“DEVOLIN PLANS HIS FOURTH CAPITAL EXPERIENCE”

 

October 19, 2007

 

LINDSAY - Local MP Barry Devolin will host 15 area students in Ottawa this Sunday for his fourth annual Capital Experience trip.  The initiative allows two students from each of the riding’s seven secondary schools, plus one student from Apsley, to travel to our nation’s capital for three days of meetings and events in an effort to learn more about careers in public life.

 

“Based on the fact this is our fourth year conducting this trip, I feel the agenda offers an interesting mix of possible careers for the student’s to consider,” explained Devolin.  “Similar to 2006, this year’s Capital Experience includes a visit to the South Korean Embassy, a meeting with a print journalist from the National Press Gallery, lunch with representatives from a government relations firm and a talk with people from Amnesty International.”

 

The first Capital Experience was held in 2004 following Barry’s election to Parliament four months earlier.

 

“A number of service groups and local businesses have already stepped forward to sponsor a student from their community,” said Devolin.  “Many of this year’s sponsors are pleased to repeat their support based on the positive feedback from students who were involved with the past three Capital Experience trips.”

 

This year’s sponsors include; Lindsay Carpet Cleaners, Canadian Tire – Lindsay,

Bell World – Lindsay, Stewart Morrison Insurance – Sunderland-Woodville-Lindsay, Omemee Lions Club, Fenelon Falls Rotary Club, Lindsay Lions Club, Haliburton Rotary Club, Sunderland Lions Club, Millbrook Lions Club, Bobcaygeon Lions Club, Haliburton Lions Club, Apsley Lions Club, Minden Rotary Club, Beaverton Lions Club, Peterborough Rotary Club

 

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin  

(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881