Elsie T. Young Internship Program

The Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women announces the creation of the Elsie T. Young Internship Program. The program is being established to honor the memory of one of PFRW's most revered members.

In honoring Elsie T. Young we wish to pass on her love and loyalty to our Republican Party as well as her life values. All people have their own way of being in this world and Elsie's way was one which we all loved and admired. The preferences, values and beliefs she embraced were dignity, integnty, sincenty and loyalty.

Elsie was in public service most of her life. She began her career working for the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C, In just a few years she returned to IndianaCounty where she started working for the Peoples Bank of Clymer. As befit her generous and kind nature, Elsie involved herself in civic and community organizations. Over a lifetime of service she organized and lead efforts in fund raising for the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, the United Way and the Indiana Historic Society.

Not limiting herself to charitable work, she branched out into politics as a young woman, joining the Young Republican Club of Indiana County   In just a few years she had been elected to several leadership posts. True to her continuing interest in political matters she served the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women holding positions of leadership as Corresponding/Recording Secretary, Ways and Means Chair and Regional Director.  She also was Chaplain of PCRW, a position she truly loved.

She was appointed Jury Commissioner in Indiana County in 1984 and served in that capacity until her retirement in 2001. Elsie holds the high honor of being the first woman elected to the RepublicanState Committee from Indianacounty.

Her interests included the Order of the Eastern Star, Indiana Chapter 299, she was the Chaplin of the chapter. Many awards came her way including the PCRW Membership Award. Elsie had the honor of attending the Republican National Convention several times as a delegate.

She was a devoted and loving wife to "Bud" her husband of fifty seven years

Elsie is a woman who served, promoted, mentored and championed Republican Women throughout her life. It is with extreme pride that the Pennsylvania Federation institutes this program.

Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women                   Elsie T. Young Internship

Requirements:

Applicants must be in their freshman year of college or older, having graduated from high school, but not yet graduated from college. Applicants should have a General knowledge of government and a keen interest in politics, be a registered Republican, office and computer skills are needed.

The internship will include five weeks of employment. The stipend will be $300.00 a week.

A complete application will include the following:

L   the official application form

2.  most recent college transcript

3.   one-page typed essay stating your interest in the Elsie Young Internship

4.   two letters of recommendation

*ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

*APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PFRW BY APRIL 30

Please send completed application to:

Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women 802 N.Second StreetHarrisburg, PA. 17102-3212

717-234-5914

APPLICATION FOR THE ELSIE T. YOUNG MEMORIAL INTERNSHIP

(Application must be typed or printed in black ink)

Section A: Personal Information

Name:

Are   You a U.S. Citizen?

Address:

State:

Zip:

City:

Phone   Number;

Fax:

E-mail:

University Address (if different)

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Date and Place of Birth:

Father's Name:

Father's Address:

Father's Phone Number:

Mother's Name:

Mothers Address:

Mother's Phone Number:

Emergency Contact and Phone Number:

Section B: High School Information

Name of High School:

Address:

City:

Zip:

State:

Grade Scale (A=?)

Graduation Date:

Grade Point Average:

High School Activities and Achievements:

Section C:  Civic and Political Activities and Interests

(describe briefly)

Section D:   Undergraduate Study

Name of University:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Majors / Minor(s)

Expected Graduation Date:

Grade   Scale:

Grade   Point Average:

Collegiate Activities and Achievements:

Section E: Office Skills

Section F: Verification of Information

I verily that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature:                                                                                                            Date: