HALIFAX EMC LAUNCHES
OPERATION ROUND UP

Halifax EMC launched its new program Operation Round Up at its Annual Meeting in May. Operation Round Up is a program that was started by Palmetto Electric Cooperative in South Carolina. It has been a very popular program among cooperatives all across the country.

Operation Round Up is a program whereby the members' electric bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference in the actual bill and the rounded up bill is put into a fund where the money is used for individual and organizational charities that help to improve the quality of life in our communities.

This program is voluntary. If you wish to participate do nothing. If you do NOT wish to participate or if you would like more information on the program, click here.

North Carolina 4-H is celebrating its 100th year! Over the past 100 years youth and adults have joined forces to improve their communities. From humble beginnings as corn growing clubs, North Carolina 4-H has grown into the largest youth development program in the state.

Halifax County will be kicking off their centennial celebration, "We Are 4-H" with the grand opening of the Halifax County Corn Maze. Members of the Halifax County 4-H will be there to welcome those interested in being a part of 4-H. Members and nonmembers will have the chance to participate in watermelon seed spitting contest, coloring contests, ice cream flavor contest, and games. Prizes and food for all! The Halifax County Horse and Livestock Council will also be hosting and evening ride at the arena.

Join the 4-H on Friday, August 8th at 6:30 pm at the Halifax County 4-H Horse and Livestock Complex on Highway 903 and discover Halifax County 4-H as you make your way through an interactive pathway in a huge 4-H Clover! There will be no fees for participating in this event!

For more information call 252-583-5161. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to RSVP.

Thank you for supporting last week's blood drive. A total of 47 pints was collected, which met 110% of the goal!

It's our energy. It's our future. We need to be asking our federal representatives questions about future energy needs and balancing energy goals.  

To learn more, visit www.ourenergy.coop.