ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT INTERNAL AUDITORS
26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
June 7 – June 10, 2015
ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT INTERNAL AUDITORS ~ 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
• Why Attend?
Page 2
• Registration Information
Page 3
• Conference Hotel
Page 4
• Transportation & Parking Information
Page 5
• Rental Cars
Page 5
• Attire
Page 6
• Weather
Page 6
Pre-Conference Events
• Cajun Pride Swamp Tour & Houmas House
Page 7-8
Monday
• Evening Networking
Page 9
• Guest Activities
Page 9
Tuesday Evening Event
• Capitol Park Museum
Page 9
In & Around Baton Rouge
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WHY ATTEND
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Sessions are led by industry experts and peers with
expertise in the presentation subjects – people that you
don’t just run into every day. Their goal is to share their
experiences and focus on the topics that are pertinent to
you. Gain insights and inspiration to help you do your
job better.
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION
There are concurrent sessions categorized by track,
allowing you to choose the ones that are most important
for you.
BRING NEW ENERGY TO YOUR WORK
Gain exposure to new ways of thinking by exchanging ideas and building relationships with
people who have faced similar challenges on the job. Find out how issues were resolved and
become inspired to try new approached during our Group Share sessions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accreditation and training is a way to separate you from the crowd. This conference qualifies
for up to 18 hours of continuing professional education (CPE), with an optional 3 additional
hours available during the extended session. Break times and meals are excellent opportunities
to network with your fellow auditors in a casual atmosphere.
HAVE SOME FUN, TOO
This conference is not just for feeding your brain. Special events give you the chance to
network, relax, and enjoy your surroundings in a great location.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, AND DID WE MENTION SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
Politics is deeply entwined in the culture of Baton Rouge; it can be found both in the storied past
of local dealmakers, showcased at the Old Louisiana State Capitol, and in the political history
that is being written now inside the art deco skyscraper that serves as the current Capitol. As
home to the main campus of Louisiana State University and several smaller colleges, the city
buzzes with the energy of youth while holding fast to its traditions in Southern lifestyle and
historic sites. A revival is underway in the city center where attractions range from a riverfront
casino to the USS Kidd floating museum to the ultra-contemporary Shaw Center for the Arts,
which clusters an art museum, gallery spaces, theaters and restaurants in the heart of
downtown.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CPE
The AAIA has put together an educational and stimulating agenda which qualifies for 18 hours
of continuing professional education (CPE). An additional 3 hours are available in the extended
session.
REGISTRATION FEES
Early registration for the conference is $500 for AAIA members and $625 for non-members.
Standard registration for the conference is $600 for AAIA members and $725 for non-members.
In order to qualify for the early registration fee, all conference registration forms must be
postmarked by Friday, May 1, 2015. Registration forms postmarked after May 1, 2015 will be
processed at the specified regular fee.
Registration fees must accompany all conference registration forms. Please note you are
considered fully registered to the conference only when payment (check or credit card) and the
registration forms have been received.
Credit card payments may be made online @ www.airport-auditors.com and registration forms
must be mailed/emailed to Phyllis A. Daigle.
Checks should be made payable to the Association of Airport Internal Auditors, in US
Dollars, and mailed with registration forms to:
Phyllis A. Daigle, CFE, Audit Manager
Massachusetts Port Authority
One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, MA 02128-2909
Email: [email protected]
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CONFERENCE HOTEL
HILTON – BATON ROUGE CAPITOL CENTER
Located in downtown Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River resides the newly renovated,
four diamond, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center hotel. The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
blends both history and sophistication in this beautifully restored historic hotel. You will have the
option to explore the area with several restaurants and activities within walking distance.
A room block of Deluxe Rooms for single or double occupancy has been reserved at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center at the conference rate of $159 + tax (tax 13.0%). An additional
charge of $10 per person will apply for the third and fourth person per guest room.
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge LA 70801
Local: 225-344-5866
Toll Free 800-955-6962
To make your room reservation with a credit card by telephone, call toll free 1-800-955-6962
and ask for the 2015 AAIA Annual Conference rate using the group code AAIA or ask for the
"Airport Internal Auditors Block." You may also book your room online at: Hilton Capitol Center
AAIA Group Reservation Page
Deadline: The cutoff date for the guaranteed hotel rate is Wednesday, May 6, 2015. At that
time, the remaining rooms in our block will be released and there will be no guarantee of being
able to reserve a room at the conference rates.
Check in time is 3:00 PM and Checkout time is 12:00 PM.
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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
HILTON SHUTTLE
Shuttle is available from the Hilton upon request at 225-344-5866.
baggage claim.
Pickup will be outside
PAID AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Paid shuttle service is available from the following:
Shamrock Sedans
Faz’s Airport Shuttle
JPS Executive Car Service
225-300-7363
225-933-7107
225-572-8769
TAXI CAB
Taxi cabs are queued outside of baggage claim. Fare is approximately $20 from Baton Rouge
Metropolitan Airport to the Hilton Capital Center.
HOTEL PARKING
Valet parking is available for $16 per day plus tax. No self-parking is available.
RENTAL CAR SERVICES
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport provides convenient access to five different rental car
agencies. All of the rental car counters are located next to baggage claim. After completing the
rental car agreement inside, vehicles are located in the parking structure.
