UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT: March 24, 2011
GOLDEN GROWERS COOPERATIVE
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota |
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000-53957 |
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21-1312571 |
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(Commission) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
112 ROBERTS STREET |
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(701) 281-0468 |
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Golden Growers Cooperative (the Cooperative) held its annual member meeting on March 24, 2011 during which its members elected directors from each of the five geographical districts established by the Cooperatives Amended and Restated Bylaws.
From the Southwest district, the members located in that district re-elected Chris Johnson as a director. He received 30 of the 30 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 24, 2011 and expires in March 2014. Randall Mauch and Bruce Speich will continue as directors for the Southwest district.
From the Northeast district, the members located in that district re-elected Shaun Beauclair as a director. He received 18 of the 20 votes cast, with 2 spoiled ballots. His new three-year term begins on March 24, 2011 and expires in March 2014. Gary Jirak and Tom Jennen will continue as directors for the Northeast district.
From the Northwest district, the members located in that district re-elected Glenn Johnson as a director. He received 18 of the 18 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 24, 2011 and expires in March 2014. Leslie Nesvig and Nicolas Pyle will continue as directors for the Northwest district.
From the Southeast district, the members located in that district re-elected Bernard DeCock as a director. He received 10 of the 10 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 24, 2011 and expires in March 2014. Byron Koehl and Jason Medhaug will continue as directors for the Southeast district
From the East Central district, the members located in that district elected Mark Harless as a director. He received 30 of the 30 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 24, 2011 and expires in March 2014. Mr. Harless was elected to fill the directorship vacated by Mr. Robert Miller, who did not stand for re-election because he has reached his term limit. David Benedict and Paul Borgen will continue as directors for the East Central district.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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March 28, 2011 |
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/s/ Mark C. Dillon | |
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By: |
Mark C. Dillon |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer |