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Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up® is Walton EMC's community service assistance program. The concept is to extend the principle on which electric cooperatives were built over 70 years ago - neighbor helping neighbor - and as a cooperative to follow one of the core principles, which is commitment to community.
The Trust Board
Members of the Walton Electric Trust Board are named by Walton EMC's Board of Directors. Each co-op board member selects a trust board member from the district he or she represents.
Round Up Results
The program is a simple and rewarding way for our customer-owners to raise money for local charities, needy individuals and service organizations.
FAQs- How is the program funded?
If you elect to participate, your monthly electric bill will be "rounded up" to the next dollar. For example, if your bill is $52.51, you'll pay $53.00. The extra 49 cents goes to a special fund administered by volunteer co-op members through the Walton EMC Trust. You'll give an average of 50 cents a month or $6 a year. Any administrative costs are absorbed by Walton EMC, so 100 percent of your donation is used to make life better. And the Trust's bylaws specifically prohibit paying electric bills with the money you donate. It's also tax deductible. - How can I participate?
Becoming an Operation Round Up donor is easy! Sign Up. A member may choose to discontinue their contribution at any time. The co-op will remove members at their request, but will not refund contributions made up to that time. - How will I know how much is contributed?
Your monthly bill shows how much is being contributed to Operation Round Up.
Members of the Walton Electric Trust Board are named by Walton EMC's Board of Directors. Each co-op board member selects a trust board member from the district he or she represents.
The trust board volunteers many hours to make sure Operation Round Up funds are spent in the most responsible way.
Board members are (front) Nancy Abbott, Deedra Leech, Bob Hale, John Hall, John Wheeler, (back) Anna Shackelford, Sandra Roberts, David Williams, Duncan Cumming, Don Hardison, Elbert Rivers, Ken Graff and Trudy Bradley.
Here are the most recent individuals and groups in Walton EMC's 10-county service area that have benefited from Round Up funds:
In February 2009, Round Up grants were awarded to:
- Family Promise of Gwinnett County - $5,000
Brings shelter, meals and support services to families without homes through a network of local churches - Special Olympics Georgia - $1,000
State winter and summer games. - Gwinnett Community Clinic - $7,000
Provide the county's indigent population the ability to receive medical attention at little or no charge. - Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services - $5,000
Program that trains, empowers and supports ordinary citizens and community leaders so that they can promote positive changes in their neighborhoods and communities. - Morgan County 4-H - $3,500
Program focuses on communication, citizenship and youth leadership that influences life-long positive results. - Loganville Middle School's Special Education Department - $621
Program is designed to implement steps to improve students who are struggling in reading, math, language, science and social studies. - Monroe-Walton County Library - $2,500
To purchase materials for their children and youth outreach program. - Peace Officers Association of Georgia - $2,500
Alcohol Free Prom Night program to be implemented at Monroe Area High School. - Seven Community Families
Emergency needs.
WATCH:
See for yourself how small change from Operation Round Up changes lives: SIGN UP ROUND UP SCHOLARSHIPS
Click link to download applications and instructions/criteria. The application deadline is February 19, 2010.
Walton EMC is accepting applications for the next distribution of Operation Round Up funds. Non-profit community-based organizations and individuals in need in the 10-county area served by Walton EMC are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed by the trust board, and a decision is then made on disbursement of funds.
See for yourself how small change from Operation Round Up changes lives: SIGN UP ROUND UP SCHOLARSHIPS
Click link to download applications and instructions/criteria. The application deadline is February 19, 2010.
- General Scholarship Application
For high school seniors and incoming college freshmen - Veterans Application
For veterans looking to begin or continue their education
Walton EMC is accepting applications for the next distribution of Operation Round Up funds. Non-profit community-based organizations and individuals in need in the 10-county area served by Walton EMC are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed by the trust board, and a decision is then made on disbursement of funds.
- Application (Organizations)
- Application (Tax Exempt)
- Application (Individual)
- or contact: Kathy Joiner, 770.266.2353 to receive an application by mail.
