Operation Round Up

Small Change. Big Impact.

Through Operation Round Up, McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) members can effortlessly join together to support local charities, community initiatives, educational programs, and families in need across our service territory.

It takes very little to make a powerful difference. By choosing to round up your monthly electric bill to the next highest dollar, your spare change combines with contributions from thousands of fellow co-op members to fund vital local causes.

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  • 1998

    Adopted by the MEC membership

  • $300,000+

    Given back to our community

  • $0.99

    The most you will ever donate in a month

  • 2x

    A year, the ORU board approves grant applications

The basics

How It Works

  1. The Round Up

    Each month, your utility bill is automatically rounded up to the nearest whole dollar (for example, a bill of $114.25 becomes $115.00).

  2. The Contribution

    The maximum amount you will ever donate in a single month is $0.99.

  3. The Impact

    All collected funds are pooled and channeled directly back into the communities we live, work, and raise our families in.

  4. Tax-Deductible

    All Operation Round Up contributions are tax-deductible, and your total annual contribution is conveniently summarized on your January billing statement.

Participation is entirely voluntary. You can choose to contribute more than the standard round-up amount, or opt out of the program at any time by contacting our member services team.

Your spare change at work

Where Does the Money Go?

All funds collected through Operation Round Up are administered and distributed through a dedicated community trust board to support charitable purposes across several key categories:

  • Community Service & Local Charities
  • Emergency Family Assistance & Healthcare Needs
  • Environmental & Safety Initiatives

From the board

A Message from Our Operation Roundup Board of Directors

Operation Roundup Board of Directors

Dear McKenzie Electric Community,

Since the adoption of the Operation Roundup (ORU) program by the McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) membership in 1998, the organization has given more than $300,000 in monetary support to individuals and organizations in our community that helped fund valuable school and youth programs; community events; upgraded parks and play equipment; equipment upgrades for the following agencies: first responders, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals; as well as helped to alleviate the heavy burden of individual medical expenses and disaster relief.

Your ORU Board of Directors is dedicated to MEC’s charitable giving cause and meets twice a year to approve applications for grant funding. Nothing brings us more joy than writing those checks that make a direct impact on bolstering our communities!

We would like to encourage the membership to participate in the Operation Roundup program. Donating is easy! As a participant in the program, you authorize McKenzie Electric to round up your electric bill to the nearest dollar. That extra change each month gets deposited into a fund that is used to help local schools, parks, first responders, and members of our community in need. To sign up, please contact a Member Accounts Representative today by emailing MEC@mckenzieelectric.com or calling (701) 444-9288.

We encourage you to browse this page for more information about Operation Roundup and be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions section for even more detailed answers to common questions. Your ORU Board and MEC staff are also available to help with questions or concerns anytime, at the email ORU@mckenzieelectric.com.

Thank you for your membership and generous donations to Operation Roundup over the years. We look forward to many more years of serving and supporting you, our valued members and community!

With Appreciation,
Your Operation Roundup Board of Directors,

  • Kim NeprashDistrict 1B, President
  • Nikki DarringtonDistrict 2B, Vice President
  • Betty BruinsDistrict 1A, Secretary
  • Maureen MoeDistrict 1C, Treasurer
  • Ardyce AlveshereDistrict 2C, Director
  • Mary JohnsonDistrict 3A, Director
  • Misty PowellDistrict 2A, Director
  • Nicole CarlsonDistrict 3C, Director
  • Sabrina Lloyd-DolezalDistrict 3B, Director

Have more questions?

Find detailed answers to common questions on our Operation Round Up FAQ page.

Operation Roundup Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join your fellow co-op members in lighting up lives with your spare change!

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Grants

Apply for Funding

Are you an individual, family, or local non-profit organization in need of financial assistance for a community project or charitable cause? MEC is proud to help support local initiatives that enrich our region.

Complete an Application:

Questions? Contact our team at 701-444-9288 or email oru@mckenzieelectric.com