Sept. 12 -17, 2009

2009 Toll Fellows Application

Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

What makes the Toll Fellows Program distinctive?

• Diversity...  Tolls are diverse individuals with respect to geography, ethnicity, gender, political perspective and branches of government.
• Uniqueness…  Aimed at developing leaders from all three branches of state government, this “intellectual boot camp” assists leaders and future leaders by providing insights and perspectives not readily available in the course of everyday public service.
• Development… This program provides high-level speakers to stimulate personal assessment and growth, sessions that provide new team-building skills, and revisits core beliefs that led you to become a state official. In addition, participants will enhance communication skills, hear cutting-edge information, build relationships across state and party lines and spend time exchanging ideas about emerging trends impacting states in the years ahead.

What does the program include?

The program agenda includes a lineup of dynamic speakers, leadership training and countless opportunities for networking and relationship building. Session topics have included leadership personality assessments, media training, crisis management training, policy trends discussions and more. Take a look at the 2009 Toll Fellows Program Brochure!

Where is the program?

The Toll Fellowship Program convenes in Lexington, Ky., home of The Council of State Governments headquarters office. Participants are treated to a five-night, six-day stay—meals and program fees included—at the Hyatt in downton Lexington. Participants are only responsible for their transportation to and from Lexington.

Who should apply?

Promising leaders from all areas of state government who are looking for the opportunity to improve their leadership skills and gain a greater understanding of the challenges of public service. Applications are accepted and participants are selected competitively, based on leadership potential and accomplishments to date. Forty applicants are selected—10 from each of CSG’s four regions. Two alternates from each region are also chosen.

How is the program supported?

The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission is the largest single contributor to the Henry Toll Fellowship Program. Private sector corporations, most of whom are also paying members to the CSG Associates Program, also contribute generously to support this program.

Program application materials