February 9, 2023 Education - The Benefits of Working with University Conference Centers

February 9, 2023

Location:  Southeastern Louisiana University in room 2207 in student union  building in hammond la

11:30am - 12:00pm Lunch and  Networking, Socializing, Announcements

12:00 - 1:00pm – Educational Training

Presentation by: 

Robin A Parker, Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiative @ Southeastern Louisiana University

Directions to Student Union

Map of Student Union

Parking Pass

About our Guest Speaker:  After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and an MBA with a Marketing Communications concentration, Robin Parker began her career in higher education as an instructor in the Department of Business at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. She then began a 15-year career in the field of Media Research with companies including Scarborough, Simmons Market Research Bureau, and ADcom Information Services in positions ranging from Market Research Manager to Vice President of Client Services. She returned to her home state of Louisiana in 2005 where she joined her alma mater, Southeastern Louisiana University, as Coordinator of Marketing for Auxiliary Services. She now serves as the Auxiliary Services Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives. In this role, her primary responsibilities include strategic planning and marketing communications planning for each of the Auxiliary Services departments, including University Housing, Dining Services, University Bookstore, Document Source Print and Mail Services, Textbook Rental, Campus Card Operations, Student Union, University Center, and Event and Conference Services. Ms. Parker has been an active member of NACAS for several years, is a past presenter at both the national and regional conferences, and was awarded the Innovative Achievement in Auxiliary Services Award in 2006 for her work on the Southeastern Louisiana University Auxiliary Services Promotional DVD.

Topic:  The Benefits of Working with University Conference Centers

Attend this meeting to learn about the benefits for meeting planning while collaborating with university conference centers. Tips for successful and beneficial collaborations with university conference centers will be provided Increase your knowledge about the process securing meeting space at UCCs.

Approved for 1 hour of Core Competency - Facilities and Services

RSVP by February 2, 2023 to avoid late fees!

Spring Community Involvement Campaign

Bring peanut butter to donate for the Spread the Love Campaign at the February Meeting.

We will have a scholarship fund raiser at this meeting.  25 tickets for only $5!

There will be a raffle of surprises donated by members!  Members please bring items to donate to the raffle that match the theme "Be Mine It's Mardi Gras Time!"

Registration Fees:

First/Second meeting(s) are FREE - but you must register!

Guest Non-Member $30 until Feb 2, 2023

Planner - Member $20 until Feb 2, 2023

Supplier - Member $30 until Feb 2, 2023

First/Second Virtual Meeting(s) Attendee are FREE - but you must register!

Virtual Attendee - $15.00

$10 late fee assessed for those that register after Feb 2, 2023 deadline.

There is a non-refundable $2 credit card fee included on each transaction.

We can not guarantee lunch availability to those that register after the deadline.