2026 Youth Tour

Information for Parents: Tallahassee Trip Information: Instructions, trip itinerary and an agenda will be included with the additional information you receive after completion of your Youth Tour application and acceptance to the program.

Students should wear Youth Tour shirts & jeans (shirts will be delivered to you prior to the trip).

Students will need to bring business casual clothes for Feb.5th.

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WFEC Chaperones: Chaperones employed by WFEC will accompany your student to Tallahassee.

Candace Croft Communications & Public Relations Coordinator (Youth Tour Coordinator) *Other Chaperones will be determined as needed.*

WFEC Youth Tour Banquet:

WFEC Phone Numbers:

The date for WFEC’s annual Youth Tour competition & banquet is Feb. 17 at 6 PM at Rivertown Community Church in Marianna.

(850) 263-3231 or (800) 342-7400

Questions: Candace Croft Communications & Public Relations Coordinator Email: ccroft@westflorida.coop Office: (850) 263-3231, ext. 1178

For additional information about the Youth Tour Program visit: www.westflorida.coop www.nrecayouthprograms.coop

West Florida Electric Youth Tour Competition

Youth Tour Program Overview:

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Youth Tour isn’t just a trip—it’s an opportunity to build lifelong friendships, develop confidence, and take your place as a leader of tomorrow.

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Locally, all WFEC Youth Tour participants enjoy a two-day trip to Tallahassee, where they meet state leaders and gain firsthand insight into public service. From this group, two students will be selected to represent WFEC in Washington, D.C., joining peers from across the nation for a weeklong leadership adventure.

To recognize their achievement, the two Washington Youth Tour winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for college or trade school, and the alternate will receive a $500 scholarship.

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What is Youth Tour? The Youth Tour (YT) program is more than a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime leadership opportunity! Sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA), and West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC), Youth Tour connects outstanding high school juniors with opportunities to grow as leaders, explore civic engagement, and experience government in action. Each year, nearly 2,000 students from across the country step into the halls of power—visiting their state Capitol in Tallahassee and the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C.—to sharpen leadership skills, deepen their knowledge of history and government, and discover how they can make an impact in their communities.

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The territory served or to be served by the cooperative shall be divided into 9 districts, and each district shall be represented by one trustee. The original 9 district shall be as follows (taken from WFEC Bylaws): District 1 - That part of Calhoun County served by the cooperative. Trustee: David Tatum District 2 - That part of Jackson County lying east of the Chipola River and between the north line of Calhoun County and the south line of Township 6 North. Trustee: Tim Alford District 3 - That part of Jackson County lying east of Marshall Creek, north of the south line of Township 6 North.

Trustee: Jackie Pooser District 4 - That part of Jackson County lying west of Marshall Creek, west of the Chipola River, north of U.S. Hwy. 90 and east of Holmes Creek. Trustee: John Adams District 5 - That part of Jackson County south of U.S. Hwy. 90 and west of the Chipola River. Trustee: David Corbin District 6 - That part of Washington County served by the cooperative. Trustee: George Clayton Owens District 7 - That part of Holmes County lying east of State Road 79 from the south boundary of Holmes County to the junction of State Road 79 and State Road 177 and that portion of Holmes County lying east of State Road 177.

Trustee: Randy Bush District 8 - That portion of Holmes County lying west of State Road 79, from the junction of State Road 177 and State Road 79 to the south county line of Holmes County and east of the Choctawhatchee River.

Trustee: Misty Erickson

2025 YT participants were (l-r): Whisper Jones, Cottondale HS; Isabella Coley, Blountstown HS; Maggie Clifton, Chipley HS; Nakayla Peery, Bethlehem School; Jack Eaton, Marianna HS; Ian Hatcher, Malone School and Will O’Bryan, Altha School.

District 9 - That part of Holmes County lying west of the Choctawhatchee River. Trustee: Myron Hudson

Youth Tour Competition:

Youth Tour Study Guide Page 2: What does the acronym G&T stand for?

Generation and Transmission What energy sources are used to generate the electricity your cooperative uses? Natural gas, hydro, compressed air, biomass, wind, solar and some nuclear.

