Southeastern Indiana REMC to Hold Annual Meeting March 26

There are five candidates running for three open positions on the board of directors from districts 4, 5, and 9. 

(Osgood, Ind.) - Southeastern Indiana REMC will hold its 83rd annual meeting on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at South Ripley High School. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the business meeting begins at 1 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, access to the live stream will be available on the cooperative’s website.  

“One of the most important activities that takes place during the annual meeting each year is the election of directors” said Keith Mathews, General Manager. This year, there are five candidates running for three open positions on the board of directors from districts 4, 5, and 9.  

District 4:  Jesse McClure 

District 5:  Melissa Menchhofer, Andrew Iceberg, and Doug Rump 

District 9:  Casey Menchhofer 

Voting packets were mailed to all members of the cooperative on February 22. The packet included a ballot, candidate bio sheet, voting instructions, and a return envelope. Members have the option to vote by mail, online, through the SmartHub app, or in person. Pre-meeting voting ends March 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and in-person voting will take place at the event from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The results of the election will be announced during the business meeting on March 26.  

Other highlights of this year’s meeting include the REMC expo, entertainment by the Southern Sirens, safety demonstrations, remarks from State Representative Randy Frye, reports on the state of the cooperative from the board officers and general manager, the announcement of scholarship recipients, and prize drawings.  

“As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize that it may be necessary for some to participate in the meeting virtually again this year, but for those who are willing and able to meet in person, we are looking forward to the opportunity to visit and reconnect,” said Mathews.  

For more information about the annual meeting or the many programs and services the REMC offers its members, visit seiremc.com.