Manager’s Message — December 2021
Do You Know a High School Junior?
Dear Co-op Community Members:
Lane Electric is proud to provide another opportunity for one lucky high school junior to attend the 2022 Northwest Youth Tour. I can’t think of a better way for a student to learn about U.S. history and government than to visit our nation’s capital.
As many as 1,800 students across the United States will get this incredible opportunity to learn more about our nation, develop leadership skills, gain knowledge of electric co-ops and make new friends.
Students will spend one week touring Washington, D.C., meeting congressional leaders and visiting Capitol Hill. There is a packed schedule with built-in educational opportunities and fun social events.
The students will fly out of Portland and spend five full days visiting memorials and museums, attending a baseball game, and enjoying many meals together.
While enjoying the rich history, students learn about cooperatives and their people-focused business model. Cooperatives are a prestigious group of organizations that truly care about their local community. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization owned by our members and governed by an elected board of directors. Cooperatives across the nation help keep money local and in the communities they serve. We love sharing our model with others.
We are proud to be part of the history to electrify the United States. Providing electricity to rural communities was, and still is, not profitable. Rural areas are difficult and expensive to reach.
In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made it possible to get electricity to our low-density areas when he passed the Rural Electrification Act. This act provided loans to reach rural America. Today, 99% of our rural consumers receive electricity. The history of providing electricity to consumers is a fascinating lesson in itself.
Parents and guardians, this is an all-expenses-paid trip. The only cash the student will need is for souvenirs they might like to bring home. Students who apply must be high school juniors and their parent or guardian must be a Lane Electric member. Applications for this opportunity are due by Monday, January 10. There is still plenty of time, but don’t delay — especially with the busy upcoming holiday season. I am thankful we get to provide this opportunity again.
As 2021 draws to a close, I am thankful to serve the Lane Electric community. I wish you all happy holidays with family and friends. We look forward to serving you in 2022!
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Debi Wilson
