In this episode we get to sit down with again with Caitlin Clark, board member for the LSRT, to hear about some of the important factors of putting on state affiliate CEU lectures. Listen is as we talk about student engagement, vendor agreements, and what all happens behind the scenes to make these events happen.

(00:37) Welcome back to Collaboration RA, Marcelene and Reece reconnect!

(04:19) The start of “throwing the party”

(06:03) Connecting with our industry and putting those connections into the conference.

(09:59) Finding lectures that connect with audience, time slots, and breakout sessions.

(14:26) Location, location, location; making things effective and affordable.

(1906) Forming and maintain vendor relationships; engaging students to assist in the process.

(21:24) Connecting with other speakers, the attendees, and vendors.

(23:32) Professional engagement, lectures, and troubleshooting some of the hiccups along the way.

(27:33) Connecting with student audiences, topics that relate to them, and long-term growth opportunities.

(31:50) Attendance and location determination.

(33:45) looking to the future and upcoming event planning with the LSRT.

(35:25) Speaking at conferences, the commitment, and gaining a life skill through speaking.

(38:26) Closing advise for the seminar and connecting with vendors.

(39:32) Closing remarks

We love our different state affiliates and getting to reconnect with them every opportunity we can. They support local and state efforts and encourage engagement in our profession. A big thank you to the LSRT, all our state and local societies for all the hard work you all do to make these conferences possible.