The Louisiana Notary Association hosted a New Orleans region Shop Talk in Gretna on June 19, 2019. Guest speaker for the evening was Sharon Toups, LNA Past President, who discussed common vehicle transfer transactions and provided a hands-on demonstration on the proper procedure to complete a title, bill of sale and OMV vehicle application.

The LNA would like to thank Paula Vincent Johnson, Board Member and Trinese Brumfield, one of our newest members, for their efforts in organizing and promoting this event, which brought in over 20 new and seasoned notaries from the Greater New Orleans area. Special thanks to Sharon Toups for volunteering her time to share her valuable experience in vehicle transactions with the group.

To find upcoming Shop Talks nearest to your area, go to the Events section of LNA.org, or check your email for weekly event listings.

The LNA is giving members a chance to display their LNA pride AND win a prize by submitting a photo of their LNA sticker on their car or office window. Winner of the contest will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Entry rules are as follows:

• Take a picture of your LNA Member Sticker on your car or office window.
• Post the picture to Facebook and tag the Louisiana Notary Association.
• For an extra entry tell your Facebook friends why you love being a member of the LNA.

The contest runs now through June 28, 2019, with winner selected by random drawing.

Congratulations to Samantha Bloemer for her winning entry "Sealed in History", which was chosen as the official theme for the Louisiana Notary Association's 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention.

The theme of the 2019 convention will focus on the history of the office of notary public and the important role notaries have played - how notaries are "Sealed in History." The convention theme will use influences from Louisiana's civil law history as well as history of the notarial profession worldwide.

Mark your calendars to join us October 18-20, 2019 at the Baton Rouge Marriott for a fun filled weekend of networking and many educational opportunities to brush up on your notarial skills!