How did electric cooperatives get started?

In rural America in the 1930s, only the most affluent farmers or those living near towns could get electricity. Rural residents wanted the same benefits enjoyed by their city friends and neighbors. Investor-owned utilities would not extend power lines into the countryside because the farms were spread so far apart, they thought it would not be profitable.

On May 11, 1935, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 7037 establishing the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).

Groups of volunteers began going door to door to sign people up and collect a $5 membership fee. The $5 fee was a hardship for some, but they managed to find the money because they wanted electricity. WFEC’s membership fee is still $5 today.

What is RUS? The U.S. Department of Agriculture agency continues the former Rural Electrification Administration’s (REA’s) mission of assisting rural utilities in providing electricity.

RUS’s role is broader, encompassing rural infrastructure such as water and telecommunications.

What is the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)? A service organization representing more than 900 rural electric systems in 48 states. NRECA is not supported by government funds nor is it an agency of the federal government.

Right: Isabella Coley (left) & Ian Hatcher (right), WFEC’s 2025 Youth Tour delegates.

What is the Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA)? The statewide service organization created

by Florida Electric Cooperatives to furnish services to co-ops that could not be economically provided by an individual cooperative. They handle legislative affairs, job training and safety, insurance, credit unions, and more services to Florida cooperatives, including coordinating the Washington Youth Tour Program.

What is Touchstone Energy®? Touchstone Energy® is a nationwide partnership of cooperative energy providers. As a Touchstone Energy® cooperative, co-ops can pool their resources, offer better services and participate in a nationwide commitment to be the best energy providers possible. Touchstone Energy® partners are locally owned, locally based energy cooperatives that are more concerned with people than with profits.

What are the four core principles of the Touchstone Energy® brand? Integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

How will the 2 finalists & alternate be selected? Finalists will be chosen based on an

interview with three judges. When filling out the application, each student is required to turn in a brief essay about themselves to help the judges get to know them & formulate interview questions.

Students will be scored using the guide below & those with the highest overall accumulated scores will be selected as the winners.

How can I win? Study! Study! Study! This booklet contains everything you need to know about WFEC and the history of electric cooperatives.

What will I need to know for my interview?

WFEC has supplied a study guide (in this booklet) to each school’s designated representative.

Judges will select two winners & one alternate for the trip to D.C. based on the highest accumulated scores & the percentages below.

How will I be scored?

Communication Skills: Personality: Knowledge of Subject: Poise/Appearance: Community Service:

25 points 25 points 25 points 15 points 10 points

Communication Skills/Personality: Maintain good eye contact, speak in a clear & audible voice and avoid speech interrupters such as uh, um, ah, you know, like, etc. The judges are looking for students that smile, are bright, cheerful and engaging, and are truly interested in the Youth Tour program.

Knowledge of Subject: Study this guide and other materials provided by WFEC. Poise/Appearance: • maintain good posture • don’t fidget • dress appropriately (something you’d wear to a job interview or church) • do not chew gum.

Community Service: Tell the judges how you contribute to your community by volunteering.

2025 Florida Youth Tour students, Bella Coley & Ian Hatcher.

Questions?

Please call/email if you have questions regarding your Trustee or this study guide. Some interview questions will be taken from it, but a variety of personality & current events questions could also be asked. Judges may also ask about school, family, career plans, college, etc.

Two winners & one alternate will be selected for the D.C. trip based on the highest accumulated scores.

Winners will be announced at the Youth Tour banquet.

Important Dates:

December 9, 2025

Deadline for schools to choose a participant and return all paperwork to WFEC.

February 4-5, 2026

All Youth Tour participants will spend two educational & fun-filled days in Tallahassee, touring Florida’s capital city.

February 10, 2026

Interview competition at WFEC’s Graceville office. Times for each student will be assigned at a later date.

February 17, 2026

WFEC Youth Tour Banquet at Rivertown Community Church (RCC) in Marianna. Banquet will begin at 6PM.

June 15-20, 2026

Two winners from WFEC’s local competition will join other Youth Tour winners from across the state for a 6-day tour of Washington, D.C.

