Bryan MelsheimerZanesvilleSecretary

Tom GrahamMuskingum/ Coshocton

TEC Board Director

Bob McGaughyNewark

Vice Chair

Julie MaurerPataskala

Chair

ELECTRIC • NATURAL GAS • PROPANE

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE • 1500 GRANVILLE ROAD • NEWARK • OH • 43055 THEENERGYCOOP.COM • (800) 255-6815

OPERATION ROUND UP FOUNDATIONMISSION STATEMENT

To utilize member contributions for investments in programs and services that improve the quality of life for our Cooperative members

and the communities we serve.

ANNUAL REPORT • 2017

The Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Foundation is a community service program of its member-owners. Members “round up” their utility bills to the next dollar and that

amount is donated to groups in The Energy Cooperative’s fifteen-county service area who meet the funding guidelines. To see a list of past grant recipients or for more information on applying for a Round Up grant,

please visit The Energy Cooperative’s website at TheEnergyCoop.com or call (800) 255-6815.

Todd WareLicking/ MuskingumTEC President/ CEO

Beth BarkerNewark

Treasurer

A special thank you to our 2017 volunteer Operation Round Up Board Foundation Inc. Board of Directors:

Kelly BrennanMount Vernon

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE

OPERATION ROUND UP FOUNDATION, INC.

OPERATION ROUND UP MAKES CENTS for OUR COMMUNITY

$2.8 million

$265,256Awarded in 2017

and Counting

ANNUAL REPORT • 2017

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6th Street and Growing Community Gardens for Shelter and Beds $1,400.00

American Heritage Girls OH0148 for Camping Supplies $500.00

American Red Cross E&SE Central OH Chapter for Smoke Alarms $3,500.00

American Red Cross Southeast OH Chapter for Smoke Alarms $2,500.00

Austing, Emma for Scholarship $2,500.00

Avondale Youth Center for Phone System $5,000.00

Billman, Clay for Scholarship $2,500.00

Center for Disability Services for Furnace $1,500.00

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church for School Supplies/Backpacks $2,500.00

College Monroe Twp. Fire for 6 Equipment Bags $1,400.00

Corning Fire Dept. for Light Bar for Brush Truck $1,800.00

Danville Local Schools for Press Box $4,000.00

Elam, Rachel for Scholarship $2,500.00

Foundation Park Conservancy for Electronic Message Center $7,500.00

Franklin Local Youth Baseball to Replace Fencing on Babe Ruth Field $5,000.00

Frick, Preston for Scholarship $2,500.00

Gehlkin, Aaron for Scholarship $2,500.00

Granville Twp. Fire Dept. for (6) Sets of Dual Certified Gear $4,644.00

Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society for Computer & Printer $3,162.00

Hebron Historical Society, Inc. for Projector $537.00

Historic Hudson Community Assoc. for updates to Hudson Avenue Median $2,900.00

Hopewell Township Fire Department for (2) Twin Size Wall Beds $3,000.00

Hospice of Knox County (North Central OH) for (36) Alzheimer Activity Aprons $1,656.00

Hospice of North Central Ohio for Vital Sign Kits $887.00

Jerseys of Hope for Receptacles for Collecting Athletic Jerseys $500.00

Johnstown Elementary for 50 Kindles $2,500.00

Kling, Brenden for Scholarship $2,500.00

Lakewood Education Foundation for Chromebooks $6,800.00

Layman, Madison for Scholarship $2,500.00

Leads, Inc. for (1) PlusOptix Vision Screener $5,455.00

Licking County Aging Program, Inc. for (2) Vulcan Heat Holding Cabinets $6,527.00

Licking County Coalition for Housing for Exterior Repairs & Window Replacement $2,372.00

Licking County Esc/Phoenix Central for 1 Smart Board and Projector $2,440.00

Licking County Health Department for 3rd Grade Wellness Program $1,000.00

Licking Twp. Fire Company for (1) Scott Protégé 4 Gas Detector Device $1,295.00

Licking Valley Music Boosters for 40ft Trailer to Transport Band Equipment $7,500.00

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries for Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro Tablet & Projector $556.14

Mental Health of America of Licking County for Transit Van $6,672.00

Mound City Little League for Renovations at Complex $10,000.00

ANNUAL REPORT • 2017

2017 ROUND UP GRANT RECIPIENTS

OPERATION ROUND UP RECIPIENTS

Round Up Golf Outing

Round Up Golf Outing

Round Up Scholarship Recipients

OPERATION ROUND UP FOUNDATION, INC.

BOARD CHAIR REPORTPrepared by JULIE MAURER, Board Chair, Operation Round Up Foundation, Inc.

