"font-family: Times New Roman">SUMMERDALE, Ala. – The Baldwin

County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation announced the

launch of the Operation Round Up Star Light

Award.

"font-family: Times New Roman">This is an educational grant program

designed to provide support to teachers for the direct purpose of

improving learning through a specific lesson or project in the

classroom using innovative or creative

techniques.

"font-family: Times New Roman">“We are excited to be able to help

local teachers and students,” says Katie Warren, Operation Round Up

chairman. “This is what Operation Round Up is all about, improving

the quality of life within our community.”

"font-family: Times New Roman">All kindergarten through 12th grade

teachers in accredited public and private schools within the

Baldwin EMC service area are eligible to apply. Grants will be

awarded to those teachers who demonstrate that their project

benefits and directly involves students, involves teamwork, and

will be an innovative learning experience.

"font-family: Times New Roman">All applications are due by 4:30

p.m. on Sep. 8, 2011 to any Baldwin EMC office. Visit

"http://www.baldwinemc.com/">

"font-family: Times New Roman">

"#0000FF">www.baldwinemc.com

"font-family: Times New Roman">to find more information and

download an application.