Commitment to Community

Operation Round Up

Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to help organizations, as well as individuals, in Bartholomew County REMC’s service territory.

Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc. oversees Operation Round Up, a voluntary initiative, allowing BCREMC members to donate funds to help those in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar.

The program’s success relies on members’ support and the dedication of the Bartholomew County REMC Membership Community Fund’s Board of Trustees. The Trustees’ primary duty is to evaluate applications quarterly and determine how to best distribute the money. Operation Round Up grants awarded — from Bartholomew County REMC members rounding up electric bills to the next highest dollar — reached a grand total of $930,000 since the program started in 1997.

2022 Operation Round Up Trustees

Gary Dismore, Chair; Tammy Hege, Vice-Chair; Kim Speaker, Secretary/Treasurer; Jill Forster; Brett Ferry; Jason Schroer; Leighton Turner

2022 Operation Round Up Grants Awarded

Clay Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Chain saw $1,410

Columbus East and North High School Food Pantry Supplies $3,000

Family School Partners Bilingual Books $1,475

Hope Community Center Food Bank Donation $500

Jennings County Coordinating Council Food Basket Donation $500

Love Chapel Food Bank Donation $8,000

Reins to Recovery ADA Compliant Ramp $2,035

Salvation Army Food Bank Donation $1,000

United Way Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program School Supplies $5,000

United Way of Bartholomew County Campaign Support $1,500

Utopia Wildlife Rehab Tree Removal $3,000

Total $27,420

United Way Campaign

Bartholomew County REMC employees and directors have been United Way supporters for many years. The total contribution in 2022 to the United Way of Bartholomew County campaign including payroll deductions and other contributions was $22,000.

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Food Drive

In conjunction with our member appreciation event in October, members donated 1,200 pounds of food. BCREMC employees sorted and delivered the items to the local food banks: Hope Community Center, Salvation Army and Love Chapel.

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Wreaths Across Bartholomew County

Bartholomew County REMC proudly supports “Wreaths Across Bartholomew County” organized by the Sons of the American Legion, Post 24. This initiative strives to cover all veterans’ grave markers with a Christmas wreath in December.

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