GCEC presents contribution to American Cancer Society

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative recently presented a contribution to the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society received $4,500 for Gulf Coast Electric’s sponsorship of local Relay For Life events in 2012.  The Cooperative contributed $1,500 each to the Relay For Life of Gulf County, the Relay For Life of Panama City and the Relay For Life of Washington County.

“One of the four core values of Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is ‘Commitment to Community,’” GCEC Manager of Marketing and Member Services Kristin Evans said.  “It’s also one of the seven cooperative principles.  As a cooperative, Gulf Coast Electric strives to uphold this value and support our local community.”

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is part of the Touchstone Energy® national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small.  Approximately 70 employees serve more than 20,000 meters and 2,500 miles of line in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Walton and Washington counties and in the municipalities of Wewahitchka, Ebro, Lynn Haven, White City, Fountain and Southport.