We would all like to send out our congratulations to Erik Rauterkus our 2012-2013 Youth Governor.
"Thank you all so much for your support," says Erik. "A big thanks goes out to our local western delegations, and all the support I receive from the east was incredible as well.
My own Obama Academy delegation was amazing with their complete support this weekend. They did so much to help me with this election and definitely made the difference."
The 2012 Obama Academy delegation had 25 students and four adults (only two in the photo).
After battling through these past few days of constant campaigning, introductions, and networking, our new governor has succeeded and can finally relax - but not for long! Erik is excited to fulfill his duties as governor and he promises one hundred per cent dedication to the program. The Governor adds, "I would like to thank all of the other candidates. It was great to get to know you guys." Erik feels that this years race was full of fantastic candidates and considered it an honor to run with them. He also gives special thanks to Alexa Reynolds for supporting him after the primary elections. "I think we'll have a great time next year incorporating our ideas," says Erik on this topic.
Three years ago, Erik started out as a first year member of the Schenley/Obama delegation. He immediately loved Youth and Government. Through out his time in the program, first as a delegate, then as a Committee Chair, Erik has enjoyed getting to know as many delegates as he possibly can from all around the state. As Governor, he can not wait to give back to the program that gave so much to him.
In his platform, Erik quotes, "We grow as individuals with YAG," but during his term as governor he is excited to create an environment where every delegate can come together regardless of delegation affiliation or position.
As governor, Erik is looking forward an incredible 2012-2013 year for Youth and Government. Our new governor can not wait to visit clubs all around the state and make exciting new changes to enrich to the program. As a servant leader, Youth Governor Erik Rauterkus thanks every single delegate for their support and for giving him the chance to be in this amazing position.
As your Youth Governor, Erik strongly encourages anybody and everybody who has an idea to contact him at any time. Erik quotes, "Thanks for the vote and consideration. I hope to see you on Facebook, and at your school in the months to come."
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