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Youth Tour Application AREA Montgomery Youth Tour—March 3-5, 2027NRECA Washington, D.C., Youth Tour—June 17-23, 2027 Student Name(Required)Student Address(Required) Street Address City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Date of Birth(Required) Age(Required)Email Address(Required) Home PhoneCell(Required)Parents’/Guardians’ Name(Required)Parents’/Guardians’ Address(Required)Parents’/Guardians’ Cell Number(s)(Required)Parents’/Guardians’ Email(Required) School AttendingGradeSchool Address(Required)GPAT-shirt SizePolo SizeMale Or FemaleMaleFemaleHONORS, AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICEIn the space provided, please list any organizations in which you currently participate, including any office held. Please provide examples of your community service activities. Please reference if you are employed. You may attach a resume if you have one completed.High School Add RemoveChurch Add RemoveCivic Add RemoveWork Experince Add RemoveOtherPlease describe your current educational or career objectives.What topic would you like to discuss with your local legislators and why?ESSAY PORTIONAll applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word essay on the following topic: Please describe someone who has been an inspiration in your life and explain how they have inspired you. All entries should mention SAEC’s community involvement and how it strives to put members first.Attach the essay to this application.(Required)Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB. OTHER INFORMATIONWho are your Alabama state legislators?SenatorRepresentativeWho are your U.S. Senators?Who is your U.S. Representative?Do you have any medical needs (allergies, asthma, etc.)? If yes, please detail hereSTUDENT CONSENTBy signing below, said student acknowledges that all information provided is accurate and honest. Student is also agreeing to attend all aspects of the 2027 AREA Montgomery Youth Tour (March 3-5) and the 2027 NRECA Washington . D.C., Youth Tour (June 17-23) (if chosen as the representative).Student Signature(Required)Your NameYour NameYour NameYour NameDatePARENTAL CONSENTBy signing this form, the parent or guardian of said student is allowing the student to participate in all activities related to the 2027 AREA Youth Tour to Montgomery and, if chosen, the 2027 NRECA Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. This document also provides for the said student to receive any needed medical treatment while he/she is in the care of a South Alabama Electric Cooperative representative or a staff member of the AREA Youth Tour, and to allow said student’s photo to be used in Youth Tour publications and on SAEC’s website.Parent or Guardian Signature(Required)Your NameYour NameYour NameYour NameDateSCHOOL CONSENTBy signing this portion of the nomination form, the said school agrees for said student to participate in all activities surrounding the 2027 AREA Montgomery Youth Tour (March 3-5), and, if chosen, the 2027 NRECA Washington Youth Tour (June 17 – 23). This also certifies that honors, grade point average and other information are accurate to the best of school’s knowledge. This is also an endorsement from the school that implies said student is of high moral standards and a suitable candidate for the 2027 AREA Youth Tour.School Representative Signature(Required)Your NameYour NameYour NameYour NameSchool Representative Printed Name(Required)Recommending Teacher Email(Required) Title(Required)Date Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2026. Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person. An independent panel of judges will select participants from the qualified applicants based on their applications and essays. Students will be notified by email if they have been selected for the interview stage. Submit applications online at southaec.com/community/youth-programs/youth-tour or mail to: South Alabama Electric Cooperative ATTN: Andy Kimbro P.O. Box 449 Troy, AL 36081 or drop off at the SAEC office 13192 U.S. Highway 231, Troy Interviews will be held Jan. 12, 2027, after which participants for the Montgomery tour will be selected. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with SAEC and the cooperative model to prepare for their interview. Based on the interview results, 10 students will be selected to attend the state conference in Montgomery, while two will be chosen to continue to represent SAEC at the Washington, D.C., conference.