TOTAL FUNDS AWARDED IN 2017: $265,256

OPERATION ROUND UP MAKE CENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

What do the following seemingly different causes have in common? Protective gear for firefighters, athletic field upgrades for youth football and baseball leagues, and critical resources for hospice were all made possible in 2017 through your support of The Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Foundation. In fact, throughout the year approximately $266,000 was distributed to a wide variety of worthy causes in need of assistance. Your generous contributions allowed us to make great strides towards the $3 million mark for total grants awarded since the foundation was established in 2005.

Whether the cause is a community wide initiative, such as capital improvements at the Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts’ Camp Falling Rock, the Scidome at The Works, or a small targeted effort like an AED for the Sheridan Biddy League Football field, they all share one thing in common. These nonprofit organizations are working hard to improve the quality of life for those they serve – one person at a time. As a contributor to the Operation Round Up Foundation, you are making a difference. The number of those in our service area benefiting from these grants are too numerous to count, especially when you consider future generations will enjoy the improvements for years to come.

College scholarships are another benefit afforded to many deserving students through the foundation. These students will undoubtedly

use the knowledge and skills they gain through higher education to contribute in meaningful ways to the future workforce. We are grateful for the boost the scholarship funds raised each year from proceeds generated by the Bruce Sumner Memorial Golf Tournament. The ways in which we all leverage our resources to give back to our communities seem boundless. I am proud to share these stories of hope and inspiration to raise awareness of the good work we are all accomplishing together.

It has been my honor to serve with many others as a volunteer Operation Round Up Foundation board member for the past 9 years, and to enjoy this second appointment as board chair. I look forward to the bimonthly meetings knowing that we will have the opportunity to serve this outstanding organization. Under the strong and capable leadership provided by your board members and the Energy Cooperative staff, I am certain this good work will continue beyond my term. These folks are devoted to serving Cooperative members and the diverse communities within its service area, and are exceptional stewards of your Operation Round Up Foundation program.

Sincerely,Julie MaurerOperation Round Up Foundation Board Chair

$3,000.00 MTV Arts Shelving for Costume Shop

$10,000.00 Muskingum County Agricultural Society for Electric Upgrade

$5,000.00 Muskingum County Goat Committee for Renovate Old Barn

$4,000.00 Muskingum Valley Council for Sailing Program

$1,000.00 Nelson T. Gant Foundation, Inc. for Security System

$1,500.00 New Hope Lutheran Church for Supplies for Back to School Fest

$1,000.00 Newborns in Need Greater Newark Chapter for Tables for Cutting Fabric

$3,000.00 Northridge Youth Athletic Association for Field Renovations

$3,100.00 Northridge Youth Athletic Association for Wrestling Mat

$4,658.00 Ohio Nature Education for Repair (7) Bird Enclosures

$1,000.00 Perry County 911 Center for Replace Monitors

$4,886.00 Perry Elementary/ PTO for (14) iPads & iPad Folios

$3,730.00 Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp for Replace Roof on Cabin

$2,500.00 Sedor, Catherine for Scholarship

$824.00 Sew Special Network for (2) Replacement Dehumidifiers

$2,000.00 Sheridan Biddy League Football for AED & Field Practice Equipment

$2,500.00 Shoemaker, Madiso for Scholarship

$10,000.00 Simon Kenton Council-Boy Scouts of America for Trading Post @ Camp Falling Rock

$5,000.00 St. Vincent de Paul School for Playground Equipment

$4,900.00 The Carr Center for Air Conditioner & Fence

$5,000.00 The Salvation Army (Zanesville) for Beds & Mattresses for Emer-gency Shelter

$3,000.00 The Turban Project for Cutting Room Supplies

$800.00 The Turban Project for Projector & Screen

$3,135.00 The Utica Merchants Association for (4) Benches for Downtown

$10,000.00 The Works for Scidome

$2,044.00 Thorn Township Fire Dept. for (4) Body Armor Vests

$1,900.00 Thorn Township Fire Dept. Trailer & Water Tank for UTV Skid

$3,750.00 Thornville Youth Rec Association for Batting Cage

$2,000.00 Together We Grow Inc.for Solar Storing Shed at Heritage Middle School

$2,650.00 Touchpointe Marriage & Family Resources for Reconditioned Copier

$7,915.00 Transitions, Inc. for (2) Air Conditioners

$2,500.00 Tumbleson, Rachel for Scholarship

$1,436.00 Twin Oak Elementary (4) ELMO-MX Visual Presenter/Document Cameras

$6,000.00 United Way of Licking County for Server and Laptops

$2,525.00 Village of Philo for Fencing Materials @ Village Park

$2,500.00 Wolenburg, Jaela for Scholarship

$10,000.00 Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization for Capital Campaign - Payment 3 of 3