Rolla Student Selected to Represent Kansas at NRECA Meeting
October 12, 2009
Morgan Taylor was selected to represent Kansas on the Youth Leadership Council (YCL) of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Taylor attended the YLC Conference, July 18-22, 2009, in Washington, D.C. The conference agenda included leadership and team building exercises, meeting with Capitol Hill staff members who are "alumni" of NRECA's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, and a competition to select the NRECA's National Youth Spokesperson.
While in Washington, the YLC members gained a broader understanding of cooperatives through their discussions with Glenn English, CEO of NRECA, Sheldon Peterson, Governor of the National Rural Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) and Bob Phillips, CEO of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC).
Taylor's electric co-op experience began in June when she attended the Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. with nearly 1,500 high school students sponsored by their local electric cooperatives. She was sponsored by Pioneer Electric Cooperative.
During the trip, Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC) selected Taylor to serve on the YLC representing Kansas and attend the Leadership Conference.
"Before I actually went there, D.C. was just a place in my history. This trip humbled me when I thought about all the sacrifices it took to make our country great. I have a new perspective. I feel more thankful for what I have," said Taylor. "We are preparing ourselves for the future with peers from across the country, thanks to Pioneer Electric and NRECA. We will expand our knowledge of the American political system, broaden our understanding of cooperatives and develop our leadership skills."
All 44 members of the YLC, including Taylor, will participate in the 2010 NRECA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. They will provide assistance to the NRECA staff and co-op delegates; participate in the Parade of States at the opening General Session and take part in a variety of educational activities.
Article from the Kansas Country Living magazine provide to patrons of Pioneer Electric Cooperative.
