A new study suggests that extroverts have an easier road to the CEO suite, but all temperaments can lead well – and can benefit from a bit of downtime. (Associations Now)
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Millennials: You know them well, those 73 million professionals born between 1980 and 1996 who are now an integral part of the American workplace. They’re working their way up the career ladder in organizations across the country and becoming members and leaders in your association. Yet, they still get a bad rap. (Association Adviser)
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You know the importance of membership retention, but do you have a formal membership retention plan? Do you have tactical steps in place that you’re actively completing to boost membership renewals? If not, you may want to consider creating one, particularly so you and your staff have something concrete to reference (and improve upon) throughout the year. (MemberClicks)
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Does your prospectus follow the same old format? I’ve seen a few lately and I can tell you from my experience, chances are your prospectus needs a fresh approach. It’s time to shake things up and create something that will catch the prospect’s attention. (Association Success)
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In the immortal words of Yogi Berra, "It ain’t over ‘til it’s over." True in baseball, certainly, and in most things. However, when it comes to events, an opposite aphorism may be more apropos: "It starts before it starts." (MeetingsNet)
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New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Stephen Perry recently announced to industry colleagues that Senior Vice President of Business Development & Strategy Cara Banasch, MBA, was name to Smart Meetings magazine's 2017 Smart Women in Meetings. The annual award recognizes women for their professional contributions to the meetings and events industry.
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We are pleased to release the LSAE 2017 Schedule of Events – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
May 18, 2017
Peer-to-Peer Workshop and Breakfast
Location: Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (Baton Rouge)
Discussion Topic: Finding Good People and Keeping Them
Regular and Secondary Regular Members Only
June 20, 2017
Lunch and Learn
Location: Embassy Suites (Baton Rouge)
August 29, 2017
Lunch and Learn
Location: City Club of Baton Rouge
September 24-26, 2017
Annual Convention
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette
November 8, 2017
Lunch and Learn
Location: The Tracy Center (Baton Rouge)
Learn more on the LSAE website as details become available. See you then!
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The Louisiana Society of Association Executives invites you to attend the 2017 Annual Convention, September 24-26, 2017 at the Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette. At this convention, LSAE will be "Kickin' It Up a Notch" for your professional development and your organization.
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LSAE understands the support of our sponsors allows the association to continue to grow and be THE Association for Associations. We have again made it easier for sponsors to show their support...and save a few dollars.
LSAE is proud to present the 2017 Annual Sponsorship Packages. The sponsorship packages provide your organization the opportunity to promote your property and services, while maximizing your exposure year-round through printed and electronic publications, meeting support and participation, and membership involvement.
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Thank you to LSAE's Annual Bronze Sponsors:
Caesars Entertainment
Lafayette CVC
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB
Marriott
Visit Jefferson Parish
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Associate Members
Kerri Donnelly
Director of Sales
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Senior Sales Manager
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Sales Manager
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New Orleans, LA 70130
P: (504) 310-1018
F: (504) 221-6923
Allison Shepherd
Director of Sales
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P: (251) 923-4400
F: (251) 923-4403
Melissa Silva
Corporate Sales Manager
Renaissance Baton Rouge
7000 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
P: (225) 215-7000
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The digital edition of the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of LSAE Resource is available now. Find out how with focus, creativity and hard work, your association can build a culture where new ideas thrive. Start reading this issue now!
Contact Sarah Sain at ssain@naylor.com if you would like to submit an article idea for consideration for future issues of Resource – member contributions are welcome. Advertising positions are also available for future issues. For information about about how to promote your company or destination to Louisiana's association leaders, contact Debbi McClanahan at debbim@naylor.com.
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