NCSC Annual Meeting Set for NYC; Mail Ballots Due June 23

NCSC will hold its 44th Annual Membership Meeting June 30 in New York City in conjunction with CFC Forum 2025. Telecom voting members will elect a Class T director in District 4. The first week of May, NCSC staff mailed a packet of information about the meeting along with candidate profiles and mail ballots to all voting members. Completed ballots must be received at NCSC headquarters by June 23 to be counted. Voting delegates can also cast ballots on-site.

The following candidate is on the ballot for the 2025 election:

• District 4: Jimmy Todd, chief executive officer and general manager, Rural Telephone Service Company (Nex-Tech) (KS).

The meeting will include the election and an address from NCSC Board President Cozy Nelsen, CEO of Guthrie County Rural Electric Cooperative Association in Iowa.

Researcher, Advisor and Speaker Jason Dorsey will take the stage after CFC Forum kicks off to deliver this year’s NCSC Annual Meeting keynote. A trusted expert on emerging trends, Dorsey has a passion for uncovering hidden insights and new strategies that future-proof your organization. His mission is to unlock the potential of leaders and organizations through original research, unexpected strategy and innovation.

CFC Forum

CFC Forum takes place from June 30 to July 2. The agenda for this year’s event features dynamic breakout sessions with thought leaders discussing critical issues, challenges and opportunities for electric cooperatives. Both general and breakout sessions will feature customized content from industry leaders and distinguished experts.

Here’s an overview of this year’s keynote speakers:

• Former Governor Chris Christie, with experience as a leader in a divided political climate, will impart wisdom on navigating and thriving amidst differences and provide contagious optimism for leaders in any role. Joining Christie on stage will be Harold Ford Jr., executive vice president at PNC, and former five-term U.S. representative (D-TN).
• Sir Niall Ferguson, contemporary economic and geopolitical historian, will share his unique perspective on the global landscape, using the past as a roadmap for the future.
• Bestselling author and journalist Walter Isaacson will provide insights and lessons from his time spent writing his biography of Elon Musk and share stories of turmoil and triumphs that Musk and other leaders experience.
• Oz Pearlman will astound at lunch with his blend of mind reading and interactive mentalism that will have you talking about his presentation for years to come.
• Senior Conservative Commentator Scott Jennings will blend humor and candor grounded in his rural American roots to deliver a lively conversation on the topics and policies impacting you most and demonstrate how to effectively communicate with members on all fronts.
• NFL Hall of Famer and TV personality Michael Strahan joins us to talk about his personal and professional journey and inspire us all to go from good to great.
• Brothers Tom and David Gardner, founders of The Motley Fool, will offer a snapshot view of investing in today's economy while providing timeless guidance in our unpredictable times.

Pre-conference workshops kick off June 29, and the annual business meetings for CFC and Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange will be held with NCSC Monday, June 30.

As a reminder, the hotel room block fills up quickly, so be sure to secure your registration and accommodations soon—the cutoff date is June 5. Registration is complimentary for NCSC members and their guests. Visit the CFC Forum 2025 webpage to register and learn more.