URE is represented by Seven Districts

Results of the 2022 Elections 

URE is democratically governed by the members it serves. The strength of the cooperative lies in having a qualified and committed board of trustees. Trustees serve as elected representatives and are accountable to our members.

District 1
Steve Patton -  chairman
District 2
Mark Lotycz
District 3
Dale Scheiderer - treasurer
District 4
Dave Thornton
District 5
Dan Westlake - vice chairman
District 6
Jeff Reinhard
District 7
Jeff Wilson - secretary

You can e-mail any questions or concerns to the URE board of trustees: send email

2022

Members of the Cooperative are represented in the business planning of the organization through the democratic election of a Board of Trustees.

Representation is divided into seven geographic districts.

Election Timeline

The Board of Trustee election ballots are mailed out in the month of May. When you receive the envelope make sure you read the bios and VOTE for ONE trustee for EVERY district. In addition to the board elections, there might be changes to the terms & conditions or the code of regulation. 

The ballot contains your Member number and Passcode which you will need to be able to vote online. Simple instructions are included. Whether you wish to vote ONLINE or by MAIL. Please follow the instructions and make sure your vote is cast by JUNE 2 by 5:00pm.

Election results will be announced at the June 4 - Annual Meeting of Members* 

The annual nominating process begins in January with interest postcards mailed early in the month.

2022 election timeline

  • Nov. 2021 Ohio Cooperative Living (OCL) article on the process for electing trustees, including a timeline
  • Dec. 2021 OCL article on qualifications needed to run for the board
  • Jan. 4, 2022 Mail member interest cards to the districts 
  • Jan. 5, 2022 150 days from annual meeting; earliest the board can appoint the nominating committee
  • Jan. 21, 2022 Member interest cards due; validated for membership; mail member application packet
  • Jan. 25, 2022 Regular Jan. board meeting; appoint nominating committee
  • Feb. 9, 2022  Member candidate application due by 4:00 p.m.
  • Feb. 10, 2022 Notice/packet mailed to nominating committee
  • Feb. 17, 2022 Nominating committee meeting 
  • Feb. 22, 2022 Regular Feb. board meeting
  • March 3, 2022 Second nominating committee meeting notice (if necessary)
  • March 26, 2022 Last day nominations by committee or petition can be filed with the secretary (70 days prior to annual meeting)
  • March 29, 2022 Regular March board meeting
  • April 26, 2022 Regular April board meeting
  • May 2022 Official meeting notice in May OCL magazine
  • May 13, 2022 Latest ballots can be mailed to members (20 days prior to annual meeting)
  • May 31, 2022 Regular May board meeting
  • June 2022 Final meeting notice in June OCL magazine
  • June 2, 2022 Ballots due
  • June 4, 2022 Annual meeting, 9 a.m. at URE office (*Due to COVID 19 - alternative plans may be made)
  • June 28, 2022 Reorganization June meeting to elect board officers