December 2021
News and Updates
IECF Pro Xtra Contest
 
The IEC Foundation will offer a $1000 Home Depot gift card to the chapters whose members have the highest total spend in the Pro Xtra program between November 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
 
Don’t let your members miss out on incredible savings. Have your members join Pro Xtra today for exclusive savings and services just for IEC members.
 
Categories:
Large Chapters (75 or more Members)
Medium Chapters (26 to 74 Members)
Small Chapters (up to 25 Members)
Southwire Raffle to Benefit IEC Foundation
Raffle will be drawn at IEC Business Summit on January 23, 2022 at the Welcome Reception at 5:30 p.m.

Winner does not have to be present to win.

The IEC Chapter that sells the most tickets will get 5 free entries into the raffle.
IEC Foundation Equipment Grant
Monday, January 3, 2022 to Tuesday, February 1, 2022 
5:00PM EST
The Home Depot Pro Xtra 2022 Grant Cycle
Monday, February 28, 2022 to Thursday, March 31, 2022
5:00pm EST
IECF Scholarship 2022 Application Period
The 2022 application period will be Monday, January 3, 2022 to Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm EST. References from employers and IEC Chapters will be accepted from students until Friday, March, 4 2022 at 5:00pm EST.

For all grant and scholarship applications and more information about IECF grants and programs visit: www.iec-foundation.org
New IECF Scholarship Sponsor
The IEC Foundation would like to welcome the ATP Group, Inc. as a new scholarship sponsor. We appreciate everything you do!
We hope you all had a great time at the 2021 Tom Jones Memorial Golf Tournament! The IEC Foundation would like to give a shout out to all of our sponsors:
The Home Depot, Graybar, Talent Corps, 1st Electric Contractors, APG Electric, IEC National, Southwire, Schneider Electric, Tradesman International, Applied Software Technology, Milwaukee Tool, Federated Insurance, K2 Electric, IEC Southern Colorado, Atkins & Stang, IEC of Greater Cincinnati, IEC Texas Gulf Coast, IEC Indy, IEC of Kentucky & Southern Indiana , IEC Central Ohio, IEC Atlanta/Georgia, & IEC National, IEC Ft. Worth/Tarrant County Chapter, Western Colorado IEC, IEC New Jersey, IEC Oregon, IEC Dallas, IEC San Antonio, IEC Greater St. Louis, Midwest IEC, Central PA Chapter IEC, Eaton Corporation, IEC of Texas, IEC Rocky Mountain, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mini!
1st Place Team: David Torri, Simon Lawson, Lee Carrier, & Bryan Schlichter
2nd Place Team: Nathan Woodring, Tom Gempel, Brett Orr, & John Brokken
3rd Place Team: Matt Krom, Jason Bezker, Charlie Mattie, & Michael Comstock
Closest to the Pin Hole #5: Nathan Woodring
Closest to the Pin Hole #14: John Brokken
Longest Drive Hole #9: Cory Collins
Longest Drive Hole #18: Tom Gempel
IECF Scholarship Whiskey, Wine, & Cigar Event
Thank you to all of our sponsors: Graybar, IEC Kentucky & Southern Indiana,1st Electric Contractors, Milwaukee Tool, IEC New Jersey, Edward Jones, ATP Group, Inc., & BuildOps!
2021 Amped Up Luncheon
What an awesome turn out! The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation would like to thank all of you for celebrating, supporting, donating, & volunteering! Over $80,000 was raised at the 2021 Amped Up Luncheon! We are all truly grateful for all of your continued support of the IECF's mission!

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Greenlee Raffle Winner
Tim White, Vice President of APG Electric, Inc. was the winner of the GREENLEE 855GX INTELLIBENDER! It is Greenlee’s most advanced programmable bender. Proceeds benefitted the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation. Thank you all for your support!
IECF 2021 Annual Report
2021 was an amazing year for the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation. Click the link below to view our 2021 Annual Report.

How To Get Involved
As you shop through Amazon, your purchases can support IEC Foundation. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to IEC Foundation. When you sign up remember to type out the full IEC Foundation organizational name: “Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation.”

If you are making purchases through the Amazon app please make sure that smile is turned on (this option is under your settings).
This year, we celebrate 25 years. We believe in supporting each other in all circumstances. The IEC Foundation has developed a special fund dedicated to supporting IEC chapters, chapter staff, instructors, and apprentices that have been affected by a natural disaster, serious accident, or catastrophic life event. Please consider donating $25 to the Disaster Relief Fund to commemorate our 25th Anniversary.
IEC Foundation partners are key to the success of our programs. Click the link below to learn more about partnering with IECF and investing in the future of the electrical industry: https://www.iec-foundation.org/brochures
As a proud partner with IEC, The Home Depot is dedicated to saving electricians time and money. IEC members can get 2% cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in our free Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation. 
In 2021, the IEC Foundation was able to support the growth of our chapters and apprentices with $415,397, donated through the Pro Xtra rewards program. Thank you IEC community for your support! 
 
To learn more about the program and how you can support IEC Foundation visit: https://www.iec-foundation.org/iecf-home-depot-pro-xtra-program
IECF would like to thank The Home Depot for your continued support!
What is OneCause?
Does your organization need a new and innovative way to Fundraise? When you sign up for onecause virtual fundraising solutions, you support the IEC Foundation. For more information, visit the link below. 
Thank you Milwaukee & IEC National for sponsoring OneCause!
Text "iecf" to 243725 to make a recurring or one time donation
We thank you for your support!
The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation