Heartland REMC scholarship deadline is June 1st Heartland REMC will again this year offer

the April 2017 1 ~ Heartland REMC scholarship deadline is June 1st 2 ~ Annual Meeting - Save the Date! 3 ~ Deadline nearing for director candidates 4 ~ Operation Round Up approves seven grants for local use 5 ~ Energy guru: Properly sizing your HVAC unit 6 ~ Thunderstorm safety tips 7 ~ Stay away from power lines 8 ~ Get $10 Off Your Next Electric Bill Heartland REMC scholarship deadline is June 1st Heartland REMC will again this year offer scholarships to financially assist students of REMC members. At this year s Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 24th the names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random and announced near the close of the co-op s business meeting. Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500 to attend college, full-time, during the fall 2017 semester. To apply, the student must complete and return the application and meet the listed qualifications. Application forms can also be found on our website, www.heartlandremc.com and in both district offices. The deadline to apply is June 1. Heartland REMC recognizes that students may not be able to attend our annual meeting in June due to other obligations. However, the parents/guardians of the student applying for a scholarship must be present at Qualifications for the applicant: 2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM I would like to apply for the Heartland REMC scholarship drawing. I understand that the parent/guardian listed below must be present at the business meeting portion of the REMC s annual meeting, on June 24, in order to accept the scholarship prize on my behalf. I hereby confirm I will be attending college during the fall 2017 semester. The student must attend college full-time during the fall 2017 semester The student may attend any two-year or four-year college or technical school Parents or guardians of the qualifying student must have his/her primary residence on Heartland REMC lines and this must be the student s primary residence as well Winners of prior years scholarships are not eligible the business meeting portion of the Annual Meeting to accept the scholarship prize on behalf of the student. This year s annual meeting will be held at Hier s Park in Huntington, IN. Heartland REMC is proud to offer a scholarship program. There is no better way to support our community than to support and assist our young people in their pursuit of higher education. Mail to: P.O. Box 605 Markle, IN 46770 Student Applicant College Name Parent/Guardian Name(s) Address City State ZIP Account Number Phone Number Stay Connected /HeartlandREMC @HeartlandREMC www.heartlandremc.com Annual Meeting Save the Date June 24th, 2017 Hier s Park Huntington

2 ~ The Heartland Pulse BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 1 Steve Williams District 3 Alan Amick District 4 Mat Quickery District 6 Ted Martz District 7 John Anson Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Annual Meeting Save the Date June 24th, 2017 Hier s Park Huntington Nelson s BBQ Entertainment Scholarship Drawing Business Meeting And More! District 8 Joh Smith Vice President District 10 Ralph Keefer President District 11 Alan Schlagenhauf District 31 Douglas Wilcox Secretary/Treasurer District 32 Robert Hippensteel District 33 James Keffaber District 34 Max Highley District 35 D Ann Stouffer District 36 Steven Byerly District 37 Gene Bowman Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Air dry clean dishes to save energy. If your dishwasher does not have an automatic air-dry switch, turn off the dishwasher after the final rinse and prop the door open slightly so the dishes will dry faster. Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy CO-OP NOTES SECURITY LIGHT RENTAL 60-watt, 240-watt, and 363-watt LED security light rentals are available. Monthly fee includes all electrical use and maintenance. There could be extra costs for an additional pole and/or wire required to serve the light. For pricing, contact your district office. HEATING INCENTIVES For new residential applications, an electric heating upgrade rebate incentive is available, when certain qualifications are met. For more information please contact your district office. ELECTRIC WATER HEATER REBATE For new residential applications, an electric water heater rebate incentive is available, when certain qualifications are met. For more information please contact your district office. INTERNET & PHONE OFFER Get connected with residential and business plans from Wi-Power. Call (888) 704-7000 for a FREE quote. wi-power.com

