Reach out to the office with any questions before the Annual Meeting.
Restatement of the Articles of Association
The full text of the proposed restated Articles of Association is available above, along with the originally recorded document for comparison. We encourage every member to review both before voting.
Yes — A quorum must be present for the membership meeting to conduct business.
The restated Articles will be presented as two separate ballot measures. Most of the restated Articles may be approved by a majority vote of members at a meeting or voting by mail where a quorum is present. Article VIII protections regarding merger, dissolution, asset sales, and conversion require a separate vote and approval by two-thirds of all members of the Cooperative.
Only members who vote — in person or by mail — are counted toward the outcome. If you'd like your voice heard, we encourage you to submit a vote by one of the two available methods.
You can vote in person at the Annual Meeting, or by mail if you're unable to attend. Details on both options, along with the exact text of the proposed restated Articles, will be included in your official meeting notice. See our "How to Vote" section above for step-by-step instructions.
At our Annual Meeting on November 21, 2026.
Yes. The restatement does not change the cooperative's member-ownership structure. As a member-owner, your rights — including your right to vote on changes like this one — remain fully intact.
No. This is a governance update, not an operational one. Rates, services, and how the cooperative is run day-to-day are not affected by this restatement.
Our current Articles of Association date back to 1940. In the 85+ years since, Oregon law, cooperative governance standards, and best practices have all evolved. A restatement ensures our founding document remains accurate, relevant, and legally sound.