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NOEC Youth Programs
Youth Tour Community Service Project or Essay (high school juniors)
Area high school juniors can complete a 6-8 hour community service project for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 17-22, as part of the 2023 Youth Tour contest. Winning students will also receive $500 in spending cash. As an alternative form of entry, students can submit a 300-500 word essay on the topic “Making a Difference Where I Live.” Students who are in the eleventh grade and attend school within the cooperative service area are eligible to participate in this contest. Cooperative membership is not a contest requirement. Entry deadline: March 27, 2023.
College/trade school scholarship (high school seniors)
High school seniors whose parents or guardians are NOEC members and who live in a household served by NOEC electric can apply for a $1,000 scholarship to a college, university, or trade school. Four winners will be selected. Entry deadline: May 1, 2023.
Community Service Award (FFA & FCCLA and 4-H organizations)
Local FFA, FCCLA, and 4-H organizations can apply for $200 to assist with program expenses.
Energy Camp Community Service Project or Essay (8th graders)
Eighth graders can complete a 3-4 hour community service project for a chance to win a trip to Energy Camp May 30-June 2, 2023. Each of the four contest winners will also each receive $150 in spending cash. As an alternative form of entry, students can submit a 200-300 word essay on the topic “Making a Difference Where I Live.” Students who are in the eighth grade and attend school within the cooperative service area are eligible to participate in this contest. Cooperative membership is not a contest requirement. Entry deadline: April 24, 2023.
Visit www.noec.coop and click on the Community Services tab for youth programs entry forms and additional information.
Community service project ideas:
1. Pick up trash around your school campus and/or athletic field(s), your church, a park, or your town sports complex.
2. Volunteer time at a local animal shelter, food pantry, or thrift store.
3. Offer to mow, pull weeds, or rake leaves for an elderly neighbor.
4. Collect non-perishable items to donate to a local food bank.
5. Assemble goodie bags and deliver them a local day center or assisted living facility.
Need more help? Contact the NOEC Public Relations department at publicrelations@noec.coop for a project idea!
Public Relations
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Mailing: P.O. Box 948 | Vinita, OK | 74301
Shipping: 27247 S 4440 Rd | Vinita, OK | 74301
918.256.6405 | publicrelations@noec.coop | www.noec.coop