Operation Round-Up
Small Change That Changes Lives
Since First Electric Cooperative was formed in 1937, we have been dedicated to helping the people in central Arkansas live better lives, not only with affordable electric power, but through our involvement in a number of important community endeavors. With Operation Round-Up, an innovative community service fund raising program, we can share a simple and rewarding way for First Electric members to help support worthwhile projects in our service areas.
Operation Round-Up is just what the name implies. Each month, First Electric simply "rounds up" the electric bill of participating members to the next highest dollar. For example, a member's monthly bill of $52.73 would be automatically rounded up to $53.00, with the additional 27 cents going to the Operation Round-Up Trust fund. Donations are tax deductible and participating members are sent a summary of their yearly contributions in December and January.
The Operation Round-Up Trust fund is overseen by a nine-member board of trustees, who are selected to serve by First Electric's Board of Directors. The board of trustees meet quarterly to review donation applications and select the recipients. First Electric pays all administrative expenses for the program, which allows all "round-up" monies to be used for donations and college scholarships.
Since its inception in 1998, the Operation Round-Up program has awarded over $367,000 in donations to non-profit organizations and over $50,000 in college scholarships.Click here to see a list of organizations and communities that have benefited from the generosity of First Electric members who participate in Operation Round-Up.
Community spirit. Service. Good will. Operation Round-Up is an exciting extension of First Electric's commitment to our members. Members can sign up here, e-mail or contact any First Electric Cooperative office for this program.
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Operation Round-Up Funding Application | 05/10/2010 |
 
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