2025 ANNUAL MEETING

2025 Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars for this year's annual meeting! The annual meeting and member appreciation event will take place at the Hendricks Co. 4-H Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 17, from 11 AM-7 PM. The event will feature many member favorites, including Silly Safaris, electric vehicle demonstrations, an electrical safety demonstration, balloon animals, face painting, and voting for our Board of Directors.

The election results will be announced at the business portion of our meeting at 6:30 pm.

As a reminder, most members will receive an email invitation to this year's meeting to the most recent email address on file. The email will be titled "Official 2025 Hendricks Power Annual Meeting Invitation" and will be sent on July 1. The email has a QR code for free admission to the fair. The QR code can be scanned from the email, screenshot, or printed invitation. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (317) 745-5473.

Stay tuned for more details!

 

BUSINESS MEETING

July 17 - Hendricks Power Expo Hall - 6:30 PM

Attend in person or tune in on YouTube to catch up on current cooperative news and events, hear the results of the Board of Directors election, and see if you're a lucky winner! All participating members will receive a chance to win one of two (2) $500 bill credits or one of eight (8) $200 bill credits. * To win one of the $500 bill credits, you must be present at the Business portion of the meeting at 6:30 PM.

Read last year's meeting minutes here.

CANDIDATES

AREA 1

Brent Shay

BRENT SHAY, INCUMBENT

Brent Shay and his wife, Terri, have lived in Hendricks County and been Hendricks Power Cooperative members for over 40 years. Brent is seeking re-election to represent Area 1.

He recently retired as Operations President at Core-Mark, a PFG company, with over 45 years of leadership in wholesale distribution. He serves on the Hendricks Power Board, is President of the Hendricks County Building Facilities Corporation, and is a Precinct Committeeman for Guilford Township.

Brent supports Meals on Wheels and Active Grace Food Pantry. He and Terri are active at Plainfield Christian Church and enjoy time with their children and four grandchildren.

 

AREA 2

Andy Lynch

ANDY LYNCH, INCUMBENT

Andy Lynch is the incumbent director seeking re-election in Area 2. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

While attending Purdue, Lynch worked at the cooperative as a summer employee. After graduation, he took a job with Himsel Brothers Grain and Livestock.

Lynch has served on the Hendricks Power Cooperative Board of Directors since 1998 and is currently the Board President.

 

AREA 3

Matt Hession

MATT HESSION, INCUMBENT

Matt Hession is the incumbent director seeking re-election in Area 3. He is a native of Brownsburg where he graduated from Brownsburg High School. He farms with his brother, raising corn, soybeans and hay.

Hession has been a member of the cooperative for 36 years, and was appointed to the board of directors in 1993.

Hession and his wife, Debbie, have three children and are active members of St. Malachy church in Brownsburg. He currently serves on the Wabash Valley Power Alliance board of directors.

VOTING

To ensure all members have the chance to vote, Hendricks Power will offer online and day-of voting for our board of directors election. Election results will be announced at the business meeting on July 17, 2025. All participating members will receive a chance to win one of two (2) $500 bill credits or one of eight (8) $200 bill credits. * To win one of the $500 bill credits, you must be present at the Business portion of the meeting at 6:30 PM.

SMARTHUB ONLINE VOTING

July 1-16
If you need assistance voting or enrolling for SmartHub, click here or call our office at (317) 745-5473.

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If using a mobile device, cast your vote by following these instructions:
- Log in using the SmartHub app.
- Press the "Vote Now" button at the top of your screen.
- Press "Continue" at the bottom of the page.
- Cast your vote for areas 1, 2, and 3. Please note: there is a link that allows members to view candidates' bios.
- Once your ballot is confirmed, press "Continue" and check the box that constitutes an electronic signature.
-  Press "Cast Vote!"

If using a desktop computer, cast your vote by following these instructions:
- Log into SmartHub by visiting the Hendricks Power home page.
- At the top right corner of the screen, press "Vote Now." 
- Press "Continue" at the bottom of the page.
- Cast your vote for areas 1, 2, and 3. Please note: there is a link that allows members to view candidates' bios.
- Once your ballot is confirmed, press "Continue" and check the box that constitutes an electronic signature.
-  Press "Cast Vote!"

 

ANNUAL MEETING

July 17, 2025
11 AM - 7 PM

Hendricks Co. 4-H Fair
1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
Members and their families can bring and scan the QR code from their invitation (email or physical) for free admission to the 4-H fair. Showing the pass on your phone or a screenshot will qualify. Once admitted, members can vote at the Sponsor of the Day Pavilion. Members will receive $10 in fair food vouchers to use at any food vendor on July 17, 2025. Members who have voted online will receive fair food vouchers. 

 

ANNUAL MEETING & MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT

HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
JULY 17, 11 AM - 7 PM

11 AM

REGISTRATION & VOTING BEGINS

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion
Bring the QR code from your invitation for free entry to the fair. Receive $10 in Fair Bucks for registering to vote!

2 PM

LIVE LINE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION

Hendricks Power Expo Hall
Learn about indoor and outdoor electrical safety. Fun for all ages!

3:00 & 4:30 PM

SILLY SAFARI SHOWS

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion Entertainment Stage
Get close and learn about a variety of animals. 

4:00 PM

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION

Promenade
Learn about our Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and a Ford Lightning! Ask your questions about electric vehicles.

4:30-6:30 PM

FAMILY FUN

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion
Submit your votes by 6 PM and enjoy family fun with balloon animals and face painting!

6:30 PM

BUSINESS MEETING

Hendricks Power Expo Hall
Catch up on current cooperative happenings, results of the election, and winners of the two (2) $500 bill credits and eight (8) $200 bill credits. * To win one of the $500 bill credits, you must be present at the Business portion of the meeting at 6:30 PM.

7 PM

EVENT CONCLUDES

PARTNERS OF HENDRICKS

Hendricks Power Cooperative aligns itself with a number of partners in providing quality service for its customers. 

  1. Touchstone Energy
  2. NRECA
  3. Indiana Electric Cooperatives
  4. Wabash Valley Power Association 

SEVEN COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES

  1. Voluntary and Open Membership
  2. Democratic Member Control
  3. Members' Economic Participation
  4. Autonomy and Independence
  5. Education, Training and Information
  6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
  7. Concern for Community

CONTACT US TODAY

If you are a member of the media, please use the contact information under "Media Inquiries" below.

MAILING ADDRESS:

PO Box 309
Danville, IN