As a cooperative committed to community involvement and customer focus, we are excited here at HOTEC to find an effective and easy way to improve the quality of life within our community. This program is the perfect way to put our co-op vision into action. Operation Round Up is community involvement at work. Simply stated, Operation Round Up is local dollars meeting local needs in the local communities. HOTEC is just providing a channel for you, the members, to collectively help others in your own neighborhoods.
Members of HOTEC will now have the opportunity, the means, and the reward of contributing voluntarily to worthwhile community activities and needs throughout our service territory. All HOTEC members will be enrolled in Operation Round Up unless they choose not to participate.
Note: Participation is strictly voluntary and you can request to be removed from the program at any time.
All applications to receive assistance through Operation Round Up must be received in our McGregor office no later than two weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Round Up board. No exceptions.
Interested organizations are required to provide a 501(c)(3) letter (if tax exempt), the previous year's financial statement, and a cover letter explaining how the monies will be used in as much detail as possible.
Operation Round Up Applications MUST be received ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled Directors' Meeting to be considered for funds.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Applications are due in the office by Monday, June 2, 2025.
Note: Please make sure applications are not printed and returned front and back.
If you have any questions regarding Operation Round Up, please contact Nickie Strickland at (254) 840-5101 or send her an email.
The Operation Round Up program is a separate entity with its own board consisting of 6 members appointed by the HOTEC Board of Directors. Current board members include: Damon Boniface, Grady Williams, Charles Boyd, Barbara Rusling, Patricia Weber, and Mike Garrett.
No, they volunteer their time and are only compensated for out-of-pocket expenses.
Non-profit and civic organizations within the HOTEC service area.
Eligible organizations may receive up to $2,500 annually.
No, funds of the Trust can be used to support any candidate for political office or for any political purpose. No funds can be used to support any type of for-profit organization or venture. No funds will be distributed to churches or individuals.
No, not directly. There are charitable organizations that help with electric bills. Those organizations may request funds from Operation Round Up.
The Board meets quarterly during the months of March, June, September and December.
All applications to receive assistance through Operation Round Up must be received in our McGregor office no later than two weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Round Up board. No exceptions.
Yes, the fax number is 254-840-4250.
Contact the HOTEC office and ask to be included in Operation Round Up.
No. Heart of Texas Electric Trust Fund is not a charitable organization exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3), so contributions are not tax deductible.
Funds Allocation
Crawford Community Center
Donation: $1,250
Hill Country Community Action Association
Donation: $2,500
McGregor ISD Education Foundation
Donation: $500
Oglesby Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Osage Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Rhett Revolution
Donation: $2,000
The Arc of McLennan County
Donation: $2,500
Turnersville Community Center
Donation: $2,500
Westphalia Celebration Park
Donation: $1,000
St. Vincent De Paul
Donation: $2,500
Alzheimer’s Association
Donation: $2,500
Bruceville-Eddy Senior Citizens Center
Donation: $2,500
Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.
Donation: $2,500
The Marlin Public Library
Donation: $2,500
Moody Community Library
Donation: $1,000
Flat Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Lott Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Westphalia Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
The Contemporaries
Donation: $500
The Salvation Army
Donation: $2,500
Old Settlers & Veterans Association
Donation: $1,000
Old Town Cameron
Donation: $250
Preservation Rosebud
Donation: $500
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
Donation: $2,500
Texas Ramp Project
Donation: $2,500
Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Minerva Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Turnersville Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Crawford Community Center
Donation: $2,500
Davilla Community Center
Donation: $2,500
East Bell Youth Boosters
Donation: $500
Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Jonesboro Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
McGregor ISD Education Foundation
Donation: $500
Midway ISD Education Foundation
Donation: $500
Oglesby Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Osage Volunteer Fire Department
Donation: $2,500
Temple Children's Museum
Donation: $500
The Arc of McLennan County
Donation: $2,500
The Grove Community Center
Donation: $2,500
Town Square Community Foundation
Donation: $2,500
7 Area Food Pantries, Area Christian Services, Baptist Church, Blessings From God, Care Center, Presbyterian Place, Samaritan House, and Valley Mills Pantry.
Donation: $1,000 each
Moffat Community Center
$2,500
Westphalia Celebration Park Inc.
