Latest Tri-County EMC October Newsletter  MENU ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE YOUTH TOUR You are here MY COMMUNITY Electric Cooperative Youth Tour This annual youth program, sponsored by Tri-County EMC, North Carolina Electric Membership Corporations and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, brings over a thousand young people from across the nation to Washington, D.C to learn more about the cooperative-form of business. The all expense paid trip, held in mid-June is for high school juniors, whose parents or legal guardians are members of Tri-County EMC. Three representatives are chosen through an essay contest with a preselected topic concerning electricity. The youth travel to the capital city by bus and spend seven eventful days touring Washington and its landmarks. In addition, the youth meet with their Congressmen and senators. Representatives also establish a mini-cooperative during the week, allowing them to gain insight on how a cooperative business works. For more information, contact Deidra Locklear deidra.locklear@tcemc.com at the Tri-County office or 919-735-2611. Applications are due January 24, 2020. Youth Tour Application Back to Top Quick Links Contact Us Apply for Service Board of Directors Statement of Non-discrimination Contact Info OUTAGES: 919-735-2611 CONTACT: 800-548-4869 About Us Tri-County EMC is a not-for-profit rural electric utility cooperative. We were chartered on May 8th, 1940, by way of the Rural Electrification Act and have since been an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We are one of 26 electric cooperatives in North Carolina and over 1,000 cooperatives nationwide. Our primary purpose is to provide safe, efficient electric energy to our members of Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir, Johnston, Jones, Sampson and Wilson counties. Follow Us Online ©2021 Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation. All Rights Reserved.