2007 GOVERNMENT-IN-ACTION YOUTH TOUR

Students Chosen for 2007 Government-In-Action Youth Tour to Washington DC

JNEC sponsored two area high school students to attend ‘The Government-In-Action Youth Tour to Washington DC. The winning students were chosen by a selection committee comprised of nine JNEC members representing each district from throughout the service area. The all-expense-paid Youth Tour was held June 8^th – 16^th in Washington DC.

The Youth Tour focuses on educating youth on rural electrification to better their understanding of electric cooperatives. The tour provides the students with an opportunity to visit historical sites and museums. They also get an opportunity to meet elected officials to better understand how their federal government works.

Winning students:

District 2: Sierra Del Stephens – Buna HS

District 4: Neal Dulley Hinson – Kirbyville HS

Wiley Chapman of JNEC served as Youth Tour coordinator this year.

ETREYS Highlights

2007 ETREYS at JNEC

“This was the best time in my life. I walked out with 115 new friends....”

“This week has been awesome. I’ve learned a lot about myself and how to work with others.”

“Thank you for all the memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. This was a wonderful and great experience for me.”

Students Chosen for ETREYS 2007

JNEC sponsored 22 area high school students in the 19^th annual East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS). The winning students were chosen by a selection committee comprised of nine JNEC members representing each district from throughout the JNEC service area.

ETREYS is jointly sponsored by nine electric cooperatives from East Texas. The all-expense-paid conference was held June 25^th – June 29^thon the campus of Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX. Programs focused on leadership development, problem-solving and team building. Eighteen scholarships were awarded at the conclusion of the seminar. Victoria Sowders, Annie Eifert, Crystal Whitten and Alex Helm all received scholarships with a total value of $5,250. Xavier Mays was chosen to represent our Co-op as next year’s Youth Director.

The ETREYS program fosters positive ideals and values in young people. Participants have a valuable opportunity to work with other top students from throughout East Texas. Approximately 1,800 young people have attended past seminars and another 120 high school students were in attendance this year.

Winning students:

Youth Director – District 3: Micah Morgan – Kirbyville HS

District 1: Chelsea Faith Strange – Buna HS

Stephen Travis Harding – Buna HS

District 2: Cheylyn Danielle LeBeouf – Deweyville HS

Jessica Brooke Haney – Deweyville HS

Dallas Starr Skinner – Deweyville HS

District 3: Brent Trivon Collins – Kirbyville HS

Logan Wayne Hughes – Kirbyville HS

District 4: Shana Marie Landry – Kirbyville HS

Alexandria Marie Helm – Buna HS

District 5: Kahlie BrianneTomplait – Kirbyville HS