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Washington Youth Tour

Youth Tour: Over 44 Years of Building Leaders

For over 44 years, electric cooperatives have sponsored the annual Rural Electric Youth Tour by sending their high school juniors and seniors to Washington, D.C. to experience, first hand, the essence that is our republic. Witness the profound

grandeur of monuments to our greatest leaders; reflect on the true cost of freedom by eyeing row upon row of white crosses at Arlington Cemetary; question your Congressmen and Senators on issues that affect you, and unlock your individual spirit.

Your local cooperative, Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, pays all the expenses for your trip and the Minnesota Rural Electric Association coordinates the events. The 2009 Youth Tour dates are June 13-18, 2009. Check with Lyon-Lincoln Electric

Cooperative or your high school counselor to find out how you can apply for this trip.

Not convinced yet? Check out NRECA's website at http://youthtour.coop. You can see photos, videos and participate in the YLCBlog. Hope to see you in June!