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The Power of Human ConnectionsVolume 18 Issue 12 December 2016

Employees Jerry ApplegateDave BartonJohn BeckmanJosh BohlsenAmber BowmanCurtis BussabargerJamie CarverDavid CaseyLisa ChastainDerek CoombsKevin Crouse

Pamela DennisThera DesmondMark EckertLarry EdwardsSusan EmeryVicki GilstrapRuth Ann GravesMark GuernseyJason HaverlyTim HaydenCindy HockensmithNeil HopwoodKenneth JohnsonAmanda Koerber

Andrew KorteBrittany McNayJoe McNewHeather MeagherEric MeltonJeremy MillerJessica MillerStaci MontgomeryKevin MooreMike MuglerJay MunkJessica NoblittBrian OmersoKevin PorterClint SchroederLouis SimpsonJennifer SoshNash SummersMark Sutherland

from our REMC family to yours!

REMC holiday closings

The REMC offices will be closed Dec. 23 and 26 and Jan 2.

Season’s GreetingsBrian TannerTravis UhlChris Woods

General ManagerDavid A. Vince

DirectorsSteve DieterlenPaul GrafCandy MeyerJimmie SandersMichael StrunkSteve StumlerDerrick Vogt

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Integrity • Accountability • Innovation • Commitment to Community

Candace Meyer, District One

Vienna, Lexington, and Johnson townships

in Scott County; Saluda Township in

Jefferson County; and Washington, Bethlehem and Owen townships in

Clark County.

Michael Strunk,District Three

Monroe and Wood townships in Clark County and Polk

Township in Washington County.

Jimmie Sanders, Vice-PresidentDistrict Four

Carr and Union townships in Clark County.

Steve Dieterlen, District Two Oregon and Charlestown townships in Clark County.

Steve Stumler, President

District FiveLafayette and New Albany townships in

Floyd County.

2016 Board of Directors

Be a part of a dynamic organization by serving on the REMC board of directors. Deadline for petition is 4 p.m., Jan. 9, 2017.

If you want to be a part of a company that is commit-ted to community and the people who live there, consider serving on the REMC board of directors. This is a great way to be part of an organization that cares about their neighbors and works to make a positive contribution in so many ways.

In 2017, REMC members will elect board members rep-resenting District 3, 6 and 7. District 3 represents Monroe and Wood townships in Clark County and Polk Township in Washington County. District 6 represents Silver Creek Township in Clark County. District 7 represents Utica and Jeffersonville townships in Clark County.

Any eligible person who wishes to run for the board of directors (including an incumbent director) must be nomi-nated by way of a written petition signed by a minimum of 15 members. The petition may only be signed by members.

The board of directors for Clark County REMC is the legal body which both the member and the government hold accountable for the actions of the organization. The REMC board of directors is not unlike other organizations or businesses. The men and women elected to serve are dedicated people who have the interests of all members of the organization at heart.

Give back to your community by serving on the REMC board of directorsThe board of directors has many functions and responsibilities:• Managing the general business administration and affairs

of the REMC; • Employing a general manager to direct the operation of

the REMC; • Considering and adopting short and long range plans; • Establishing and maintaining legal entities; • Setting rate and fee schedules for service; • Reporting to the member-owners on the financial

condition of the REMC; • Establishing controls that it uses in appraising the

effectiveness of the operations.

In order to be selected as a candidate, an individual must have been a member of the REMC for at least the last 12 months. Upon being nominated, these individuals are then voted on by the members at the annual meeting scheduled for April 8, 2017.

How to become a director candidateInterested members may become director candidates by

submitting a petition signed by 15 members. This petition must be submitted to the REMC by 4 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2017.

Every year Touchstone Energy Camp provides a fun and unique experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2017 to attend a trip to Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center.

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Derrick Vogt, Secretary/Treasurer

District SevenUtica and

Jeffersonville townships in Clark County.

Paul Graf,District Six

Silver Creek Township in Clark County.

Steve Stumler, President

District FiveLafayette and New Albany townships in

Floyd County.

Give back to your community by serving on the REMC board of directorsDirector qualificationsAccording to Section 4.02 of the bylaws, a board member: • May not be a close relative of an employee of the REMC; • May not be a close relative of an incumbent director if

such service would cause both to be members of the board at the same time;

• May not have been an employee of the REMC within three (3) years prior to the date of the director election;

• May not serve if convicted of a serious felony crime of moral turpitude;

• Must be a member in good standing and receive service at primary residence;

• Must be a member for one year prior to and must have been a resident of the district in which they run for six (6) months prior to the election;

• Must remain a resident of that district during their term; • Must be at least 18 years of age; • May not have a conflict of interest with the cooperative; • If a membership is held jointly between husband and

wife, either one, but not both, may be elected a director.

For further information about director qualifications, please contact the REMC office.

