For some people, politics is a touchy subject. For CoServ Electric, it’s the reason we exist. If it wasn’t for our government charter in 1937, you would be receiving service from an investor-owned, for-profit utility (and, as crazy as it sounds, a few of you might not even have electricity yet).
CoServ participates in our government through Rural Friends/ACRE, a non-partisan political action committee that lobbies our stance on current issues. Each year, we also award at least one student an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to watch our government in action.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association coordinates this trip, and more than 1,500 teens attend every summer. Any high school junior or senior who lives in our service area is eligible.
The lucky student will experience:
- A visit to their congressional representative’s office on Capitol Hill
- Discussions with legislators about current events
- Tours of:
- The Smithsonian Institution
- Washington National Cathedral
- Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
- Arlington National Cemetery
- A wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns
- And much more …
They will also learn:
- What makes cooperatives unique
- How cooperatives from all industries impact our daily lives
- A greater understanding of what America stands for
To enter the contest, complete the application. Also, if you'd like to learn more, check out the Youth Tour Web site or watch a video of last year's Youth Tour highlights.
Please note that the completed application must be postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2012 (if hand delivered, we must receive your application by 5 p.m. Jan. 31, 2012).
Mail applications to:
CoServ Electric
ATTN: Communications
7701 S. Stemmons
Corinth, TX 76210-1842
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour contest, contact Jennifer Ebert at jebert@coserv.com.
In addition to the D.C trip, CoServ Electric also grants scholarships to graduating seniors in our service area.
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