What is Youth Rally?

It is an all-expenses paid vacation to a fun-filled week of activities. GVEA is sponsoring two local students’ enrollment in the 2012 Idaho Youth Rally at the College of Idaho in Caldwell.

At Youth Rally, all activities and games are designed to strengthen your communication and leadership abilities while having fun and learning more about the electric utility industry.

You’ll also have a chance to win scholarships for college and a visit to Washington, D.C. as part of the National Youth Leadership Council. Tip: An experience like Youth Rally is an asset on a college application.

Last year, GVEA sent two Interior students to Youth Rally: Olivia Dowling (Monroe Catholic) and Nick Woolf (West Valley). They both came back with glowing reviews.

Who can apply?

1. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors attending a school within GVEA’s service area.
2. Applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be GVEA member(s) currently receiving electric service from Golden Valley Electric.
3. Deadline: Applications must be returned to GVEA's Fairbanks office by 5 p.m. on April 3, 2012.

Who went last year and what did they think?

A few more important pieces

• The winner will be chosen based on his or her application and a personal interview with the judges.
• If selected, the student agrees to act as an ambassador to help promote the Youth Rally Program. Winner agrees to do a video interview with GVEA following his or her Youth Rally experience.
• All travel, lodging and food expenses will be paid by Golden Valley Electric Association. A chaperone from Alaska will accompany the student.
• During the personal interview, students may be asked to discuss the following topics:

1. 1. What do you think your electric cooperative will look like 5-10 years from now?
   2. What is the difference between an electric cooperative and an investor-owned utility (IOU)?
   3. Why should you be selected to represent GVEA at the Youth Rally?

 

It's easy to apply. Download an application and make sure you return it to GVEA's Fairbanks office by 5 p.m., April 3.

If you have questions, contact GVEA Youth Rally Coordinator, Cassandra Cerny at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 458-5805.