ALEC Annual Meeting

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The Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives invites our members and exhibitors to attend our 2022 Annual Meeting, July 24-26, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.   This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow cooperatives and exhibitors.

Registration

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Click here for sponsor/vendor registration.

Hotel Reservations

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Tentative Agenda

Sunday, July 24

11:00 a.m.                Shuttle from Renaissance Hotel to TopGolf

Noon                         TopGolf-Baton Rouge Networking & Lunch

3:00 p.m.                  Registration & Hotel Check-In

6:00 p.m.                  Networking and Dinner

7:00 p.m.                  Velvet Sky Band

Monday, July 25

7:00 a.m.                  Vendor Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m.                  Welcome Remarks– Addie Armato, ALEC CEO

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

8:30 a.m.                  State of the Association Address – Addie Armato, CEO

9:00 a.m.                  NRECA Virtual Address – Jim Matheson, CEO

9:30 a.m.                  (Tentative) CFC Address – Andrew Don, CEO

10:00 a.m.                Break

10:15 a.m.                Pioneer Utility Resources Address – Anne Harvey, Vice President of Member Solutions

10:45 a.m.                NRECA Benefits Presentation – Jason Feider, Benefits Field Director

11:15 a.m.                CoBank Address – Ken Gajdos, Vice President of the Electric Distribution Division

11:45 a.m.                Networking Break

12:00 p.m.                Youth Leadership Council and Community Service Awards Luncheon

1:00 p.m.                  Keynote Speaker – Chief Richard Piciotto (Sponsored by CFC)

Chief Richard Picciotto delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the day that altered history, underscoring the significance of courage, preparation and effective leadership when confronted with enormous adversity.

The FDNY battalion commander was in Tower Manhattan when it was the target of terrorist attacks on 9/11, Richard and his fellow firefighters selflessly rushed inside the World Trade Center towers to rescue those trapped inside. The highest-ranking firefighter to survive that day, he humbly reflects on his efforts and offers an insider’s knowledge of how courage and training helped save numerous lives. He also chronicles this experience in his best-selling book, Last Man Down.

In captivating narratives that leave audiences on the edge of their seats, Richard recounts his experiences on that day and those following, revealing how he summoned lessons learned throughout his years as an accomplished leader to take on the most difficult tasks. Tactfully incorporating humor with valuable lessons on leadership, preparation and decision-making, Richard puts this defining historical event into perspective, while imparting valuable insights for business leaders to effectively lead teams through significant challenges and in crises.

2:00 p.m.                  Federated Address – Kenny Marvin, Account Executive

2:30 p.m.                  Break

2:45 p.m.                  NRECA Crisis Communications & Cybersecurity Presentation – Stephen Bell, Senior Director of Media and Public Relations

3:30 p.m.                  Homestead Funds Presentation – Mark Santero, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director

4:00 p.m.                  Personal Time

5:00 p.m.                  (Tentative) Royal & Del Sol Cocktail Reception

6:00 p.m.                  ALEC Awards & Safety Banquet

Tuesday, July 26

7:00 a.m.                  ACRE Breakfast

8:00 a.m.                  (Tentative) Commissioner Mike Francis Address – Louisiana Public Service Commission

8:30 a.m.                  ALEC Annual Business Meeting

10:00 a.m.                Break

10:15 a.m.                Breakout Sessions

• • • • • Federated Claims Training for Cooperative Employees
        • NRECA Director Training: Financial Decision Making (2640.1)
          • Rodney Crile, NRECA Instructor in the Bienvenue Room

12:00 p.m.                Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m.                  Breakout Sessions (Continued)

• • • • • Federated Claims Training for Cooperative Employees
        • NRECA Director Training: Financial Decision Making (2640.1)
          • Rodney Crile, NRECA Instructor in the Bienvenue Room

2:30 p.m.                  Break

2:45 p.m.                  Breakout Sessions (Continued)

• • • • • Federated Claims Training for Cooperative Employees
        • NRECA Director Training: Financial Decision Making (2640.1)
          • Rodney Crile, NRECA Instructor in the Bienvenue Room

4:00 p.m.                  Adjourn