Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
People often ask, “What’s in it for me?” This is a fair question, as we all need to act in our self-interest now and then. The great thing about coops is that instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” we say, “This is what’s in it for us.” When the market refuses to offer… Continue reading.
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.
CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 5–8 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 16–23 Jay County REMC is sponsoring… Continue reading.
You may or may not know that Jasper County REMC operates according to a set of core principles known as the seven cooperative principles. They are open and voluntary membership; democratic member control; members’ economic participation; autonomy and independence; education; training, and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for the community. Since capital credits were… Continue reading.
JoAnn McElfresh recently received her Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid understanding of the cooperative principles and business model. Jasper County REMC… Continue reading.
We had so much fun this Christmas season! We attended DeMotte’s Christmas in the Park on Nov. 30. Goodie bags were available for the kids. Hidden #22548003. Our polar bear made an appearance, and we ran into the Grinch, too. The Remington and Rensselaer Christmas Parades were held on Dec. 2. Our fun inflatable friends… Continue reading.
The application process is now open for the Youth Tour to Washington D.C., Camp Kilowatt, and Nesius Memorial Scholarship. We also have a 4-H Electric incentive program. These opportunities are available to public, private, and home-school students who are sons, daughters, or legal wards of a Jasper County REMC member. Visit our website to fill… Continue reading.
CAPITAL CREDIT DEADLINE Capital credits returned on Nov. 16, 2021, must be claimed by Jan. 16, 2024. REBATES AVAILABLE Are you planning home improvements? Check the rebates section of our website to see how you can save. STAY INFORMED Follow us on Facebook for energy efficiency tips, safety tips, local happenings, outage information, and more…. Continue reading.
Santa, his elf, and his reindeer paid us a special visit and helped spread some holiday cheer. The joy on everyone’s faces was priceless! Thank you to everyone who joined us — it truly warmed our hearts to see the community together.
