Miami-Cass REMC
Miami-Cass REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Peru, Indiana. As a cooperative, Miami-Cass 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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Coats for Kids
Help children stay warm this winter by donating a coat for the Coats for Kids program. Miami-Cass REMC will be collecting new and gently used coats for area children at its office until Dec. 13. Your generosity will keep a child warm!
Board meets in September
Counted four board members present with one attending via teleconference. Attorney Jeremy Fetty also attended via teleconference. Jim Savage presented the WVPA report. Fetty presented the legal report. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. August monthly operating, member services and safety… Continue reading.
Smart Stuffers
This holiday season you’ll probably see lots of advertising for “smart” home this and “smart” home that. Commercials will highlight gadgets that make your life better because they make your home so dang smart. Rather than make promises about how “smart” these devices are, let’s talk about how they can be more helpful in your… Continue reading.
It’a a matter of principles
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Miami-Cass REMC all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives. We may be in different industries, but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities to thrive. In fact, all cooperatives adhere to the same set of seven principles that reflect our… Continue reading.
Employee Spotlight: Greg Million
GREG MILLION, technician for Miami-Cass REMC, started his career with the cooperative in 2008 as an apprentice lineman. He worked as an apprentice lineman for his first four years with the REMC. Million then graduated from the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program in 2012 and received an associate degree in applied sciences from Ivy Tech Community… Continue reading.
Welcome Alwine to Broadway Broadband
Chandler Alwine started with Broadway Broadband in August. He is a network manager reporting to Director of Information Technology Matt Mavrick and is responsible for splicing and fiber design, and the mapping and scheduling of underground wire jobs. He has three people reporting to him. Prior to joining Broadway Broadband, Alwin worked for five years… Continue reading.
Board meets in August
Counted seven board members attending. Attorney Jeremy Fetty attended via teleconference. Jim Savage presented the WVPA report. Fetty presented the legal report. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Schwartz gave the financial report. July monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed and approved. Set… Continue reading.
Homeowner safety tips for Halloween
Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flowerpots that can trip young ones. Make sure any outdoor lighting or other electric decorations are rated for outdoor use. Battery-powered jack-o’-lantern candles are preferable to a real flame. If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from… Continue reading.
Putting the ‘co-op’ in ‘cooperation’
When your local electric cooperative’s energy advisor is stumped by a perplexing power problem, the solution may come from a fellow energy advisor in another town – or even another state. Local electric cooperatives, including your power provider, vary in size and the number of homes and businesses they serve. Yet they are… Continue reading.