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 29, 2012
GOLDEN GROWERS COOPERATIVE
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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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FARGO, ND 58102 |
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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 29, 2012 during which the only matter put to the members for vote was the election of directors from each of the five geographical districts established by the Cooperative’s Amended and Restated Bylaws.
From the Southwest District, the members located in that district re-elected Bruce Speich as a director. He received 15 of the 15 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 29, 2012 and expires in March 2015. Randall Mauch and Chris Johnson will continue as directors for the Southwest District.
From the Northeast District, the members located in that district re-elected Gary Jirak as a director. He received 11 of the 12 votes cast, with 1 spoiled ballot. His new three-year term begins on March 29, 2012 and expires in March 2015. Shaun Beauclair and Tom Jennen will continue as directors for the Northeast District.
From the Northwest District, the members located in that district re-elected Leslie Nesvig as a director. He received 17 of the 17 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 29, 2012 and expires in March 2015. Glenn Johnson and Nicolas Pyle will continue as directors for the Northwest District.
From the Southeast District, the members located in that district re-elected Jason Medhaug as a director. He received 10 of the 10 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 29, 2012 and expires in March 2015. Byron Koehl and Bernard DeCock will continue as directors for the Southeast District
From the East Central District, the members located in that district re-elected Paul Borgen as a director. He received 26 of the 26 votes cast. His new three-year term begins on March 29, 2012 and expires in March 2015. David Benedict and Mark Harless 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 29, 2012 |
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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 |