Transmission Outage
Members in southeast Morgan County are experiencing an outage due to an issue on the transmission system serving our area. Transmission crews have been dispatched and are actively working to restore service. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Power Restoration Process

Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM


Join us on Facebook Live for our 87th Annual Meeting!
Members do not need a Facebook account to access the Live. The Annual Meeting video will be available on this webpage and on YouTube after the premiere.
As time allows, questions will be answered during the meeting. Please submit your questions in advance to annualmeeting@sciremc.com
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Meet the 2026 Director Candidates
DISTRICT 1

Donald M. Smith, also known as Mark, is asking for your vote to continue serving as director for District 1. For the past 21 years, he has represented and served members with dedication, integrity, and commitment to putting their interests first. He would be grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve. He enjoys spending time with family, helping others, being outdoors, and watching just about any type of athletic competition. He thanks you for your support and vote.

Name: Donald (Mark) Smith
Director District: 1
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 31 years

Spouse/Partner: Susan Smith
Years Married: 43
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 9

Work Experience
  • Financial Advisor (44 years)
Education
  • University of Indianapolis – BS in Business Administration (1982)
  • University of Indianapolis – Associate in Computer Technology (1982)
Leadership Roles
  • Director of District #1 (21 years)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Small-Group Bible Studies Leader (40 years)
  • Emmanuel Church Impact Team (10+ years)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

If re-elected, I will continue to make safety my highest priority. I am committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all of our employees, with a special focus on the crews who work tirelessly – often in challenging and dangerous conditions – to restore power to our members during storms and other outages. Their safety is essential as they provide the reliable service our members depend on.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

I believe SCI REMC has made important investments by expanding high-speed internet services throughout our districts, bringing greater connectivity and opportunities to our members. As your Director, I will continue to support efforts to improve & strengthen our electric and fiber systems, ensuring they remain reliable and resilient. By investing in our infrastructure, we can better withstand severe weather and continue providing dependable electricity & internet before, during & after storms.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

I believe in continuous learning & staying informed about the latest advancements in our industry. I regularly read industry publications, listen to the ideas & concerns of our members & seek out their suggestions. I also attend continuing education conferences & training opportunities whenever schedules permitted and they provide value to our cooperative. By staying informed & listening to our members, I can make well-informed decisions that help SCI REMC continue to serve efficiently.

Ryan Goodwin, an SCI REMC member for 20 years, is raising his two sons with his wife Lindsey, in Mooresville, where they attend Mt. Gilead Church. He is an airline captain for Indianapolis-based Republic Airways. Previously, he served 13 years in local government in Morgan County as a county commissioner and council member. Ryan currently serves on the Board of Directors of the award-winning Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Mooresville Public Library. He holds an MBA from Purdue University.

Name: Ryan Goodwin
Director District: 1
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 20 years

Spouse/Partner: Lindsey Goodwin
Years Married: 5
Children: 2

Work Experience
  • Airline Captain, Republic Airways
Education
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Purdue University
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Economics, Liberty University
Leadership Roles
  • Board of Directors, Indianapolis Airport Authority (2019 – Present)
  • Morgan County Commissioner (2017 – 2020)
  • Morgan County Council (2011 – 2016)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Board of Trustees, Mooresville Public Library (2023 – Present)
  • Board of Directors, IU Health Morgan Foundation (2022 – 2025)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

My priority would be to provide good governance and a fresh perspective to the operation of SCI REMC. Board service requires a careful combination of fiduciary responsibility, planning for the future, and supporting the senior leadership team, all while providing excellent service and value to the organization’s customers, which in this case, are the member-owners of the cooperative.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

As a member-owned cooperative, when the community prospers, the cooperative will prosper. SCI REMC has a duty to support its communities beyond providing core services. Since 1995, Operation RoundUp has served as a terrific example of bettering the community through giving back. SCI REMC should pursue continued opportunities to be visible and accessible in its communities, and seek local internship partnerships, to the extent that it can, to build the next pipeline of talent locally.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

This is a matter of staying visible and engaged with the community, and raising a family in the community, something I have prioritized for 20 years. While digital accessibility is convenient and necessary, so is face-to-face engagement. Whether by phone call, conversation over coffee, or at a community meeting, I’d proudly serve as an ambassador for SCI REMC and its members, balancing a dual responsibility to the cooperative and its members.
DISTRICT 5

Rex Franklin has been an REMC member for over 50 years and has served on the Board since 1984. Rex has been married to his wife, Donna, for 60 years. He has three daughters, five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Rex attended Millgrove United Methodist Church for 15 years and has been attending Paragon Christian Church for five years. He is a retired bus driver, driving a bus for the last 18 years of his career. Before that, he worked in bookbinding for various printing companies. His family owned and operated Franklin’s Bindery, just north of Spencer, for 26 years.

