Mission

Advance conservative principles among Indiana’s underutilized pool of successful leaders, especially from under-served regions and professional tracks.

The Series

The Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series (The Series) will inform, motivate, and raise awareness of the conservative philosophy in order to produce an increased sense of community trustee-ship through monthly meetings, readings, and interaction with experts, leaders, and decision-makers from across Indiana.

Distinctives

The Series will stand out from similar groups within Indiana through the following:

1. Congressional member participation as partners in a statewide movement dedicated to cultivating conservative leadership.
2. Attentiveness to federal issues and statewide concerns. We will cover the totality of the public policy process—including interplay between and among federal, state, and local communities, with a special focus on non-government resources.

1. Targeting underserved/underutilized constituencies in the following communities:
1. Faith-based
2. Academia
3. Not-for-profit
4. Business
5. Government
2. Inclusive admissions process through a statewide, rather than regional or professional focus.
3. Fostering connectedness within the conservative community through annual events for current participants and future alumni.

Program Objectives

1. Connect like-minded leaders from around the state.
2. Hold monthly meetings around the state and feature prominent conservatives to speak on a given topic.
3. Host an annual event for alumni and current participants.
4. Facilitate an annual trip to Washington, D.C. for current participants.
5. Produce a network of conservative-minded leaders.
6. Emphasize political philosophy and public service in monthly readings and presentations.

General Policies

Each year up to twenty-five outstanding leaders will be selected for the program through a competitive selection process.

Members of each class will have significant personal, professional and/or community life experiences and represent every corner of Indiana.  Individuals who have demonstrated extensive leadership skills in the workplace or in community service and who are interested in politics and government will be encouraged to apply.

The Series is not designed as a springboard for graduates to attain political office or public service positions.  Rather, it will serve as an opportunity for graduates to experience new levels of personal achievement and public involvement.

Attendance at the orientation, the annual event and the monthly sessions is mandatory for participants to graduate from the program.  Attendance requirements dictate that only one of these gatherings may be missed during the year.

The Hoosier Policy Leadership Series, the Indiana Family Institute and our partners reserve the right to excuse participants from the program if attendance proves unsatisfactory or if ethical or program standards are not met.

Candidate Selection Criteria
Candidates should:

1. Possess high standards of personal integrity.
2. Demonstrate an interest in their community and have a record of participation/achievement in voluntary community activities and/or professional success.
3. Commit to the required time to participate actively.
4. Plan to make or currently make Indiana his or her home.
5. Agree to help expand the program’s future success by becoming an active alumnus and nominating a candidate(s) for each future class.
6. Remit a $500 fee for program participation before the first class session.  This may be done via a sponsor (see additional sponsor form).   Fee will be forfeited if class requirements are not met.  An additional trip fee (transportation and hotel) will be required prior to participation in the DC Trip.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available to participants who are financially incapable of attending the proposed fall trip to Washington, D.C.

For more information, contact the Indiana Family Institute, 155 East Market Street, Suite 307, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 or (317) 423-9178.

Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series

TO BE COMPLETED BY SPONSOR

I commit to sponsor _____________________________________________ to participate in the Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series from April 2008 through November 2008.  I understand the demands and benefits of this program and agree to act as the nominee’s sponsor. Upon the nominee’s acceptance into the program, I will send the $500 class fee on behalf of this participant.

Sponsor Information

Name: _______________________________________________________

Professional Title: ______________________________________________

Business/Organization: __________________________________________

Business Address: ______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Phone: (            ) _______________ Email: __________________________

Signed: ___________________________________ Date: ______________

If you are a self-sponsor, please fill out this page with your contact information as an agreement of fulfillment if chosen. Any person/organization can commit to become a sponsor for the Series participant.

Application Form- TO BE COMPLETED BY CANDIDATE
* Denotes optional question

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Age: __________ Birth date: _________________ Marital Status: ________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City:______________________________________ Zip:________________________

Home # ___________________________ Mobile # ____________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________

Business/Organization: ___________________________________________________

Professional Title: _______________________________________________________

Work Address: __________________________________________________________

Work #:______________________ Race/National Origin*: ______________________

** Please attach a current resume for submission along with the following application form.

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By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the following:

I understand my time obligation from April 2008 to November 2008 as outlined in these documents and the attached calendar.  I also understand that attendance at the orientation, annual event and the monthly sessions is mandatory and that if I miss more than one of these I may be released from the class and forfeit the $500 class fee.

I also recognize my commitment to come to each meeting prepared with completed monthly assignments as a catalyst to my personal and professional development.

APPLICANT
SIGNATURE:________________________  DATE:_________________

Short Answer Questionnaire

NOTE: When typing in answers for the following questions please hit “enter” to allow as much space as necessary.  Adding lines (there is no limit to the number of lines you may add) might move some of the questions to the next page but will not affect the remaining document pages.  Concise but thorough answers are preferred.

All applicants will submit his or her application during round 1 of the selection process. Round 2 will consist of personal interviews in February or March. Applicants will be notified via mail if not chosen for this year’s class.  Candidates moving on to the interview phase and selected for the program will receive a notification phone call followed by a confirmation letter.

• PROFESSIONAL

• Why did you choose your current profession?

• Where do you see your professional life in 5 years?

• What is the biggest personal and/or professional challenge to your current job?

•  Special honors or awards?

• Leadership Series- Please answer the following questions. Use as much or as little space as you need for your response.

• What about public policy interests you? Why?
• Why would you like to participate in the HCPL Series?
• What are your personal goals in life?
• Who do you believe is the most influential person or most influential organization in Indiana? Why?
• How do you believe the conservative agenda plays into the broad political scope?
• What qualities do you possess that you believe will make you an asset to the Series?

• EDUCATIon

 A. (High school, then college or trade school, then post graduate education)

B.    Extracurricular or work involvement in school (please include any awards or honorary associations):

• REFERENCES

Please have three letters of recommendation sent on your behalf as your endorsement for this program.   Letters should be sent to:

Indiana Family Institute
Attn: Leadership Reference
155 E. Market Street, Suite 307
Indianapolis, IN  46204

References to include: *please exclude family members and co-workers

• Professional Reference
• Personal Reference
• Reference of Choice (academic, religious, volunteer, organization, etc.)

Be sure that your references include all of their contact information, including their telephone and email address.

Additionally, a subject line with the nominee’s name should appear at the top of the letter.

• Calendar of Events

April 23, 2008 – Reception/Dinner in Indianapolis
April 24, 2008- Kickoff and Orientation
May 22, 2008- Session
June 26, 2008- Session
July 24, 2008- Session
August 28, 2008-  Annual Event:  Cookout with Congressman Souder (date subject to change)
September- DC Trip (Dates TBA)
October 23, 2008- Session
November 27, 2008- Session
Graduation Reception- TBD

For more information, contact the Indiana Family Institute, 155 E. Market Street, Suite 307, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 or (317) 423-9178.