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SCI-REMC focuses 'energy' on area youth
South Central Indiana REMC focuses on youth in our service community through various sponsored programs. These programs afford members an opportunity to take advantage of the following programs:
John D. Rudd Memorial Scholarship Program: This scholarship program, established in May, 2005, was named for a former SCI REMC Operation RoundUp trustee who had special interest in the arts, athletics, parks and recreation and a particular focus on our youth. The intent of the scholarship program is to encourage graduating senior students to further their education. This program, funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of the members of SCI REMC, will provide up to five (5) $1,000 scholarships each year. The program is open to all SCI REMC residents of Brown, Clay, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and Putnam counties who meet the criteria established by the Operation RoundUp trustees. Selection of recipients is based on academics, school activities, community activities, and work experience. Click here to view/download a scholarship application for 2010. Deadline is February 26, 2010.
Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.: SCI REMC participates in the Touchstone Energy Youth Tour which allows your teenager to visit our nation's capitol and learn about the government and electric cooperatives. While in Washington, Youth Tour delegates visit landmarks such as Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill, the U.S. Supreme court, the Lincoln, Jefferson and Vietnam memorials, and several museums. On Capitol Hill, Indiana's delegation will visit with their local Congressman and take a tour of the Capital building that includes a visit to the U.S. House of Representatives Gallery. This all expense paid experience is available to SCI REMC member's whose teen would meet the requirements. This program is geared to high school juniors. Click here to download an application. Deadline for 2010 Tour is March 26, 2010.
Role Model Program: SCI REMC along with other area cooperatives, participate in the IHSAA Role Model Program where one high school athlete from each high school is chosen to represent their school in a positive light encouraging a drug-free environment. Posters and pocket schedules with the athlete's photo are distributed at the participating schools. Each school's athletic director helps choose the student representative.
Touchstone Energy Camp-Just for Kids! SCI REMC is a participant in the Indiana Touchstone Energy Camp program at YMCA's Camp Tecumseh near Brookston, IN. The camp offers plenty of traditional camp fun like canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, to name a few and the attendees also learn about environmental stewardship, power supply and electric safety. The students also develop an appreciation for the work of co-op employees. This program is geared to 6th grade students. Click here to download an application, a student health form and trailride waiver, and a flyer about camp.
Deadline for 2010 Camp is March 19, 2010.
Art Contest: SCI REMC participates each year in the Indiana Statewide Calendar art contest. Any Indiana student, attending any public or private school or schooled at home, who is currently in the grades kindergarten through high school senior may participate. Students do not have to be consumers of an REMC/REC. Artwork can be submitted by teachers, 4-H leaders or others as a group or class project, or by individual students or their parents or guardians. Students may enter as often as they wish. The winning drawings (by grade level) will be published in an annual calendar. Deadline is March 19, 2010.
Kids Korner: Affords kids and teachers a Touchstone Energy site to surf that has fun games, educational facts and safety features regarding electricity and energy efficiency.
