In the November issue of Indiana Connection magazine, we detailed the changes and updates our board of directors made to our bylaws. One significant change was the elimination of district nomination meetings. Member surveys conducted during recent elections and at the most recent Annual Meeting revealed interest in updating the election process. Many REMC members… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC is beginning the process of changing out the demand response units associated with our water heater and air conditioner program. Some members may remember this as the load management switches from years ago. Due to changes in technology and communications, we are beginning the process of replacing these nearly 4,000 units on… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC, supporting youth and education is an important part of our role as a local cooperative. Two programs we offer each year that help do this are the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Camp Kilowatt. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, which began in 1964, has provided more than 55,000 students nationwide with… Continue reading.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, and Valentine’s Day. They all have something in common — they were created to draw attention to a particular issue or theme. Valentine’s Day may seem like an observance created by a greeting card company… Continue reading.

The following employees celebrated milestone anniversaries at Southern Indiana Power last year. We thank them for their commitment to providing you with the best service possible. BRETT HUBERT30 YEARS LISA HINTON25 YEARS TRAVIS GOFFINET25 YEARS CLINT HEEKE10 YEARS RYAN CASSIDY10 YEARS

Derby, Indiana, is truly one of the hidden gems in Southern Indiana. Nestled along the Ohio River, this community is composed of industrious and friendly folks who all pull together to make their community better and better. In 2016, this small town was home to several businesses, a new community center, and the scenic Mulzer… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Nov. 25 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and… Continue reading.

Gaven Kolb, a five-year employee of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Kolb was required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at the co-op, and… Continue reading.

Visit remcsteuben.com and view our “Member Benefits” tab to learn more about registration for each youth program. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Steuben County REMC wants to send you on an all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D. C., held June 14-21. It includes visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC’s 89th Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Look for more details and the official meeting notice in the May issue of Indiana Connection.