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Summary of March board meeting
Written Consent MotionsA director candidate asked for the membership lists for campaigning purposes. Per bylaw requirement Section 1.10: Membership List, the board must approve the request. The directors voted via email and the request failed. Nominating candidates Beth AmRhein and Brian Moore were nominated by Brian Scheidler for District 5. The directors voted via email… Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC virtual annual meeting is June 10
Voting closes on June 8. Election results will be announced on the official annual meeting date: June 10. Watch the weekly annual meeting videos on Facebook, Youtube and our website, remcsteuben.com.
Attend our Member Appreciation Day on July 25
NOTE: The gate pass can be found in the June 2023 printed magazine.
Upcoming important dates
Father’s Day: June 18 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines: June 30, Sept. 29, Dec. 29 Office Closed for Independence Day: July 4
Broadband update: June 2023
Phase 1 (5 zones, all open) | Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer At-home installation (all zones open) Phase 2 (zones 1 of 4 open) | Nevada Mills/Lake James/Crooked Lake Registration open Make ready construction (complete) Mainline construction (complete) Mainline splicing (Zone 7 nevada ne) Service wire construction At-home installation (zone 6 nevada north, Zone 7 nevada ne) Phase… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC Annual Meeting Recap
Thank you to those that attended the 85th annual meeting of Harrison REMC! 1,361 total registered members attended the two 2023 annual meeting events. Members enjoyed playing bingo, eating ice cream, and visiting the booths at the fairgrounds event on May 2, and the convenience of the drive-thru voting at the REMC office on May… Continue reading.
Capital credits to be allocated
The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in the amount of $1 million for portions of 1987 and 1988 capital credit allocations. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. As a member of Harrison REMC during these years, you helped… Continue reading.
Frequently asked questions about capital credits
Q: What’s the difference between allocated and retired capital credits? A: Allocated capital credits appear as an entry on the permanent financial records of the co-op and reflect your equity or ownership in Harrison REMC. When capital credits are retired, a check or bill credit is issued to you and your equity in the co-op… Continue reading.
Annual meeting prize winners
Prizes were drawn by a member of the Credential and Election Committee. Results are also posted on harrisonremc.com. John Dersch, Georgetown: Spice kit (Brownstown Electric) George Purcell, New Salisbury: Case toy tractor (Jacobi Sales Inc.) Paul Huffman, Corydon: Digger truck (Altec) Dora Downey, Corydon: Electric truck (Altec) Michael Richmer, Lanesville: $25 debit Mastercard, Carhartt long… Continue reading.
2023 Annual Meeting Recap
We appreciate the more than 1,000 members who participated in our annual meeting. Thanks for returning your ballots, attending our drive-thru event and watching the business meeting at the fairgrounds or online. You can watch a recording of the business meeting on our website. If you attended the drive-thru and want to learn more about… Continue reading.
Maintain the safe zone around pad-mounted transformers
Many Boone REMC members have pad-mounted transformers in their yards. These “big green boxes” can usually be found in your front yard, especially in subdivisions or neighborhoods. Transformers change voltage from higher levels to voltages people use in their homes for their electronics, appliances and lighting. Pad-mounted transformers are connected to primary high voltage lines, and… Continue reading.












