UNDERWOOD, MN – Park Region hosted nearly 500 members and customers at their 2023 Annual Meeting and Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Underwood Public School. Doors opened at 5pm with an Underwood Lion’s pork chop dinner served in the commons area. Members and customers then made their way to the gym to register for the meeting, visit with staff and board members, see product demonstrations and more.
At 6:30pm Park Region’s Network Operations Manager Ken Budd welcomed those in attendance and introduced Underwood High School student Khylie Watson to sing the National Anthem. President Keith Sellner then called the meeting to order, declared the quorum had been met, and called for approval of the 2022 meeting minutes. Company Attorney Rob Bigwood reported on the election process. President Sellner declared the following individuals were re-elected by acclamation to the positions of Director at the close of the 2023 Annual Meeting: Ashby Exchange – Peter Hoff, Dalton Exchange – Keith Sellner, and Underwood Exchange – Bonnie Denzel. Park Region’s Controller Mary Jo Biegler provided the 2023 Financial Report and Park Region’s General Manager/CEO Dave Bickett reviewed the company’s activities in 2023 and previewed plans for the coming years.
Following the meeting adjournment, numerous prize drawings were held and included four grand prizes. Grand prize winners were Ramona Hauge (TV, Soundbar & Firestick), Jake Christensen (45 Qt Wheeled Cooler), Peggy Lein (iPad), and Charles Swenson ($200 Bill Credit).
Park Region would like to extend their appreciation to the members and customers who support Park Region and its companies year after year. Park Region is dedicated to going beyond the connection and keeping you connected to the things that matter most.