Become Part of the Legacy

Fannin Electric Cooperative is proud to sponsor 2 high school students from its service area to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, a weeklong, guided trip to Washington, D.C., from June 15 through June 22.

Since their founding more than 80 years ago, Texas’ electric cooperatives have been committed to empowering the communities they serve. Of course, that mission includes providing electricity, but it’s so much more than that. Co-ops not only power homes and businesses across rural and suburban Texas but also invest time, energy, and compassion into improving their members’ quality of life.

That means investing in our young people—the leaders of tomorrow. And 1 of the main ways Fannin EC works to empower local youths is through Youth Tour.

Texas electric cooperatives sent their first Youth Tour delegation to Washington in 1965. The group of 58 deserving teens joined their peers from across Co-op Country to explore the capital, meet with their congressional representatives to discuss important issues, and broaden their view of the world. Since then, more than 4,400 Texas students have gone on the unforgettable trip.

To become part of this enduring legacy and represent Fannin EC on the Youth Tour, apply for the essay contest.

Eligible entrants must:

• Be in 11th or 12th grade.
• Be a dependent of a Fannin EC member with permanent resident status in the co-op’s service area.
• Submit an application and essay responding to this question: What does smart-grid technology mean for the future of electricity?

Applications must arrive at Fannin EC by January 31. They can be submitted through our website on the Youth Tour page.

For more information about the Youth Tour, visit the Texas Youth Tour website and Youth Tour website or contact Becca Newnam at (903) 583-2117 or email Becca Newnam.