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The Portsmouth Economic Development Committee (PEDC) is looking for a high school student to become a full member of the committee for the next year, according to an e-mail from the chair, Rich Talipsky.

The PEDC has a need for a Youth Representative who will be a full voting member on their committee. The PEDC has done some exciting work, like coordinating the construction of the Town’s wind turbine. The Youth Representative will have an excellent opportunity to be a real part of PEDC’s current project of developing the Town’s economic strategy. The Youth Representative will serve on the Committee from September 1 through August 31. Any high school student who has a permanent Portsmouth residence can apply by sending a letter, briefly explaining why they desire to be selected, to the Portsmouth Town Clerk, 2200 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 by August 31, 2009.

The PEDC has been in the news a lot lately. Their Sustainable Energy Subcommittee did much of the planning for the new wind turbine, and they have held two recent Strategic Planning workshops (see here and here) that attracted scores of participants.

This would be a great opportunity for a civic-minded student to really have some impact and add a fantastic résumé item. And I know from covering them that this is a great, welcoming group.