$1,000
Military Order of the World Wars
$500
McGregor Youth Vo-Ag Booster Club
$250
Valley Mills Youth Support Group
$250
Alzheimer's Assoc., North Central Texas Chapter
$2,500
Davilla Community Center
$2,500
The Salvation Army
$2,500
Moody Community Library
$1,000
McLennan County 4-H Sharpshooters
$500
Valley Mills Youth Baseball Association
$250
Bruceville Eddy Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
D Brown Memorial Library
$500
Flat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Lott Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
$2,500
Texas Ramp Project
$2,500
The Grove Community Center
$2,500
Turnersville Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Westphalia Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Driving Hope of Texas
$2,500
Jonesboro Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
McGregor Youth Vo-Ag Booster Club
$250
Midway ISD Education Foundation
$500
Mission Righteous Roots
$2,500
Oglesby Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Old Settlers & Veteran Association
$1,500
Rogers Band Boosters
$250
Rogers Community Alliance
$1,250
Seaton Community Improvement Association
$2,500
The Arc of McLennan County
$2,500
Tonkawa Falls Event Center
$2,500
Valley Mills Library Association
$2,500
Barclay Community Center
$2,500
City of Rosebud Parks and Recreation
$1,500
D Brown Memorial Library
$1,500
Flat Community Center
$2,500
Heart of Texas Region MHMR - Veterans One Stop
$2,500
Military Order of the World Wars
$500
Moffat Community Center
$2,500
The Marlin Public Library
$2,500
Town Square Community Foundation
$2,500
Bosque Genealogical Society
$250
Davilla Community Center
$2,500
Lott Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
McGregor High School Band
$500
Moody Community Library
$1,500
The Salvation Army
$2,500
Turnersville Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Alzheimer's Association
$2,500
Bruceville Eddy Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
McLennan County 4H Sharpshooters
$500
Midway ISD Education Foundation
$500
Osage Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Texas Ramp Project
$2,500
Turnersville Community Center
$2,500
Westphalia Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Flat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Osglesby Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
REACH Therapeutic Riding Lessons
$2,500
Seaton Community Center
$2,500
The Arc of McLennan County
$2,500
The Contemporaries
$500
The Grove Community Center
$2,500
Tonkawa Falls Event Center
$2,500
Burlington Recreation Center
$2,500
Eddy Senior Citizens Club
$2,500
Military Order of the World Wars
$500
Valley Mills Library Association
$2,500
Alzheimer's Association
$2,500
Driving Hope of Texas
$2,500
McLennan County 4-H Sharpshooters
$650
Moffat Community Center Association
$2,500
Moffat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
The Salvation Army Waco/McLennan County
$2,500
Animal Birth Control Clinic
$2,500
Bruceville Eddy Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Buckholts Betterment Association
$2,500
Coryell City/Osage Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Flat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Hill Country Community Action Association
$2,500
Jonesboro Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Lott Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Moffat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Moody Community Library
$1,500
Oglesby Livestock Booster Club
$250
Prairie Chapel School Association
$2,500
Quilts of Valor Foundation
$1,000
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
$2,500
Robinson Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Rosebud Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Texas Ramp Project
$2,500
The Contemporaries
$1,000
The Grove Community Center
$2,500
China Spring Cares
$2,500
Gause Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Seaton Community Improvement Association
$1,700
Tonkawa Falls Event Center
$2,500
Coon Creek Good Neighbor Club
$2,500
D Brown Memorial Library
$1,500
Eddy Senior Citizens Club
$2,500
Flat Community Center
$2,500
Heart of Texas Behavioural Health Network
$2,500
McLennan County Sharpshooters 4-H
$500
Moffat Voluntary Fire Department
$2,500
Moody Community Library
$800
Texas 4-H District 8
$500
Valley Mills Library Association
$2,500
Martha Minard of Midway Education Foundation
$500 Teacher Mini-Grant
Christy Londenberg of China Spring ISD
$500 Teacher Mini-Grant
Beloved and Beyond
$2,500
Burlington Recreation Center
$2,500
Military Order of the World Wars
$600
Moody Community Library
$1,200
Palace Theatre Center Inc.
$1,300
Seaton SPJST Lodge 47
$2,500
The Salvation Army Waco/McLennan County
$2,500
Westphalia Volunteer Fire Department
$2,500
Alzheimer's Association
$2,500
Bruceville Eddy Volunteer Fire Department
$2,500
Minerva Volunteer Fire Department
$2,500
Moffat Volunteer Fire Department
$2,500
Moffat Community Center Association
$2,500
Morgan Military Aviation Museum
$500
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
$2,500
Texas Patriotic Peacemakers - Quilts of Valor
$2,500
Texas Ramp Project
$2,500
Barclay Community Center
$2,500
Community Cancer Association
$1,000
Prairie Chapel School Association
$2,500
Surviving & Thriving Cancer Retreat
$2,500
Tonkawa Falls Events Center
$2,500
Westphalia Celebration Park
$1,500
TEACHER MINI GRANTS
Teacher Mini Grant - Bruceville Eddy ISD - Amber Dean
$330
Teacher Mini Grant - Bruceville Eddy ISD - Sharon Majors
$329
Teacher Mini Grant - Bruceville Eddy ISD - Tammy Payne
$500
Teacher Mini Grant - Belton ISD - Christopher Lemley
$500
Teacher Mini Grant - China Spring ISD - Karin Engelman
$500
Teacher Mini Grant - China Spring ISD - Tonya Brown
$500
FOOD PANTRIES
Cameron Area Christian Services
$1,500
Clifton Food Bank
$1,500
Gatesville Care Center
$1,500
First Baptist Church - Lott
$1,500
The McGregor Food Pantry
$1,500
Falls County Samaritan House
$1,500
Shepherd's Heart - Lorena
$1,500
Rosebud Community Food Pantry
$1,500
Bosque Valley Food Pantry
$1,500
China Spring Youth Farmers
$500
Heart of Texas Assembly #386
$500
Meals on Wheels - Waco
$2,500
Moffat Volunteer Fire Department
$2,500
Moffat Volunteer Fire Department #2
$2,500
Moody Community Library
$1,800
Morgan Military Aviation Museum
$500
Westphalia Parish Hall
$2,500
Teacher Mini Grant - Midway Education Foundation
$500
Teacher Mini Grant - Midway ISD - Charra Burns
$387
Little League & Youth Sports Assoc. - Valley Mills Youth Baseball Assoc.
$250
Little League & Youth Sports Assoc. - Moody Youth Sports Assoc.
$250
