Osage Valley Electric, “ Operation Round up”

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative’s has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people in their service area. The do this by not only providing affordable electric service to its members, but also by their active involvement in a number of important community endeavors. One of the most successful community efforts in which they are involved has been the Operation Round Up program.

Operation Round up has proven to be an incredibly successful way in which they are able to assist organizations and individuals in our area. Through Operation round up, Osage Valley Electric “round up” the participating members’ electric bills to the next highest dollar.

For example a member’s monthly bill of $52.73 would automatically round up to $53.00, with the additional .27 cents going to the Operation Round up Fund. On an annual basis, donations average around $6.00 for each participating customer. Those donations are allocated to a variety of worthy causes throughout our service area.

These funds are governed by a board of trustees that is appointed by the Cooperative’s Board of Directors. They meet once a month and thoroughly review applications for assistance. Many electric cooperatives thoroughly out the United States have included this program in their efforts to enhance the cooperative spirit of, “concern for the community.” Small change adds up and can make a huge difference to someone in need.

Over the past 22 years the Round Up Program has allocated funds from the following Counties:

Bates County: $611,625

Benton County: 750

Cass County : $ 202,906

Henry County: $ 303,940

Johnson County: 349

St. Clair County: $ 48,764

Vernon County: $ 35,373

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Total $1,203,707

Osage Valley Electric, “ Operation Round up”