Members of Kosciusko REMC line up Thursday, June 8, to cast ballots during a drive-thru vote for positions on the board of directors. Photo provided by Kosciusko REMC.

News Release

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC held its 83rd annual meeting Thursday, June 8. The event, which was transformed into a drive-thru format three years ago, brought thousands of KREMC members through the facility on 250E in Warsaw.

During the meeting, members cast their ballots for the KREMC board of directors, were given a boxed meal, bottle of water, free gift and $10 credit toward their electric bill.

Chief Executive Officer Kurt Carver said another attendance record was broken at the event, with 1,491 members casting votes.

“That number reflects the cooperative spirit of our members,” Carver said. “We are thankful for their enthusiastic participation.”

Three seats on the Kosciusko REMC board of directors were up for election. All were won by incumbent candidates. John Hand won his bid to remain secretary-treasurer of the board. Loretta Schafer and Pam Messmore also were successful in retaining their positions as members of the board.

KREMC also awarded 10 John H. Anglin scholarships of $1,000 apiece and 10 4-H scholarships of $350 apiece as part of its annual meeting. The John H. Anglin scholarship is designed to financially assist cooperative members in their pursuit of higher education. The winners of the John H. Anglin Scholarships were Tessa Graney, Mason Johnson, Shoshana Keim, Katherine Ousley, Milana Whitaker, Jacob Kissling, Joshua Fisher, David Ousley, Miriam Hagg, and Morgan Howett. The 4-H scholarships were awarded to Lilly Jarrett, Gentry Bouse, Jace Beer, Jared Beer, Randi Colbert, Riley Shepherd, Caroline Raber, Ella Jarrett, Graysen Shepherd, and Hallie Bledsoe. “Being able to help our members pursue higher education and help our young members participate in 4-H projects is very rewarding,” Carver said.

Kosciusko REMC employees, board members and volunteers organize and staff the annual meeting. Following the annual meeting Thursday, KREMC’s social media platforms filled with positive feedback and commentary from the community. One member commented, “Awesome job! Ran like a well-oiled machine! Thank you for flying the flag, thank you to the police officers & REMC personnel. I look forward to this each year.”

This Kosciusko REMC member drove through on his motorcycle to cast a ballot during a vote at the annual drive-thru meeting June 8. Photo provided by Kosciusko REMC.