Oil Purchase
Group
2011-2012 DCIC Oil Purchase Group
Love/ Effron Oil Company in cooperation with the DCIC is once again offering a great deal on heating oil to area houses of worship and 501 C-3 organizations for the coming heating season. The pricing structure for the 2011-2012 heating season starts September 1, 2011 and expires August 31, 2012. For the coming heating season the price will remain 28 cents over the Wall Street Journal cash price under Refined Products Fuel Oil, No. 2 posted on the day of delivery. The DCIC receives .045 cents (of the 28 cents) per gallon delivered, which helps support the work of the Council. Note that the price per gallon is variable. Click here for today's harbor price. Clergy residences are also eligible to be included in the DCIC OPG provided billing is to the house of worship. Love/Effron is also offering their 24 Hour Wrap Around furnace service contract to all DCIC Oil Purchase Group members at a discounted price. Official board members of the DCIC OPG congregations may be eligible for discounted Fixed and Ceiling price programs through Love/Effron. Membership in the OPG is free to religious congregations that have contributed this year (2011) to the Council. A yearly membership fee of $50 is charged to non-contributing congregations and 501C-3 non-profits. Click here for the 2011-12 DCIC OPG Brochure & Enrollment Form. |
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| OPG Facts | OPG FAQ's | OPG Brochure & Enrollment Form |
OPG Facts
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Contractor |
Love/Effron Fuel Oil Co., Inc., 47 Patrick Lane., Poughkeepsie 12603, Phone: 452-2600; FAX: 452-2415; www.love-effron.com |
Price |
The price per gallon will be .28 (twenty eight cents) above the Wall Street Journal cash price under Refined Products Fuel Oil, No 2 posted on the day of delivery. The DCIC will receive .045 (four and one half cents) (of the 28 cents) per gallon delivered, which covers administrative costs and supports the work of the Interfaith Council. |
Delivery |
New enrollees should fill out the enrollment form and remit the annual membership fee to DCIC. Love/Effron will contact new enrollees for tank locations and account information. Oil will be delivered to the fuel tank locations that Love/Effron keeps on file. Present enrollees of the DCIC Oil Purchase Group should contact Love/Effron to add a tank location or update account information at 452-2600. Oil deliveries will be metered and copies of metered delivery tickets will be furnished to the individual institution at the completion of each delivery. |
Invoices |
Customers will receive a statement within 10 days of delivery with the DCIC Oil Purchase Group posted price as of delivery date. In the event there is a regular posted price on the delivery ticket, disregard that price. The statement will have the DCIC Oil Purchase Group price. All invoices will be mailed to the purchasing institution from which payment will be made. |
Late Payment |
Payment made on account after 30 (thirty) days from billing will be subject to an interest charge per month on the outstanding balance at month end. Contact Love/Effron for details. |
Budget Payment |
Contact Love/Effron's Credit Manager at 452-2600. |
Furnace Service Contract |
Love/Effron is offering members of the DCIC Oil Purchase Group its Advantage furnace service plan for $235.00 per year. If you’d like more information check the box on the enrollment form. A representative from Love/Effron will contact you. For details on the furnace service contract call Love/Effron at 452-2600. *Please do not send checks for this service to DCIC. |
Inquiries |
Questions about the program should be directed promptly to the Dutchess County Interfaith Council, Inc. at 471-7333. For inquiries about service, delivery, credit, etc., contact Love/Effron at 452-2600. |
OPG FAQ's
When does the DCIC OPG contractual year begin?
The OPG contract with Love/Effron Oil Company begins September 1st and Ends August 31st of the following year. DCIC will send a letter to all current members of the OPG as well as all other houses of worship announcing changes or special offers available through Love/Effron and include the DCIC OPG Brochure & Enrollment Form with details of the contract.
What is the OPG Enrollment Form?
All current OPG members and prospective new members are provided with an Enrollment Form ANNUALLY. It is very important that returning members as well as prospective new members complete this form ANNUALLY as we will use the form to update our files in order to better serve members in the future. The DCIC OPG Enrollment Form is available here.
Do I have to pay the enrollment fee?
Current and prospective OPG members for whom our records reflect an annual donation to DCIC of at least $100 and have completed the ANNUAL Enrollment Form are eligible to have the $50 enrollment fee is waived. All other organizations/congregations who have not contributed $100 or more during the previous year are asked to submit their $50 enrollment fee along with the Enrollment Form.
Failure to fulfill these obligations by members, may result in termination of membership and they may receive written notification of such termination from DCIC. DCIC will also notify Love/Effron of such termination. In this event, the member may choose to continue to be a Love/Effron customer, but will not continue to receive the discounted price for fuel oil. Your congregation may contact the DCIC office at any time to determine eligibility for waiver of the $50 fee by calling 845-471-7333.
When do I pay the enrollment fee?
We would prefer that enrollment fees be paid at the beginning of the contract season which starts September 1st. Most members pay the enrollment fee by January 1st. However in the event a member wishes to enroll, but defer payment beyond January 1st due to special circumstances, they may contact the DCIC office and request such deferral. New members can join at any point during the OPG contractual year if the $50 membership fee is paid.
How do I find out more information on the Advantage furnace service contract?
OPG members interested in the Advantage furnace service contract for the DCIC OPG rate of $235.00 should check the appropriate box on the enrollment form and return it to DCIC. A representative from Love/Effron will contact you about the furnace service contract details. DO NOT SEND CHECKS FOR THE Advantage furnace service contract to DCIC. Any checks received by DCIC for this service will be returned to the sender.
Can clergy residences’ join the OPG?
Yes, if the billing address of the residence is the same as the house of worship.
Are individuals able to join the OPG?
No. Private individuals are not eligible to join the OPG, only houses of worship, clergy residences and non-profits paying for fuel oil for their facilities are eligible. However, board members of houses of worship belonging to the DCIC OPG are eligible to receive a special lock-in rate or fixed ceiling pricing through Love/Effron for their homes. For details contact DCIC or check the appropriate box on the Enrollment Form.
Who do I contact about problems with delivery or services?
If you have any problems or questions about your fuel oil service, OPG members are directed to contact Love/Effron at 452-2600.
How do I join the DCIC OPG?
New applicants are asked to fill out an Enrollment Form and return it along with the $50 annual membership fee to DCIC. A representative from Love/Effron will contact you. Current Love/Effron customers will be added to the DCIC OPG list of customers they have on file. New Love/Effron customers will have to start an account and disclose fuel tank location, size, billing information, etc. New OPG members should expect the application process to take a 5-7 business days.
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The 2011-12 OPG brochure detailing this years' agreement and enrollment form is available in PDF. If you are a returning OPG member or would like to apply to become a member please fill out and return to DCIC the OPG Enrollment Form and mail to: Dutchess County Interfaith Council, 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Checks for the $50 enrollment fee should be made out to Dutchess County Interfaith Council.
