Annual Meeting Set for Chula Vista; Look for Mail Ballots in April

NCSC will hold its 45th Annual Membership Meeting on June 15 in Chula Vista, California, in conjunction with CFC Forum 2026. Telecom voting members will elect a Class T director in District 2. Candidate solicitation letters were mailed to District 2 members in early February, with nominations due March 10. 

A Nominating Committee has approved the following slate of candidates for the 2026 election: 

• Jason Dandridge, CEO, Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative (SC).
• Carlton Lewis, CEO, Horry Telephone Cooperative (SC). 

All voting members will receive a packet of meeting information by mail in mid-April. The packet will include candidate profiles and mail‑in ballots. To be counted, completed ballots must be received at NCSC headquarters by June 8. 

The meeting will include the election as well as an address from NCSC Board President Steve Rhodes, CEO of Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) in Florida. 

Later that day, Michael Carbonaro, star and executive producer of the hit truTV series “The Carbonaro Effect,” will take the Forum stage as the NCSC Annual Meeting speaker. Carbonaro will blend his mind-bending magic with humor and audience interaction to create an unforgettable experience. 

CFC Forum Details

CFC Forum takes place from June 15 to June 17. This year’s agenda features dynamic breakout sessions with thought leaders addressing critical issues, challenges and opportunities facing electric cooperatives. Both general and breakout sessions will offer customized content from industry leaders and distinguished experts. 

This year’s keynote speakers include:

• Former CEO and chairman of United Airlines Oscar Munoz will be joined by CFC CEO Andrew Don for an inspiring conversation drawing on his remarkable journey from immigrant beginnings to leading one of the world’s largest airlines. 
• Taylor Sheridan, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and creator of hit series like “Yellowstone,” “1883,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Landman,” joins us to share lessons on risk-taking, perseverance and innovation drawn from his journey from actor to acclaimed writer-director. 
• Super Bowl-winning Head Coach Andy Reid will offer unique insights into the world of professional football, his coaching philosophy, leadership strategies and the challenges and triumphs that come with competing at the highest level of professional sports. 
• Mike Pompeo will draw on his experience as the former U.S. secretary of state and director of the CIA to provide an expert analysis of current geopolitical trends and their implications for international business. 
• Retired Colonel Nicole Malachowski, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and a combat veteran, shares her remarkable 21-year Air Force career and personal journey of resilience. 

Pre‑conference workshops begin June 14, and the annual business meetings for CFC and Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange will be held with NCSC on Monday, June 15. 

As a reminder, the hotel room block fills quickly. Members are encouraged to secure their registration and accommodations as soon as possible; the cutoff date is May 21. Registration is complimentary for NCSC members and their guests. Visit the CFC Forum 2026 webpage to register and learn more.