By now all Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) members have received this year’s ballots by mail or email. It is extremely important that as a member you exercise your right to vote for your board members. Being a board member is no easy job and carries a lot of responsibility. When I look at prospective board members, I look for what the current board needs. It is not a popularity contest. What’s important is to look for experience, balance and the needs of the institution going forward.