National Conference of Governor's Schools

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Our Mission
    • Bylaws
    • Executive Committee
    • Board of Directors
  • Membership
    • Benefits
    • Membership Types
    • Become a Member
    • Payment Portal
  • Across The Country
    • Alabama
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Delaware
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • North Dakota
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Carolina
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Vermont
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • More
    • Current Members >
      • Current Membership
      • MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION
      • Individual Membership Contact Information
      • NCoGS Alumni Database
      • Documents >
        • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES (PLANNING MEETINGS)
        • COVID-19
        • Conference Sessions
      • Meetings >
        • Annual Meetings >
          • Upcoming Conferences
          • 2021 Annual Meeting Lewiston
          • 2020 Annual Meeting Buena Vista
          • 2019 ANNUAL MEETING - Rome
          • 2018 ANNUAL MEETING - Denver
          • 2017 ANNUAL MEETING - FARGO, ND
          • 2016 Annual Meeting - Louisville, KY >
            • 2016 Conference Photos
            • 2016 Newsletter_11_04_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_9_6_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_29_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_16_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_5_2016
          • 2015 Annual Meeting - Birmingham, AL
          • 2014 Annual Meeting - Pittsburgh, PA >
            • 2014 Conference Photos
          • 2013 Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA >
            • 2013 Conference Photos
          • 2012 Annual Meeting - Little Rock, AR >
            • 2012 Conference Photos
          • 2011 Annual Meeting - Fargo, ND
          • 2009 Annual Meeting - Burlington, VT
          • 2008 Annual Meeting - Memphis, TN
        • Biennial Conferences >
          • 1998 Biennial Conference - Louisville, KY
          • ​2000 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - GREENVILLE, SC
          • ​2002 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - BIRMINGHAM, AL
          • ​2004 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - PITTSBURGH, PA
          • ​2006 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - NEW ORLEANS, LA
        • Biennial Retreats >
          • 1997 Biennial Retreat - Leesburg, VA
          • 1999 Biennial Retreat - Stowe, VT
          • 2001 Biennial Retreat - Columbus, MS
          • 2003 Biennial Retreat - Fargo, ND
          • 2005 Biennial Retreat - Richmond, VA
        • Annual Confrences >
          • 1995 Annual Conference - Pittsburgh, PA
    • FAQ
    • Scholarships
    • Distinguished Service Award >
      • Virginia Uldrick
      • Bob Seney
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Our Mission
    • Bylaws
    • Executive Committee
    • Board of Directors
  • Membership
    • Benefits
    • Membership Types
    • Become a Member
    • Payment Portal
  • Across The Country
    • Alabama
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Delaware
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • North Dakota
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Carolina
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Vermont
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • More
    • Current Members >
      • Current Membership
      • MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION
      • Individual Membership Contact Information
      • NCoGS Alumni Database
      • Documents >
        • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES (PLANNING MEETINGS)
        • COVID-19
        • Conference Sessions
      • Meetings >
        • Annual Meetings >
          • Upcoming Conferences
          • 2021 Annual Meeting Lewiston
          • 2020 Annual Meeting Buena Vista
          • 2019 ANNUAL MEETING - Rome
          • 2018 ANNUAL MEETING - Denver
          • 2017 ANNUAL MEETING - FARGO, ND
          • 2016 Annual Meeting - Louisville, KY >
            • 2016 Conference Photos
            • 2016 Newsletter_11_04_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_9_6_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_29_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_16_2016
            • 2016 Newsletter_8_5_2016
          • 2015 Annual Meeting - Birmingham, AL
          • 2014 Annual Meeting - Pittsburgh, PA >
            • 2014 Conference Photos
          • 2013 Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA >
            • 2013 Conference Photos
          • 2012 Annual Meeting - Little Rock, AR >
            • 2012 Conference Photos
          • 2011 Annual Meeting - Fargo, ND
          • 2009 Annual Meeting - Burlington, VT
          • 2008 Annual Meeting - Memphis, TN
        • Biennial Conferences >
          • 1998 Biennial Conference - Louisville, KY
          • ​2000 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - GREENVILLE, SC
          • ​2002 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - BIRMINGHAM, AL
          • ​2004 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - PITTSBURGH, PA
          • ​2006 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE - NEW ORLEANS, LA
        • Biennial Retreats >
          • 1997 Biennial Retreat - Leesburg, VA
          • 1999 Biennial Retreat - Stowe, VT
          • 2001 Biennial Retreat - Columbus, MS
          • 2003 Biennial Retreat - Fargo, ND
          • 2005 Biennial Retreat - Richmond, VA
        • Annual Confrences >
          • 1995 Annual Conference - Pittsburgh, PA
    • FAQ
    • Scholarships
    • Distinguished Service Award >
      • Virginia Uldrick
      • Bob Seney
Royal Toy

President of the National Conference of Governor's Schools
Picture
​​Friends,
As we consider another summer impacted by COVID-19 as well as other difficulties, I am glad to hear that many of you were able to provide some form of programming this summer. This fall continues forward rife with difficulties for many of our friends experiencing the ravages of nature, the aftermath of destruction, and the socio-emotional trauma that continues to impact us all. Despite all of these challenges, I still see that there is hope for today and each tomorrow on the horizon. This hope comes from the wonderful youth we interact with. From like-minded friends and colleagues that work tirelessly to bring the greatness of others to the forefront. It is also that our needs have caused innovation and adoption of new avenues to help and encourage leadership and growth in the world.

To this end, I would remind you all to keep your light shining brightly. Remember to take time to smell the roses, or if you suffer from allergies, perhaps enjoy some different reminder to slow down and take time for yourself and those who matter most to you. The work will always be there, and there will always be more to do that is possible to accomplish in the time you have allotted.

I would also encourage you to consider attending some or all of the sessions for the upcoming conference in October. I will be sharing more details with you all later, but I am excited about those who have already committed to sharing their expertise with us. I would also invite you to consider contacting me if there is a presenter or presentation topic that you really would like to hear at the conference as there are still a few slots left for presentations. 

Be excellent.

Best,
Royal Toy