The Annual Meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Greensburg Elementary School, Greensburg, Indiana, on June 13, 2025, with activities from 4 to 7 p.m. and a business meeting following at 7 p.m. Members were welcomed, then all rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. There was… Continue reading.

At Decatur County REMC, our mission goes beyond keeping the lights on. We exist to empower our community — providing reliable electricity, expanding broadband connectivity, and creating opportunities for families, businesses, and neighbors to thrive. Everything we do is grounded in purpose. The energy landscape is evolving, technology is advancing, and the needs of our… Continue reading.

DISTRICT 3 Truitt Daeger Truitt and his wife, Brianna, reside on 300 S in Greensburg with their children, Rhett, Addison, and Drew. He serves as Vice President of Construction Operations at T&H Construction Properties, LLC, where he has worked for four years. In this role, he oversees a team of more than 20 employees and… Continue reading.

District 1 Erin Arnold Erin resides on 650 North, St. Paul and has been a member of Decatur County REMC for 20 years. She is married to Michael, and they have two sons, Calvin and Owen. Erin earned a nursing degree and previously worked as an OB nurse and with the Decatur County Schools. She… Continue reading.

2026 Annual Meeting election details Election packets will be mailed out on May 6, 2026. Voting opens May 6, 2026, at 8 a.m., and closes June 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Members can vote using the following methods: Mail: Return the completed ballot included in your election packet. Please allow adequate time for mail delivery. Online: Go to directvote.net/DCREMC and enter your… Continue reading.

With this issue focused on all things Annual Meeting, it’s a good time to step back to the basics and look at what the Annual Meeting really is and how it has grown alongside the members it serves. For decades, the Annual Meeting was a single moment in time. One evening, one location, one opportunity… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed. All board members were present except Jason Barnhorst. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, Matt Raver, and Suzanne Parmer, who participated virtually. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brian Scheidler moved to approve the agenda as… Continue reading.

Back in January, Winter Storm Fern blanketed the southern United States with damaging ice, unusually cold temperatures, and widespread power outages. As a result, electric cooperatives did what cooperatives always do — they put the principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives into action. After the storm, linemen from five Hoosier Energy member cooperatives headed to Mississippi… Continue reading.

At Decatur County REMC, reliability is more than a goal — it’s a commitment. Every time you flip a switch, charge a device, or power your home or business, you expect electricity to be there. Behind the scenes, there is a complex system working around the clock to make that possible. As our industry evolves,… Continue reading.

Friday, June 12 Greensburg Elementary School Member Event: 4-6:30 p.m. Business Meeting: 7 p.m. Director Candidates DISTRICT 3 • Truitt Daeger • Steve Nobbe (incumbent) DISTRICT 4 • Steve AmRhein (incumbent) DISTRICT 7 • Jason Barnhorst (incumbent) • Jeff Volz Approved listing as of March 12, 2026. The final candidate list and biographies will be… Continue reading.

This month, we proudly recognize the dedicated employees who serve our members every day. LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY April 13, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY April 22, 2026 From the field to the front desk, it takes every role working together to power our community.