SEPTEMBER 2016, MCNARY FALL SPORTS PREVIEW, PAGE 21 Owned By Our Members Committed to the Communities We Serve Supporting our community creates healthier, more vibrant, and more cooperative places to work and live. From the beginning, Salem Electric has strived to be a responsible and supportive member of the communities it serves. Our employees are actively involved in dozens of business, civic and community organizations. Salem Electric contributed over $48,000 to over 60 organizations in 2015. A college scholarship program is available for individuals residing in Salem Electric’s service area and ten $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2015. Whether it’s supporting youth activities and local schools, volunteering at or sponsoring family-oriented community events, your electric cooperative is involved.