co-op news “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” CARROLL WHITE REMC P.O. Box 599; Monticello, IN 47960 800-844-7161 (Toll Free) www.cwremc.coop MONTICELLO OFFICE 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday DELPHI OFFICE 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday EMAIL info@cwremc.coop CEO Randy W. Price BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin M. Bender, 574-686-2670 4280 W, 700 N, Delphi
Margaret E. Foutch, 219-279-2677 7535 W, 500 S, Chalmers
Gary E. Gerlach, 574-595-7820 9833 S. Base Road, Star City
Kent P. Zimpfer, 765-479-3006 4672 E. Arrow Point Court, Battle Ground
Tina L. Davis, 219-204-2195 7249 W, 600 S, Winamac
Milton D. Rodgers, 765-566-3731 3755 S, 575 E, Bringhurst
Ralph H. Zarse, 219-863-6342 1535 S, 100 E, Reynolds
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Carroll White REMC is to provide members with superior energy and related services, meaningful contributions to their communities and a safe, productive environment for employees. “No job is complete until the member is satisfied.”
IMPORTANT DATES Cycle 1 February bills are due March 5 and are subject to disconnect March 26 if unpaid. Cycle 2 February bills are due March 20 and are subject to disconnect April 9 if unpaid. Meters are read using the Automated Meter Reading system. Cycle 1 meters will be read on March 1. Cycle 2 meters will be read March 15.
SPRING IS NEARLY HERE! Test your A/C, and ensure it’s ready for summer. Remember to check the evaporator coil, which should be cleaned annually for optimal efficiency. — U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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MEET YOUR CW REMC DIRECTOR:
Kevin Bender,
DISTRICT TWO
In this ongoing seven article series, we’ll introduce you to each of Carroll White REMC’s board members. This issue, we feature Kevin Bender, CW REMC board president.
Family is at the forefront for Bender Growing up on a family farm in northeast Indiana’s DeKalb County not only instilled in Kevin Bender the passion to serve the REMC as a board member and its board president — but also to serve as president of a locally-owned and managed community bank. As a board member and banker, Bender considers his work teams his family. And, he counts his strong personal family ties as being the forefront of his life. “I am so fortunate to have been married to my wife, Denise, for the past 33 years,” Bender said. “We are very proud of our three sons, Kyle, Kris and Karson, and the awesome men they’ve become. Each is a college graduate, and they are all immersed in their own careers.” Several years ago, Bender began investing and expanding the family farm in northeast Indiana. “It takes a lot of help from others but I really enjoy doing that,” Bender said. “In the past three years, I started working with my son, Kris, and his fiancée, Alanna, building a cattle operation in Carroll County. The most enjoyable part of this new business venture is the fact that I get to work with one of my sons.” The Bender family enjoys traveling, especially when all of the family can go together. “Each summer, one of our fun trips is a long family weekend in St.
Louis to watch Cardinal baseball games,” Bender said. “I really enjoy high school and college sports. I have certainly attended many Delphi and Purdue games since moving to Carroll County in 1981!” In 1997, Bender and his wife became owners of Ready Set Go Children’s Center near Delphi. This business includes a Nursery Class for four year olds, a Pre-School class for five year olds, and child care for up to 12 children. “Denise’s passion is working with the children,” Bender said. “I am more of the bookkeeper and
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