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FCREMC Student Board of Directors

Being a member of Fulton County REMC’s (FCREMC) Student Board is a distinguished opportunity to contribute to your community and build leadership skills for yourself, propelling you through your education and career. High school Juniors and Seniors will have an interactive, hands-on experience with FCREMC, local businesses and nonprofit organization, as well as other local high school students.

Please note this is a 2 year commitment starting August of Junior year and ending in June following graduation. 

FAQs

What do we look for in a FCREMC Student Board Member?
  • Interest in business administration, marketing, technology, operations, finance, etc.
  • Individuals willing to step up and take initiative.
  • Enthusiasm!
  • A willingness to participate in our community, a spirit of volunteerism, and extracurricular activities.
What are important board dates and events?

Monthly Student Board meetings are required and will take place throughout the year on a recurring date and time (see the Student Board Calendar).

Members will build their scholarship on a per meeting basis.  If the member attends every meeting both years, they will receive $3,000.  Every meeting has a monetary value on it.  Students will receive a chart at the first meeting explaining the monetary value of each meeting for the following year.   Example: student is unable to attend October meeting that will subtract $100 from their $3,000 total. 

Optional trips or activities may take place throughout the year as decided by the Student Board and FCREMC staff.

What are the requirements of the Student Board?

The board will be involved in one community project per school year. All members must participate in the Student Board agreed upon community service events, activities and projects, and attend the scheduled monthly board meetings. Provide a voice for your generation of expectations of electric cooperatives. Be present with enthusiasm and a thirst for community and self-improvement. Finally, a parent, grandparent or guardian must be a Fulton County REMC member in good standing.

What do you get as a board member?

Fulton County REMC Student Board Members who meet or exceed all the requirements and responsibilities will earn:

  • (2) Fulton County REMC Logo polo/shirts.
  • Up to a $3,000 scholarship.

Student Board of Directors Calendar

AUGUST
Welcome meeting at FCREMC; Overview, building tour, substation, solar/battery tour

SEPTEMBER
Line building activity, 6pm at FCREMC

OCTOBER
Student board meeting, 6pm at FCREMC

NOVEMBER
Student board meeting on budgeting, 6pm at FCREMC

DECEMBER
Christmas Party, 12pm at FCREMC

JANUARY
Regular board meeting, 6pm at FCREMC

FEBRUARY
Wabash Valley Power Alliance tour OR Indiana Electric Cooperatives tour

MARCH
Easter egg hunt planning

APRIL
Egg hunt

MAY
Regular board meeting, 6pm at FCREMC

JUNE
FCREMC Annual Meeting

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Applications close April 1, 2025
Junior Board Application

Personal Information

Name
Name
Address
Address
Guardian's Name
Guardian's Name

Education

Are You Able to Provide Your Own Transporation?

Commitment

I have read the requirements for participation and am willing to commit fully to the Student Board of Directors by attending the mandatory meetings and participating in the projects and events. I verify the information provided is correct, knowing if false information is given the privilege of serving on the Student Board of Directors may be revoked.

Please submit one reference letter. Letters should be from an adult that is not a parent or legal guardian attesting to your character. Teachers, coaches, church members, employers and volunteer groups are all acceptable references.

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