Local
Commitment to
Community
Giving
United Way Campaign
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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$27,420
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. 11