2019 Election Protocol byChad Wieneke, Vice Chairmanand Election CommitteeChairman.

The New Vision Coop Boardof Directors has compiled thefollowing director electioninformation in accordance withNew Vision Coop’s By – Lawsand Articles of Incorporation.The goal of the following

procedures and policies is to provide New Visionmembers election information that explains candidatequalifications, the nomination process and providesinsight into serving as a New Vision Coop director. Thisinformation is provided to New Vision members toinsure a transparent election process and provide thegreatest opportunity to obtain the best possible directorcandidates for the ballot.

If you are a New Vision Coop member that meets thedirector qualifications and is interested in submittingyour nomination to be considered as a candidate forelection to the board of directors, you are encouraged toread the following information.

Nominating Procedure.1. The first step for New Vision Coop members that

are interested in becoming a New Vision Coop boardmember is to meet the candidate qualifications in thisnewsletter.

2. The second step is to complete and return theDirector Nomination Application available in thisnewsletter. The Director Nomination Application is alsoavailable on the New Vision website. The DirectorNomination Application must be received by September13, 2019. Nomination Applications must be completedin their entirety, received within the deadline and will beconfirmed upon receipt. Incomplete Nomination

Applications or Applications received after the deadlinewill not be considered.

3. After the Director Nomination Application deadlinehas passed, the election committee will contactnominees to answer their questions and schedule aninterview with New Vision Directors. An electioncommittee member will contact nominees after theinterview to discuss the next step. The New Vision CoopBoard of Directors will approve the final ballot byselecting the best two candidates for each open seat. Aballot will be mailed to members eligible to vote aminimum of 15 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Serving the New Vision Coop membership as adirector requires candidates to have the time available toattend meetings and training, interest in learning aboutNew Vision’s business and operations, willingness toshare ideas, participate in discussions that will contributeto team success and personal standard of ethics thatmaintain board room confidentiality and comply withcompany policies.

New Vision has a tradition of directors that prioritizecustomer service through business planning and policydevelopment.

If you have any questions, you may contact ChadWieneke, Election Committee Chairman and NewVision Coop Vice Chairman, or any director listedbelow.

2019 New Vision Coop Board of DirectorsDistrict 1: Mark Overgaard 920-5629.District 2: Chad Wieneke, Vice Chairman, 360-7126, Rob Newman 360-6541.District 3: Tim Hansberger, Chairman, 360-9089, Kevin Schaefer, 360-9724. District 4: Matt Gohr, Sec.-Treas., 822-0531, Kelly Dunkelberger, 822-0827, Danny Smith 822-1166.District At – Large: Brian Penning, 370-3942.

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1. Must be a New Vision Coop member in goodstanding. According to the Articles ofIncorporation, Article IV, Section 2a New VisionCoop member qualifications include (i) be aproducer of agricultural products, (ii) patronize theCooperative by doing $ 10,000.00 of businessduring each fiscal year and (iii) be approved by theBoard of Directors.

2. Be less than 70 years old on election day(December 9, 2019).

3. Live in the district they represent, unlessnomination is for an At – Large seat.

4. Able to attend monthly meetings, special meetings,director training meetings and represent New Vision Coop at various business functions.

5. Is not an employee of New Vision Coop.

6. Sign and comply with agreements required of NewVision Directors (e.g. confidentiality, code ofconduct, etc.).

New Vision Coop Director Qualifications

1. Decision group for policies, business plans andcapital investment.

2. Communicate and engage members when theiraction is required.

3. Select, direct, advise and review CEO’s jobperformance.

4. Assume responsibility for effective management anduse of resources and assets.

5. Evaluate and review the types of products, servicesand technology employed by New Vision Coop toassure long term sustainability.

6. Conduct themselves as leaders in the cooperative,community and vendor relationships.

New Vision Coop Director Function

1. Comply with applicable laws, New Vision’s Articlesof Incorporation and By – Laws.

2. Loyal to, and acts in good faith of New VisionCoop’s interests.

3. Represent the entire New Vision Coop membership.

4. Invest the time necessary to understand andobjectively evaluate topics reach decisions orconduct business planning and strategy in a dynamicbusiness environment.

5. Support the decisions and actions taken by themajority of the Board.

6. Communicate members’, employees’ and the publicattitude towards New Vision’s goals and policies.

7. Communicate New Vision’s goals, programs andservices to interested persons.

9. Be prepared for board meetings, participate in opendiscussion, ask questions and maintain theconfidentiality of Board meetings.

New Vision Coop Director Job Description

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New Vision Coop Director Nomination ApplicationDue by September 13, 2019

Any New Vision Coop member is eligible to nominate any member, including a self-nomination, to be acandidate for the New Vision Coop Board of Directors. Nominees must complete this Nomination Applicationand forward it to the address below for consideration by September 13, 2019. Nomination Applications mustbe completed in their entirety, received within the deadline and will be confirmed upon receipt. IncompleteNomination Applications or Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The New Vision Coop Board of Directors will review the nomination applications and interview nominees.The New Vision Coop Board of Directors shall select no more than two candidates for each open board seatand approve the final ballot to be submitted to the membership.

The election is conducted by mail-in ballot sent to the membership a minimum of two weeks prior to theannual meeting. Properly executed ballots are counted and results will be reported during the annual meetingon Monday, December 9, 2019.

