2015 AFR/OFU Convention Information

The 2015 American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company annual policyholder meeting and the Oklahoma Farmers Union State Convention is scheduled Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, Okla.

During the 110th annual convention, one officer’s position, one executive district board of directors seat and one executive director at-large board seat will be decided. The officers and board of directors seats up for election are: Vice President, State Director District 2 and State Director At-Large #1. At the close of the filing period there are eight candidates:

The officer seat of vice president is up for election. It is currently held by John Porter, Edmond. Opponents for the seat are Monte Womack, Morris, and Eric Bilderback, El Reno.
The director seat for Southwest District #2 is up for election. Currently held by Joe Ed Kinder, Frederick, Lee Horton, Lone Wolf, opposes.
The At-Large #1 director seat is up for election. The seat is currently held by Roy Perryman, Stigler. Opponents are Matt Burris, Stratford, and Ryan Plemmons, Broken Bow.

County and local policy resolutions received by the office of the secretary are now being considered by the AFR/OFU Policy Committee.

Bylaw proposals have been considered by the AFR/OFU Bylaw Committee and will be published on the website according to bylaw requirements. (Available for download below in PDF format)

Both dues-alone and policyholder members are eligible to attend convention as delegates, but dues-alone members are only allowed to vote on matters of the cooperative. Policyholders are eligible to vote on both cooperative and insurance matters.

Only registered delegates wearing a delegate badge may vote in the election of officers and directors.

Delegates to the NFU Convention in Wichita, Kan., March 14-17 will be elected at state convention on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14.

Deceased AFR policyholders and OFU members who have passed since last convention and are listed in the AFR/OFU Memorial Roll will be remembered in a memorial recognition held during general session.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL POLICYHOLDERS’ MEETING OF THE AMERICAN FARMERS & RANCHERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

In accordance with Article III, Section 1, of the Bylaws of the American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company, notice is hereby given that the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Policyholders of the American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, Okla., February 13-14, 2015 beginning at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the meeting scheduled to convene at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Presentations of business and financial reports, election of officers and directors, consideration of proposed bylaw amendments, and other necessary business will be conducted at this meeting.

Terry Detrick, President

Paul Jackson, Secretary

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE UNION OF THE FARMERS EDUCATIONAL AND COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA, INC.

In accordance with Article VII, Section 1, of the Bylaws of the Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, Inc., the 2015 Annual Membership Meeting of the Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, Inc., will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, Okla., February 13-14, 2015. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the meeting scheduled to convene at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Presentations of business and financial reports, election of officers and directors, consideration of proposed bylaw amendments, consideration and adoption of policy resolutions, and other necessary business will be conducted at this meeting.