On January 17, 2017, Bernie DeCock, a member of the Board or Directors of Golden Growers Cooperative representing the Southeast District, notified the Cooperative that he will not stand for reelection to the board at the Cooperative's 2017 annual member meeting, scheduled for March 23, 2017. Mr. DeCock informed the Cooperative that his decision not to stand for reelection to the board is due to personal reasons and not the result of any disagreement with the Cooperative.