Clark County REMC
Clark County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Sellersburg, Indiana. As a cooperative, Clark County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Lucky seven
Evan Olinger’s last year of eligibility in the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest ended on a high note. The recent Silver Creek High School graduate not only won first place in his grade division, he earned the Artist of the Year/Best of Show title for his colored pencil drawing of a winter-themed still life. … Continue reading.
Grant Funding: Helping Small Businesses During Pandemic
Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially. Board and team members… Continue reading.
The Co-op Way
In July 2019 I wrote to you about how much fun we had at our first annual Charity Fish Fry, where we raised $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. Later in the magazine we advertised chances to win free tickets to Louisville Bats games and promoted our bucket truck rides at the Clark County 4-H… Continue reading.
Remembering Kellie
BY DAVID A. VINCE 2020 has been filled with difficult times, and I am proud of how REMC has risen to the occasion to meet those challenges. But in June we were hit hard with some tragic news. Kellie Parker, our IT applications specialist, passed away suddenly. She has served our members for nearly four… Continue reading.
Diligent effort
Thank you! Hoosier Energy employees who work in operations can’t always practice social distancing to get the job done. The work these employees do is recognized by many including Merom Generating Station Plant Manager Karl Back. “Our people are responding very well to a difficult situation, which is not surprising to me with the culture… Continue reading.
Student success
June has always been the kick-off to summer. Families begin traveling to fun vacation spots, or taking off on road trips to see the beauty that our country offers. Students everywhere celebrate the end of the school year, and seniors join with family and friends at commencement ceremonies and graduation parties. But of course, 2020… Continue reading.
Congrats, scholarship winners!
Our congratulations go out to the 2020 students in our service area who won scholarships to Indiana University Southeast, Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University Polytechnic New Albany. In such a tumultuous year, without the celebrations of graduation or other festivities, these students represent a class that is hard-working, determined and resilient. Best wishes… Continue reading.