LMTA Convention Program 2018

2018 LMTA ANNUAL CONVENTION August 2-4, 2018 Hilton Pensacola Beach, 12 Via De Luna Drive Pensacola, FL

Louisiana Motor Transport Association Inc. 4838 Bennington Ave • POBOX 80278 • Baton Rouge, LA, 70898 225-928-5682 • lmta@louisianatrucking.com • www.louisianatrucking.com

REGISTER & PAY ONLINE!

HOTEL REGISTRATION

Join us for the 78th Annual LMTA Convention on August 2-4 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach in Pensacola Beach, FL. Register and pay online on LMTA website using the convention registration link or click this link

Deadline for the special LMTA Group Rates is July 10th.

For reservations contact the hotel at 850-916-2999 (Group Code “LMT”).

HOTEL INFORMATION

LMTA group rates may be available prior to and after the convention based on availability.

Cancellations must be made directly with the hotel forty-eight (48) hours prior to check-in to avoid a penalty. Reservations made after the cutoff date should be made through Dana Weidman at the LMTA office at 225-9285682.

Hilton Pensacola Beach Phone: 850-916-2999 (Group Code “LMT”) Website: Click this link.

Cut Off Date: July 10, 2018 Check-In: 4 p.m.

Checkout: 11 a.m.

NOTE: When making your reservations be sure to make your check-out date Sunday, Aug. 5 so that you don’t miss the Officers’ Installation Banquet on Saturday night!

SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 2, 2018

7:30 a.m. ..........................................................................Golf Tournament Registration 8 a.m. ...................................................................Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament 3 – 5 p.m................................................................................... Convention Registration 6 – 8 p.m. .........................................................................................Welcome Reception 8 – 11 p.m. ................................................................................................Hospitality Suite

Friday, August 3, 2018

7:30 – 9 a.m. ..................................................................................................Registration 8 – 9:30 a.m................................................................General Membership Breakfast 9:30 – 11:30 a.m...........................................................General Membership Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ............................................................................ TransPac Meeting 4 – 6 p.m. .......................................................................................Class Pays...and Plays 7 – 10 p.m. ...............................................................................................Hospitality Suite

Saturday, August 4, 2018

7:30 – 9 a.m. .....................................................Registration & Continental Breakfast 8 – 9:30 a.m...................................................................... Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m – 12 p.m.........................................................General Membership Meeting 6 – 9 p.m. .................................Officers’ Reception, Banquet & Dessert Reception 9 – 12 p.m. ...............................................................................................Hospitality Suite

BILL CLARK MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, August 2nd at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd., Navarre, FL Golf registration will be held at 7:30 a.m. The tournament will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start, 4-man scramble. In addition to a $15,000 hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the hole, this year’s tournament will be filled with other special prizes and surprises! www.theclubathiddencreek.com

WELCOME RECEPTION

Join us for our Welcome Reception on Thursday evening! Bring the entire family out for dinner and special entertainment for the kids.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Cobbs, Allen & Hall of Louisiana, Kenworth of Louisiana and Vertical Alliance.

HOSPITALITY SUITE

Throughout the Convention we invite you to visit the LMTA Hospitality Suite sponsored by Roadrunner Towing & Recovery. As always, you can relax and mingle with your friends and business associates while enjoying cool refreshments and wonderful Southern hospitality.

CLASS PAYS....AND PLAYS

Friday Afternoon Reception 4 - 6 p.m.

We’re happy to welcome our newest Sponsors - Peterbilt of Louisiana and Paccar Parts. We hope that you will join us for this afternoon reception featuring vocals of Branden Frederick, Parts Manager, Peterbilt of Lafayette & Lake Charles

DOOR PRIZES

As usual, we will have fantastic door prizes to be given away at each General Membership meeting and special prizes to be awarded at the Officers’ Installation Banquet. Only fully registered participants are eligible and you must be present to win!

SPONSORSHIP

We invite you to become a General Sponsor of the Annual Convention or to sponsor a specific event. As a General Sponsor, you will be recognized in all Annual Convention publications. Please consider supporting the Association and our industry. You can make your sponsorship selections online.

ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Single Registration fees include admittance to all meetings and dining functions for one participant. Couple Registration fees include admittance to all meetings and dining functions for two participants. Dress for all meetings is resort casual. Dress for the Officers’ Reception and Installation Banquet is cocktail attire.

Member Registration Fees: Couple Registration–$505 Single Registration–$360

Non-member Registration Fees: Couple Registration–$605 Single Registration–$460

ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS

Fully registered participants can purchase additional breakfast tickets at a cost of $25 child/$30 adult and additional Banquet Tickets at a cost of $75 each. Please order additional meal tickets when you register. *Reminder: A couple registration includes two banquet tickets!

GOLF TOURNAMENT FEES

Member Registration Fees: Convention Registrant–$105 Convention Registrant Guest–$130 Not Registered for Convention – $155

Non-member Registration Fees: Convention Registrant–$210 Not Registered for Convention–$310

50/50 REVERSE RAFFLE TICKETS

Do not pass up this chance to win big! Purchase your raffle tickets for $50 each. Throughout the convention, we pick the losers, leaving the last 10 tickets to be drawn at the Officers’ Banquet on Saturday night. You can order online when you register and your ticket(s) will be included in your registration packet. Raffle tickets will also be available at the registration desk on Thursday afternoon.