History: Each year, WFEC selects two students as

delegates for the Washington, D. C. Youth Tour program, which offers valuable opportunities for student leaders to learn about American history, government and the role of electric cooperatives.

Delegates enjoy a week-long, all-expense-paid leadership opportunity and trip to the nation’s capital.

Youth Tour was inspired by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) annual meeting in Chicago in 1957. The Senator & future president declared, “If one thing goes out of this meeting, it will be sending youngsters to the nation’s Capitol where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.”

In 1958, an electric cooperative in Iowa sponsored the first group of young people on a week-long study tour of the nation’s capitol.

Later that same year, another group came from Illinois.

The idea continued to grow and other states began sending students throughout the summer. By 1959, the “Youth Tour” grew to 130 students.

Youth Tour Study Guide Page 1: What is West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.? A not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1937 under the laws of Florida for the purpose of providing electric service to its members at cost.

How are trustees selected to serve on the cooperative’s board? 9 trustees are elected by coop members as their voice and designated representative on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees.

3 trustees are elected annually and serve a 3-year term. Each trustee is from a different district to ensure every area is represented.

Who is the current President of the cooperative’s Board of Trustees? Tim Alford Who is the Executive Vice President & CEO (EVP) of West Florida Electric Cooperative and what are his responsibilities? Nathan Berry. The EVP & CEO is selected by the Board of Trustees to oversee the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and policies established by them.

What is the purpose of the co-op’s annual meeting?

Holding an annual meeting is required by the co-op’s bylaws. WFEC members elect trustees to the board and amend the bylaws by mail ballot prior to the meeting, but the meeting must be held each year to conduct other co-op business and update its members about the state of the cooperative.

What is a distribution cooperative? An electric cooperative that purchases wholesale power and delivers it to its members. WFEC is a distribution co-op.

How is a cooperative non-profit? After all expenses are paid at the end of the year, any excess revenue (margins) is assigned on the cooperative books to members who used the service on a pro-rated basis.

The co-op retains these funds, called Capital Credits, to use as operating funds. As the funds increase to the point that the co-op has more than is needed for operating funds, portions of these Capital Credits are refunded to the members on a first in-first out (FIFO) basis.

In 1964, NRECA began coordinating activities for the state delegations and suggested reps from each state visit D.C. during Youth Tour week.

How many meters does the cooperative serve?

Approximately 30,000 How many miles of line does the cooperative own?

Approximately 5,100

Do cooperatives pay taxes? Yes, rural electric cooperatives pay taxes on the same basis as other businesses. The only tax cooperatives do not pay is income tax. There is no profit, so there is no income tax to pay.

The program has continued to grow and today, more than 2,000 students participate in Youth Tour.

What counties does WFEC serve? Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington

NRECA’s members provide electricity to approximately: 42 million people in 48 states

How many members per mile of line does WFEC serve? Approximately 6

What is PowerSouth? PowerSouth is a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) headquartered in Andalusia, Alabama. They provide electricity to 16 distribution cooperatives in AL & NW FL (including WFEC), 4 municipalities & 2 industrial mills. WFEC is a member-owner of PowerSouth just as those who use its services are member-owners of WFEC.

WFEC began participating in the Youth Tour in 1979 and has sent nearly 100 students on the trip since.

Some 2025 Florida Youth Tour participants with Holocaust survivors at the Holocaust Museum. Students were able to speak with them about their experiences.

Who owns WFEC? Its members How much is WFEC’s membership fee? $5 What is a cooperative? A business enterprise jointly owned and equally controlled by those who use it. It’s a form of business more interested in service to people than making money, though it must take in money to pay its way.

What is a G&T? Generation & transmission co-ops are power supply cooperatives owned by a group of distribution cooperatives. G&Ts generate power or purchase it from public or investor-owned utilities or both.

Important Dates:

December 9, 2025

Deadline for schools to choose a participant and return all paperwork to WFEC.

February 4-5, 2026

All Youth Tour participants will spend two educational & fun-filled days in Tallahassee, touring Florida’s capital city.

