2005 Leadership Meeting Focused on
Business Plans for SAM Goals

CHICAGO-CAS leaders brainstormed on plans to implement the goals the association has set to achieve by the CAS Centennial in 2014. CAS President-Elect Paul Braithwaite hosted this year's meeting of CAS leaders on March 31 and April 1.

Following a brief lecture on conducting effective committee meetings, the participants focused on creating business plans for each CAS SAM Goal. SAM Goals are part of the CAS Centennial Goal and stand for Significant, Attainable, and Measurable.

Each year the CAS president-elect hosts a meeting of CAS leaders, including committee chairs, Regional Affiliate presidents, Executive Council members, and CAS Board members. The participants are invited to discuss CAS strategic goals and committee management issues.

Notes of the group discussions and the business plans are being compiled into a report for the Long Range Planning Committee. Next year's meeting will be held March 23-24 in Philadelphia.