Higgins, Linnemeier, Scott elected to REMC board

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Published for members of Northeastern Rural Electric Membership Corporation
September/October 2014
Higgins, Linnemeier, Scott
elected to REMC board
Higgins
Linnemeier
Scott
Rob Higgins was elected to represent District 1 on the
board of directors of Northeastern REMC during the electric
cooperative’s Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night
September 6. Higgins is the Assistant Superintendent of the
Electric Department for the City of Auburn, Indiana.
Daniel Linnemeier, District 8, and Jane Scott, District 9, were
reelected to the board during the annual meeting. Linnemeier
has been a director for three years, Scott has served for nine.
Bruce Heffelfinger, a 34 year Northeastern REMC board
member, was acknowledged for his years of service on the board.
This Spring he announced he would not seek reelection when his
term expired in September. Heffelfinger had served as board vice
chairman, two terms as treasurer, and on various local and state
committees. His former district is now represented by Higgins.
Craig Morgan excites
crowd at Northeastern's
annual meeting!
More photos inside...
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Thank you for making our 2014 Annual Meeting and Member
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ember Appreciation night such a success!
Board officers
named for 2014-15
In its first scheduled board meeting
following the 2014 Annual Meeting and
Member Appreciation Night, the Northeastern board of directors elected officers for the coming year. Elected were:
Board Chair: Doug Schrader
Vice Chair: Ted Hurley
Treasurer: Jane Scott
Secretary: Marjorie Kennedy Babbitt
Schrader
Hurley
Scott
Kennedy Babbitt
Sept.
Mark your
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2015 Annual Meeting
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NORTHEASTERN REMC
A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative
A Touchstone Energy®
Cooperative
Did you know that we offer propane?
Not only does Northeastern REMC provide electricity to your homes and
businesses, we can also supply you with all your propane needs with a quick,
easy and very unique service that can save you money!
Through our subsidiary, Crossroads Energy, your price-per-gallon for propane
is guaranteed for the entire year. This is a huge advantage over our competitors.
We do not come in with a low “summer-fill” or seasonal promotional price and
then escalate the price later when you need propane the most. And…you are
only charged for the amount of propane you use, when you use it. You won’t have
to worry about watching your levels or how much you are going to have to pay
per-gallon in mid-winter if you run low.
Our new, locked-in price for the season is only $2.329 per gallon.
Customers who own their own tank will only pay $2.279 per gallon. These new
lower prices are in effect NOW!
If you use propane, we encourage you to check out the details of this unique
program by visiting our website – nremc.com - or by calling our Member Services
Department at 625-3700 or 244-6111.
Three area groups benefit from REMC
member generosity
A few pennies here, a nickel or two
there, can add up quickly. And that is
the idea behind Northeastern REMC’s
Operation RoundUp program. Many of
Northeastern’s members volunteer to
round-up their monthly electric bill to
the nearest dollar and donate that “spare
change” to ORU, who then distributes the
money collected to needy individuals and
organizations in the local community.
This program, funded solely on the
generosity of these members, has made a
big impact on the tight budgets of several
organizations over the years.
The Operation RoundUp Board of
Trustees met recently and awarded funds
to three local groups. The Center for
Whitley County Youth received funds to
support their NiteLife program. Monies
will help cover event and supply expenses
for providing weekly events for hundreds
of area high school students. The
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home will
designate their funds to their Pet Peace
of Mind program. This program helps
hospice patients, many who are too ill
and have no money, pay for vet services,
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medications, food and other services
for their beloved pet companions.
Junior Achievement of Whitley
County received assistance to fund
first through fourth grade programs
at Mary Raber Elementary School and
to support their involvement in the
Biztown learning program.
Please consider taking part in
this charitable program by simply
rounding up your bill to the next
dollar. That is just a few cents a month!
Your contributions are tax-deductible
and will be put to use right here in our
community, where it is needed most.
To take part in ORU please call our
office (244-6111/625-3700) or visit our
website at www.nremc.com. Signing
up is very easy and will mean so much
to those in need.
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Discount cards available
Co-op Connections discount
cards are free to our members.
Get discounts from hundreds of
area businesses. A complete list
of local, state and national deals
is available on nremc.com.
As the holidays approach you
shouldn’t go shopping without
one! Call 625-3700, x 416 if you
need a card.
Do not use Facebook to
report outages
Please do not use Facebook
or any social media to report
outages. To assure an immediate
response, please call the office
directly or go to our website –
nremc.com – and log in to our
SmartHub page or use your
phone’s SmartHub app. The
website’s Outage page and
map will provide updates as
restoration occurs.
REMC office closed
Northeastern’s office will
be closed November 27 and
28 to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Emergency and power outage
information can be reported
24 hours a day, seven days a
week by calling in to our office
or online through SmartHub.
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ProFed Credit Union and NREMC are partnering to support Operation RoundUp! For every new credit union membership and qualifying
Because Northeastern REMC is a sponsor of ProFed Federal Credit Union, you have unique access to these special
new personal mortgage, consumer loan or Visa Rewards account, ProFed will contribute $10 to ORU, helping organizations in need here in our
offers. StopNREMC
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Let your home equity reward you.
Use the cash back for whatever
you choose! Contact a loan
representative today to
learn more.
Minimum loan amount $10,000.00. 2% cash back requires minimum loan term of 84 months. 1% cash back requires minimum loan term of 60 months. Cash
back award is a one-time payment only. Subject to credit approval and collateral review. Not available for the refinancing of an existing ProFed Loan. Your rate
may vary depending on your credit score and application type. Cannot be combined with any other special offers. Taxes subject to current IRS regulation. The
credit union reserves the right to suspend this offer without notice. Loan application must be received by December 31, 2014. Offer
expires December 31, 2014.
