2023 CAS Leadership Summit

Event Details

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NRECA Conference Center (near the CAS Office)

4301 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA

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About This Event

Following a successful return to an in-person format in 2022, the Leadership Summit will continue as a hybrid event in 2023. Chairs, Vice Chairs, Regional Affiliate officers, Vice Presidents, Staff, and others will gather to learn new skills and discuss CAS issues.

Hosted by President-Elect Frank Chang, this year’s Summit will include:

  • Leadership development training
  • An overview of the state of the CAS
  • An update on various CAS strategic initiatives
  • Ample networking opportunities

A more detailed meeting agenda is available by scrolling to the schedule below.

We look forward to seeing you in Arlington, VA!

Registration Information

Registration is now open for the 2023 CAS Leadership Summit, scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia, at the NRECA Conference Center near the CAS Office. Activities kick off on Thursday, October 12 with individual council meetings, a group reception at the CAS office, and dinner.

Important dates to remember:

  • Please register for the Summit by September 29. There is no fee to register. Use the same link below for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Register Today!

Lodging

The CAS does not have a formal room block for this event. Please note the following options, listed in order of proximity from the CAS Office and all within walking distance of the CAS and the local conference centers. Please contact the hotel of your choice and make your reservation directly.

Arlington, VA Hotels

Within walking distance to the CAS office: 4350 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22203

The Westin Arlington Gateway

4-star hotel, 0.2 miles
801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 717-6200

Hilton Arlington

3-star hotel, 0.2 miles
950 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6000

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel, 0.2 miles
4610 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-9800

Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Studio Apartments, 0.3 miles
1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 267-2879

Comfort Inn Ballston

2-star hotel, 0.4 miles
1211 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 397-3955

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston

3-star hotel, 0.5 miles
650 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 310-1999

Schedule

Thursday October 12, 2023
AM and PM Individual Council Meetings (for those VP functional areas that are holding them)
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EC Meeting in Board Room at CAS Office
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Optional Opportunity for CAS Volunteers to Visit CAS Office
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Games for Summit Invitees at Punch Bowl Social

Friday October 13, 2023
Time Topic
Location: NRECA Conference Center (https://www.cooperativeplaza.com/conference-center/plan-your-event/) Right near CAS office.
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome Remarks and Introductions, Frank Chang, FCAS, CAS President-Elect
8:45 - 10:00

Leading with Ambiguity

Leadership through ambiguity is about creating opportunity in a world of unknowns. This session will walk through how to identify and understand ambiguity, while equipping leaders with tools to navigate the ever present uncertainty around us. This session, developed by the Leadership Development Committee, is inspired by the book, Navigating Ambiguity. Every attendee will receive a copy of the book.

Presenter:
Katey Walker, FCAS, Member of the Leadership Development Committee
10:00 - 10:15 am Networking and Refreshment Break
10:15 - 11:00 am

State of the CAS, Frank Chang, FCAS, CAS President-Elect

Frank will provide an overview of recent strategic initiatives being addressed by CAS leadership and look ahead to plans for 2023-24.
11:00 –
11:45 am

Report from the CEO, Victor Carter-Bey, DM, CAS CEO

Victor will provide an update from the CEO’s perspective. This session will cover his goals from the past year and planned areas of focus for the coming year.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch and Networking
12:45 – 2:00 pm

Collaboration and Feedback Session

The goal of this session is to develop ideas for how the various components of the CAS’s organizational structure can work better together, from volunteer groups, to staff, to the Executive Council and up to the Board.

Attendees will be divided into breakout groups to discuss:

  • What is working well to facilitate collaboration?
  • What could help improve collaboration?
  • Where are there opportunities for different groups (e.g., chairs, committees, Executive Council, Board, staff) to lean in more or in a different way?

The session will conclude with reports from the breakout groups and an open discussion among attendees of ways to foster better collaboration.
2:00 – 2:15 pm Networking and Refreshment Break
2:15-3:15 pm

Goal Setting Session

Based on all of the information about initiatives underway within the CAS discussed this far, the final session of the day will serve as a working session to identify broad themes and goals for 2023-24 by functional areas. In some cases, this session will build upon meetings held the prior day.

Staff and volunteer leaders will gather by functional area to discuss themes and goals, and then share their 2023-24 plans with all attendees. This will help build awareness of what each functional area will be focused on in the coming year, while highlighting areas for cross-functional collaboration.
3:15 – 3:30 pm Closing and Adjourn
Schedule

Thursday October 12, 2023
AM and PM Individual Council Meetings (for those VP functional areas that are holding them)
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EC Meeting in Board Room at CAS Office
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Optional Opportunity for CAS Volunteers to Visit CAS Office
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Games for Summit Invitees at Punch Bowl Social

Friday October 13, 2023
Time Topic
Location: NRECA Conference Center (https://www.cooperativeplaza.com/conference-center/plan-your-event/) Right near CAS office.
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome Remarks and Introductions, Frank Chang, FCAS, CAS President-Elect
8:45 - 10:00

Leading with Ambiguity

Leadership through ambiguity is about creating opportunity in a world of unknowns. This session will walk through how to identify and understand ambiguity, while equipping leaders with tools to navigate the ever present uncertainty around us. This session, developed by the Leadership Development Committee, is inspired by the book, Navigating Ambiguity. Every attendee will receive a copy of the book.

Presenter:
Katey Walker, FCAS, Member of the Leadership Development Committee
10:00 - 10:15 am Networking and Refreshment Break
10:15 - 11:00 am

State of the CAS, Frank Chang, FCAS, CAS President-Elect

Frank will provide an overview of recent strategic initiatives being addressed by CAS leadership and look ahead to plans for 2023-24.
11:00 –
11:45 am

Report from the CEO, Victor Carter-Bey, DM, CAS CEO

Victor will provide an update from the CEO’s perspective. This session will cover his goals from the past year and planned areas of focus for the coming year.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch and Networking
12:45 – 2:00 pm

Collaboration and Feedback Session

The goal of this session is to develop ideas for how the various components of the CAS’s organizational structure can work better together, from volunteer groups, to staff, to the Executive Council and up to the Board.

Attendees will be divided into breakout groups to discuss:

  • What is working well to facilitate collaboration?
  • What could help improve collaboration?
  • Where are there opportunities for different groups (e.g., chairs, committees, Executive Council, Board, staff) to lean in more or in a different way?

The session will conclude with reports from the breakout groups and an open discussion among attendees of ways to foster better collaboration.
2:00 – 2:15 pm Networking and Refreshment Break
2:15-3:15 pm

Goal Setting Session

Based on all of the information about initiatives underway within the CAS discussed this far, the final session of the day will serve as a working session to identify broad themes and goals for 2023-24 by functional areas. In some cases, this session will build upon meetings held the prior day.

Staff and volunteer leaders will gather by functional area to discuss themes and goals, and then share their 2023-24 plans with all attendees. This will help build awareness of what each functional area will be focused on in the coming year, while highlighting areas for cross-functional collaboration.
3:15 – 3:30 pm Closing and Adjourn