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Operation Round Up

In March 2020, MJM’s Membership unanimously voted to launch Operation Round Up (ORU) at the annual meeting of Members. In January 2021, the program officially launched and if you are an active participant to the program, contribution amounts can be found on your monthly billing statements. If at anytime you want to change the status of your participation, please contact the billing department or you may opt out by completing the form located under the "Opt Out vs Opt In" tab and mail it to MJM Electric, P.O. Box 80, Carlinville, IL, 62626. Members may also choose to contribute extra money each month in addition to the rounded-up amount. We thank YOU for voting ‘yes’ at the 2020 annual meeting which gives YOUR co-op this opportunity to assist in serving YOUR communities.

The mission of the Operation Round Up® Program is to assist in strengthening the communities served by MJM Electric. Through this innovative program, the “small change” is earmarked for community betterment groups and other programs in need of financial assistance.

Operation Round Up Funds Available Now!

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c), and 509(a)(1) non-for-profits organizations are encouraged to apply for an Operation Round Up (ORU) grant. Please send all applications, additional forms, and paperwork to Operation Round Up, P.O. Box 80, Carlinville, IL, 62626. Once your application and information is completed and submitted to MJM, the information will then be considered by the Grant Review Board for approval of funds. Review the ORU Application Guidelines and ORU Application below for more details. For any questions regarding ORU or the application process, please call Eric Cooper, Communications and Member Services Coordinator at 217-707-6028. 

Please note these important deadline dates -

Cycle 1.         1st Monday in January—Deadline for applications

Cycle 2.         1st Monday in April—Deadline for applications

Cycle 3.         1st Monday in July—Deadline for applications

Cycle 4.         1st Monday in October—Deadline for applications

Please note, applications must be completed in its entirety to be considered to receive a grant.

 

2022 - ORU Guidelines.docx
2022 - ORU Application.docx

ORU Qualifying List 2022

ORU Qualifiying List 2022.pdf

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Where did Operation Round Up Begin?

The program was started by Palmetto Electric in South Carolina in 1989 as a way for Cooperative Members to give back to the community. The program has been adopted by rural electric cooperatives across the nation.

Why is MJM involved in charitable organizations?

One of the Cooperative principles is Concern for Community. We feel a strong responsibility to the people in the communities we serve that goes beyond simply providing reliable electricity. 

One of the most rewarding aspects of Operation Round Up® is that it is an extension of the concept of neighbor helping neighbor that built our Electric Cooperative. Operation Round Up® helps Co-op Members reach out to worthy causes in their communities and work together to help others.

How does Operation Round Up work?

Members who wish to participate in the program have their electric bill rounded up each month and those few cents are deposited into a separate fund. For example, if your electric bill for one month is $85.75, the bill would be rounded up to $86.00 and the extra $0.25 would be deposited in the Operation Round Up® fund. The donation averages $6.00 per year per account; however, the most a Member might contribute per account is $11.88. 

The rounded up amount will be listed on your statement each month. Bill statements should be kept and used for tax purposes.

Who determines where funds go?

Operation Round Up® is a separate entity with its own board of Trustees appointed by MJM Directors, who would oversee the funds. The Trustees of the fund will be Members of MJM Electric.  The Trustees will receive and review applications from individuals/organizations requesting funding for charitable purposes and approve of the distribution of the funds according to the bylaws of the fund.

Who will benefit from Operation Round Up?

The program can help replenish food supplies for local food pantries, help support senior citizen hospice programs, purchase supplies and equipment for rural fire departments and emergency response services, provide funds for community programs and help children of all ages by supporting community youth activities and school programs.  These are only a few examples; funding is not limited to these items. The funds will not be used to pay Members’ bills, nor will they be used for political purposes.

How will Members know where funds go?

A list of distributed funds will be featured periodically in our monthly newsletter – “MJM Along the Lines”; MJM’s social media platforms; in local newspapers; and on MJM’s website.

My account is on Prepaid Billing, can I participate in the program?

Yes, at the beginning of each month, the rounded up amount will be calculated from your actual billed amount. The day after a monthly bill generates, the amount donated will reflect on your next day’s usage charge.

My account is on Levelized Billing, can I participate in the program?

Yes, the rounded up amount will be calculated from your actual billed amount, not the monthly budgeted amount.

Opt Out vs Opt In?

Participation is voluntary. Members will be given ample opportunities to choose NOT to take part or “opt out” of the program before implementation of the program starting January 2021.

Having Members “opt out” results in much greater participation, nearly 70%. “Opt in” programs have resulted in only 10-20% participation. 

Members can opt out even after the program has begun but the success of the program will depend on the level of participation. 

If you wish to OPT OUT of the program, please download the Opt Out form (by clicking the link) and send it to MJM Electric at P.O. Box 80, Carlinville, IL, 62626.

If I have more than one account, will each one be rounded up?

All Member accounts that are not opted out will be included in the program. Members can choose to have one, some or none of their bills rounded up.  

Organizations Benefited by ORU

2022

Zion Lutheran School (Litchfield)- $2,500

Jersey County Historical Society - $2,500

The Restore Network - $2,000

Crime Stoppers - $2,000

Darts For Kids - $5,000

Federated Church of Carlinville - $2,500

Macoupin County Historical Society - $2,200

Southside Church (Litchfield) - $2,500

Zion Lutheran Church (Litchfield) - $2,500

First Baptist Church of Jerseyville - $3,000

The Macoupin Art Collective - $5,000

JCH Foundation - Ambulance Association - $4,100

MacGomery Christian Camp - $2500

TreeHouse Wildlife Center - $5000

Jersey County Arts Council - $1200

Christmas in Carlinville - $3000

Staunton IL Baseball & Softball League - $5000

2023

CAVPAC (Carlinville)- $2,500

Shipman Firefighter Association - $5,000

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    • EVs
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