First Name *

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Shirt Size

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

2XL

3XL

Shirt Style Prefered

Traditional Men's Cut

Women's Cut

Cell Phone

Email (student) - Please put your personal Email not your School Email

Present Employer (if currently employed)

Job Duties

Father's Name

Mother's Name

Parent Email

Family Address

City

State

Zip Code

Elementary School Attended with Years - Put multiple if attended multiple schools

Middle School/ Junior High School Attended with Years - Put multiple if attended multiple schools

Organizations - Please list community, civic, religious, social, athletic and etc. You Involved In

Please put Organization, Dates Involved, and Responsibilities/Leadership Roles

Honors/Awards - Please list any honors or awards that you have recieved (9th grade to present)

How has your participation in your listed activities helped to develop your leadership skills?

Please supply an extended essay answer below. 

How would you describe your knowledge of community/civis affairs?

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

What is one (1) issue currently facing our schools? What is the best way to address this issue?

What are the two (2) issues facing the City of Troy? What is the best way to address these issues?

Provide 2 email addresses of individuals that have agreed (be sure to communicate with them before providing their email) to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendations should be from community leaders, faculty members or club advisors (no more than 1 recommendation from high school academic faculty). Recommendations may not be from a current Teen Leadership Troy committee member, parent, guardian or relative. Reference request emails will be sent by Kathi Roetter (kroetter@troyohiochamber.com) Contact the Chamber office if you have any questions - 937-339-8769.

Name a Leader you respect and what leadership qualities you see in them.

List References

Provide 2 email addresses of individuals that have agreed (be sure to communicate with them before providing their email) to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendations should be from community leaders, faculty members or club advisors (no more than 1 recommendation from high school academic faculty). 

Recommendations may not be from a current Teen Leadership Troy committee members, parent, guardian or relative. 

Reference request emails will be sent by Kathi Roetter (kroetter@troyohiochamber.com) Contact the Chamber office if you have any questions - 937-339-8769.

Expectations:

To ensure the success and excellence of this program, we must ask that applicants be: 

1.Teachable: students will be exposed to countless learning opportunities. 

2.Conscientious: exhibit a high standard of morals. These students will represent the Troy community and be looked upon as role models in the community. 

3.Hard-working: assignments are a vital part of the experience. 

4. Dependable: on time, with no other commitments that will interfere with attendance. 

Teen Leadership Troy takes place Monday - Friday for a total of 40 hours We must ask that participants commit to attend all sessions of Teen Leadership Troy. Absenteeism may result in your removal. If you are unable to make a commitment, it is not in your best interest to apply at this time. By submitting this application you acknowledge that you understand the time commitment involved.

Acknowledgement of Expectations *

I have read the expectations and will be in attendance for the full Teen Leadership Troy program.

Applicant Selection

All applicants are subject to confidential evaluations.  Students should be aware that there may be more applicants than the class size allows.  Candidates are selected exclusively on their own merit, including legibility and neatness of application.   All applications are due by Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm. 

Emergency Medical Form

Please fill out the Emergency Medical form on the website and submit to the Troy Chamber Office by April 17th, 2026 at 5pm. 

Can be emailed to troyohiocc@gmail.com 

Media Release Form

Please fill out the Parent Consent form on the website and submit to the Troy Chamber Office by April 17th, 2026 at 5pm

Can be emailed to troyohiocc@gmail.com

Payment

After submitting application, you may complete the payment online by going to the Events Tab and choosing Teen Leadership Troy. Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted online. 

Online payment is preferred but you can mail or deliver your $100.00 Non-refundable application fee to:

Troy Area Chamber of Commerce

510 W Water St.

Suite 110

Troy, Ohio 45373 (checks payable to Teen Leadership Troy)

Payment must be received by 4/17/2026. If payment is not received, the application will be voided. 

Scholarships are available upon request. Contact Kathi Roetter at kroetter@troyohiochamber.com