Earn a Washington Leadership Experience!

Walton EMC will make four local high school students Washington VIPs this June.

Participants in the Washington Youth Tour meet the movers and shakers of our government and participate in teambuilding and leadership activities. They also make friends with other delegates from across Georgia and the United States.

It's a sure bet these new VIPs will view their country, state and school in a totally different light.

The highlight of the week is a luncheon with Georgia's Congressional delegation. Other past stops include the White House, Capitol, National Holocaust Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, where Georgia 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 2008 trip is scheduled for June 12-19. Download an entry form (PDF).

To Qualify:

•Be a high school sophomore or junior .

•Live or attend school in WEMC's service area

•Have your parent's permission to enter.

•Commit to making the trip on June 12-19 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 15, 2008.

•Take a written test on Monday, March 10, 2008 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 12-19, 2008.

Check out Georgia EMC's Washington Youth Tour site.