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September, 2015


Testerman & Earls Attend Cooperative Leadership Camp www.harmonelectric.com


Mylah Testerman of Hollis and Garrett Earls of Duke


were selected by Harmon Electric to attend the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp near Steamboat Springs, CO, July 11-17. These local youth joined approximately 100 high school students from across Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Wyoming to participate in the leadership camp sponsored by the electric cooperatives in each state. As part of the week-long adventure, the students established a candy cooperative business, in which they elected a general manager and board of directors, participated in daily membership meetings and paid membership dues of 50 cents to the newly established co-op business. “The Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp is specifi cally


designed to empower student leaders and help them better understand the cooperative business model,” said Charles Paxton, General Manager of Harmon Electric. “This camp not only highlights the co-op’s commitment to their communities, but it also helps teach the students to become community leaders.” When not tending to their candy cooperative, the students learned about electric co-ops, witnessed a high-voltage safety


demonstration and built a transmission line from craft supplies. They also created multiple committees to help plan and implement the week’s activities while improving leadership and interpersonal communication skills. The youth toured Fish Creek Falls, Trapper Mine, Craig


Power Plant and a solar array; visited Steamboat Springs; experienced the adrenaline rush of river rafting; and enjoyed traditional camp activities, such as volleyball, swimming, dancing, and competing in a talent show. Camp participants were chosen by their local electric


cooperatives through an essay and speech contest, coupled with an interview process based on their knowledge of their local electric cooperative. According to Garrett Earls the biggest impact made on his


life was the memories and support of the new friends he made. “Lookout Mountain had a huge impact on me! it was something that literally took my breath away,” said Mylah Testerman. She continued, “I was inspired by everyone being their self. Many people try to be someone they aren’t, but not on this trip!” Harmon Electric sponsors the Leadership Camp each year


as part of our strong commitment to the community and our mission to help the future generations to become leaders. Harmon Electric sponsors two students for the trip. For more information about the trip contact, Beth Penington, Youth Tour Coordinator for Harmon Electric Association.


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