Hey guys welcome to the Youth Tour 2011 blog. Now that we are only a week out we hope everyone one has received all the info about what is going to happen out in D.C. Please let your families know about the blog, so they can get on here and check out what is going on. They can set up their own acount and respond to all of your posts. All of us chaperones are very ready for the trip and are excited to meet you guys. I am the one who has received all of the student sheets and pictures you have sent in, so I am especially ready to meet all of you and get to know all of your different personalities. As a reminder, be sure to check out the dress code and itinerary sheets we have sent you to make sure you have packed the appropriate clothes and show up on time. If you need anything before we head out, put a post on here or email me at cmassman@amec.org. Well guys have a great week and get ready for an awesome trip! We will see you on Friday June 10th at the banquet here in Jefferson City. Later guys!
Chris Massman – Association of MO Electric Co-op
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Changing of the Guard Video
Changing of the guard - Arlington National Cemetery from Kyle Spradley on Vimeo.
Missouri Electric Youth Tour 2010. Visit to Arlington National Cemetary. Changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
The Sorry Note
I'm truly sorry for not blogging on the trip. The time was very limited and I decided to write it all down on paper. I should have all of the days listed by Monday, but until then please enjoy my short memories from the trip.
These are life lessons I will never forget:
1. Molly is afraid of squirrels
2. Don't let Kate go shopping alone(lol) I won't tell Kate's Secret...
3. John is bald, but it is his choice to be that way. jk
4. Don't let Joe near people with cameras. Photo Bombs will happen
5. Love your roommates as much as you love yourself!
6. REMEMBER YOUR NUMBER!
7. Do Not follow random men into electronic stores. They will want you to buy headphones!
8. Don't let teenagers sing...ever!
9. Bring your poncho everywhere.
10. Make sure you can hear the man with the silly hat! (HEY MIKE!)
11. To spend wisely is always a good choice!
12. Time on the bus = MAFIA!
I'll clarify these lessons later. Who knows, I could be missing some, but so far thats what I have.
-Natalie
p.s. It was so much harder to say goodbye than I expected!
Thank you!!!!
This was truly the trip of a life time. I enjoyed every moment. I made so many wonderful friends. I loved the history and touring, and meeting our leaders. To the chaperones, thank you so very much for helping make this trip possible. I loved meeting each of you. To the AMEC and Intercounty Electric, thank you. I appreciate this opprotunity, and I hope that we can all stay in touch. You are all wonderful.
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Trip of a Lifetime!
Oh my gosh, I don't even know where to begin. It is absolutely amazing to me that a trip like this is even offered to people my age. Our co-op are pretty flippin' awesome I must say. Thank you Mike Marsch for being a wonderful fearless leader and teaching me that the pentagon ALWAYS has five sides and is ALWAYS on the left :) Thanks to all of the chaperones and co-ops and everyone else who made this trip possible. This was my first trip to D.C. and I assure you it will not be the last. It was everything that I expected and more. This was probably the best trip I have ever been on. It was the full package: awesome chaperones, new friends, FREE....did I mention it was free? But I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of this wonderful experience and I can't wait to share my memories with my school!
Richelle Pettit
Richelle Pettit
Our last day :(
Trying to beat out the rain we took group photos on Capitol Hill. We then split up into groups and met with our state representatives. This was an amazing experience! Really exciting to be able to ask questions and find out who is representing us in D.C.
Some of the groups then toured the Capitol building, Supreme Court or Library of Congress. Had lunch at Union Station before getting back on the bus to head back to our hotel.
After a quick change, it was time for the All-States Dance where we spent the evening dancing and having fun with all the 1,500+ other delegates from across the country. Before off to bed, our chaperons treated us with a pizza party.
Some of the groups then toured the Capitol building, Supreme Court or Library of Congress. Had lunch at Union Station before getting back on the bus to head back to our hotel.
After a quick change, it was time for the All-States Dance where we spent the evening dancing and having fun with all the 1,500+ other delegates from across the country. Before off to bed, our chaperons treated us with a pizza party.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Back home
Hey everybody! We just left the St.Louis airport for home. I had tons of fun. I'm ready to get home. I'm going to miss everybody and the view in DC. Thanks to our cooperatives, chaperones, and bus drivers on the way for everything.
Hannah Tuttle
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Hannah Tuttle
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
I can only hope that I can stay in touch with my new eternial friend Kyle Spradley. He has been a great mentor but even a better friend. Jimmy Craighead.
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Location:Tasker Falls,Elkridge,United States
So I haVe to say this is a trip of a life time. Thanks to everyone that made this happen. This is an experience that I have to say I will never forget. I met so many new people that I hope to stay in contact with forever. Thanks again to everyone that made this trip possible and amazing. I have to say i love Samantha and alex and they are both amazin .... Love yal lexus holohan
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Location:Columbia,United States
Best trip ever! I am so greatful for our cooperatives allowing us to come on this trip. We all had an amazing time even though we were exhausted and our feet hurt. Each day was packed full of activities and great things to see but it was all worth it. Lexus you're awesome and I will miss you all! Alex Johnson
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Coming from the minds of Kate menke and Alex snyder---
Yesterday was epic. Actually, I lied; the whole trip was epic. From my first plane ride to the day on capitol hill I experiences a lit of new things and made a ton of new friends. Yesterday I met with representative Sam Graves And had an awesome time as he answered all of our questions. After there, we left for the dance and Kate and I learned how to swing dance with someone from Minnesota and 2 step with kids from Texas. It was really hard to say our goodbyes but we have plans to roadtrip to see everyone!
Well I would like to tell a story. Natalie and I were in victorias secret.... We were showing eachother things we liked and when she got a little further away where I could not just hold it up and show her I would carry it around with me. After we were finished we headed upstairs with a few other girls. Around five mintues later I looked down at my wrist and realized there was a bra hooked around my wrist!!! I freaked out and started yelling " What so I do! ." I quickly ran down stairs. Taking only one step in the door I chucked the bra in the store. I can't even tell you how many wierd looks I got.
Anyway, this trip has been great! I think there were a few moments we all THOUGHT we wanted to go home, but after the expirences we have shared together we all wish we never had to go home. I loved getting to know so many people not only from missouri but from around the nation. I know we will keep on touch and maybe see them again some day.
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Bus ride
We had a great time, but man we are beat!!!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Location:Virginia 123,McLean,United States
Last day :(
Bus ride to airport
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
-Posted from the field for Missouri Youth Tour 2010!
Location:N Moore St,Arlington,United States
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Looking back
Well, it is almost midnight and the 2010 Missouri Youth Tour is drawing to an end. A process that started months ago, with electric cooperatives visiting schools, then students writing essays, then the winners were picked, then all the mailings, then the banquet, then the trip...and now we had home tomorrow. This was one of the best groups we have ever had! So on this post, I have to thank so many people. Thank you to the co-ops for sponsoring this trip; thank you to the parents and teachers that encouraged their kids; thank you to the co-op employees that go to the school and promote YT; thanks to my chaperones for taking time away from home and family; thanks to my family for putting up with me during this time; thanks to the delegates - you all made this trip so awesome! I will have so many great memories from the 2010 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
Mike Marsch
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