Name: Rex M. Franklin
Director District: 5
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 51 years

Spouse/Partner: Donna M. Franklin
Years Married: 60
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 5
Great-Grandchildren: 10

Work Experience
  • Retired (3 years)
  • Bus Driver, Area 10 Agency (18 years)
  • Self-Employed Bookbinder (26 years)
Education
  • Graduate, Spencer High School (1963)
Leadership Roles
  • Self-Employed, Franklin’s Bindery (26 years)
  • Lead Operator/Foreman, Several Printing Companies (15 years)
  • Trustee, Millgrove United Methodist Church (14 years)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Church (50 years)
  • Chamber of Commerce (25 years)
  • Workforce Investment Board for South Central Indiana (5 years)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

I have been serving our members on SCI’s Board since 1984. In those years, we have provided many programs to improve the quality of life for everyone, most recently high-speed internet, SCI Fiber. I would continue to advocate for services to enhance the lives of our members.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

If I am reelected, I would continue to research and investigate ways to continue to improve the quality of life for our members.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

I will continue to keep informed with regards to industry standards, best practices and membership value to assist in my role in representing our members.

Dewey Goss is a Christian, father of three, and community volunteer with 23 years in the electrical utility industry, including 10 years with SCI REMC. An ISA Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist, he helps coach youth football, baseball, and wrestling; serves as secretary of his local Masonic Lodge; and sits on the Jefferson Township Trustee Advisory Board. He would serve members with integrity, responsibility, respect, and practical utility experience.

Name: Dewey E. Goss
Director District: 5
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 2 1/2 years

Children: 3

Work Experience
  • Vegetation Control Manager at The Townsend Corp. (13 years, Current)
  • Foreman at South Central Indiana REMC (10 years)
Education
  • Associate’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Sinclair Community College (2 years)
Leadership Roles
  • Past President, Vegetation Management Association of Kentucky (7 years)
  • President, Artesian Wrestling Club (4 years, Current)
  • Subcommittee Member for Education, Utility Arborist Association (5 years, Current)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Secretary, Martinsville Masonic Lodge (6 years, Current)
  • Jefferson Township Advisory Board Secretary to the Jefferson Township Trustee (3 years, Current)
  • Football, Baseball and Wrestling Coach for Martinsville Youth Clubs (15 years, Current)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

To bring the Annual Meeting back to the Members, by hosting it In Person for anyone who wished to attend. Keep the virtual meeting for members that cannot attend due to other issues but bring back the ability for Members to stand in front of the Board of Directors and the SCI REMC Leadership and ask them questions face to face. Also, to ensure there is a solid future plan in place for upgrading the service lines for better access and increased reliability of electrical service.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

Streaming Entertainment Packages. People have been “cutting the cable” with their TV providers. They switch to internet Streaming Services like Hulu and Disney Plus. Why couldn’t we provide this or work with existing services like Hulu, Disney Plus, ext. to get a cheaper price point with more options. Become more proactive with today’s youth by working with local School Districts to expand their Vocational Programs to inspire kids to consider working in the Energy field.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

Utilize social media more to connect to members. Make sure Members have a platform on Social Media where they have a voice, can ask questions and even chat with each other. Quarterly “Townhall” style in person meetings would be utilized to give Members a chance to ask questions, voice opinions, present ideas, and be brought up to speed on the latest and greatest things going on within SCI REMC.

Richard Myers is a District 5 candidate for the SCI REMC Board of Directors. A 30-year SCI REMC member and three-year Operation RoundUp Board Member, he’s currently serving his second term as Morgan County Sheriff. Before his election in 2019, Myers completed a distinguished 32-year career with the Indiana State Police, retiring as a first sergeant. He serves on numerous state and local boards and was named the 2024 Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year. Richard and his wife, Karen, live near Eminence, and their daughter, Danica, is a junior at Franklin College.

