The Lousiana Bar Leaders Conference
Hosted by the LSBA
January 29 - 30, 2015
The Louisiana Bar Leaders Conference has been cancelled.
This conference was designed with local bar leaders in mind. The goal of the LA Bar Leaders Conference is to offer bar leaders the opportunity to network and share information with their bar association peers across the state.
Event Location
River Oaks Catering and Event Center
520 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA
(337) 593-8866
www.riveroakscaters.com
Registration and Cancellation Information
Cost: $45/attendee. To register on-line, please click the button located in the upper right hand corner. To print the registration form,
please click here and then follow the remittance instructions listed on the form. PLEASE NOTE: Executive directors do not have an on-line registration option and therefore, must mail/fax in the printed registration form and fee (please send credit card information if faxing) for their registration.
Local bars registering
three or more attendees should contact Michelle Neal at
michelle.neal@lsba.org in order to secure substantial registration fee discounts.
All registrations must be received by the LSBA no later than Friday, January 23, 2015.
The last date for cancellation with a full refund is Friday, January 16, 2015. Cancellations after Friday, January 16, 2015 will result in a $30 cancellation fee per paid attendee. Absolutely no refunds will be granted for cancellations received after Friday, January 23, 2015.
Conference Accommodations and Questions
The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants. Please contact Michelle Neal at
michelle.neal@lsba.org if you have a disability, food allergy, or other dietary restrictions which may require special accommodations at this conference.
Event Schedule
(Click here for a printable version of the Event Schedule)
Thursday, January 29, 2015 (At the Lafayette Bar Center, 2607 Johnston St., Lafayette)
3:00 - 4:30 PM -
Local Bar Forum
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM -
Bar Leaders Reception
Friday, January 30, 2015 (At the River Oaks Catering and Event Center)
9 a.m. REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:45 a.m. WELCOMING REMARKS
10 a.m. Social Media and Bar Leadership
11 a.m. BREAK
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• Myths and Truths About Being Bar President
• Creating An Effective Multi-Faceted Communications Plan
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• The Volunteer Leader/Staff Partnership
• No Bar Looks Good in Red
2:30 p.m. TRANSFER BREAK
2:45 p.m. STRATEGIES FOR A VIBRANT BAR ASSOCIATION
3:45 p.m. Wrap-Up
4 p.m. ADJOURN
Hotel Accommodations
Local bar associations are responsible for their own hotel costs. A room block with discounted room rates of $120/night has been reserved by the LSBA at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Airport.
Please make your reservations early - the discounted room rate expires on January 12, 2015. To reserve a room for January 29,
please click here and then follow the directions below:
1. In left corner, place arrival date of Jan 29 and departure date of Jan 30.
2. Use drop down box and select number of rooms and number of persons to a room.
3. Click on Add special rate codes and type in “BAR” in the Group Code Box.
4. Click "Check Room & Rates."
5. A pop up window will come up, “Find more options." Close that window so you can continue making your reservation on the main reservation webpage.
6. Select type of room to continue with Reservation and follow remaining steps.
If you have any problems reserving a room, please call the Reservations Line at 1-866-868-1398 or the front desk at 337-264-6044 and ask for the “LA State Bar Association” block rate.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 24 hours or more prior to your scheduled reservations in order to avoid any cancellation penalty. If you need further assistance, please call the hotel directly at (337) 264-6044.