By KATY BERGER
Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC

A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting marks the 76th for Kosciusko REMC. Doors to the event open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Members will be able to participate in a variety of activities, including health screenings but Kosciusko Community Hospital Health and Wellness Center, KREMC service displays, kids’ activities, KREMC bucket truck rides and free doughnuts and coffee.

Six candidates will vie for three positions on the Kosciusko REMC board of directors during the meeting. Incumbent Anthony Fleming is opposed by Robert Huffman. Incumbent William Stump Jr. is opposed by John Hand and the third seat incumbent, Dan Tucker, is opposed by Rick Klotz. Information on each candidate is available on the co-op’s website www.kremc.com.

The business meeting will convene at 10 a.m. and includes the board election, executive reports, entertainment and prize drawings. This year’s entertainment will be provided by Tim and Hannah Bushong. In addition, children ages 4-12 will have their own program to attend featuring a “Live Line Electricity Demonstration,” craft area, balloon animals and a dress like a linemen photo booth.

Attending members will receive an $8 credit on their electric bill and will also have a chance to win one of many door prizes, including a 39-inch HDTV, iPad, electric bill credits, and more. Kids will also have special door prizes including a 7-in-1 game center, Skyzone gift card, movie passes and more.

“This year’s annual meeting should be a lot of fun, and we encourage every KREMC member to attend,” said KREMC CEO and President, Bruce Goslee. “Every member has the right to help decide who will help lead KREMC into the future, and voting at the annual meeting is the way to exercise that right.”

The week leading up to the KREMC Annual Meeting is Customer Appreciation Week, where members can enjoy some refreshments and enter to win a prize each day. An adult and child’s grand prize will be given at the end of the week for members entering the drawing each day.