I’m Violet Sistorvaris, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC. At the time of this writing, I have been with the cooperative for three days, and by the time you receive this magazine, I will have had the privilege of serving this community for about a… Continue reading.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Crystal Greathouse, Jeanne Loechle, and Chris Galloway. Clay Nuhring made the motion to amend the agenda to move the legal discussion up. Carl Riedeman… Continue reading.
As a cooperative, Boone REMC rates are designed to fairly spread the costs to purchase and deliver power to its members. While we are proud to have maintained consistent rates over the last five years, we are all witnessing cost increases in infrastructure, materials, labor, transportation, administrative and general (A&G), financing, insurance, taxes, etc. Likewise,… Continue reading.
If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power coupled with decreasing purchase costs are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. Some may argue that a bonus is that use of electric… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC held its 84th annual meeting May 10 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Members registered and voted through a drive-thru and then had the opportunity to go inside the Windell building to enjoy ice cream and other refreshments, play bingo and stop by informational booths. There was a special children’s area, too. Between… Continue reading.
The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in the amount of $1 million for the remainder of 1986 and a portion of 1987 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… Continue reading.
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.
Prizes were drawn by a member of the Credential and Election Committee. Results are also posted on the website. Contact the REMC to collect your prize. Gary Geswein, Palmyra: Carhart long sleeve shirt, two hats, one Stanely go bottle, and Ariat Work bottle (Perfect Fit Image) Samantha Sutherland, Elizabeth: Titleist golf balls donated by Federated… Continue reading.
As people plan in-person events following the pandemic-induced isolation the past two years, some are circling calendar dates for a familiar favorite — from their electric cooperative. Many electric co-ops are planning their annual meetings following canceled, scaled down, or virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some co-ops have returned to hosting in-person member events,… Continue reading.
The 2022 Annual Meeting of your electric cooperative’s power provider, Hoosier Energy, returned to the French Lick Resort on April 7 after a three-year pause due to the pandemic. All of the generation and transmission cooperative’s 18 member cooperatives (including your local electric cooperative) were represented and on hand. The guest list was pared down… Continue reading.
May is designated as Electrical Safety Month, but we know it’s important to practice safety year-round. Everyone – from Noble REMC’s crews to you, the members we serve — should prioritize safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically injured or electrocuted in electrical fires and accidents… Continue reading.
The record number of ballots returned over the past two years with mail-in voting has shown us that members, like you, prefer this option for the Noble REMC board of directors’ election. So, the week of the Member Appreciation Event on May 23, we will once again mail election ballots to your home, with a… Continue reading.
