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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Eight organizations receive Operation Round Up grants
At its February meeting, the Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee awarded a total of $13,700 in Operation Round Up grants. Receiving grants were: Greensburg Transitional Living Center: $2,000 for meeting and counseling room equipment St. Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Store: $1,500 to feed those in need Decatur County Family YMCA: $2,500 for STEM educational… Continue reading.
Slate of candidates for the 2021 DCREMC annual election
Director Candidates District 5 Brian Scheidler – Incumbent Andy Schwering District 6 Jerry St. John Dale Wernke – Incumbent District 8 Michael Brelage – Incumbent Clay Nuhring Nominating Committee Candidates District 5 Albert Armand Chris Morrow District 6 Angela Brewer Jarrod Daeger District 7 Joe Dwenger Tim Huguenard District 8 Joyce Kessens Dan Schantz The… Continue reading.
Thank a lineworker
If you were asked to associate an image or a person with Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), we bet you would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7. “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs… Continue reading.
Summary of board’s meeting in January
HOOSIER MEETING (5:30 – 6:15pm): Virtual Meeting with Donna Walker, CEO from Hoosier Energy 6:26 p.m. The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by… Continue reading.
Co-op Careers: How to stand out in the crowd
Five years ago, Tina Dixon joined Hoosier Energy’s human resources department. With over 20 years of experience today, Dixon helps the electric cooperative connect job applicants to available positions. She is on the frontline of seeing the Hoosier Energy workforce being built and how it is adapting to change. “Through my experience at Hoosier… Continue reading.
What we’ve been up to
Between continued COVID struggles and the crazy weather in February, we’ve had a very busy few weeks/months. Strategic Planning Update — In the past few weeks, we hosted virtual roundtable meetings with our members, community leaders, tourism, educators, real estate agents, first responders and township trustees. These meetings provided great insight as to what our… Continue reading.
Protecting your home appliances and devices
Protecting our household electronics is more important than ever. Between e-learning, virtual meetings, smart thermostats and appliances, and electric vehicles our lives have become dependent on technology. Most of us have power strips throughout our homes to help protect our appliances and devices, however adequate surge protection requires more than a power strip. … Continue reading.
Summary of board’s meeting in December
The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members attended virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp, and employee Jennie Meyer. The 2021 budget was discussed. A motion was made by Jason Barnhorst but before it went to a vote Brelage asked for any… Continue reading.
Power line safety
Staying safe is just as important for the Hoosier Energy workforce and member co-ops as it is for consumers like you. That is why Hoosier Energy worked with a member cooperative to create a live line demonstration to help cooperatives show the dangers of energized power lines. While you might have seen a similar demonstration… Continue reading.