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RTC Networks’ 75th Annual Meeting

For 75 years, our story has been shaped by the communities we serve.

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the 4 Bears Event Center in New Town, North Dakota.

Registration begins at 5:00 pm, along with a meal. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Starts at 6:00 p.m.

The National Anthem
Call to Order, Wayne Skarda
Invocation
Recognition of Military Personnel, Wayne Skarda
Recognition of Guests and Board Introduction, Wayne Skarda
Reading of Meeting Notice and Proof of Mailing, Jennifer Sorenson
Approval of Minutes, Wayne Skarda
Nominating Committee Report, Cliff Tollefson
Introduction of Candidates, Wayne Skarda
Election of Directors, Wayne Skarda
Drawing For Prizes
Audit Report, Jon Lee, CPA
President’s & CEO/General Manager’s Report, Wayne Skarda & Shane Hart
Operation Round Up Report, Rick Harris
Drawing For Prizes
Unfinished Business, Wayne Skarda
New Business, Wayne Skarda
Election Results, Wayne Skarda
Grand Prize Drawing
Adjournment, Wayne Skarda

Nomination Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes

The Nominating Committee met Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through a conference call. Members present were:

  • Bonnie Billadeau
  • Tim Krebsbach
  • Carol Kieson
  • Cliff Tollefson
  • Jerry Essler
  • Sue Best
  • Duane Estvold

CEO/GM Shane Hart and HR Manager Gretchen Edwards were also in attendance.

CEO/GM Shane Hart introduced himself to the committee members.

Motion by Bonnie Billadeau and second by Sue Best, to nominate Cliff Tollefson as Chairperson. M/C

Motion by Bonnie Billadeau, second by Duane Estvold, to nominate Gretchen Edwards, RTC Networks Director of HR as Recording Secretary. M/C

The Nominating Committee reviewed the packet they were given including the Notice of Meeting and RTC by-laws regarding director nomination.

The Nominating Committee received three signed Certification of Nominee forms for District 1B completed by Shane Aadnes, Pete Best and Tim Fjeldahl, one signed Certification of Nominee form for District 2B completed by Terry Wilber and one signed Certification of Nominee form for District 3 completed by Lance Kalmbach. No other Certification of Nominee forms were received by committee members or at the RTC Networks office.

Motion by Bonnie Billadeau, second by Carol Kieson, to nominate Shane Aadnes, Pete Best and Tim Fjeldahl as candidates for District 1B, Terry Wilber as a candidate for District 2B and Lance Kalmbach as a candidate for District 3. M/C

It is the recommendation of the Nominating Committee to have the ballots alternate every third ballot with each candidate’s name at the top of the ballot for District 1B.

Discussion about committee members being available to count ballots if they are in attendance at the annual meeting, which will be on Tuesday, June 9 at the Four Bears Event Center in New Town. Chairman Tollefson agreed to read the Minutes of the Nominating Committee Meeting at the Annual Meeting, if needed.

CEO/GM Hart shared information about the voting process with ballots being mailed out this year.

Chairman Tollefson called for any other business.

Motion by Tim Krebsbach, second by Carol Kieson, to adjourn meeting. M/C

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen Edwards
Recording Secretary