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Legislative Director

Legislative Director – Barbara Davis

The LATA’s Legislative Director position was formed through the reorganization of duties originally assigned solely to the Executive Director of the LATA. The Legislative Director is charged with representing the LATA at the Louisiana Legislature during regular and special sessions, as well as assisting the LATA organization with various duties associated with the application of the Association’s legislative policy, including meeting with authors/proponents of proposed legislation and voicing the Association’s position on such matters.

Barbara Davis, retired Revenue Tax Director for the Louisiana Department of Revenue, was named to the newly created position by the Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2012. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Davis served as liaison for LDR with the various tax practitioner groups, including the LCPA. Over the course of her career, she was involved with teaching sales tax classes for the LATA and represented LDR at the Auditor’s Workshops held by the LATA at their conferences.

Barbara noted that a person does not know where life’s path will take one and that she is excited that her path has taken her from being representative of the state to the LATA, to now being an official part of the LATA. Barbara is looking forward to working with people that she has grown to know and appreciate as much for their knowledge, as for their ability to get the important goals accomplished for local tax administration. It is a wonderful opportunity and she hopes to learn and contribute to the LATA goals as much as possible.
Contact Barbara Davis:
Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators
14553 Mora Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 892-2053
bdavis800@cox.net

3rd Quarterly Conference 2010

3rd Quarterly Conference Information

September 8-10, 2010
Bossier City, LA

Dear Fellow LATA Members & Participants,

Greetings from the Bossier City – Parish Sales & Use Tax Division. We are honored to be hosting the 3rd quarterly conference of 2010. The dates for the conference will be September 8-10, 2010 and is being hosted at Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort in Bossier City.

The Conference will begin on Wednesday morning with a golf tournament at Olde Oaks Golf Club in Southern Bossier Parish. Olde Oaks was designed in close collaboration with PGA Ryder Cup Captain Hal Sutton. The tournament play will begin at 7:30am. Registration is $60 and lunch will be provided. Lunch will be Tex-Mex which will include beef fajitas, chicken fajitas, beef tacos and all the fixings. Proper Attire is required.

Wednesday afternoon we will get down to business with the committee meetings to be followed by a social gathering in the hospitality room. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

An Auditors’ chat room is scheduled for Thursday morning. Be sure that you get your questions in early. The auditor’s chat room will only be available for government auditors and government contract auditors only. The Auditors’ Workshop will follow and is open to everyone. The general session will begin after lunch and will feature a wealth of information for everyone.

Thursday night’s dinner and entertainment will include a wonderful Italian themed meal. Dinner will start at 7pm and the band will start playing at 8pm. A huge dance floor will be available to allow everyone to get out there and have some fun. On the registration form there is a space for you to make a request for a song that you would like to hear during the evening.

Friday morning breakfast will be served starting at 7am, continental breakfast will be served and a chef will be available at the omelet station to prepare you one to your liking. The conference will conclude after the general session and once all door prizes are awarded to the lucky winners.

Registration for the conference is $150 for members and $175 for participants and non-members. The cost if received after August 18, 2010 will be $175 for members and $200 for participants and non-members. The hotel rooms at Diamond Jacks are $89.00 per night. Reservations can be made by calling Diamond Jacks at 866-552-9629. Mention group code “S09TAX” to get the LATA rate. Rates are only guaranteed through August 18, 2010 so call early.

If you have any questions please give me a call at 318-741-8550.

Sincerely,

Micheal Collins

Forms

Golf Registration Form
Conference Registration Form

Links

Directions to Diamond Jacks

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2nd Quarterly Conference 2010

2nd Quarterly Conference

June 9-11, 2010
Morgan City, LA

Dear Fellow LATA Members & Guests:

Laissez les bons temps rouler – Let the good times roll! The St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department is hosting the 2nd Quarterly LATA Conference. It is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 through Friday, June 11, 2010. We are hosting it at the Holiday Inn located at 520 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA. (Map & Directions Below)

Conference registration will begin on Wednesday morning for those coming in to participate in the golf tournament. A four man scramble will be played at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course. It was rated Louisiana’s #1 Best Golf Course for 2008 & 2009 by Golfweek Magazine. The course is located at 400 Cotten Road, Patterson, LA and play will begin with a 7:30 am tee time. Registration is $70 with lunch provided. Proper attire is required.

After our Wednesday afternoon committee meetings, we will take flight through the past with our social at the Louisiana State Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Industry Museum located at 118 Cotten Road, Patterson, LA.

On Thursday, our day will begin with an informative auditor’s workshop. It will be followed by the first general session which will include our committee reports and special presentations. A hard day’s work deserves a little fun. Let’s find out who still has their groove. Dinner and entertainment will be at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. It is within walking distance from the hotel. The conference will conclude after lunch is served on Friday.

A wealth of knowledge, vast variety of food, and exceptional conversation will cost only $175 for members and $200 for non-members. Hotel reservations may be obtained through their website or by calling 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329) or (985-385-2201). Please be sure to mention you are with LATA to receive the discounted rate. The room rate will be $79.99 per night. Reservations must be made by May 25, 2010 to assure these rates.

Registration forms and updated information will be available on the LATA website at www.loata.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (985) 384-8510.

Sincerely,

Barry J. Dufrene

2nd Quarter Conference Letter
Conference Registration Form
Golf Registration Form