To All Board Members, Council of Advisors, Council of Presidents, and Committee and Task Force Members

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the National Board Meeting & Long Range Planning Retreat January 19-21, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona.  Please take note of the schedule details and location below, and we hope to see you in Tempe! 

We hope most of you will attend in person; the ability to interact with your colleagues after the last two years is so invigorating and motivating!!  For those unable to travel, we are offering the option to participate remotely for parts of the meeting.  As such, separate registration is offered for in-person and remote attendees.

It is vitally important for all members to participate in the retreat on Friday, January 20th to give input in developing the new strategic plan. The strategic plan presents an opportunity for ARCS to look to the future so we can be a viable, strong, premier organization. The Long Range Planning Committee will be working collaboratively with the chapters as well as the national board, so we need to hear your thoughts.

Location: 

• Hotel:  Hyatt Place, 601 E. 6^th Street, Tempe - booking information is below. 
• Meetings:  Arizona State University (ASU) (within walking distance of hotel)

Hyatt Place Tempe/University - ARCS Foundation

Booking Directions:

* Use your group-specific link to navigate to the hotel website, click “book now”, select your arrival & departure date then click “book now” again (the link puts the group code in for you) Group Code (G-ARCS)

* Call 888-591-1234 and ask to reserve a room within the group block using the specific property name and group code. Group rooms/rates will only be available over the contracted group dates. If you need additional dates or any further assistance please contact Becky Bowers, Director of Sales, at 480-219-5753 or via email, becky.bowers1@hyatt.com

Register: 

·Click REGISTER NOW below to register to attend in person for $300. 

o Registration fee includes lunch & dinner on Thursday and lunch and evening reception on Friday.

o Friday evening dinner will be coordinated separately and paid for individually by participants. 

o Breakfast is provided daily with your hotel room.  Hotel guests must register and pay separately (link provided above).  

·Click here to register to attend remotely

o Activities indicated with * below will be available via zoom

Schedule Overview

Thursday, January 19  (Meetings at ASU)

7:30 AM-8:30 AM           Breakfast in hotel at your convenience

9:30 AM-11:30 AM         ASU Lab Tours (Optional)

The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ and The Biodesign Institute draw upon ASU’s deep commitment to use-inspired research, our ongoing work in sustainability and service to the global community rooted in the conviction that we can and must make a meaningful contribution to ensuring a habitable planet and a future in which health and well-being is attainable for all humankind.

11:30 AM -12:30 PM         Box Lunch – (All attendees); Featuring Guest Speaker, ARCS Alum Joshua Daymude

12:45 PM-4:45 PM            Forum and Committee Meetings*

 6:15 PM -8:00 PM            Dinner at ASU Old Main in the Carson Ballroom

Friday,  January 20  

 7:30 AM-8:30 AM              Breakfast in hotel at your convenience

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM             Long Range Planning Retreat conducted by consultant Emma Gilmore Kieran*

6:00 PM -7:00 PM             Reception at Hyatt Place Hotel

7:00 PM                             Committee & Council dinners (options to be provided based on registration response; stay tuned                           for  additional details

Saturday, January 21 

7:30-8:30 AM                    Breakfast in hotel at your convenience

9:00 AM -12:00 PM           Board Meeting*

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of these sessions. I look forward to seeing everyone! 

Sincerely, 

Caron Ogg, President