It is held every year at a park-like area owned by the cooperative. It has a large pavilion that can handle the crowd, come rain or shine. In fact, the community uses the structure for many non co-op events. A large portion of the attendance comes from everyone having a good time, seeing friends and finding out what has been going on in the other communities in the Southside service area. Southside does a good job on the annual meeting program, mixing the business meeting with entertainment.
Speakers report on what is happening locally with a view of the national scene.
At Southside's annual meeting, the co-op may also hold a health fair or a demonstration of different products ranging from emergency generators to home TV satellite dishes. But, long before the annual meeting, a lot of work has taken place. These meetings are advertised in the local media and in members' monthly billing statements. The meetings also are used to nominate directors who will be elected at the annual meeting. Many of Missouri's 47 electric co-ops offer programs that show their customers they care about them beyond providing electrical services.