Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Read Operation Round Ups Mission Statement Here

DMEA’s Operation Round Up gives you an easy way to help those in need.  By allowing your electric bill to be “rounded up” to the next dollar you can work together with other co-op members to change lives.   Since DMEA instituted our Operation Round Up program we have been able to help countless organizations and individuals in need.  It is a small addition to your bill – approximately $6.00 per year – that can make a huge difference in the community.

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 Program Details
  1. Who decides where the money collected from Operation Round Up goes?
  1. A nine-member, volunteer board called the Delta-Montrose Electric Association Charitable Trust meets regularly and reviews applications and makes disbursements. 
  1. Who can serve on the Trust Board?
  1. Anyone who is at least 18 years of age, a permanent resident of the county from which he is chose, of good moral character and a member of DMEA, qualified to vote in the election for DMEA Board of Directors.
  1. Are board members of the Trust paid?
  1. No, they will be compensated for mileage and out-of-pocket expenses.
  1. Who can apply for assistance to Operation Round Up?
  1. Individuals or groups can apply using forms provided by DMEA.  Completed forms can be returned to DMEA or to a Trust board member.
  1. Are there limits on the amounts awarded?
  1. Yes – no more than $2,500 annually to any individual or $10,000 annually to any group, organization or charity.  By a vote of at least seven of the nine members, the Trust may exceed these limits if they feel it’s in keeping with the purpose and spirit of the Trust.
  1. What if someone has an emergency (their house burns, for example) between Trust meetings?
  1. The executive committee (officers), by a vote of at least three of its members, can make emergency expenditures of no more than $1,000 between regular meetings.
  1. Will the trust be audited?
  1. Yes, at least annually.
  1. What uses are specifically prohibited for Operation Round Up money?
  1. No funds of the Trust can be used to support any candidate for political office or for any political purpose.  Funds can be used to pay electric bills.  However this is discouraged and allowable only in circumstances the Trust considers critical need.
  1. Can the Trust borrow money?
  1. No.
  1. If I participate, how much will I contribute?
  1. The average contribution will be about $.50 per month or about six dollars a year.
  1. Are Operation Round Up donations tax exempt?
  1. Yes, DMEA will notify you on both your January and February bills of your total contribution for the previous year.
  1. What if I decide at a later date I want to withdraw from the program?
  1. You can withdraw at anytime by notifying the Cooperative by phone, in person, or in writing.

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Touchstone Energy Advertising Sponsorships

The mission of the Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is to “energize and serve our communities.” This is one reason DMEA is pleased to be a Touchstone Energy cooperative. Touchstone Energy is a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small. More than 630 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 45 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to approximately 22 million member-owners every day. Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve their members with integrity, accountability, innovation and a longstanding commitment to communities. For more information on Touchstone Energy, please visit their web site at https://touchstoneenergy.cooperative.com.

 

In working to fulfill both our mission and our obligation to the national Touchstone Energy organization, DMEA is proud to sponsor events and programs within our communities. Please note that DMEA’s Touchstone Energy event and sponsorship funding is intended to build awareness of Touchstone Energy cooperatives’ commitment to the communities they serve.  Its primary intent is not “charitable” donation to worthy causes, although many events and programs DMEA sponsors through its Touchstone Energy budget are extremely worthy.  We are looking for partners who can best help us build the Touchstone Energy brand locally.  Your application should reflect how your organization will help DMEA achieve this goal.  Your application will be evaluated against the proposals of a growing number of organizations asking DMEA for its Touchstone Energy support.  If your organization is looking for a charitable donation, you should be making an application to Operation Round Up, the trust DMEA established to evaluate requests for charitable funding. 

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Scholarship Program

 

DMEA awards scholarships annually.   Applicants for the scholarships shall be divided into two groups.   The two groups are distinct, one being for relatives of DMEA members at large and the other being for relatives of DMEA employees and/or the DMEA Board. The two groups are intended to be mutually exclusive.

 DMEA member scholarships are available to the relatives of DMEA members.  Priority will be given to children of DMEA members.  Member scholarships are not available to relatives of current employees or board of directors.

 DMEA employee/board scholarships are available to the relatives of DMEA employees and DMEA board of directors. Priority will be given to children of DMEA employees and directors. Employee/board scholarships are not available to DMEA members at large. An Employee/board scholarship includes those offered directly by DMEA and those offered through affiliated organizations such as Tri-State G&T and Basin Electric.

A “relative” is defined as any person who by blood or in-law, including half, foster, step and adoptive kin, is either a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece. This definition matches that of Board Policy VIII-III, Anti-Nepotism, and is subject to change as board policy may change.

For more information, please contact 970/ 240-1245 or  970/ 240-1282

 

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DMEA’s Member Advisory Council is a group of interested and informed volunteers who represent the Cooperative’s member-owners by providing ideas, suggestions and feedback on co-op matters. The Member Advisory Council brings insight to DMEA from the customer’s perspective, and they act as a research and advisory body, assessing community opinion and providing input for strategic planning at DMEA.

The Member Advisory Council takes time to become generally familiar with the operation, existing policies, and organizational structure of the cooperative. They meet monthly with DMEA representatives to discuss current events and future services and programs. They offer support by attending functions of the cooperative and help administrate such processes as DMEA’s Scholarship Program.  And your Member Advisory Council does all these things without compensation. 

Who are these amazing people?  They are your friends, neighbors, and fellow cooperative members. They are a true cross-section of DMEA customers, representing many different professions and walks of life. 
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