Freeman's new book presents decades of institutional knowledge to share with the next generation of event professionals. (Source: Skift Meetings)
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Setting up your event for zero waste is more than an admirable goal now, as sustainability moves from being a buzzword to a core business value. (Source: MeetingsNet)
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For associations success lies in moving beyond generic offerings and creating personalized, impactful experiences that resonate with diverse member needs. (Source: Association Adviser)
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According to a recent study, New Orleans ranks third among the top 250 U.S. cities for hosting conventions. The study analyzed large conventions requiring 2,700 or more hotel rooms on peak nights. (Source: Biz New Orleans)
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Southern Living magazine highlights the vibrant cultural history and adventures to be found in Louisiana's capital city. (Source: Southern Living)
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The 2025 Mississippi River cruising season starts February 21. The new season debuts a 12-Day Mississippi Explorer Cruise and exclusive journeys along the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio Rivers. (Source: Travel and Tour World)
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Let your fellow LSAE members know what's happening at your association or organization. Share your updates, announcements and celebrations in eResource. Email Crystal Carter at info@lsae.org.
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This year LSAE is stepping up its game to provide members with practical information and resources to help make your job easier.
Look out for tips and resources every Wednesday on our social media accounts courtesy of LSAE members!
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Spring/Summer 2025
Editorial Focus: Leadership & Operations Destination Spotlight: From the Bayou to the Gulf Coast: Houma, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Biloxi, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Pensacola UPCOMING DEADLINE: Friday, February 28, 2025
Fall/Winter 2025
Editorial Focus: Communications & Engagement Destination Spotlight: Louisiana Locales: Shreveport-Bossier, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria-Pineville, River Parishes, Natchitoches
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Check out 2024 LSAE Successes here.
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LSAE is pleased to offer supporter opportunities in 2025. In an industry continuing to adapt to a new way of meeting and strengthening our professions, LSAE has modified opportunities for your organization to continue supporting our community. The following packages present options to support: - Annual Convention - Lunch and Learns - Networking Events - Peer-to-Peer Workshops - Website and Social Media Exposure
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LSAE's annual pictorial roster is available in both print and digital formats.
Check it out today to learn about valuable member benefits, find member contact information, and build relationships with key industry stakeholders.
View the Roster Today...
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 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.
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As things are changing with association landscapes and our meetings, LSAE wants to connect our members as experts and resources through our Speakers Bureau.
Share Your Expertise. Join the Speakers Bureau to share your knowledge on different subjects and topics.
Share Your Speaker Experiences. Add speakers to the Speakers Bureau that you would like to recommend to LSAE members.
Find an Expert. This Bureau will be used to connect LSAE members with other parties seeking industry experts to speak at their events.
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LSAE committees are an excellent way to make the most of your membership. Network with your peers and help grow the association. Most committees meet by conference call, but in-person meetings are requested as needed. Please read about our different committees and sign up below for ANY committee or task force of your choice.
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Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or your organization has a position to filled with a qualified candidate, the LSAE Career Center is an excellent resource for your group. Post job openings, find potential candidates, search openings and subscribe to new posting notifications.
Visit the LSAE Career Center today!
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Welcome!
Executive Members Danny Bosch The Center for Literacy & Learning danny@myllc.org
Meredith Charbonnet Smith Strategies Association and Event Management meredith@smithstrategiesmanagement.com
Kristen Johns Louisiana Travel Association kristen@louisianatravelassociation.org
Karson Roberts Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana kroberts@iiabl.com
Associate Members Cody Bienvenu The Harbor Center cody@harborcenter.org
Travis Gautreau Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association tgautreau@dseda.org
Jimmy Mouton Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission jimmy@lafayettetravel.com
Caroline Yates New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center cyates@mccno.com
Sarah Zeagler Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau groups@natchitoches.com
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The Louisiana Society of Association Executives is THE association for association professionals. In support of our mission and vision, LSAE provides members with many benefits of membership.
As part of your LSAE membership, you receive access to Resource Online, the newsletter you're reading right now; our bi-annual magazine, Resource; and the yearly LSAE pictorial membership roster.
Do you have a story idea or would you like to contribute to Resource magazine?
Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business- and technical-related content.
Reach out to info@lsae.org to get involved as a writer or share your feedback.
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LSAE's communications, including Resource magazine, the annual pictorial membership roster and this newsletter you're reading now, are all made possible through the support of our advertisers. The numbers tell the story:
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80% of LSAE members have saved or contacted an advertiser after seeing them in a LSAE publication. |
Nearly 1 in 3 LSAE members need 500 or more hotel rooms booked annually. |
75% of LSAE members spend more than 15 minutes reading LSAE's Resource magazine. |
To learn more about the opportunities available, visit our media guide.
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