July 13, 2011
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Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegates (l-r): Elizabeth Citrowske and Alison Boehmer, O’Fallon; Brandelyn Martin, Silex; Gabe Holtmeyer, Warrenton; Marissa Burch, Winfield; and Grant Cordell, Warrenton in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The delegates traveled to Washington, D.C. June 13-19 to attend the National Youth Tour Conference.
Students learn about politics, community service and today’s issues during a seven-day tour of D.C. Ninety-one high school juniors from Missouri participated in the 50th anniversary of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. June 13-19. Local delegates were Alison Boehmer and Elizabeth Citrowske, O’Fallon; Brandelyn Martin, Silex; Marissa Burch, Winfield; Grant Cordell and Gabe Holtmeyer, Warrenton. They were sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC), Troy. The seven-day tour provided an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn first-hand what it’s like to be involved in politics, community service and today’s pressing issues. Highlights included a special session on Capitol Hill with U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer to discuss the process of government, issues of the day and increasing their knowledge of cooperative electric utilities and American history. “The Youth Tour students from Missouri demonstrated a true passion for learning about democracy and government. They asked some really tough questions on everything from education-related bills, health care to climate change legislation. It’s great to see high school students eager to learn and gain leadership skills. Building strong leaders
out of today’s young people is essential to our nation’s future,” said Luetkemeyer. Youth Tour delegates also visited with NRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson in Arlington, Va. Emerson, a former House member from Missouri, encouraged the delegates to take advantage of this exclusive learning opportunity, communicate with their elected officials, make new friends and have fun while visiting Washington D.C. “Each and every one of you can make a difference in the political process,” said Emerson. “The way that you talk about the issues will impress your leaders in Congress. It will give them hope that your generation understands how to lead and you are committed to doing so.” Missouri’s Youth Tour delegates visited with U.S. Congressmen from their congressional districts across the state, toured famous monuments, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, and Arlington National Cemetery. The group also attended a performance of The Lion King at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and took a sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River one evening with delegates from other states. Other events of the week included participation in the NRECA Youth Day
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program, during which a special program coordinated by NRECA brought together more than 1,600 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States. The delegates enjoyed speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi, an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion. See STUDENT TOUR on page 2
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