COOPERATIVE YOUTH TOUR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
CVEC LAUNCHES 9TH YEAR OF YOUTH TOUR!
Two current high school juniors from CVEC's service area will receive an all-expense-paid week-long trip to Washington, D.C., as winners of the Cooperative Youth Tour Leadership Experience Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
The students will spend the week touring the museums and visiting historical monuments. In addition to visiting the museums and monuments, the Oklahoma winners have the opportunity to tour Mount Vernon, The US Capitol, the Pentagon, Ford's Theatre, and The White House and also spend time with winners from other states at NRECA's Youth Day.
2025 Youth Tour Contest Rules: Students must currently be classified as high school Juniors, going into their Senior Summer, attending any school (public, private, or home) in CVEC's service area. It is not necessary that the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) be Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative members.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop or 405.230.1421.
Contestants will be required to submit an application that includes a short essay of approximately 250 words in length. This subject is: "If selected, what would you be most excited to see, and what does it mean to you to win?"
Essays must be typed and double-spaced.
The deadline for all entries is 5 p.m., Friday, February 28th, 2025.
Finalists will be selected for a brief interview on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. Judges will award the Washington D.C. trip to the two highest-scoring finalists. Two alternates will be selected.
The judges' decisions are final. The Youth Tour trip will be held from June 13th - 19th, 2025.
COOPERATIVE ENERGY CAMP LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Energy Camp is a four-day action-packed adventure for eighth-graders that is sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC). Energy Camp helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching cooperative enterprises, the rural electrification program, and electrical safety. CVEC will sponsor two students to the camp, held May 27th - 30th, 2025, at Canyon Camp, near Hinton, Oklahoma. Energy Camp offers traditional summer camp activities like swimming, hiking, basketball, and a ropes course. Teens also have the unique opportunity to climb a utility pole, ride in the basket of a bucket truck, tour one of the state's largest electricity-generating facilities, and watch a co-op crew at work. They'll take newfound home confidence and a host of new friends—like-minded peers from all over Oklahoma.
Students currently enrolled in the eighth grade within CVEC's service territory are eligible to compete for a spot at Energy Camp.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop or 405.230.1421.
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
2025 Energy Camp Entry Rules - Students must currently be classified as 8th Graders attending a school (public, private, or home) in CVEC's service area. The student's parent(s) or guardian(s) doesn't need to be Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative members.
Contestants must submit a video (suggested 3-5 minutes, no greater than 5 minutes). The subject is "How Does Electricity Impact Your Everyday Life?"
Names should be omitted for the judge(s) to maintain anonymity.
Students must pair with another 8th grader to record and submit the video to encourage cooperation and participation. Attach both completed entry forms to the email for submission.
The deadline for all entries is 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 28th, 2025. Be sure to keep a copy of your entry for your use should you be selected as the winner.
Alternates will be selected if the winners cannot attend.
Decisions of the judge(s) are final. Dates for the 2025 Energy Camp are May 27th - 30th.
ANNUAL FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY & SCHOLARSHIP
24th Annual Dignified Disposal Of Unserviceable American Flags Ceremony
POSTED June 6TH, 2024
The American Legion of District #4, in combination with Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) in Seminole, has scheduled the 24th Annual Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable American Flags ceremony on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. Therefore, we are once again inviting all middle and high school students in the CVEC service area to enter our contest by submitting a one-page essay titled:
"The Evolution of the american flag"
We ask that students explore the history of the American Flag, from its inception to the present day. They should discuss how its design has changed over time and what each iteration represents in terms of American values and historical events.
Two prizes will be awarded: one to a middle school student and the other to a high school student. Each winner will be presented with a $250.00 cash scholarship. In addition, the winning students will be requested to read their essays at the ceremony.
Please encourage all of your students to write and submit their essays via mail or email to the following:
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Attn: Kaci Dennis
11277 N. Hwy. 99
Seminole, OK 74868
Email: kdennis@mycvec.coop
Please ensure the cover sheet is filled out and submitted with each essay. Students will write their names, schools, and grades on their essays. The essays must be postmarked or received by midnight Friday, September 20th, 2024. Winners will be contacted by Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 2024.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at CVEC Headquarters, 11277 HWY 99 Seminole, OK, and is open to the public. Please invite all of your students to attend. We will serve complimentary hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks starting at 5pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop or 405.230.1421.
POWER UP
Power Up, hosted by Canadian Valley Electric in Seminole, OK, is an electrifying adventure that immerses kids in the thrilling world of the electric utility industry! Imagine a day packed with hands-on experiences exploring the ins and outs of what it takes to keep the lights on. Join us for a hands on clinic to better understand the electric industry and the various career paths of a cooperative. Power Up offers an unforgettable experience for high school juniors and seniors that combines fun, education, and a spark of curiosity. Get ready to power up your knowledge with CVEC on October 9th, 2024!
If you have any questions, please contact Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop or 405.230.1421.
Applications are due by Friday, September 5th, 2025 — email applications to Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop.
OPERATION ROUND UP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Operation Round Up Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for qualified individuals who seek a college, university, or technical school education. Operation Round Up is an innovative program that provides financial assistance to worthwhile projects in Canadian Valley Electric’s service area. The organization is funded by participating Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative members who volunteer to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the nearest dollar. With the help of our participants, Operation Round Up disperses funds for community projects, health care, educational scholarships, and other worthwhile projects. To read more on the ORUF Program, please visit https://www.mycvec.coop/operation-round-up
The Scholarship is available to an entering college freshman or trade school student who is a member or is a spouse, dependent of a member, or child whose guardian is a member of the Cooperative and a participant in Operation Round Up. If you are not participating in Operation Round Up, please contact the Cooperative at (405)382-3680 to join. Applicants must be high school seniors attending a school located within the Cooperative’s service area.
Applications are due by Saturday, February 1, 2025. Scholarships will be presented in May 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Kaci Dennis at kdennis@mycvec.coop or 405.230.1421.