Name: Richard W. Myers
Director District: 5
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 30 years

Spouse/Partner: Karen Myers
Years Married: 31
Children: 1

Work Experience
  • Indiana State Police (32 years)
  • Morgan County Sheriff (8 years)
Leadership Roles
  • F/SGT. Public Information Officer with Indiana State Police (20 years)
  • Explosive Ordinance Technician with Indiana State Police (22 years)
  • Executive Protection/Legislative Security with Indiana State Police (11 years)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (8 years)
  • Indiana Sheriff Association Director (8 years)
  • Farm Bureau Inc. Board (10 years)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

I would work to improve grid reliability along with rural broadband expansion while maintaining affordable electric rates. This would include maintaining a balanced budget to keep electric rates affordable without compromising service and reliability. I would also investigate various ways to improve outage response times which could include vegetation management to prevent undergrowth in the power lines and concentrate on grid stability and resilience which will reduce electric downtime and improve power restoration service times. Also, ensuring a safe work environment and working conditions and equipment for the workers of SCI REMC.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

I believe SCI REMC should focus on economic development through partnerships with local community non-profits and businesses to encourage growth in the 7 county service area. Work with the local Chamber of Commerce’s to maintain working relationships with those we serve. Hardship assistance should be maintained by partnering with community programs and township trustees while educating SCI REMC members about internal assistant programs and savings tips. Youth programs such as the camps and scholarship program provide opportunities to educate and provide future education opportunities to our future leaders.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

I believe this could be accomplished by direct community engagements and digital platforms. I would continue to serve on the various community boards that I am currently serving which allows me to speak directly with service members to get their thoughts and questions on the services provided by SCI REMC. Provide members with digital lines of communication through E-mails, and phone numbers along with the SCI REMC social media platforms and members newsletter. Encourage members to participate in the Annual Meeting which provides the past years review and the future strategies of the cooperative.
DISTRICT 9

G. Michael (Mike) Witte has been an SCI REMC member for 10 years and has served on the Board for the past three years. A resident of Sweetwater Lake, Mike served as a Dearborn County judge for 24 years, a judicial fellow for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for four years, and executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission for 11 years. He has also held leadership roles with organizations including the Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, the YMCA, Red Cross, and several bar associations. He has received numerous professional and community leadership awards throughout his career.

Name: G. Michael Witte
Director District: 9
Length of Time as an REMC Member: 10 years

Spouse/Partner: Dawn Witte
Years Married: 39
Children: 1
Grandchildren: 1

Work Experience
  • Senior Judge (2021 – Present)
  • Executive Director, Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission (2010-21)
  • Judge, Dearborn Superior Court 1 (1985-2008)
Education
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D. (1982)
  • Indiana University, B.A. (1979)
Leadership Roles
  • Chair, American Bar Association Judicial Division (2010)
  • President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (2022-23)
  • President, Hoosier Trails Council Boy Scouts of America (n/k/a Scouting America) (1995-97)

Community Activities / Volunteering

  • Dearborn-Ohio Counties Habitat for Humanity (1996-2009)
  • Dearborn County YMCA (2000-06)
  • Indiana University Alumni Association and Indiana University Foundation (1986 – Present)

What would be your priority or goal if elected on SCI REMC’s Board of Directors?

Being a steward of our physical, personnel, and invested assets is my priority as a board member. Quality and safe service of our products at the most affordable and competitive rates will follow this stewardship. I will do so with open ears and eyes to our member’s concerns. Smart meters and smart thermostats are examples of technology assets where stewardship leads to efficient individual electric consumption and reduced costs for our members.

What role should SCI REMC play in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electric and internet service?

With over 35,000 meters and 30,000 members, SCIREMC is obligated to be involved in our communities. One example is financial grants to community entities. The operation round-up program generates the funds. Many members round-up their monthly bill to the next dollar. These few cents add up to thousands of dollars for special needs grants to the community. SCIREMC also supports the community with youth activity sponsorships such as Touch-A-Truck and Children’s Farm Festival at Peden Farm.

How would you stay connected to the concerns and ideas of the members you represent throughout your term?

