Co-op Hotline - December 2017

Co-op HotlineDecember2017|Vol.12,Issue6

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and

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Seeking Director Candidates.............. pg. 2 Bryan K. Mathews Watts Up Wednesday
Energy Efficiency Tip .......................... pg. 3 General Manager
Indiana Youth Tour to D.C. ................ pg. 4 Second Wednesday of each month
Touchstone Energy Camp................... pg. 5
Page Day................................................ pg. 6 • Ten-Minute Talks With the GM
Art Contest ........................................... pg. 7 • A Different Topic Each Month

Send in your questions and topic
suggestions and we'll address them in

future segments.

Now Seeking Director Candidates

Nominating committee members have been approved for A candidate must be a member residing in the district
the 2018 director elections in districts 2, 3 and 6. These and must meet the qualifications for director as specified
individuals serve a very important role for the REMC by in Section 3 of Article IV of the corporate bylaws.
selecting and nominating qualified director candidates. If you are interested in serving your REMC as a director
A majority vote of the nominating committee is required from district 2, 3 or 6; contact the appropriate nominating
to nominate a candidate and no member of the committee committee member with your request for consideration.
is eligible to be nominated as a candidate for director. Additional details regarding qualifications, time
A director serves on a part-time basis for a three-year commitment and compensation will be provided by the
term, attends meetings locally, statewide and nationally to nominating committee. The deadline for nominations is
keep abreast of legislation and industry issues as it effects Friday, January 12, 2018.
the rural electric cooperative.
* = Committee Chairperson

District 2 District 3 District 6

Comprised of all members residing in Comprised of all members residing in Kelso, Comprised of all members residing in
Logan, Harrison, Miller and Lawrenceburg Manchester, Sparta, and Clay townships in Pleasant, Craig, Cotton and Jefferson

townships in Dearborn County. Dearborn County. townships in Switzerland County.

*Henry Steinmetz *Donald (Dino) Schmaltz *Jim Phipps
(812) 637-6422 (812) 432-3101 (812 534-3421
Susan J. Bowling Ryan Brandt Mary Lou Griffin
(812) 584-3835 (812) 432-5482 (812) 584-2132
Dan McMullen Robert Hudson Logan Fugate
(812) 537-5443 (812) 432-5739 (812) 427-3538

POWER. OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT.

From essentials like heating, cooling and lights, to daily necessities like cooking, laundry
and the kid's bath-time, our lives run on electricity. Protect your home and family with a

Generac automatic standby generator and keep life going without disruption.

Purchase a 22kW total home backup Discount Pricing Ends
generator and transfer switch December 31, 2017

(installed and maintained by your REMC)
at the discounted price of

$500 Cost Increase $4,700
Effective January 1, 2018

Call 1-800-737-4111 to order

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You must be a junior to apply! oErRmceaalalil1dB-v8y.iJs0.it0tMow-7yw3ep7rws-a,[email protected]?,ly.

MONUMENTS. MUSEUMS. LEGISLATORS. FRIENDS. TRIP OF A LIFETIME. HISTORY. June 7-14
2018
SPONSORED BY SOUTHEASTERN IN REMC What are you doing

A N D I N D I A N A ’ S E L E C T R I C CO O P E R AT I V E S this summer?

Your electric co-op wants to send
you on a weeklong, all-inclusive trip

of a lifetime to Washington, D.C.

Do you know a young adult who wants to get more
engaged in government and their community?

MAKE SURE THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME.

Indiana’s 38 electric cooperatives are accepting by an electric cooperative, have completed their
applications from Indiana high school juniors junior year in high school and be enrolled for
(fall 2018 seniors) for the 2018 Indiana Electric their senior year. Home-schooled students are also
Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. eligible to apply. Candidates will be considered
based on their academic achievement, community
The Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., involvement, and leadership skills. Parent or
provides young adults with the opportunity to guardian must be an active member in good
travel to our nation’s capital to learn more about standing, employee, or director of Southeastern
how government functions and the complexities Indiana REMC.
of today’s electric utility industry, and to meet
hundreds of peers from around the country. Trip highlights include a visit to Gettysburg, D.C.
monument and museum tours, Potomac River
The trip is June 7-14, 2018. This is an all- cruise, meetings on Capitol Hill with Indiana’s
inclusive trip including travel, meals, lodging congressional delegation, National Youth Tour
and activities. Students selected for the trip will Rally Day, the opportunity to make lifelong
also have the opportunity to compete for college friends, and much more. This really is the trip of a
scholarship opportunities by applying for the lifetime!
Youth Leadership Council.
For more information please contact B.J. Myers at
Students will be selected for the trip based Southeastern Indiana REMC, [email protected]
on applications they submit to their electric or 800-737-4111 ext. 236.
cooperative. All applicants must be sponsored

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Do you know a sixth-grade student who wants to learn
more about electricity and attend a fun educational
summer camp?

MAKE SURE HE/SHE KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROGRAM!