April 2017 ~ 3 Deadline nearing for director candidates Potential candidates for the four director seats up for election at this year s annual meeting are reminded they have until April 10 to file for nomination. Up for election at the June 24th Heartland REMC Annual Meeting are Districts 8, 11, 31, and 36. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of record. The signatures can come from any district in Heartland REMC s service territory and are not limited to only the district where the candidate resides. Each director serves a three-year term. Packets of information for potential candidates are now available at both the Wabash and Markle office. A potential candidate can only seek election for the district in which they live. All registered Heartland REMC members are eligible to vote at-large for candidates running each year. For more information or to obtain a packet outlining the director s duties, contact your district office. Duties of a Heartland REMC director Attend all regular monthly board meetings, special board meetings, committee meetings and the Heartland REMC annual meeting. Attend occasional state, regional and national meetings. Represent a district, but be responsible for decisions affecting the entire membership. Directors should work together with the entire board. Read and be familiar with information and financial reports from the co-op. Determine policy guidelines for the daily operations of the REMC. Review work plans and establish a budget. Review contracts for power supply, services and goods, and loans for capital improvements. Employ a chief executive officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the cooperative. Evaluate the performance of Heartland REMC and the CEO. Report to you, the member, about the financial condition of the cooperative. Must have self-confidence and communication skills to express his/ her opinion or disagreement with other directors. Lives on the line Every year, we take the time to thank our extraordinary lineworkers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Seventeen lineworkers maintain over 2,000 miles of line in Heartland REMC s service territory, and without them, our world would be dark. We depend on our entire staff to keep Heartland REMC running smoothly, but on April 10, 2017, we honor all lineworkers who often find themselves in dangerous and challenging situations, so our lives may be a little bit brighter and safer every day. These brave men and women repair damaged lines and maintain critical infrastructure for our communities. Without their hard work and commitment to the job, our co-op would not thrive. No matter the time day or night, weekday or weekend if the lights go out, so do they. Perhaps you have seen them raising their bucket trucks in howling winds and torrential rains, or in freezing, icy conditions. They work around the clock near high-voltage power lines until electricity is restored to every member in our co-op community. In addition to aiding members in our local service territory, lineworkers are always willing and eager to volunteer when a neighboring community, county or state is in need after a major outage occurs. We hope you will join us in thanking the many lineworkers both locally and around the world that light our lives. Remember, your power works because they do! Use #ThankALineman on social media to show your support. Thank a Lineman on April 10 National Lineman Appreciation Day Lineman sketch: Mark Bridges

4 ~ The Heartland Pulse Operation Round Up approves seven grants for local use On March 14, 2017 the board of trustees for Operation Round Up, a community service program of Heartland REMC, approved seven grants. The following grant applications were approved: LaFontaine Lions Club Town Park Project $1,700 Wabash FAME Festival Trophies $500 Wabash County Farm Bureau Farmers Who Care $1,250 Wabash Presbyterian Church Center for Learning and Creative Play $1,000 Children s Choir of Huntington County Scholarship Fund $1,000 Wabash County Historical Museum, Inc. STEM Activity Table $660 Pleasant TWP. Fire Department Fire Hose Upgrade $2,396 These grants are made possible by the generosity of Heartland REMC members. Members who elect to participate in Operation Round Up have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar amount. The change collected from all the participating members is transferred to the Operation Round Up program each month. The funds are then dispersed by the board of trustees who meet on a regular basis to review the grant applications. Locals who are interested in pursuing a grant must complete a grant application form and submit it to the trustees of the Heartland REMC Trust for review. The next deadline for grant submissions is June 6, 2017. Organizations can find more information about Operation Round Up, as well as grant applications, at www.heartlandremc.com. Restoring Power After a Storm

