Electric Youth Tour Applications Available
Jan. 20, 2010
A trip to Washington, D.C., and the chance to witness democracy at work are just two of the many benefits of the 2010 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. REC will select six high school juniors to attend the 2010 NRECA Youth Tour to be held June 13 – 17.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience teaches students to be aware of important issues and to become active citizens working to make a positive difference in their communities. It is an experience like no other, and students learn that they truly have the “Power to Make a Difference.” Selected students interact with other students from around the country, tour historical and cultural sights and meet their congressional representatives.
“I made lasting friendships and memories through this wonderful program,” said Whitney Hosey of Riverbend High School. “I was able to meet Congressman Rob Wittman, and he personally answered my questions. Together our group learned about how government works and how important it is to be involved in the decision-making process.”
To be eligible, students must be high school juniors and complete an application form, including a 400-word essay. Applications are available to students through their high school guidance department, at any REC office or on this Web site. Completed applications must be dropped off at one of REC's offices or postmarked by March 22, 2010. Additional information about the Youth Tour program can be found at www.youthtour.coop or by calling Brian Wolfe, REC’s public relations specialist, at 1-800-552-3904, ext. 5914 or brwolfe@myrec.coop.
REC is a member-owned cooperative providing service to more than 103,000 homes and businesses in portions of 16 Virginia counties. Browse this Web site for more information about the Cooperative and its community involvement.