CYCLE IS BACK IN 2020

Are you a sophomore and a leader in your high school? Do you want to learn more about Missouri state government? Would you like to connect with other youth leaders and attend a national award winning leadership program? Do you want to make a difference in your community? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then CYCLE is for you!

What is CYCLE?

The Cooperative Youth Conference & Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a program sponsored by Missouri’s electric cooperatives that brings together some of Missouri’s brightest young leaders. The focus is to provide students with an inside look at Missouri state government, teach leadership skills and learn more about electric cooperatives. Students will make new friends, take exclusive tours, and attend delegate events and keynote presentations. CYCLE is a unique, exciting, and fun leadership experience. White River Valley Electric Cooperative will select three 10 th grade students to participate in the program held in Jefferson City on July 15-17, 2020.

The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ CYCLE Program received the National Community Service Community Investment Award from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in 2013. This esteemed award honors AMEC’s commitment to youth development through programs that help young citizens learn about electric power, develop leadership skills, and make contributions to their communities through a variety of activities.

Who is eligible?

Any high school sophomore who attends a school in the same area served by WRVEC is eligible to enter. Homeschooled students may participate if they are between 15 and 16 years of age and have attained a scholastic achievement of the 10 th grade. The contestant’s family does not have to be a WRVEC member but does need to live in WRVEC’s service territory.

How do I apply?

It’s so easy! Interested students need to fill out a CYCLE application available online at https://www.whiteriver.org/ community/youth-programs/cycle/

Entries must be received by April 30. Applications will be reviewed by the WRVEC CYCLE committee. Four students will be selected based on their community service, scholastic achievements and leadership experiences. Winners will be contacted on May 15.

WRVEC will select four 10th grade students to participate in the program held in Jefferson City on July 15-17, 2020.

For more information, send us a message at https://www.whiteriver.org/contact-us/