Members of the Kosciusko REMC cooperative talk with REMC’s Rachel Miller from their convertible as they drive through the annual meeting. Photos provided.

News Release

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC held its 84th annual meeting Thursday, June 13. The drive-thru event brought thousands of cooperative members through the facility on CR 250E in Warsaw. During the meeting, members cast their ballots for the KREMC board of directors, received a boxed meal, bottle of water, special gift and $10 credit toward their electric bill.

Chief Executive Officer Kurt Carver said another attendance record was broken at the event.

“We had a good crowd at Thursday’s annual meeting. A total of 1,658 members voted, and we estimate a crowd of about 3,070 people attended the drive-thru meeting,” said Carver.

Three seats on the KREMC board of directors were up for election. Incumbents Steve Miner and Rick Parker retained their seats on the board and Tyler Bouse won the third seat that was open due to the retirement of longtime board member Terry Bouse.

KREMC also awarded 10 $1,000 John H. Anglin scholarships and 10 $350 4-H scholarships 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 Anna Arter, Rylee Burns, Melaina Hawblitzel, Molly Kissling, Natalie Linnemeier, Addison Mehlberg, Kaylynn Miller, Isabel Ray, Madelyn Ray and Katelyn Stump.

The 4-H scholarships assist 4-H’ers with their projects or education. This year’s 4-H scholarships were awarded to Gentry Bouse, Rian Colbert, Carter Imhoff, Ella Jarrett, Olivia Parker, Ace Richcreek, Kate Rivir, Graysen Shepherd, Hudson Shepherd and Riley Shepherd.

“Every year we look forward to providing these scholarships to our members. It’s incredibly rewarding to not only distribute the scholarships but to learn more about the young people in our community and their inspiring accomplishments,” Carver said.

Kosciusko REMC employees, board members and volunteers organize and staff the drive-thru annual meeting. The cooperative membership is always eager to deliver feedback following the large event. One e-mail received after the culmination of the annual meeting said, “We’re always very impressed with the organization of this event. Kudos to those who are in charge. BTW, the wraps were delicious.”

Kosciusko REMC Chief Executive Officer Kurt Carver talks with board members and candidates at the annual meeting.

Altrusa volunteer Carol Vierling holds a ballot box and talks with a co-op member at the annual meeting.