Civic Sips: Civic Speed Dating

Event Overview

The LSU Reilly Center and PAR invite you to Civic Speed Dating, a special edition of Civic Sips where participants will get the chance to chat face-to-face with state and local leaders. Food and drinks are on us!

Civic Sips is a series designed to bring people together in a relaxed setting to share a meaningful conversation about how we can build a better civic future. And what better way to do that than an evening of speed dating with the people who help shape your community?

Here's how it works:

Leaders will rotate from table to table, so each group gets a chance to ask questions and share ideas. This is meant to be a casual conversation where you have the opportunity to talk with leaders as if they were your neighbors. These conversations are how we can highlight our shared values and build common ground.

Registration is required! Seating is limited so that all participants have time to speak with local leaders. If your plans change, please cancel your registration or let us know.

This series is part of the Common Ground Project, our collaborative effort to foster dialogue, highlight shared values and build a healthier civic culture for Louisiana.

Visit the PAR's Common Ground Project webpage for more information and please email alex@parlouisiana.org with any questions.

List of Leaders

A list of the participating leaders can be found below and on PAR's Common Ground Project webpage.

• Regina Barrow, Senate President Pro Tempore
• Carolyn Coleman, Baton Rouge Metro Council Member
• Sid Edwards, Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
• Franklin Foil, Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Chair
• Rowdy Gaudet, Baton Rouge Metro Council Member
• Jill Kidder, Visit Baton Rouge President/​CEO
• Cliff Lewis, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Vice President
• Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner
• Patrick Martin, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Member
• Heath Schroyer, LSU Senior Deputy Athletic Director
• Tim Temple, Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance