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OCEC Operation Round Up......

  OCEC Operation Round Up Program to begin with June Billing

Operation Round Up® is Otero County Electric Cooperative'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 to follow one of the core principals, which is commitment to community. "Small change that changes lives" is the foundation upon which Operation Round Up is built.

This simple and rewarding way to enable members to raise money for local charities, needy individuals and service or-ganizations is operated as the OCEC Operation Round Up Program.

How is the program funded?

The cooperative will "round up" a member's monthly electric bill to the next highest dollar unless the customer chooses not to participate. For example if the bill is $6.54, it is rounded up to $7.00 and the extra 46 cents is contrib-uted to the Operation Round Up fund. The average annual contribution will be about $6.00.

How will the program work?

OCEC members will be automatically included in Operation Round Up, however if a member does not wish to participate, they just need to call the co-op at 800-607-7593 or 575-336-4550 and request to not be included; or email us at clintg@ote-coop.com or fill out and mail the Opt Out form. Most participating cooperatives nationwide administer the program in this way. 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?

The member's monthly billing statement shows how much is being contributed to Operation Round Up.

What types of donations are made with Operation Round Up funds?

The Board is allowed to make donations to any worthwhile community cause, with the exception that no Operation Round Up funds can be used for political purposes or to pay electric bills. The current mission statement of the OCEC Round Up program allows for donations to be made for food, clothing, shelter, equipment, and medical needs.

Are Operation Round Up donations limited to cooperative members?

No, donations may be made to anyone or any organization with the service area of OCEC. Donations are limited to $1,000 per individual or $2,500 for an organization in any one year.

How do organizations/individuals apply for Operation Round Up funds?

Applications are designated for either an individual or an organization in need. The proper form must be completed and mailed to the following address:

• Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Attn: Clint Gardner, Manager of Member Services
• PO Box 1135
• Alto, NM 88312-1135

Applications are reviewed Quarterly at the monthly meeting of the Board, and at that time a Board decision is made on disbursement of funds. Forms are available online at www.ocec-inc.com or at any Cooperative office.

Operation Round Up Mission Statement

Operation Round Up Program Funding Guidelines/

Operation Round Up Individual Application form

Operation Round Up Organization Application form

Operation Round Up Opt Out form

 

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