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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A great day for an annual meeting
It was a terrific experience for the 428 members and their families who stopped by the Decatur County Fairgrounds for the Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting. 850 meals were served by C&P Tavern, topped off with ice cream from HillBilly Corner. After members ate, they visited vendor booths from Lohrum Electrical, Koenig Equipment, Stone’s Farm… Continue reading.
Summary of April board meeting
The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Sam Ruf. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Jason Barnhorst moved to… Continue reading.
Giving back: Community Impact Week
Hoosier Energy’s first-ever Community Impact Week saw 25% of the cooperative’s workforce participate over the course of the event in Bloomington this spring. The first in a variety of projects involved volunteering with Backpack Buddies, a program through Community Kitchen that puts together bags of food for low-income children to take home on the weekends…. Continue reading.
Building relationships is key
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.
2023 candidates for election
BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES Steve Kinker Steve Kinker and his wife, Pamela, reside on County Road 850 East. A graduate of North Decatur High School, he is currently employed at Baxter (previously Hillrom) where he serves as assembly, fabrication and safety director. Operating the family cattle farm in St. Maurice, he is also a member… Continue reading.
Summary of March board meeting
Written Consent MotionsA director candidate asked for the membership lists for campaigning purposes. Per bylaw requirement Section 1.10: Membership List, the board must approve the request. The directors voted via email and the request failed. Nominating candidates Beth AmRhein and Brian Moore were nominated by Brian Scheidler for District 5. The directors voted via email… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy 2023 Annual Meeting Recap
The utility industry and the issues impacting it are ever evolving, and as of late, ever more complicated. Hoosier Energy fittingly used the theme of “Complex Issues. Cooperative Solutions.” for its 2023 annual meeting in April. With all 18 member cooperatives represented, though some less so due to recent storms at the time, a variety… Continue reading.
Join us for your DC REMC Annual Meeting
Friday, June 16 Decatur County Fairgrounds | 1635 W. Park Road In-person: 4-7 p.m.Virtual business meeting: 7:30 p.m. Meeting Agenda 4-7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Business meeting Why attend your Annual Meeting? Registration CreditAll members who register at the event will receive a $10 bill credit. EngagementSpeak to staff and directors, visit vendor booths, meet LED… Continue reading.
Notice of 2023 Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the members of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation will be held in-person at the Decatur County Fairgrounds June 16 from 4-7 p.m. A virtual business meeting at 7:30 p.m. will be held for the express purpose of: Each membership registered in person at the event will receive a $10 credit on the next… Continue reading.
2022 Annual Meeting minutes
The virtual annual meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County REMC office in Greensburg, Indiana, beginning at 7 p.m. on June 17, 2022. CEO Brett Abplanalp welcomed the members and led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silence to recognize and… Continue reading.