Claverack Rural Electric will send eight teen-agers from the co-op's service territory on an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's capital this summer. If you're a high school Junior who enjoys sight-seeing, history, politics or making new friends, then this trip may be for you.

The lucky students will have the opportunity to explore Washington, D.C., with a group of their peers from across the country during the 2008 Rural Electric Youth Tour, a six-day sight-seeing excursion that mixes fun and education.

During the tour, which takes place June 15-20, participants will have the opportunity to explore Washington's historic sites, visit the Smithsonian, make friends with Youth Tour students from throughout the United States, meet with federal legislators and learn about electric co-ops and the cooperative movement.

The 44rd annual Youth Tour is expected to draw more than 1,200 students to Washington for the week. If you are interested in being one of them, here's what you need to know:

Rules for the NRECA Rural Electric Youth Tour

1.	This contest is open to any high school junior (2007-08 school year) whose parents or legal guardians are members of Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative.
2.	Submit an essay, not exceeding 400 words on, "How do electric cooperatives differ from other electric utilities?"
3.	Essays should be typed and double spaced.
4.	Complete the Youth Tour Application and staple it to your essay. Mail to: Claverack REC, attention: Member Services, RR2 Box 17, Wysox,PA 18854
5.	Entries must be received by Monday March 3, 2007
6.	After reviewing the applications and essays, Claverack will select eight Youth Tour delegates. They will be notified by March 14, 2008. The Youth Tour delegates will be eligible for special scholarship opportunities, and the top-scoring delegate will compete with other candidates from Pennsylvania co-ops for the chance to represent the state at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's 2008 Annual Meeting.
7.	The decision of the judges is final.