Applications for Camp Kilowatt are now being accepted! Interested sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone Power should submit their applications by May 1. Camp Kilowatt combines traditional summer camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, and horseback riding with energy education and electrical safety. The camp takes place July 26-29 at Happy Hollow Children’s… Continue reading.
Every year, Kosciusko REMC gives away 10 $1,000 John H. Anglin scholarships to members who are pursuing higher education. This article is part of a series highlighting some of the John H. Anglin Scholarship recipients. Mason Johnson is a young man, but it became apparent early on in our interview that he is also a… Continue reading.
I have written a few articles about our cooperative principle of “concern for community.” Our fair activities this year show that commitment. We celebrated 85 years of business at the annual meeting held in July, which demonstrates another cooperative principle, “democratic member control.” We gave out donut holes and coffee and visited with many of… Continue reading.
Jasper County REMC was proud to help sponsor the charger for Rensselaer School Corporation’s new electric bus — the first electric bus in the county. Recently retired Marketing and Member Services Manager Stephanie Johnson thanked the school corporation at their ribbon cutting for the opportunity to serve REMC members who have children who will utilize… Continue reading.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School was awarded two grants. One will be used to purchase brag tags for student achievements, and the other is to purchase books for the fourth grade classes. Jasper County Recovery House received funds to supplement its work programs. Grant funds were awarded to West Central FCCLA to help send students to… Continue reading.
I am Maggie Maienbrook, a delegate that represented Jasper County REMC on the Indiana Youth Tour. On June 11, we started our trip and I met such amazing people that I am still in touch with today. Throughout the trip, I was exposed to monuments, museums and tour guides that taught me all about the… Continue reading.
POOL PUMP REBATE Is it time to replace your pool pump? Get a $250 rebate for an energy-efficient pump. See program requirements at jasperremc.com/programs/rebate-programs. SMARTHUB NOTIFICATIONS Sign up for email notifications so we can tell you when our internet services are available at your address. DIGITAL MAGAZINE AVAILABLE Our magazine is now on our website… Continue reading.
For me, this is a special annual meeting because our team chose to use my favorite character, Willie Wiredhand, as this year’s theme. A little history about Willie Wiredhand – in December 1948, the Rural Electrification Magazine announced a contest for the best design of a mascot to symbolize rural electric cooperatives. From that contest,… Continue reading.
SCENARIO #1: We have 600+ people out on one span of line. Fortunately for these members: STEP 1: The outage cause is determined. STEP 2: We check to make sure the lines are safe to work on. The necessary repairs are made. (This includes waiting for material, waiting for other portions of the line to… Continue reading.
Members gathered in late July to attend Henry County REMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting, drive-thru style! The annual meeting is a great way to extend our appreciation for your continued support and dedication to the cooperative. This year was no different, as hundreds of members drove through the warehouse to receive their annual meeting gift bag… Continue reading.