Free Leaf Blower with
Your New ProFed Mortgage
Free Custom Visa®
Debit PhotoCard
You’ll really clean up with this mortgage deal. For
a limited time, get a free leaf blower upon
closing your new ProFed Mortgage.
Personalize your own
PhotoCard for free
when you open a new
checking account and a
Visa Debit Card.
Call 260-373-1636 or 800-752-4613 ext. 1636
to apply, or visit www.profedcu.org.
Contact a representative for details. Offer expires December 31, 2014.
Subject to credit approval. Not available for the refinancing
of an existing ProFed Loan. Loan must close
before December 31, 2014 to be eligible for
leaf blower.
Contact a representative for details. Offer expires December 31, 2014.
Free PhotoCard offer is valid for new debit cards only. If an existing
checking account does not have a debit card,
the PhotoCard will be free if the account
owner opens a new Visa Debit Card.
Call 260-373-1631 or 800-752-4613 ext. 1631.
Visit www.profedcu.org.
*No purchase necessary. Prizes will be awarded based upon a random drawing. Limit one entry per person. To win a gift card, all entries must be received by
November 30, 2014. Your odds of winning are based upon the number of entries. Visit our web site for official rules. www.profedcu.org/home/resource/faq/rules
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Take our advice to keep your home and
wallet closed up tight this winter
Besides windows and doors, common
Looking for an easy way to save
money and improve your home’s locations of air infiltration include:
• Joints of walls and foundation
comfort? Try sealing your home. By
• Baseboards
reducing air infiltration – unwanted air
• Where electric or telephone
that leaks into your house – you can cut
wires, gas lines or TV cables
your energy costs, make your home more
enter
comfortable, and save some cash.
• Around outdoor faucets and
When winter air slips into your
water pipes
house it reduces the indoor temperature
• Electrical outlets
and creates drafts that make you feel
• Anywhere two different
colder. An improperly sealed home can
materials (such as bricks and
also invite pests, rodents, and moisture
wood) meet
that can lead to mold and mildew.
• Gaps between sections of
ductwork
• Areas around dryer vents and
fans
Some homeowners worry that they
may seal their homes too tightly. We
suggest you allow Doug Ferrell, our
certified Energy Advisor, help you better
understand what proper sealing can do
for you. Doug also can perform an inhome energy consultation to show you
other ways to cut down on use and save
money on your utility bills. This valuable
service is FREE… so call 244-6111/6253700, ext. 436, to make an appointment.
Pay your REMC bill how, when and in
whatever amount you want . . .
BOO’-tify
your home
with safety
this Halloween.
HEED THESE
SIMPLE
SAFETY
TIPS
FROM
HEED
THESE
SIMPLE
TIPS
FROM
NORTHEASTERN
REMC:
[NAME OF COOPERATIVE]:
• LightyourJacko’lanternswithbattery-powered
lightsorlightsticksinsteadofcandles.
• Onlyuseoutdoorfixturesthatareratedas
“water-resistant/UL-approvedforoutdooruse.”
• UseonlycoveredelectricoutletswithGFCIs.
• Decorationsdon’tbelongonutilitypoles,
transformersormeters
• Lightstakesmaylookcoolbutwhendecorating
withthemmakesurethey’renotatripping
hazard.
• Keepcordsawayfromsidewalksandpathways.
• Alloutdoorlighting–includinglow-voltage
outdoorsecuritylightsandanyHalloweenlights
–shouldbegrounded.
• Onegoodextensioncorddoesn’tdeserve
another.Therefore,don’tplugoneextension
cordintoanother.
GET YOUR
goblin ON!
G GFCI–OnlyusecoveredoutletswithGFCIs.
O Outdoorlightingshouldbegrounded.
B Battery-poweredlightsshouldbeusedinJack
o’lanterns.
L
Lightstakesmaylookcoolbutwhendecorating
withthemmakesurekidscan’ttripoverthe
cordbetweenthesticks.
I Indoordecorationsshouldnotbeusedoutside.
N Nailsandstaplescandamagelightstringsand
extensioncords.Don’tusethemtohold
yourlightsinplace.
Call our office or check
nremc.com for details.
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Satisfaction scores climbing - aiming for 90 by 2018
At Northeastern REMC, we have one
focus, and that is the members of this
cooperative. It’s reflected in both our
vision and mission statements. One of the
ways we measure member satisfaction
is by participating in the American
Customer Satisfaction Index Survey.
This is the only national, cross-industry
benchmark, of customer satisfaction in
the United States. We are ranked against
other businesses, large and small, not
just utility companies.
Based on member responses, during
2013 our average ranking was 84.5
percent. We are pleased that in the first
two quarters of 2014 our rating increased
Vision Statement
"Service, Satisfaction and Safety Second to None!"
Mission Statement
"To meet our members' on-going
needs for reliable energy services at
a good value while meriting trust
and confidence."
– to 86 percent, our best score since
we began participating in 2001. Our
score is higher than any investor-owned
utility in the nation and even higher
than some very popular companies
such as Starbucks! Our goal is to earn a
satisfaction ranking of 90 by 2018.
Thank you to all members who have
taken the time to respond to this survey.
We value your feedback and your support.
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PRSRT STD
U.S. P0STAGE
PAID
NORTHEASTERN
REMC
4901 East Park 30 Drive
Columbia City, IN 46725
Take steps to winterize now -
FREE in-home consultations available
A few pennies will make a
BIG difference -
Sign-up today! [Pg. 4]
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Locked-in
Propane pricing
ANNOUNCED [Pg. 4]
Questions? E-mail [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
260-244-6111 (Columbia City) or 260-625-3700 (Fort Wayne).
Line Locating: Please call 811 at least 2 full business days prior to digging.
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