Indiana’s 38 electric cooperatives are accepting Students will be selected for the trip based
applications from sixth-grade students for on applications submitted to their electric
Touchstone Energy Camp. Each year students cooperative. All applicants’ parents/guardian must
who attend camp have the opportunity to gain be a member of Southeastern Indiana REMC,
new knowledge about the electrical cooperative student must have completed sixth grade and be
industry and electricity, participate in fun summer enrolled in seventh grade at the time of camp.
activities, and make new friends. Home-schooled students are also eligible to apply.

Touchstone Energy Camp is a three-night, four- Touchstone Energy Camp also includes tons of
day overnight camp hosted at Camp Tecumseh FUN camp outdoor activities. Program highlights
in Brookston, Indiana, and will take place June include swimming, canoeing, other lake activities,
6- 9, 2018. Students will meet at Camp Tecumseh zip lining, archery, horseback riding, a climbing
the afternoon of June 6 and immediately jump wall, field games, and, of course – a campfire and
into fun activities and start making new friends. s’mores.
Each year the camp committee works to develop
a well-rounded schedule to strike a balance For more information visit our website at
between education and fun. Activities include a www.seiremc.com, or contact B.J. Myers at
live line safety demonstration, bucket truck rides, Southeastern Indiana REMC, 1-800-737-4111 ext.
electrical pole climbing tutorial, and various 236, [email protected].
activities involving circuit boards, renewables,
and even Internet safety.

2018
Camp dates

JUNE
6-9

AT TOUCHSTONE ENERGY CAMP

A fun, powerful, and unique camp experience
designed for students entering seventh grade in 2018.

Touchstone energy READY TO APPLY
camp is a blast! FOR CAMP?

spend your days: For more information about
attending camp this summer,
» horseback riding please contact:
» canoeing
» zip lining B.J. Myers
» trying out archery
» swimming 1-800-737-4111 ext. 236
» learning about electrical safety
» and even taking bucket truck rides! [email protected]

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Do you know a student who wants
to get more engaged in state government
and learn more about what makes Indiana tick?

Make sure he/she knows about this program!

Indiana’s 38 electric cooperatives are accepting applications from high school students for the Indiana
Electric Cooperative Page Day program. The Electric Cooperative Page Days are held in Indianapolis at the
Indiana Statehouse. Page Day is an interactive, educational experience that allows students the opportunity
to learn about the daily activities that take place in the Statehouse during the legislative session.

2018 Electric Cooperative Page Days are:

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2017
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2017

Students will meet their Senators, learn about current legislation, tour the Statehouse, and observe the daily
session. This program will be held in the Senate. Students who have an interest in participating should apply
via the Indiana Electric Cooperatives website: IndianaEC.org/?p=287.

All applicants must be high school students and have adequate transportation to and from the Statehouse.
The application deadline is Jan. 22 (for Wednesday, Jan. 31) or Jan. 29 (for Wednesday, Feb. 1). If students
have participated in previous programs they are eligible to reapply each year. Students are limited to one
Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day per year. Registration will begin at the Indiana Statehouse promptly
at 8:30 a.m., and the program will dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Home-schooled students are also eligible to apply. A
comprehensive schedule for the day will be set as the program date approaches based on the volume of
applicants. Lunch will be provided by Indiana Electric Cooperatives.

Program highlights include a visit to the Senate chamber, the Supreme Court and the governor's office.
Students will have the opportunity to observe the legislative session directly from the floor of the Senate,
listen to debates on important policy issues and possibly even witness votes depending on the legislative
schedule.

Need more information or have questions?
Ann Mears
317.487.2226
[email protected]

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Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, invite
students to enter the calendar art contest. Winning artwork from Indiana K-12 students will
illustrate the 2019 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art.

Each year, 13 first place winners and nine honorable mention winners have their artwork featured in the
calendar and receive cash prizes.

Who is eligible?

Indiana public, private or home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2017-2018
school year.

What are the prizes?

• A first place artist will be selected for each grade, K-12, and will receive $200. In addition, the
artwork of each grade level winner will illustrate the cover and the 12 months of the calendar.

• Up to nine additional artists will earn honorable mention awards and receive $50. Their works will
appear in a special section of the printed wall calendar.

• An “artist of the year” will be selected from among the first place winners and receive an additional
$100.

• Judges will select Award of Merit winners who will receive certificates.

What are the details?

• A complete set of rules and required entry forms are available by visiting
ElectricConsumer.org/?p=5327.

• Entry deadline is March 23, 2018.
• Questions? Contact Electric Consumer, 317.487.2220 or [email protected].

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Office Hours Our Mission ... Board of Directors

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EST) Provide safe, reliable electricity and quality services Vince Moster - District 1
Monday through Friday to the communities we serve by enhancing their Brad Bentle - District 2
quality of life through innovation and sustainable David Smith - District 3
Contact Information economic development. Carolyn Armstrong - District 4
Melissa Menchhofer - District 5
Local calls: 812-689-4111 Mike Thieman - District 6
Toll free: 800-737-4111 Darrell Smith - District 7
FAX only: 812-689-6987 Bonnie Boggs - District 8
To make a payment: 1-888-999-0762 Chris Schmaltz - District 9
Call Before You Dig: 800-382-5544
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.seiremc.com