January 2007

Future Leaders Wanted

Apply now for summer leadership development event

Walton EMC is seeking four local high school sophomores or juniors to attend the 42nd annual Washington Youth Tour this June. The tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with all expenses paid by Walton EMC.

Walton EMC Delegates Stephen Motter, Kelli McLane, Claire Dellinger and Sarvesh Garimella improved their leadership skills and learned how their government works during the 2006 Washington Youth Tour

The co-op’s delegates meet and talk with Georgia’s Congressional representatives and participate in teambuilding and leadership activities. They also make friends with hundreds of delegates from across Georgia and the country.

Starting in Atlanta, delegates participate in icebreakers and meet state leaders, like Governor Sonny Perdue, and legislators. They also get an up-close look at what it takes to manage Georgia’s electric power supply. Along with tours of Atlanta landmarks, delegates visit Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs.

Then it’s time to hop a jet to Washington.

The Washington highlight is a luncheon with Georgia’s Congressional delegation. Other past stops include the White House, Capital, National Holocaust Museum, the Kennedy Center and Arlington National Cemetery, where delegates participate in a wreath-laying ceremony.

Social activities include the All-States’ Dance, a riverboat cruise on the Potomac and a stop at the Hard Rock Café.

The Washington Youth Tour gives these local students a new insight to our state and national governments and what it takes to be a leader.

The 2007 trip is scheduled for June 7-14. Call 770/266-2572 or click here for your entry form today. Deadline for entries is Friday, February 16, 2007.

To Qualify:

• Be a high school sophomore or junior.
• Live or attend a school in WEMC’s service area.
• Have your parent’s permission to enter.
• Commit to making the trip on June 7-14 if you win.
• Follow the contest rules.
• Previous Youth Tour winners aren’t eligible.

Contest Rules:

• Complete and send the entry form, parent’s authorization and student commitment. Walton EMC must receive this form by 5 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2007.
• Take a written test on Monday, March 12, 2007 on material you’ll be mailed covering subjects like electricity, cooperatives, Walton EMC and the electric utility industry.
• The eight contestants scoring the highest on the written test will advance to a short interview where judges will choose four winners and one alternate.
• Four winners will make the trip to Washington on June 7-14, 2007

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