Operation Round Up awards 18 scholarships
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® program awarded scholarships to 18 recent high school graduates.
Fifteen students will receive one-time scholarships of $1,000. Three students — Chance Harber, Izabel Harmon and Cade Yates — each will receive $1,000 toward their college education annually for up to four years.
High school seniors may apply for the next round of scholarships beginning Feb. 1. The application will be posted at naeci.com and available through high school counselors.
Members can help fund future scholarships by enrolling their electric accounts in Operation Round Up.
Participants agree to have their monthly electric bills “rounded up” to the nearest dollar. For example, a bill of $125.60 would become $126. To enroll, please call (870) 8953221 or mention it while at an NAEC office.
Donations are placed in a trust and administered by a five-member independent board of community leaders. The volunteer board evaluates all requests and determines how Operation Round Up funds are distributed.
Since its inception, more than $240,000 in college scholarships, grants to community organizations and disaster relief has been awarded. Nonprofits can download the application for a donation at naeci.com/operation-round-up.
Lance Burris Highland Braiden Dewey Mountain Home
Calli Dilbeck Cotter
Olivia Dockins Salem
Cody Downs Flippin
Chance Harber Salem
Briley Hickman Mountain Home
Madeline Keen Salem
Izabel Harmon Highland Carly Hardin Mountain Home
Brooklyn Penn Hillcrest
Quade Perryman Viola Haylee Silzell Mountain Home
Jamison McHenry Highland
Aliyah Snow Mountain Home
Hunter Sizemore Salem
Brynn Washam Mammoth Spring
Cade Yates Mountain Home
Carter, Kerley elected to NAEC Board
of Directors
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) members elected Beth Carter of Mountain Home and Ted Kerley of Salem to six-year terms on the NAEC Board of Directors in June. Survey & Ballot Systems of Minnesota conducted the election on NAEC’s behalf. The company mailed each member a ballot, candidate biographies and 2023 Annual Report in May. Ballots received by Survey & Ballot Systems by June 14 were considered valid.
Attorney Roger Morgan announced election results during the 84th Annual Meeting at NAEC’s Salem office June 18. Survey & Ballot Systems received 3,584 ballots from members.
Incumbent Carter was nominated by the nominating committee for the Baxter County position and ran unopposed. She received 2,696 votes. For the Fulton County position, Kerley was nominated by the nominating committee, and incumbent Steve Hall of Salem was nominated by petition. Kerley received 2,260 votes; Hall received 941 votes.
CEO Mel Coleman and senior staff also shared updates on their respective areas. A recording of the meeting is posted on the Annual Meeting section of naeci.com.
NAEC thanks the members of the nominating committee for their work.
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
— NAEC offices will be closed Sept. 2. Personnel will be on hand in the event of an outage. Report using the app or calling (870) 895-3221.
BEAT THE SUMMER PEAK
When NAEC members work together to lower electricity use during peak hours (often 3-7 p.m. on the hottest days), we can lock in lower electricity rates so everyone saves. Here are a few ways you can help:
• Raise the thermostat a few degrees.
• Use ceiling fans (in occupied rooms) to feel cooler.
• Avoid using major appliances.
• Close drapes and blinds to block heat from the sun.
• Turn off and unplug non-essential electronics and lights.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH
Placing heat sources, such as lamps, computers or TVs, near your thermostat can result in false temperature readings, increased energy use and inconsistent cooling/ heating. Install the thermostat in an area clear of obstructions, electronic devices, direct sunlight and drafts. — energy.gov
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