February 10, 2026

Interview competition at WFEC’s Graceville office. Times for each student will be assigned at a later date.

February 17, 2026

WFEC Youth Tour Banquet at Rivertown Community Church (RCC) in Marianna. Banquet will begin at 6PM.

June 15-20, 2026

Two winners from WFEC’s local competition will join other Youth Tour winners from across the state for a 6-day tour of Washington, D.C.

History: Each year, WFEC selects two students as

delegates for the Washington, D. C. Youth Tour program, which offers valuable opportunities for student leaders to learn about American history, government and the role of electric cooperatives.

Delegates enjoy a week-long, all-expense-paid leadership opportunity and trip to the nation’s capital.

Youth Tour was inspired by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) annual meeting in Chicago in 1957. The Senator & future president declared, “If one thing goes out of this meeting, it will be sending youngsters to the nation’s Capitol where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.”

In 1958, an electric cooperative in Iowa sponsored the first group of young people on a week-long study tour of the nation’s capitol.

Later that same year, another group came from Illinois.

The idea continued to grow and other states began sending students throughout the summer. By 1959, the “Youth Tour” grew to 130 students.

Youth Tour Study Guide Page 1: What is West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.? A not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1937 under the laws of Florida for the purpose of providing electric service to its members at cost.

How are trustees selected to serve on the cooperative’s board? 9 trustees are elected by coop members as their voice and designated representative on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees.

3 trustees are elected annually and serve a 3-year term. Each trustee is from a different district to ensure every area is represented.

Who is the current President of the cooperative’s Board of Trustees? Tim Alford Who is the Executive Vice President & CEO (EVP) of West Florida Electric Cooperative and what are his responsibilities? Nathan Berry. The EVP & CEO is selected by the Board of Trustees to oversee the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and policies established by them.

What is the purpose of the co-op’s annual meeting?

Holding an annual meeting is required by the co-op’s bylaws. WFEC members elect trustees to the board and amend the bylaws by mail ballot prior to the meeting, but the meeting must be held each year to conduct other co-op business and update its members about the state of the cooperative.

What is a distribution cooperative? An electric cooperative that purchases wholesale power and delivers it to its members. WFEC is a distribution co-op.

How is a cooperative non-profit? After all expenses are paid at the end of the year, any excess revenue (margins) is assigned on the cooperative books to members who used the service on a pro-rated basis.

The co-op retains these funds, called Capital Credits, to use as operating funds. As the funds increase to the point that the co-op has more than is needed for operating funds, portions of these Capital Credits are refunded to the members on a first in-first out (FIFO) basis.

In 1964, NRECA began coordinating activities for the state delegations and suggested reps from each state visit D.C. during Youth Tour week.

How many meters does the cooperative serve?

Approximately 30,000 How many miles of line does the cooperative own?

Approximately 5,100

Do cooperatives pay taxes? Yes, rural electric cooperatives pay taxes on the same basis as other businesses. The only tax cooperatives do not pay is income tax. There is no profit, so there is no income tax to pay.

The program has continued to grow and today, more than 2,000 students participate in Youth Tour.

What counties does WFEC serve? Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington

NRECA’s members provide electricity to approximately: 42 million people in 48 states

How many members per mile of line does WFEC serve? Approximately 6

What is PowerSouth? PowerSouth is a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) headquartered in Andalusia, Alabama. They provide electricity to 16 distribution cooperatives in AL & NW FL (including WFEC), 4 municipalities & 2 industrial mills. WFEC is a member-owner of PowerSouth just as those who use its services are member-owners of WFEC.

WFEC began participating in the Youth Tour in 1979 and has sent nearly 100 students on the trip since.

Some 2025 Florida Youth Tour participants with Holocaust survivors at the Holocaust Museum. Students were able to speak with them about their experiences.

Who owns WFEC? Its members How much is WFEC’s membership fee? $5 What is a cooperative? A business enterprise jointly owned and equally controlled by those who use it. It’s a form of business more interested in service to people than making money, though it must take in money to pay its way.

