Create meeting magic by embracing tips that welcome the next generation of attendees and also benefit everyone in the crowd. (Source: Smart Meetings)
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As organizations are asking their event planners to do more, a new survey finds that many planners are not given the tools they need to show the full ROI of their events. (Source: Skift Meetings)
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AI and other automation tools can free up time while helping you build connections with your community. Here is an overview of some best practices as well as some challenges that’ll likely pop up. (Source: Feathr)
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Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, has been re-appointed to a second term of service on the U.S. Travel Association’s Executive Board. Leger has also recently been appointed to the Board of Directors and Trustees of Professional Convention Management Association and the U.S. Department of Commerce Travel & Tourism Advisory Board. (Source: Biz New Orleans)
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Joan Botts, Paragon Casino Resort’s Vice President of Marketing, was installed as a board member at Louisiana Travel Association's annual meeting. “It’s an honor to serve on the Louisiana Travel Association Board and contribute to advancing our state’s thriving tourism industry,” she said. (Source: CenLANow.com)
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Visit Lake Charles’ own Aubrey Caldwell, Madison Yates, and Kristen Shiver recently earned their Certified Travel Specialist (CTS) certifications through the prestigious Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy. (Source: KTVZ21)
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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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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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In an industry continuing to adapt to a new way of meeting and strengthening our professions, LSAE is pleased to offer 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
Learn More...
Join LSAE for the Lunch and Learn to hear more about what to expect in the upcoming legislative session.
April 8th | Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge | 11:30 am
Speaker: Representative Paula Davis
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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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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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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!
Regular Members
Brandy Hingle
Association Management Partners
brandy@amplouisiana.com
Morgan Milling
Louisiana Pest Management Association
mmilling@lpca.org
Luc Picard
EisnerAmper
luc.picard@eisneramper.com
Sarita Scheufens
Health and Safety Council Louisiana
sscheufens@hasc.com
Associate Members
Gabrielle Bolding
Le Meridien New Orleans
Gabrielle.Bolding@marriott.com
Jimmy Mouton
Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
jimmy@lafayettetravel.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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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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