STORY CONTACT: CINDY KING
PHONE: 678-455-1539
E-MAIL: CINDY.KING@SAWNEE.COM

WINNING TEAM SUPPORTS OPERATION ROUND UP

            (Cumming, July 9, 2003)—The “Sawnee Shockers”, an employee softball team of Sawnee EMC, recently traveled to Baxley Georgia to compete in the 4^th Annual Charity Softball Tournament. The “Shockers” swept through the tournament claiming 1^st place. The team was awarded $1,300 to give to the charity of their choice. “As a team, we decided to give the money to Operation Round Up for the benefit of our communities,” states Blake House, captain and Vice President of Marketing and Legislative Affairs.

            Sawnee EMC implemented Operation Round Up in April 2003. At this time over 2600 members have signed up to participate in the wonderful program. Participating members will contribute and average of $6 dollars a year. If 10,000 members would sign up, that would mean $60,000 that could be given back to the communities we serve and live in! All donations are tax deductible for the participating member. Funds will be distributed through an application process to 501 (c)(3) organizations.

            If you are a Sawnee EMC member and would like to participate in the Operation Round Up program, simply check the box found on your bill stub. You can also sign up online at www.sawnee.com or by calling your customer service representative at 770-887-2363. Other donations are welcome. If you have any questions, please call Cindy King at 678-455-1539 or email at cindy.king@sawnee.com.

            Sawnee EMC is a consumer-owned cooperative providing electricity and related services to 110,000 members in Dawson, Cherokee, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, and Lumpkin counties. With a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of over 280 professionals,
Sawnee is the 9th largest Cooperative in the nation and one of the fastest growing EMCs in the state. At Sawnee EMC, "Were More Than Electricity, Were Service". .