AVIS
BUDGET
ENTERPRISE
HERTZ
NATIONAL
800-230-4898
800-527-0700
800-261-7331
800-654-3131
877-222-9058
Rent with Avis
Rent with Budget
Rent with Enterprise
Rent with Hertz
Rent with National
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ATTIRE
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Business casual attire is appropriate for conference attendees. Temperatures in hotel meeting
rooms tend to be cool, but can vary significantly. Layering with a light jacket or sweater is
recommended while attending the conference sessions.
NETWORKING EVENTS
Casual attire is recommended for all networking events.
WEATHER
Baton Rouge Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate, perfect for outdoor activities. June in
Louisiana is hot and humid. Temperatures typically soar into the 90° range, but for visitors from
cooler areas the high humidity makes it feel even hotter. Pack for hot summer weather and
prepare for some wet summer downpours. Remember to include a light sweater or jacket for air
conditioned buildings or the occasional dip in temperatures.
Average June High: 90°F
Average June Low: 71°F
Average June Precipitation: 5.4 inches
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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 7
CAJUN PRIDE SWAMP TOUR AND HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION
Leave the hotel at 8:00 am and return at 3:00 pm by chartered bus.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours is a privately owned wildlife refuge just 25 miles from New Orleans.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours is unique in that their privately owned swamp ensures that our
narrated tour will not be disturbed by other boats. Their native Cajun Captains are all
natural...homegrown in the Bayous of South Louisiana. With accents and humor they will take
you back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp explorations through the primitive
beauty of the moss-draped cypress trees and show off the American alligator and abundant
wildlife. Experience up-close our fauna-the inhabitants of our swamp, our flora-the sweet smell
of our wild hibiscus rose mallow and marsh mallow plants, and the unique history of the Cajun
town of Frenier with Manchac Swamp.
Next, experience the magic of time gone by when you enter the grounds of historic Houmas
House Plantation & Gardens. Your visit will take you on a journey through a time when the
Sugar Barons reigned supreme along the Great River Road. During a stroll of the magnificent
grounds, you will be greeted with the sights and scents of thirty-eight acres of lush gardens, cool
fountains and moss draped live oaks that stand witness to the extraordinary lives spent in this
beautiful setting. Sweet Olive trees will lure you on through the great arbors, heavily laden with
three varieties of Wisteria.
Listen for the sound of the tour bell, beckoning you to join your guide as he or she invites you to
take a glimpse into the world of a Sugar Baron. The Houmas mansion is beautifully appointed
with both fine antiques from the era and pieces that are original to the home. Guides speak in
the persona of various owners or workers on the Plantation, telling their stories of the families,
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lifestyles and customs during the time when Houmas House was known as the Crown Jewel of
the Great River Road. The tour focuses on the wealth, grandeur and lavish life of the Sugar
Baron. The Greek Revival mansion, filled with exquisite art, fine antiques and unique objects
and tools, will satisfy your fantasies about antebellum life and surprise you with the explanations
of how some of the most cleverly designed objects were used each day. You’ll enjoy full access
to every room of the mansion and photography is permitted throughout.
Finally, you’ll want to take a piece of Houmas House home with you. The 8,000 square foot gift
shop is filled with treasures to remind you of your visit, fine art and furniture and a library
offering a very large selection of history books about Louisiana, plantations and the Civil War.
Additionally, there are books for children, cooks and collectors.
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MONDAY NIGHT ~ JUNE 8
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
No formal events are scheduled for Monday. However,
Monday morning as you pick up your registration package,
there will be sign-up sheets for Monday dinner at unique
local restaurants. Use this as an opportunity to join a nonhosted (separate bills will be made available) event with an
AAIA Board member and other conference registrants.
GUEST ACTIVITIES
No formal guest activities have been planned for Monday or Tuesday. We will have a “Things to
do in Baton Rouge” pamphlet available during registration to help guide your guests to the many
activities and historic sites to visit in the city.
TUESDAY NIGHT ~ JUNE 9
CAPITOL PARK MUSUEM
For the Tuesday night networking event, we will visit the Capitol
Park Museum. From Louis Armstrong to Huey P. Long, from Mardi
Gras to fais-do-do, and from the nation-building commerce of the
Mississippi River to the life-sustaining bounty of the Gulf of Mexico,
the Capitol Park Museum provides a panoramic exploration of the
most vibrant state in America.
See how American Indians; colonists from France, Spain and
Britain; enslaved Africans and Acadians from Nova Scotia—
eventually known as Cajuns—populated and cultivated
Louisiana, shaping it into one of the most culturally rich regions
in the world. With thematic exhibits on diverse aspects of
Louisiana history, industry and culture, the museum includes
two permanent exhibits: Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and
the Nation and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of
America.
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IN AND AROUND BATON ROUGE
Useful links for information and activities in, and around, Baton Rouge:
http://www.visitbatonrouge.com/
Your one stop source for all that is Baton Rouge, from places for shopping, eating, historical
exploration or festivals and events.
http://www.downtownbatonrouge.org
This site is a great resource to see the events and activities happening in Downtown Baton
Rouge on any given day.
http://www.bluebayou.com/
Located on 80 acres at I-10 and Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA right next to Blue Bayou
Water Park, Dixie Landin' is an Amusement Park designed for the entire family!
Dixie Landin' contains 29 rides, including 4 Roller Coasters, 10 games and much, much more.
We have retail shops for you to pick up souvenir t-shirts, hats, cups and many more items to
bring home. Dixie also has a large variety of food items.
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