You give, we give back!

Exchange six canned food items or non-perishable food items for an LED light bulb (1) or a box of CFL flood light bulbs (8)

This exchange is for Clark County REMC members only during the month of December. Please understand that each member may participate only once during this time period and while supplies last regardless of the number of accounts with the REMC.

The canned food items will be distributed to area food pantries; the need is great.

JUNE 8-15, 2017

T O WA S H I N G T O N , D . C .

The deadline for applying is Feb. 10. Apply now at www.theremc.comThis years trip will be June 7-10, 2017.

Applications are available in the office or on our web-site. Applications are due February 24, 2017.

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The Power of Human Connections

Board Meeting DatesJan. 17 5:30 p.m.Feb. 7 5:30 p.m.

The first 30 minutes of each meeting are devoted to hearing any comments or concerns from REMC members. The meeting agenda is available for review by contacting the REMC office four days before a regularly scheduled meeting. Members who wish to voice com-ments regarding any item on the agenda, or any other utility matter, are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Clark County REMC Board of DirectorsDistrict 1 Candy Meyer 812-752-5101 csmeyer@mimlearning.com District 2 Steve Dieterlen 812-256-6096 sdieterlen@theremc.netDistrict 3 Michael Strunk 502-593-8931 mstrunk@theremc.netDistrict 4 Jimmie Sanders– Vice President 502-541-3166 jsanders@theremc.netDistrict 5 Steve Stumler – President 502-552-6436 sstumler@theremc.netDistrict 6 Paul Graf 812-246-4156 pgraf@theremc.netDistrict 7 Derrick Vogt– Secretary/Treasurer 812-256-7008 dvogt@theremc.net

Connections is a monthly publication of Clark County REMC

David A. Vince General Manager

Jessica Miller, EditorCommunications Coordinator

Clark County REMC7810 State Road 60, P. O. Box 411, Sellersburg, IN 47172-0411

(812) 246-3316 (800) 462-6988 Web site: www.theremc.com Email us at: ccremc@theremc.net

24 hour outage hot line866 480-REMC (7362)

24 hour account inquiry/payments by phone877 484-4042

Call before you dig 8-1-1

Power Cost AdjustmentThe PCA represents an additional charge per kwh for power purchased from Hoosier Energy not included in the base retail rates of Clark County REMC. The amount will change monthly. The power cost adjustment is printed on your monthly bill. The PCA effective for December billing cycles is $.001311/kWh or $1.31 per 1,000 kWhs.

© Copyright Clark County REMC 2016

Clark County REMC Mission StatementClark County REMC, incorporated in 1939, is a member-owned electric cooperative providing service to members living in Clark, Floyd, Scott, Jefferson and Washington counties in southern Indiana. Our mission is to efficiently deliver safe, reliable electric service to our members.

How does the weather affect my electric bill?To portray an accurate picture of how the temperature relates to our comfort level, the National Weather Service uses “degree days” to define the margin between the actual temperature and a baseline of 65, which would be considered comfortable with no heating or cooling devices needed.

Degree days for October:2015 2016 Normal (base of 65) 207 194 254 This comparison shows that October 2016 had 13 fewer degree days than October 2015 and 60 fewer degree days than the National Weather Service defined as “normal” weather conditions.

Amanda Koerber is Working For You. As the Operations Dispatcher, Amanda has been with Clark County REMC for five years. When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she stated, “The best part for me is being able to provide help and assistance to the members. It brings a smile to my face when I can hear via

phone that I have made a difference in that member’s day.”Amanda was born in Lexington, raised in Mt. Sterling, KY, until she

moved to southern Indiana as a teenager. She enjoyed this community so much that she decided to make this her home. Amanda recently married Jason Koerber in October of this year. She has a daughter, Whitney; a step-daughter, Kylee and a granddaughter, Olivia who is one-year old. They also have a nine-year old cat named Max.

In their spare time, Amanda and Jason enjoy going to car shows, tak-ing their 1932 Ford Roadster street rod for long drives, as well as hunting and fishing together. They are looking forward to their upcoming fishing trip to Grenada Lake in Mississippi. Recently, Amanda and Jason trav-eled to Nashville, TN where they got to celebrate the 91st birthday of the Grand Ole Opry. Tennessee has always held a special place in Amanda’s heart and going to this celebration was an amazing experience for them. They enjoy being surrounded by all of the history at the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville.

Her hobbies include making floral arrangements and working in the yard during the spring and fall. The fall season is her favorite time of year. She enjoys the weather, the colors of the season and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.

Amanda works hard to make sure that the Operations department is scheduled and prepared for each work day. Her background, knowledge and helpful attitude make her a valuable member of the REMC team. We hope that you enjoy getting to know the employees of Clark County REMC and remember that Amanda Koerber is Working For You.

Working For You

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