The Parke County REMC Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Event was held at the Parke County Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 12th. Over 800 members and their families attended. Each registered member received a $15 bill credit and was entered into an exciting drawing for door prizes.

The prize winners were:

• $600 Bill Credit: John Clore
• $300 Bill Credit: Robert Patton
• $300 Bill Credit: Mary Jo Fisher
• Stihl Battery Blower: Merl Heinlein
• Stihl Battery Blower: Jeff Fowler
• Stihl Battery Trimmer: William Johnston
• Stihl Battery Trimmer: Tyler Pithoud

Meals were catered by the Beef House, and the Riverton Parke High School Cheerleaders did an amazing job serving meals, offering drinks, and helping with cleanup. The evening was filled with a variety of activities, including inflatable stations, bucket truck rides, balloon art, bingo, and informational booths. There was something for everyone to enjoy! As part of our commitment to the community, we also held a blood drive.

The evening concluded with a business meeting led by Board President Mark Evans. Evans shared information about the new facility with a highlight video. Incumbents Shane Johnson from District 4 and Kevin Cox from District 5 ran unopposed and will serve another three-year term. CEO Chadd Jenkins provided an annual report and discussed the EPA's Power Plant Rule. Click here to listen to the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Pictures from the event may be seen below.