Shaun Lamp, President & CEO, is spending quality time in Washington, D.C., this week with the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
"This week, I have the privilege of chaperoning the Youth Tour. Over 2,000 juniors and seniors from across the country have gathered in Washington, D.C., to learn more about our government, our nation’s capital, our country’s history, and electric cooperatives. These delegates are sponsored by co-ops from 44 states, including 17 delegates from Michigan. GLE sponsored four delegates this year.
Our group of delegates is amazing—inquisitive and engaged in everything they are exposed to. We have done many things so far, including going to the top of the Washington Monument, visiting with Debbie Stabenow, lobbying with Congressman Jack Bergman's staff, hearing from NRECA president Jim Matheson, and touring the Capitol Building. Some of the kids have even been getting up at 5:15 a.m. to run with me in the morning!
While it’s hard to show just how incredible these delegates are, here are a few pictures to give you a glimpse of what they are getting to experience."