YLC Activities

NRECA Youth Leadership Conference

July -- Washington, DC

At this three-day workshop, all 41 YLC representatives will have the opportunity to hone their public speaking skills, develop their leadership skills, and enhance their understanding of politics. Group recreational activities will also be provided.

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting

February - Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma's YLC representative will deliver a brief (5-7 minutes) luncheon speech about his or her experiences in Washington, DC, at this meeting of electric cooperative leaders from across Oklahoma.

NRECA Annual Meeting

March – Las Vegas, NV

All 41 YLC representatives will assist the NRECA staff with the conduct of the NRECA annual meeting. YLC responsibilities at this six-day meeting will include participating in the meeting’s opening assembly, staffing information booths, learning about energy issues, and assisting with committee meetings. Group recreational activities will also be provided.

Haley Cosner of Roland, OK was selected earlier this summer to represent Oklahoma on the Youth Leadership Council (YLC).

Cosner attended the YLC Conference, July 15-20, in Washington, D.C. The conference agenda included speech presentations skills, grassroots advocacy and the competition for the position of NRECA's National Youth Spokesperson in 2006-2007. Further, Cosner and students from 46 other states attended a Dale Carnegie workshop, and developed legislative skills by taking part in a role-playing game that simulates the first term of a member of Congress. 

Cosner's electric co-op experience began in March when she won a trip to Washington, D.C. in Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative's local Youth Tour contest. She was then selected from among the winners across the state to be Oklahoma's state representative and was provided the opportunity to also attend the Leadership Conference.

Cosner will graduate from Roland High School in 2007.