ATTENTION members of the high school class of 2011 or 2012: If you have an enthusiastic interest in government and politics and would you like to visit the seats of government in Washington D.C., and Richmond to engage in conversation with your elected representatives, along with other high school students from across America with interest such as yours, then apply for a spot on NOVEC’s Youth Tour delegation. Five students who receive electric power in their homes from NOVEC will be selected in April for the all-expense-paid program.

From June 13-17, 2010, participants will gather in Washington, D.C., with more than 1,400 of their peers from across the U.S. to learn about electric cooperatives, tour historical and cultural sights, and meet their representatives in Congress. There will also be time for recreation including a boat cruise, dinner dance and other fun activities. 

In February 2011, the Youth Tour delegates will spend a day at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. They will meet with their local legislators, attend sessions in the House of Delegates and the Senate, and sit in on committee hearings in both house and senate.

Completed applications, essay and letters of recommendations must be received by March 19. 

Click here for an application.

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