We are eagerly counting down the days to Friday, June 14, as one of our most anticipated events approaches, your Annual Meeting. I always look forward to this event because it’s an excellent opportunity for me, our employees, and our directors to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds. Engaging with you… Continue reading.

During April, we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day and Office Professionals Day. It’s a fitting occasion to recognize our employees’ dedication and indispensable contributions. We celebrate the tireless efforts of linemen who brave the elements to ensure our members and communities have access to reliable electricity. We also express gratitude to the office professionals who keep… Continue reading.

It has been a little over a year since we first met regarding broadband. That first town hall meeting was well attended and confirmed what we already knew — there was a pressing demand for broadband services. Even though we haven’t shared much, we have been working hard behind the scenes this past year. As… Continue reading.

On Nov. 18, 1935, a group of Decatur County farmers met at Greensburg courthouse to discuss how to bring electricity to the unserved rural areas of the county. At this meeting, directors were chosen and Decatur County REMC was born. Though farmers initiated the move, we often forget those first directors pushed Decatur County REMC… Continue reading.

Cooperatives like ours are at their best when members are actively involved, so we want to know what interests you most to help us serve you even better! Topics could include:

Transparency. This is a word that has been circling for the last several years. It is a word I do not like using, not because of what it means but because of what I’d rather say — building relationships.   When I joined Decatur County REMC six years ago, this is how I started. I… Continue reading.

It seems the older I get, the quicker the time goes. I guess part of that speed could be related to everything we have going on here at Decatur County REMC. We had several events happening in April. We “celebrated the power behind your power” on Lineman Appreciation Day and Administrative Professionals Day. The group… Continue reading.

I have always been about numbers. Since being at Decatur County REMC, we have implemented metrics behind most of what we do. One of these data points we measure is outages. On average last year, Decatur County REMC electric service was active 99.98% of the time. Being that close to 100% is certainly a point… Continue reading.

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”  Motivational Speaker Tony Robbins said this perfectly. I often read this quote to keep “visible” where I want Decatur County REMC to be. Every year, we write down our goals, work through them and reflect on what we accomplished.  Last year, we… Continue reading.

One focus for the new year here at Decatur County REMC is member engagement.  Spending time with you and hearing your take on our community’s energy future is so important to us. In fact, it’s essential, because everything we do is shaped by the members of our community.  As I’m sure you know, the energy… Continue reading.

At Decatur County REMC, we know our members put a lot of trust in us to be responsible with their money. That trust is at the forefront every time we purchase new equipment or invest in upgrades for the electric system. Is this necessary to our mission of providing affordable and reliable service? How will… Continue reading.

Merry Christmas!   It’s just one of the reasons I enjoy the month of December. The great food, the special time with friends and family, and the memories we always make. Another reason I enjoy the month is it allows time for reflection on this past year. Decatur County REMC had a great 2022. Strategic… Continue reading.