April 2017 ~ 5 Guidance from Garrett your Energy Guru PROPERLY SIZING YOUR HVAC UNIT An improperly sized HVAC unit can wreak havoc on your home. An oversized unit can cause your system to short cycle constantly turning off and on. An undersized unit will run constantly to keep up with demand. Consider the factors below and choose an HVAC system that works best for your home. SIZE MATTERS The square footage of your home can help determine the load capacity of your HVAC unit, but it should not be the only factor considered when reviewing unit sizes. Enlist the help of a licensed professional to determine the best HVAC unit for your home. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION The region in which your home is located will factor into how much capacity you need per square foot. MARINE COLD/VERY COLD HOME S ORIENTATION How sunlight hits your home during different times of the day impacts the load capacity required to properly heat or cool your home. MIXED-HUMID HOT-DRY MIXED DRY HOT-HUMID INSULATION EFFECTIVENESS The better insulated your home is, the fewer BTUs (British Thermal Units) per square foot your home will need to stay at the desired temperature. A reliable energy partner will help you determine how each of these factors affect your system s load capacity. Contact your electric co-op for more information. A reliable energy partner will help you determine how each of these factors affect your system s load capacity. Contact your electric co-op for more information. Source: Dept. of Energy

6 ~ The Heartland Pulse Thunderstorm safety tips from the American Red Cross When thunderstorms are rolling your way, stay safe with these helpful tips from the American Red Cross: Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind. Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur. Many people struck by lightning are not in the area where rain is occurring. If a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, take shelter in a substantial building or in a vehicle with the windows closed. Get out of mobile homes that can blow over in high winds. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be in danger from lightning. If thunder roars, go indoors! The National Weather Service recommends staying inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap. Avoid electrical equipment and telephones. Use battery-powered TVs and radios instead. Shutter windows and close outside doors securely. Keep away from windows. Do not take a bath, shower or use plumbing. If you are driving, try to safely exit the roadway and park. Stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers until the heavy rain ends. Avoid touching metal or other surfaces that conduct electricity in and outside the vehicle. If you are outside and cannot reach a safe building, avoid high ground; water; tall, isolated trees; and metal objects such as fences or bleachers. Picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are NOT safe.

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the Annual Meeting Save the Date June 24th, 2017 @ Hier s Park, Huntington Office hours 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday Contact us Markle Office 4563 E Markle Rd. Markle, IN 46770 260.758.3155 800.542.6339 Toll Free Mailing Address P.O. Box 605 Markle IN 46770 Outage Reporting 866.336.2492 Call Before You Dig Dial 811 the Wabash Office 350 Wedcor Ave. Wabash, IN 46992 260.563.2146 800.563.2146 Toll Free Email info@heartlandremc.com Enter for a chance to win $10 OFF your electric bill! Recipe Contest The winner of the April recipe contest is Todd Carroll of rural Huntington. Todd s winning entry is Mock Spring Mushrooms. Enjoy!! The contest is easy. Just submit your recipe to be put into a drawing for a $10 credit on your next electric bill, and the winning recipe will be featured in the next month s newsletter. To enter: Fill out the recipe submission form online at heartlandremc.com/community/recipe-contest/ Mail in your recipe along with the entry form below Email your name, phone number, address and recipe to recipes@heartlandremc.com Be the next winner! The theme ingredient for May is ORANGES and the theme ingredient for June is SALADS. Deadline for May is April 10. One recipe per member. APRIL Winner 1 Can cream of mushroom soup PO BOX 605 MARKLE, IN 46770 Mock Spring Mushrooms 1 Can (8 oz) mushroom pieces, drained 1 Egg Combine all ingredients, and let sit overnight in refrigerator. Form into patties and fry slowly. Serve immediately. 34 Buttery-flavored crackers, crushed 4 Tbsp. flour Salt to taste Submitted by Todd Carroll, rural Huntington MAY RECIPE ENTRY MAY Oranges Name: Phone Number: Address: Recipe Title: Return this form with recipe to: HEARTLAND REMC 350 WEDCOR AVE WABASH, IN 46992 JUNE RECIPE ENTRY JUNE Salads Name: Phone Number: Address: Recipe Title: Return this form with recipe to: HEARTLAND REMC 350 WEDCOR AVE WABASH, IN 46992