continued from page 7 Huff is honored to be asked to serve as a member of the nominating committee for Decatur County REMC. Huff says that he doesn’t have any experience that would make him any better than anyone else but looks forward to giving back to the community. “I’m just a common Joe that tries to be honest and do the right thing,” Huff said.
Sandra Nieman DISTRICT 4
Sandra Nieman and her husband, Larry, reside on County Road 300 South in Greensburg. She has been helping on the farm since 1978 where she assists with livestock, field work, and baling straw. Nieman is active in the community and has served on a number of other boards including the Decatur County United Fund, Greensburg High School Adult Boosters and
Music Parents. She is currently involved with Decatur County Pork Producers, the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County, On Eagles Wings 5K, and the St. Mary’s Festival meal committee, and she serves on the board of directors for Decatur County Farm Bureau, Inc. As a Decatur County REMC member, Nieman is interested in serving on the nominating committee to learn more about the organization. She views this as an opportunity to learn, grow, and meet new people. “I enjoy volunteering to serve the community in which I live. It affords me the opportunity to meet new people, network, problem solve and make it a better place for everyone,” Nieman said.
Chris Morrow DISTRICT 5
Chris Morrow resides on Ironmine Road in Westport. He is a 2004 graduation of South Decatur High School and is currently a paramedic student at Ivy Tech. Morrow works as a full time EMT/firefighter for Letts
Fire Department. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter since 2004. Morrow is interested in being involved and serving his community because he enjoys helping and supporting the members of his community.
Jacob Mattox DISTRICT 5
Jacob Mattox and his wife, Allison, reside on 700 West in Westport. Mattox has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. He currently works as the head butcher at Jackson County Processing. Mattox also serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with Letts Volunteer Fire Department. He says he would be happy to serve on the nominating committee and learn more about the REMC.
Minutes of the 81st Annual Meeting • The annual meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County Fairground Livestock Pavilion, Greensburg, Indiana, activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. and business meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 14, 2019. Corporate Relations Manager Rachel Sullivan, welcomed the members and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arthur Alunday gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by chairman, Tom Crowe, and Jason Barnhorst, secretary, kept the minutes. • The Secretary reported that the members present had been checked and a quorum was present. • The Secretary read the notice of the meeting together with the proof of mailing thereof to all of
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the members of the Corporation; and such notice and proofs were ordered annexed to the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the members. • The Annual Report, which included the Treasurer's Report, was mailed to each member. • Upon motion properly made and carried, the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the members held March 22, 2018 were approved as printed in the Annual Report. • Chairman Tom Crowe and CEO Brett Abplanalp, reported to the membership on the activities at Decatur County REMC for the year 2018. Director Tom Crowe shared information regarding Hoosier Energy and Director Steve AmRhein spoke of the benefits of Indiana Electric Cooperatives.
• Election of Directors and Nominating Committee was conducted by Attorney Don Wickens. Those elected and certified by the Inspectors of Election for Directors of the Corporation were: • Suzanne Parmer, District 1 • Carl Riedeman, District 2 • The following persons were elected to the Nominating Committee: • Dennis Dickman, District 1 • Marilyn Davis, District 3 • A $10 credit will be given to members who registered at the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
