In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the March 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Accountant Amy Ramsey. Present via Webex was Earl Ridlen of the auditing firm LWG. 2. The… Continue reading.
Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the board of directors, share important financial information, occasionally vote on other matters such as bylaw changes and of course –– the great door prizes! Last year, with the uncertainties of the… Continue reading.
All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2021: Danny Easterday, District 3 (shown in dark blue on map) Brian… Continue reading.
DISTRICT 3 Danny Easterday is the incumbent director from District 3. A lifelong resident of Orange County, he has served on the board for the past 27 years. He has earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director certification from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Easterday graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. He… Continue reading.
The Orange County REMC office will be closed May 31 as our employees spend Memorial Day with their families. The office will also close at noon on June 4 as our employees prepare for the 2021 Annual Meeting.
Orange County REMC would like to advise members to only use our website for payments on your electric bill, not third party websites. Recently, members have found a company, “doxo.com”, that allows members to make payments to many companies including Orange County REMC. Unfortunately, a link to their site often comes up when members do… Continue reading.
One of the things I love best about our community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of birds and other wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons. At Marshall… Continue reading.
Cooperatives can serve their member-consumers most effectively when they can work together. Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven cooperative principles that make us different from other electric utilities. Recently, Marshall County REMC and Kankakee Valley REMC used the power of partnership to install an osprey nest in rural St. Joseph County. Working… Continue reading.
Directors elected to the board Prize Drawing Winners $50 REMC bill credits Dale & Kaye Schultz Gary Neidig Kathleen Slonaker James Pondo Marshall Pranger Betty Stevenson Donna Shook Leigh Brown Sharon Bemish Doug Kucera Danny Winter Steve Hostetler Albert Mcvey Ronald Lemler Steve Craft Don Gray IOOF Lodge 373 William Vantwoud Thomas and Connie Kleckner… Continue reading.
Title: Journeyman Lineman Years of Service: 5 Cripe and his wife, Megan, have one son, Maxwell. Cripe enjoys firearms and spending time with his family. Cripe is looking forward to many more years of service to his community and the REMC. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Marshall County REMC!
During Bob Broeker’s 21-plus years on the Marshall County REMC board of directors, he’s been especially grateful for three things. “I have met new people, developed new relationships and gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge,” he said. “I have truly enjoyed being part of a business and organization that always operates in the best interest… Continue reading.
