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coming up in Kiamichi Country
February 7
Antique Auction Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
February 21
Junk Hippy Road Show 4500 W. Hwy 270, McAlester
February 25
Choctaw Nation Career Expo Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
February 27
Fort Towson Living History Weekend Fort Towson Historic Site, Fort Towson
March 6
Okie Nation Outdoors Show Southeast Expo, McAlester
March 6-8
Atoka Fire Truck Parade Court Street, Atoka
March 7
Women's Expo Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
March 19-20
Vernal Equinox Walks Spiro Mounds Archeological Center, Spiro
March 21
Family Kite Flite Day Spiro Mounds Archeological Center, Spiro
March 28
Vike Hike Half Marathon & 5K Carl Albert State College, Poteau
Youth Tour Inspires Action Be a part of the political process —enter Kiamichi Electric's Youth Tour
If you’re a high school junior looking for the trip of a lifetime, then the Rural Electric Youth Tour is the trip for you!
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Imagine visiting Washington DC for one week, meeting with more than 1,500 students from across the U.S. and visiting the nation’s most significant memorials and museums. The best part? It won’t cost you a penny.
Todd Minshall, Kiamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) member services manager, says youth programs are part of KEC's commitment to their local communities. “Sponsoring students on this trip is just one of the ways we’re investing in our youth," he said.
The week-long Youth Tour is jam- packed with sightseeing. Students visit major monuments and memorials including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Students also visit Capitol Hill, where they meet with Oklahoma’s congressional representatives and staff. Some teens are so inspired by the experience that they later serve as interns on the Hill; others have gone on to pursue careers in politics. Youth Tour inspires students to discover who they want to be.
“Each year we take a group of 60 or more students,” said Jennifer McCall, State Youth Tour coordinator. "To see their reactions to these sights is an experience
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ennis shoes. Check. Bottled water. Check. An eagerness to learn and lead. Check, check.
in itself. They gain insight into the most important moments in US history, and they also meet with more than 1,500 student leaders from across the country. It’s a great opportunity to make lasting connections.”
The 2015 Rural Electric Youth Tour will take place June 12-19 in Washington, D.C. This year, KEC is asking eligible juniors to write a letter to the elected official of their choice on an issue they feel strongly about it. "We don't care if it's addressed to their local mayor or the President," explained Minshall. "We just want to inspire teens to be a part of the political process."
Entries are due on March 15. For details, please visit
www.kiamichielectric. org, or pick materials at your local high school. To visit with Todd Minshall, please call 800-888-2731.
Energy Camp for Eighth Graders
Three days in a rock rimmed canyon at a camp where you meet new friends and build leadership skills. Sound good? If so, urge your eighth grader to enter Kiamichi Electric's Energy Camp contest. The entry deadline is April 1, 2015.
Energy Camp takes place May 26-29 at Canyon Camp near Hinton. Campers learn teamwork and cooperation by organizing their own cooperative, electing trustees, and voting on bylaws. They also enjoy outdoor games and fun activities.
Camp applications and details are available at Kiamichi Electric, 800-888-2731, and online at
www.kiamichielectric.org.
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