.com/
• GreyStone Power Corporation, Douglasville, GA
  • http://www.greystonepower.com/
• Habersham EMC, Clarkesville, GA
  • http://www.habershamemc.com/
• Hart EMC, Hartwell, GA
  • http://www.hartemc.com/
• Irwin EMC, Ocilla, GA
  • http://www.irwinemc.com/
• Jackson EMC, Jefferson, GA
  • http://www.jacksonemc.com/
• Jefferson Energy Cooperative, Wrens, GA
  • http://www.jec.coop/
• Little Ocmulgee EMC, Alamo, GA
  • http://www.littleocmulgeeemc.com/
• Middle Georgia EMC, Vienna, GA
  • http://www.mgemc.com/
• Mitchell EMC, Camilla, GA
  • http://www.mitchellemc.com/
• North Georgia EMC, Dalton, GA
  • http://www.ngemc.com/
• Ocmulgee EMC, Eastman, GA
  • http://www.ocmulgeeemc.com/
• Oconee EMC, Dudley, GA
  • http://www.oconeeemc.com/
• Okefenoke REMC, Nahunta, GA
  • http://www.oremc.com/
• Planters EMC, Millen, GA
  • http://www.plantersemc.com/
• Rayle EMC, Washington, GA
  • http://www.rayleemc.com/
• The Satilla REMC, Alma, GA
  • http://www.satillaemc.com/
• Sawnee EMC, Cumming, GA
  • http://www.sawnee.com/
• Slash Pine EMC, Homerville, GA
  • http://www.slashpineemc.com/
• Snapping Shoals EMC, Covington, GA
  • http://www.ssemc.com/
• Southern Rivers Energy, Barnesville, GA
  • http://www.southernriversenergy.com/
• Sumter EMC, Americus, GA
  • http://www.sumteremc.com/
• Three Notch EMC, Gray, GA
  • http://www.threenotchemc.com/
• Tri-County EMC, Gray, GA
  • http://www.tri-countyemc.com/
• Tri-State EMC, McCaysville, GA
  • http://www.tsemc.net/
• Upson EMC, Thomaston, GA
  • http://www.upsonemc.com/
• Walton EMC, Monroe, GA
  • http://www.waltonemc.com/
• Washington EMC, Sandersville, GA
  • http://www.washingtonemc.com/