What is a G&T? Generation & transmission co-ops are power supply cooperatives owned by a group of distribution cooperatives. G&Ts generate power or purchase it from public or investor-owned utilities or both.

Youth Tour Competition:

Youth Tour Study Guide Page 2: What does the acronym G&T stand for?

Generation and Transmission What energy sources are used to generate the electricity your cooperative uses? Natural gas, hydro, compressed air, biomass, wind, solar and some nuclear.

How did electric cooperatives get started?

In rural America in the 1930s, only the most affluent farmers or those living near towns could get electricity. Rural residents wanted the same benefits enjoyed by their city friends and neighbors. Investor-owned utilities would not extend power lines into the countryside because the farms were spread so far apart, they thought it would not be profitable.

On May 11, 1935, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 7037 establishing the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).

Groups of volunteers began going door to door to sign people up and collect a $5 membership fee. The $5 fee was a hardship for some, but they managed to find the money because they wanted electricity. WFEC’s membership fee is still $5 today.

What is RUS? The U.S. Department of Agriculture agency continues the former Rural Electrification Administration’s (REA’s) mission of assisting rural utilities in providing electricity.

RUS’s role is broader, encompassing rural infrastructure such as water and telecommunications.

What is the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)? A service organization representing more than 900 rural electric systems in 48 states. NRECA is not supported by government funds nor is it an agency of the federal government.

Right: Isabella Coley (left) & Ian Hatcher (right), WFEC’s 2025 Youth Tour delegates.

What is the Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA)? The statewide service organization created

by Florida Electric Cooperatives to furnish services to co-ops that could not be economically provided by an individual cooperative. They handle legislative affairs, job training and safety, insurance, credit unions, and more services to Florida cooperatives, including coordinating the Washington Youth Tour Program.

What is Touchstone Energy®? Touchstone Energy® is a nationwide partnership of cooperative energy providers. As a Touchstone Energy® cooperative, co-ops can pool their resources, offer better services and participate in a nationwide commitment to be the best energy providers possible. Touchstone Energy® partners are locally owned, locally based energy cooperatives that are more concerned with people than with profits.

What are the four core principles of the Touchstone Energy® brand? Integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

How will the 2 finalists & alternate be selected? Finalists will be chosen based on an

interview with three judges. When filling out the application, each student is required to turn in a brief essay about themselves to help the judges get to know them & formulate interview questions.

Students will be scored using the guide below & those with the highest overall accumulated scores will be selected as the winners.

How can I win? Study! Study! Study! This booklet contains everything you need to know about WFEC and the history of electric cooperatives.

What will I need to know for my interview?

WFEC has supplied a study guide (in this booklet) to each school’s designated representative.

Judges will select two winners & one alternate for the trip to D.C. based on the highest accumulated scores & the percentages below.

How will I be scored?

Communication Skills: Personality: Knowledge of Subject: Poise/Appearance: Community Service:

25 points 25 points 25 points 15 points 10 points

Communication Skills/Personality: Maintain good eye contact, speak in a clear & audible voice and avoid speech interrupters such as uh, um, ah, you know, like, etc. The judges are looking for students that smile, are bright, cheerful and engaging, and are truly interested in the Youth Tour program.

Knowledge of Subject: Study this guide and other materials provided by WFEC. Poise/Appearance: • maintain good posture • don’t fidget • dress appropriately (something you’d wear to a job interview or church) • do not chew gum.

Community Service: Tell the judges how you contribute to your community by volunteering.

2025 Florida Youth Tour students, Bella Coley & Ian Hatcher.

Questions?

Please call/email if you have questions regarding your Trustee or this study guide. Some interview questions will be taken from it, but a variety of personality & current events questions could also be asked. Judges may also ask about school, family, career plans, college, etc.

Two winners & one alternate will be selected for the D.C. trip based on the highest accumulated scores.

Winners will be announced at the Youth Tour banquet.

Youth Tour Program Overview:

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Each year, WFEC, along with the Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA), sponsors a separate Youth Tour essay contest for the children & grandchildren WFEC of employees and trustees.

