Monday,
March 24
Nearly 900 members were in attendance at the 72nd annual meeting, held March 24, at Honeywell Ford Theater.
During the meeting, board president Claude Markstahler encouraged the membership to let their legislative representatives know they are concerned that environmental regulations being discussed could cause a substantial rise in the cost of electric energy.
During the CEO’s report, Rob Pearson stated, “The term Global Warming is being overused. Instead we should direct our discussion toward what is better described as Climate Change. Just at the time new power plants are needed, Climate Change enthusiasts and government agencies are blocking their construction. If the issues surrounding the construction of new power plants cannot be resolved soon, the power supply shortage could cause the cost of electric energy to rise sharply.”
During the business meeting, the members elected two members to serve three-year terms on the board of directors. Claude Markstahler was elected to represent district #1, and Steve Byerly was elected to serve district #6.
For the seventh year, Wabash County REMC offered $500 scholarships to help our young people attend higher education. Ten names were randomly drawn from the 126 entrants. This year’s winners include:
- Eric Binkerd, son of Ron & Jamie Binkerd
- Calvin Unger, son of Steve `& Jennifer Unger
- Nicole Samson, daughter of Connie & Charles Morgan
- Brandie Unger, daughter of Linden & Tammy Unger
- Charles Gidley, son of Kara & Rick Shively
- Hannah Philippsen, daughter of John & Melanie Philippsen
- Alesha Hoppes, daughter of Todd & Rachel Hoppes
- T. J. Eads, son of Troy & Mody Eads
- Caleb Clark, daughter of Jeff & Judi Clark
- Nathan Wood, son of Mark & Mary Wood
Throughout the meeting, drawings for cash awards were conducted. The $200 grand prize winner was George & Rosemary Barnes.
Entertainment for the evening was Mark Barnett and his group from Nashville, Tennessee.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the board of directors elected new officers for the coming year. The officers will be; Max Highley, President; Steve Byerly, Vice President; D’Ann Stouffer, Secretary and Bob Hippensteel, Asst. Secretary. |
