Zone Institute – New Orleans, LA
Zone Institute August 27 – 30
DG – DGE – DGN Learning Sessions AUGUST 25 – 27
Its friendliness, compactness and offerings make it the perfect place to explore
EXPERIENCE THE ARTS AND SOUND
Learn about the city’s role in music history and enchanting nightlife
Discover new opportunities for your clubs
Captivating Conversations
Our Speakers
Larry Lunsford
RI President Nominee Designate
Barry Rassin
Past RI President, 2016-17
Niki Scott
Past RI Vice President
Ann-Britt Åsebol
TRF Trustee 2024-2028
Evan Burrell
District 9660 Governor, 2025-26
The Venue & Accommodations
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras St | New Orleans, LA 70130
504-561-0500
website Must book by August 1, 2026
Rate: $169+tax (16.75%+$3/night)
- Valet parking fee: $58/day / Self-parking fee: $30/day
- The New Orleans airport MSY is 16 miles from the venue.
The New Orleans Krewe
2026 New Orleans Institute
 | J. Richard Churchman Lake Charles Chair Contact |
 | Jonathan M. Mattox Oxford Registrar Contact |
 | Vicky L. Gutierrez Edgewater (Biloxi-Gulfport) Arrangements Chair Contact |
 | Ted Huffhines Marshall Program Chair Contact |
 | Mark E. DiBiase Greenville Operations Chair Contact |
 | Angela J. Rickman Ponca City Trailblazers Promotions Chair Contact |
 | Theodore M. Kelly Sr. Mason-Deerfield Township Lead Learning Facilitator Contact |
 | Gregory C. Lier Sr. St. Charles Parish Local Engagement Contact |
 | Samantha Walley Bay St. Louis Local Engagement Contact |
 | Sigrid B. Solomon Wilmington VIP Experience Contact |
 | Michael T. Owsley Elizabethtown Sgt. At Arms Contact |
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- You may cancel your registration on-line using the same link at which you registered.
- If you cannot cancel your registration online, contact the Registrar to request event cancellation, and include the names of those canceling and identify specified items being canceled, along with district number/cell number.
REFUND POLICY:
- Through August 1, 2026 – Full Refund.
- August 2 through August 20, 2025 – $50 processing fee and no refund on Training Portions for DG-DGE-DGN packages and prorated amounts on Conference packages.
- No refunds after August 22, 2025
- Refunds will be issued based on the form of payment received and subject to approval by the RI Director.
- Refunds will be issued after the event ends.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street | New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Zone Institute Contacts
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Big Rich Churchman
General Chair
Jonathan Mattox
Registration Chair
Vickie Gutierrez
Arrangements Chair
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The HUB (House of Friendship) Exhibitors