People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.
Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) The CCD certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all five courses in the curriculum, including a learning assessment for each. Director Gold Credential The Director Gold credential recognizes directors committed to continuing their education beyond the CCD and BLC. Director Gold demonstrates a tangible commitment to advancing their knowledge and… Continue reading.
CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 4-7 Go to clarkremc.coop/camp to apply. Deadline is March 3. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Go to clarkremc.coop/youth-tour to apply. Deadline is March 3. COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART Visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest/ for details. Deadline is Feb 28. PAGE DAY JAN. 28 Visit clarkremc.coop/page-day for more details and how to… Continue reading.
Join a dynamic organization by serving on the Clark County REMC Board of Directors. The deadline for petitions is Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. The board of directors for Clark County REMC is the legal body that both the membership and the government hold accountable for the actions of the organization. The men and women… Continue reading.
Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Casey Crabb the recipient of the 2024 Tom Taylor Award. Crabb, communications and public relations manager at Carroll White REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services, and Communicators professional section fall meeting on Oct. 25. His family was in attendance as he received this honor. The award… Continue reading.
The following are the guidelines from the bylaws for director nomination procedures for Carroll White REMC. The bylaws state It shall be the duty of each director to call a meeting of the members of their district during the year in which a director is to be elected for their district at least 75 days… Continue reading.
Our free SmartHub app makes it simple and convenient to do the following: Just download the FREE mobile or tablet app at smarthubapp.com. Don’t have a tablet or smartphone? No problem. You can use the SmartHub interface from your computer. Just go to fcremc.coop and click on “SmartHub.”
It took some thinking to come up with a December topic for this column. Then I thought, let’s add a cooperative twist to a classic story. Join our old friend, Willie Wirehand, as he takes a journey through time. Like the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Willie encounters three spirits who teach him about the… Continue reading.
The holiday season brings a spirit of generosity and compassion. It’s a time to reflect on our many blessings and uplift those in need. While this is undoubtedly a special time of year, cooperatives like Fulton County REMC (FCREMC) are deeply rooted in giving back to their local communities year-round. Our mission is reliable power…. Continue reading.
During the last student board meeting, students learned about Roberts Rules of Order and then put their skills to the test by running their very own official student board meeting.
We have two great publications to help you kick off the New Year! Stop by the Dubois REC office, or use our drive-thru to pick up your free copy of the 2025 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art and the 2025 Farmers’ Almanac.
