Community to Be Positively Impacted by Carroll EMC Grants
Since 2002, the Carroll EMC Foundation has annually opened grant applications to charitable organizations that benefit Members across the co-op’s sevencounty footprint. Of this year’s applicants, foundation trustees awarded Impact Grants to 29 groups at a reception held at Carroll EMC’s headquarters in July.
The issuing of grants means a total of $114,318 will be put back into the community through a variety of service-based projects. Included in this year’s funding cycle were projects relating to health and human services, arts and culture, civic and community, education and safety. A complete list of winners can be found at carrollemc.com/impactgrants. It is through Member participation in Carroll EMC’s Operation Round Up program that the cooperative is able to award Impact Grants. Members can contribute by rounding their electric bill to the nearest whole dollar. These funds are kept separate from cooperative revenue and administered by the foundation board of trustees who allocate the donations. Since its inception, more than $4.9 million has been given back to Carroll EMC communities.
“Before becoming a trustee, I had no idea where these donations went to,” says Rick Lovvorn, Carroll EMC Foundation Trustee. “I’ve had a behind-the-scenes look now for five years, and I am proud to be a part of the selection process. We have so many deserving nonprofit groups in the west Georgia area.”
To apply for an Impact Grant, eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must have a vision or project in mind that would enhance the quality of life for communities within Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk, Troup and Floyd counties. A representative must submit an online form that outlines the project and provides a detailed budget. Impact Grant applications open in January.
10 Ways to Prepare for
HURRICAN E’S W RAT H
If a hurricane is forecast, take steps to be ready for its fury. A hurricane can be dangerous regardless of its projected size or strength.
Know
the Risks Where You Live
Hurricanes can travel up to 200 miles inland, causing torrential rains and flooding.
Know How to Get Out
You may have to leave quickly, so know your evacuation routes. Practice them ahead of time.
Make An Emergency Plan
Go to ready.gov/plan to map out the steps you will take to prepare for a hurricane.
Consider Everyone's Needs
Consider the abilities and needs of everyone in your home when making an emergency plan.
Be
in the Know
Receive alerts in several ways, such as via the FEMA app and community alerts.
Help Your Neighbors
Check in with neighbors, senior adults or others who might need help.
Strengthen Your Home
Declutter drains and gutters, bring in outside furniture, and close and secure hurricane shutters.
Gather Supplies
Gather supplies, including medications, flashlights and batteries, water and nonperishable food.
Don’t Forget Furry Friends/Other Pets
Gather supplies for them, too. Collect all supplies, whether for humans or pets, in a go bag or car trunk.
Get Yech Ready
Keep your cellphone fully charged.
Purchase and charge backup portable power packs. Source: FEMA’s Ready Campaign
October Is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Let’s work together to build a safer digital world. Whether at home, work or school, we can increase our online safety with the following tips:
Recognize and report phishing attempts. Use strong, unique passwords.
Enable multifactor authentication.
Update software regularly.
Carroll EMC will host a blood drive at the Robert D. Tisinger Community Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
Sign up online for your appointment today at redcross.org.
Don't Miss Out!
Calling all CEMC Members! Crossbeam fiber internet is now available to nearly 8,000 Carroll EMC Members, and we're not stopping there! We are actively expanding the network to reach more Members throughout the Carroll EMC service area. Make sure you stay connected. Register on our website to be notified when service is available where you live.
Co-ops Power Communities with Purpose
Carroll EMC is deeply committed to our Member-consumers, and we’re glad you are part of our electric cooperative community.
This month, more than 30,000 cooperatives across the U.S. are celebrating National Co-op Month. It’s a time to reflect on all the aspects that set cooperatives apart from other types of businesses, but more importantly, it’s a time to celebrate the power of co-op membership.
Electric cooperatives are not-for-profit utilities that are built by the communities they serve. For Carroll EMC, our mission has always been to provide you with reliable power. We care about your quality of life, and because we are locally operated, we’re uniquely suited to meet our Members’ evolving energy needs. Beyond the business of electricity, our employees and directors are equally invested in our local community. Why? Because we live here, too. That’s why we work hard to support local economic development projects, youth programs and scholarships, charitable giving initiatives and additional programs that make our community a better place to call home.
All co-ops, including Carroll EMC, are guided by seven cooperative principles that embody the values and spirit of the cooperative movement. These seven principles are a framework to help all coops navigate challenges and opportunities, while also remaining true to our purpose:
• Open and Voluntary Membership: Co-op membership is open to anyone who can use the co-op’s services.
• Democratic Member Control: Members make decisions that shape the cooperative. Why? Because co-ops are created by the Members, for Members.
• Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute money to the co-op to make sure it runs smoothly now and
in the future. At Carroll EMC, this happens through paying your energy bills.
• Autonomy and Independence: Co-ops are independent and can operate on their own, which ultimately benefits Members.
• Education, Training and Information: Co-ops continuously focus on education to ensure employees have the training and information they need to make the co-op successful.
• Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Co-ops share with and learn from other cooperatives. We help each other out in times of need because we want other co-ops to thrive.
• Concern for Community: All cooperatives work for the greater good of the local communities they serve. Co-ops give back to their communities to help them thrive and grow.
This October, as we celebrate National Co-op Month and the power of membership, we hope you will recognize the many aspects that set electric cooperatives like Carroll EMC apart.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH
If you recently made or plan to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home, you may be eligible for federal tax credits. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 empowers homeowners to save up to $3,000 annually to lower the cost of efficiency upgrades by up to 30%. A few upgrades covered through the IRA include new exterior doors, windows, insulation, heating/cooling equipment and other major appliances. If you have completed or are considering an efficiency upgrade, visit energystar. gov/federal-tax-credits to learn if you qualify for tax credits.
Source: energystar.gov
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Max Goldin, Vice Chairman
Ronnie Jordan, Secretary/Treasurer
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