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Each high school in WFEC’s service area selects one student representative. All students chosen are required to participate in the two-day trip to Tallahassee. Failure to attend the Tallahassee trip will automatically disqualify students from competing for the trip to Washington, D.C. (unless prior approval to miss the trip is received from WFEC).

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2025 Youth Tour Participants

Youth Tour isn’t just a trip—it’s an opportunity to build lifelong friendships, develop confidence, and take your place as a leader of tomorrow.

Board of Trustees - District Map Study Guide a

Locally, all WFEC Youth Tour participants enjoy a two-day trip to Tallahassee, where they meet state leaders and gain firsthand insight into public service. From this group, two students will be selected to represent WFEC in Washington, D.C., joining peers from across the nation for a weeklong leadership adventure.

To recognize their achievement, the two Washington Youth Tour winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for college or trade school, and the alternate will receive a $500 scholarship.

Ma r s h

What is Youth Tour? The Youth Tour (YT) program is more than a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime leadership opportunity! Sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA), and West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC), Youth Tour connects outstanding high school juniors with opportunities to grow as leaders, explore civic engagement, and experience government in action. Each year, nearly 2,000 students from across the country step into the halls of power—visiting their state Capitol in Tallahassee and the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C.—to sharpen leadership skills, deepen their knowledge of history and government, and discover how they can make an impact in their communities.

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The territory served or to be served by the cooperative shall be divided into 9 districts, and each district shall be represented by one trustee. The original 9 district shall be as follows (taken from WFEC Bylaws): District 1 - That part of Calhoun County served by the cooperative. Trustee: David Tatum District 2 - That part of Jackson County lying east of the Chipola River and between the north line of Calhoun County and the south line of Township 6 North. Trustee: Tim Alford District 3 - That part of Jackson County lying east of Marshall Creek, north of the south line of Township 6 North.

Trustee: Jackie Pooser District 4 - That part of Jackson County lying west of Marshall Creek, west of the Chipola River, north of U.S. Hwy. 90 and east of Holmes Creek. Trustee: John Adams District 5 - That part of Jackson County south of U.S. Hwy. 90 and west of the Chipola River. Trustee: David Corbin District 6 - That part of Washington County served by the cooperative. Trustee: George Clayton Owens District 7 - That part of Holmes County lying east of State Road 79 from the south boundary of Holmes County to the junction of State Road 79 and State Road 177 and that portion of Holmes County lying east of State Road 177.

Trustee: Randy Bush District 8 - That portion of Holmes County lying west of State Road 79, from the junction of State Road 177 and State Road 79 to the south county line of Holmes County and east of the Choctawhatchee River.

Trustee: Misty Erickson

2025 YT participants were (l-r): Whisper Jones, Cottondale HS; Isabella Coley, Blountstown HS; Maggie Clifton, Chipley HS; Nakayla Peery, Bethlehem School; Jack Eaton, Marianna HS; Ian Hatcher, Malone School and Will O’Bryan, Altha School.

District 9 - That part of Holmes County lying west of the Choctawhatchee River. Trustee: Myron Hudson

Information for Parents: Tallahassee Trip Information: Instructions, trip itinerary and an agenda will be included with the additional information you receive after completion of your Youth Tour application and acceptance to the program.

Students should wear Youth Tour shirts & jeans (shirts will be delivered to you prior to the trip).

Students will need to bring business casual clothes for Feb.5th.

2026

WFEC Chaperones: Chaperones employed by WFEC will accompany your student to Tallahassee.

Candace Croft Communications & Public Relations Coordinator (Youth Tour Coordinator) *Other Chaperones will be determined as needed.*

WFEC Youth Tour Banquet:

WFEC Phone Numbers:

The date for WFEC’s annual Youth Tour competition & banquet is Feb. 17 at 6 PM at Rivertown Community Church in Marianna.

(850) 263-3231 or (800) 342-7400

Questions: Candace Croft Communications & Public Relations Coordinator Email: ccroft@westflorida.coop Office: (850) 263-3231, ext. 1178

For additional information about the Youth Tour Program visit: www.westflorida.coop www.nrecayouthprograms.coop

West Florida Electric Youth Tour Competition