Service on a Committee 

Committees are made up of members who work on any number of activities. Some teams may be ongoing, while others may be active within a specific time frame.

Education Committee: Assists with selection of topics and sessions for conferences and workshops, promotes attendance, and recruits sponsors that provide direct services or supplies to the senior living industry.

Membership Committee: Actively recruits senior living providers and industry partners to become members and recommends improvements/changes/additions to membership benefits.

Public Policy Committee: Continues to strengthen relationships with pertinent governmental (federal, state, and county) departments, agencies and legislative bodies for the purpose of working with them in a positive manner to promote your state's senior living industry; establishes legislative goals & positions; encourages financial support of the PAC fund; disburses information to members and the public on legislative and regulatory matters; Attends Advocacy Day at the Capitol & political functions/meetings to educate legislators on the needs and good works of senior living providers.

Finance Committee: Headed by the board Treasurer, this committee monitors the financial integrity of the association through its finance or accounting experience. Reviews quarterly finance reports and works directly with the Chief Executive and the board Treasurer/Finance Chair in planning, reviewing and forecasting an annual balanced budget for the association.

Awards/Recognition Committee: Increases awareness and nominations for Association awards and recognition program.Reviews and submits suggestions for improvement on categories, nomination requirements, award selection procedures, and award presentation procedures.

Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP): These members review, in detail, all regulations applicable to Providers across the state. We will seek this groups feedback on amendments, clarifications, recommendations for amendments, additions, and deletions to the regulations, which will then be shared as appropriate with the regulatory agencies for consideration.

Nominating/Board Development Committee: Encourages and reviews nominations for Board seat positions. The committee will create a slate of individuals to be considered for the Board . Members of the committee must be current or former Board members and a member in good standing.

Executive Board Committee: Executive committees are commonly used to guide and assist large boards, make decisions for the board in the case of an emergency, help coordinate the work of a board with a complicated committee structure, assist work of a geographically dispersed board, and facilitate the chief executive’s access to the board. These committee seats are filled by the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the current sitting board.

Board Advisory Committee: This committee is the board’s mechanism for looking after itself. As such, its work is vital to the health of the board and the entire organization. Offering recommendation in board work and ensuring that the board provides leadership and oversight to the organization. Past Board members are eligible for this committee.
 
Members Are Invited To Join Committees by logging Into Their Profile, and Pressing the Committee "JOIN" 

Starting January 1, 2025, dues will be calculated based on the number of units listed on your license with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). This update ensures that our dues accurately reflect the size and scope of your community, providing a fair and equitable contribution to the association’s efforts on behalf of all members.
To make this transition as seamless as possible for you, we will handle all the necessary calculations on your behalf. You won’t need to take any additional steps - simply review your invoice when it arrives, and you’ll see the updated dues amount clearly outlined.
We understand that changes to dues may raise questions, and we want to assure you that our team is here to help. If you have any need for further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our association. Together, we’re building a stronger future for our industry.
Questions about  Membership? contact us @ admin@mslala.org