New Vision member making this nomination (candidates may self-nominate):

_________________________________________________ ph. no.__________________________________

Full name of person nominated to serve as a New Vision Coop director (the Nominee):

Sign & Print Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Has the nominee agreed to place his/her name for consideration?

_____ Yes _____ No _____ NA if self-nominated

Nominee’s contact information:

Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________ Cell Ph.___________________________

E mail address: ___________________________ District #: ______________________________(Residence)

County, Township & Section of residence: ______________________________________________________

Return completed form to: 2019 Election Committee ChairmanNew Vision Coop38438 210th StreetBrewster, MN 56119

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Your district is determined by your home address.

District 1: The area west of the Rock - Nobles County line extended north and south.

District 2: The area between the Rock - Nobles County line extended north and south and east to Nobles CountyRoad 9 (aka McCall Avenue) and Murray County Road 34 (aka 180th Avenue) extended north and south.

District 3: The area between Nobles County Road 9 (aka McCall Avenue) and Murray Count Road 34 (aka 180thAvenue) extended north and south and east to Jackson County Road 9 (aka 375th Avenue) and Cottonwood CountyRoad 5 (aka 380th Avenue) extended north and south.

District 4: The area east of Jackson County Road 9 (aka 375th Avenue) and Cottonwood County Road 5 (aka 380thAvenue) extended north and south.

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Director Terms Expiring at the 2019 Annual Meeting,December 9.

District 2. Rob NewmanDistrict 3. Tim Hansberger, ChairmanDistrict 4. Matt Gohr, Secretary – Treasurer

All three incumbent directors have agreed to runfor re-election for a three year term beginning onDecember 9, 2019 and ending at the 2022 AnnualMeeting.

If you reside within one of these districts, areinterested in serving on the New Vision Coop Boardof Directors and meet the qualifications, you maysubmit a completed New Vision Coop DirectorNomination Application.

Valid Nomination Applications must be completedin their entirety, received within the deadline and willbe confirmed upon receipt. Incomplete NominationApplications or Applications received after thedeadline will not be considered.

I can’t believe Memorial Day ishere and I still have so much left toplant. There are complex farmingdecisions facing all of us in the next

few weeks. I’m not writing today to complain aboutthe weather. You need an update on the CEO search.We accepted over 30 applications and resumes for theCEO position. Due to the strength of our co-op, asignificant number of these applications came fromqualified candidates. The Executive Board met inearly May and went through all the resumes. Wesubmitted the most qualified candidates to the fullboard and worked together to select those to invite forinterviews. This was not an easy process, which is agood thing. We have also completed our interviewprotocol. This included constructing and sorting over70 interview questions so you know we’re seriousabout the process! Katie and Frank have helped uspolish our interviewing skills. The process of findingour next CEO is one of the few things that hasremained on schedule this spring. We have highlyqualified candidates to choose from and I am happyto tell you that this process is on our original timeline.

As you would guess, financialsthrough April are directly related toweather. As expected, the grain andagronomy departments are

experiencing lower volume than last year. The feeddepartment continues to experience steady volumegrowth. Collectively, New Vision is ahead of budgetthrough April but we need weather to improve forfield work to resume and farmyards to dry out sograin hauling can be done. Our regional income is upversus last year and over budget, which is good news.

I am very impressed by the progress the board ofdirectors has made in the CEO search. They haveremained very committed and disciplined regardingthe timeline, meeting attendance and developingselection protocol. Katie Meyer has assisted themthroughout the process. The Board has risen to thischallenge and has done everything asked of them.

When asked about my retirement decision I tellfolks that it’s equal parts tantalizing and terrorizingand the reasoning is the same for both! The freedomsounds great until you think about the boardmembers, employees, opportunities and planningsessions that will be left behind. There’s no doubtthings will be different for me and New Vision. I amcertain that the foundation built by New Vision’sdirectors, employees and members over the lasttwenty years will continue to return real value toeveryone that relies on this cooperative for theirfamily and farm. For today, let’s focus on the task athand. For all of you, take advantage of whateveropportunity weather allows for planting 2019 crops.For New Vision, it’s support your planting effort andcontinue with the CEO replacement schedule.

2019 New Vision Coop Director Election

Board Room NewsBy Tim Hansberger, Chairman

Manager’s ReportBy Frank McDowell, CEO

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Current open positions at New Vision:- Custom Applicators – Brewster & Hills - Feed Production Technician –Worthington (night shift), Windom (day shift)- Grain Elevator Operator – Heron Lake - Truck Drivers – Magnolia & Worthington

To apply, go to: www.newvision.coop. You can also contact Katie Meyer in Human Resources at 507-842-2021 or kmeyer@newvision.coop.

Hills downtown location. Chemical storage shed built1992 (estimated) to be moved. Approximately 29 ‘ X 56.’Minimum bid $ 350.00.

Beaver Creek location. Anhydrous scale house to bemoved. Approximately 10’ X 11’. Minimum bid $ 25.00.Double garage, believed to be insulated w/ heater.Minimum bid $ 700.00.

All buildings listed are for sale “AS IS – WHERE IS”. Power disconnection Buyer’s responsibility and cost.

Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. If the Buyer failsto pay the invoice within 5 days or remove building(s)by August 1, 2019, the transaction shall be cancelled,the Buyer shall forfeit their payment, if made, and thestructure re-offered for sale.

Contact Deb Haak at the Hills Terminal (507-362-3243)if you’re interested in these structures by Friday, June 21.

Bidders will be allowed to raise their bid once after June 21.

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