Decatur County REMC
Decatur County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Greensburg, Indiana. As a cooperative, Decatur 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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Summary of June’s board meeting
Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes until Steve Nobbe, the new secretary, was elected. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL… Continue reading.
What’s summer without camp?
South Central Indiana REMC (SCI) hosted a one-day Energy Explorers Camp for students in grades four through six, while Henry County REMC hosted a full-week Summer Cooperative Camp for high school students. While the camps are still coming of age, being in their third and sixth years, respectively, they are finding a way to raise… Continue reading.
Money back to you!
One of the benefits of being a Decatur County REMC member is that you own a share of the cooperative’s earnings. These are called capital credits. Each month, when you pay your bill for electric service, Decatur County REMC uses that money to cover the necessary expenses to provide the service. After covering operating expenses,… Continue reading.
Summary of May’s board meeting
Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the meeting minutes. All board members except Clay Nuhring, Steve Nobbe, and Jason Barnhorst were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Carl Riedeman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND… Continue reading.
Real, meaningful work
When Darian Lafferty graduated from Bloomington High School North in May, she started her summer internship at Hoosier Energy. However, it would be the second time she interned for the Bloomington-based generation and transmission cooperative. Lafferty served as a high school intern — the first at Hoosier in recent memory — from September to May… Continue reading.
Powering our community and energizing connections
This annual event is a personal favorite of mine. Seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, listening to your feedback, and expressing gratitude for your membership is truly incomparable. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting was Powering our Community, Energizing Connections. For us, this means providing essential resources and support to strengthen and uplift the… Continue reading.
A great day for an Annual Meeting
It was a terrific experience for the 460 members and their families who attended the Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. Over 1,000 meals were prepared by C&P Tavern, topped off with ice cream from HillBilly Corner, served by the North Decatur Football Team, and cleaned up by the 4-H Junior… Continue reading.