Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Director Candidates

The Nominating Committee, appointed by the Mid Century Board of Directors, met on June 16, 2025, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Fairview to select candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election. The election will take place during the 75th Annual Meeting of Members on September 4, 2025.

The committee was composed of five members—two from each district with expiring terms and one at-large representative.

The following candidates were nominated:

  • District 2 (Ellisville, Marietta & Smithfield): Sheila Blout
  • District 6 (LaFayette): Joseph Winans

Members will have the opportunity to vote during the Annual Meeting. We thank the Nominating Committee for their time and commitment to the cooperative process. 

Seeking Nominations for Upcoming Board Election

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for District 2 and District 6 in the upcoming election of Directors at the 75th Annual Meeting of Members on September 4, 2025. If you are interested in becoming a candidate, please contact a Nominating Committee member listed below:

  • District 2: Carie Miller or Teresa Knott
  • District 6: Noah Forlines or Cullen Pike
  • At Large (District 4): Danny Powell


The Nominating Committee will meet on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Fairview office to determine the official slate of candidates.

2025 Nominating Committee Notice

Our bylaws require a Nominating Committee be appointed to nominate members for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors will appointed this year’s Nominating Committee at their May 29, 2025 Board Meeting. The list of committee members will be posted on this page, the Mid Century Group Facebook page and in the lobby of the Fairview office. You can also request the information by calling or emailing the office.

The 2025 Nominating Committee will be seeking nominations for three 3-year terms in the following districts:

  • District 2 – Ellisville, Marietta, and Smithfield
  • District 6 – LaFayette


The Nominating Committee will provide nominations for each district at its meeting on June 16, 2025.

MCTC District Map

*This event is held annually for Mid Century Telephone Cooperative members that reside in the telephone exchanges of: Altona-484; Bishop Hill-927; Ellisville-293; Fairview-778; Gilson-876; LaFayette-995; Marietta-926; Maquon-875; Smithfield-783; Summum-759;  Table Grove-758; Victoria-879; Williamsfield-639; Yates City-358.