ORU Funds Seven Charitable Projects

Operation Round Up Program Funds Seven Local Projects

Second Quarter Applications are due June 30

The Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) Foundation Board of Directors meets quarterly to review Operation Round Up program applications and disburse funds. Applications are due June 30 for consideration at the next meeting on July 12. If you know of a need, encourage the charitable organization to apply online.

The foundation directors met on April 12 and disbursed $17,900 to seven local organizations that applied for funds in the first quarter of 2023.
The organizations and programs funded are listed below.

•    $2,500 to the Boise City Recreation Foundation to assist with pool expenses
•    $750 to the Cimarron Heritage Center for a new computer and monitor
•    $1,650 to the Forgan Fire Department to purchase handheld radios
•    $3,000 to the Guymon Fire Department to purchase new portable radios
•    $3,000 to the City of Hooker for Community Center Updates
•    $2,000 to the Hooker Police Department to purchase non-lethal tasers
•    $5,000 to the Turpin Fire Department to purchase new soft line

If you would like to make a one-time donation to Operation Round Up instead of or in addition to rounding up your electric bill, make a check payable to the ‘TCEC Foundation’ with Operation Round Up in the memo line and mail it to TCEC, PO Box 880, Hooker, OK 73945. Alternatively, you can use the Operation Round Up page in SmartHub to change your contribution options. To learn more, email TCEC or call (580) 652-2418.

TCEC established the Operation Round Up program for several reasons. First, one of TCEC’s core values is “Commitment to Community.” Second, the seventh universal cooperative principle is “Concern for Community.” Third, TCEC’s mission is to safely power our communities with innovation, accountability, and integrity - every member, every time. Together, we do more than we can alone.

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