As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and express heartfelt gratitude to those who make our work meaningful — our members. At Orange County REMC, we are more than just an electric utility; we are a cooperative built by and for the community we serve. Your trust and partnership inspire us… Continue reading.
Dain Hayworth is the incumbent director for District 1. Hayworth and his wife, Kate, reside in rural Rensselaer. The Hayworths have two grown children: Ashley (Joe Hopp) and Justin (Olivia), and four grandchildren. Hayworth has been an active member of many organizations in Jasper County. He was a member of the Jasper County Farm Service… Continue reading.
Mark Kingma recently received his Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid understanding of the cooperative principles and business model. Jasper County… Continue reading.
This year, our Fair Sponsor Day is Tuesday, July 22. We’ll start bright and early with coffee and doughnut holes from 6 to 8 a.m. Hidden #20707002. Stop by the booth from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to chat with our employees, ask questions, or grab some swag!
Electronics Recycling Day was a great success! We were amazed by the amount of stuff that members brought in. This year, we collected about 24,298 pounds of electronics to be returned! The most surprising item this year was an ATM! Unfortunately, there was no cash inside, we checked.
Rensselaer Central Middle School received two grants. The first was to aid in the cost of purchasing new microscopes and performing maintenance on the current microscopes. The second was to help fund the PBIS field trip program. A grant was awarded to the Tri-County Summer Meal Program to help purchase food and supplies. Grant funds… Continue reading.
Jackson County REMC member appreciation event! June 29, 2025 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brownstown Pool Max capacity 300, first come first serve Free Kona Ice, food and fun!
What are capital credits? At the end of each year, we calculate the difference between the REMCs revenue and the actual operating expense. This difference is called operating margins or patronage capital. Patronage capital is used throughout the year to pay for the installation of poles, wire, transformers, and other equipment and to repay loans…. Continue reading.
July 17- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drive-thru registration with an in-person business meeting Drive-thru registration is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Business meeting will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Early voting opens June 16 Remember: one member = one vote Each membership receives one vote and can only utilize one method of voting.
Were excited to announce a more streamlined and modern approach to voting early again this year! Early voting for the Annual Meeting will be conducted online only, with members receiving a secure voting link via email. You can vote online during the early voting period or in person at the Annual Meeting not both. VOTING… Continue reading.
As summer approaches, I want to begin this months column by thanking everyone who joined us for our Meet the Candidates event in May. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our membership, answer questions, and celebrate the cooperative difference that makes Henry County REMC unique. We sincerely hope you had a great time… Continue reading.
HCREMC CEO Melissa True (second from left) speaks with fellow cooperative leaders at the NRECA Legislative Conference. When you flip a switch in your home, its easy to take for granted the power flowing through the lines. But for those of us living in rural Indiana, electricity didnt always come so easily. It took people… Continue reading.