I stay connected to the community the old-fashioned way of network, network, network. Whether it be county fairs, community festivals, church dinners, school fundraisers, charity galas, athletic events, organizational activities, or chatting at the hardware store, local eatery, or barber shop, I make my rounds and engage people in conversation. The topic of REMC is an excellent ice-breaker talking point towards meeting new people and reinforcing the cooperative model.
2026 Director Election Voting Information
Voting opens on August 28, 2026
Voting deadline is September 23, 2026
1,000 members who vote online and 500 members who vote by paper ballot will be randomly selected to receive a $15 bill credit.

All members who vote by the deadline will be entered for a chance to win one of 50 $100 bill credits.
VOTING ONLINE
USING EMAIL LINK
Members with an email on file will receive an email from Survey & Ballot Systems (@directvote.net) to vote in the 2026 Director Election. Click on the link in the email to take you directly to your voting webpage.
USING BALLOT QR CODE
Members will receive a paper ballot mailed to the address on their electric account.

Once you receive your paper ballot, do the following:
  1. Scan the QR code at the top of your ballot.
  2. Enter your member number and election passcode located at the top of your paper ballot.
USING VOTING WEBSITE
Go to directvote.net/SCIREMC
  • Enter your member number and election passcode located at the top of your paper ballot.
  • If you do not have your member number and election passcode, click “Forgot your Election Passcode?” to get in contact with Survey and Ballot Systems support to get access to cast your vote.
VOTING BY MAIL
Members will receive a paper ballot mailed to the address on their electric account.
Once you receive your paper ballot, do the following:
  • Fill out the front part of the ballot by selecting the candidates you want to vote for.
    • Members can only vote for one candidate per district.
    • Members vote for all districts, regardless of the district they reside in.
  • Members should tear off their name and address before mailing their ballot and put the bottom part of the ballot into the return envelope provided.
    • Even without this information, each ballot includes a serial number that is linked to the member’s account, ensuring secure identification.
Do not mail to SCI REMC. Use the return envelope to mail to Survey and Ballot Systems.

Envelopes must be received by Sept. 23, 2026, to be eligible for the bill credit drawing.

Do not vote online if you already mailed your ballot; only one vote per member will be counted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Voting online has many advantages! Your vote is counted instantly, you receive confirmation that it’s been received, and you don’t have to worry about your ballot getting lost. Plus, you can vote anytime, anywhere—it’s super convenient. It’s also cost-effective, helping SCI REMC save money on postage and processing while providing fast and accurate results.

Members can vote only between August 28 – September 23 at directvote.net/sciremc

You have two options to participate in the director election. First, Members who have provided an email address on their account will receive an email with instructions for online voting. You can also access the website by clicking here. If you don’t remember your password, click “Forgot your Election Passcode?” Be sure to have your member number handy.

Each member will also receive a paper ballot by mail, along with a return envelope. To cast your vote, simply complete the ballot and mail it directly to Survey and Ballot Systems. Please note that SCI REMC cannot mail the ballot on your behalf.

SCI REMC works with Survey & Ballot Systems to tabulate both paper ballots and online voting for the SCI REMC Director Election.

The list of the $100 bill credit winners will be posted on the Annual Meeting page on SCI REMC’s website following the Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 26. Members who receive a $15 will not be posted and will not be notified. All winners will have their awarded bill credits added to their accounts within 1 week following the Annual Meeting. The bill credits will be shown on their October 2026 bill.

This map shows the location of each district. If you are still having trouble identifying where you reside, please call our call center at 765-342-3344

Each year, three districts are up for election. The following year, a different set of three districts will be on the ballot, and so on. Each director serves a three-year term until the next election. Regardless of which district you reside in, all members are encouraged to vote for candidates in any district that is up for election. However, members may only vote for one person in each district.

Paper ballots must be received no later than Sept. 23, 2026.  Online voting is available until 11:59 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026. Ballots are tabulated by Survey & Ballot Systems.

Each member has a unique member number used to identify them when voting online. For paper ballots, members should tear off their name and address before mailing their ballot. Even without this information, each ballot includes a serial number that is linked to the member’s account, ensuring secure identification. Please refer to the example for the locations of identification outlined in red. *Locations of identification may change depending on the layout of the ballot each year.

2026 Annual Report
Past Annual Reports