LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AGENTS ASSOCIATION INC

Programs

1. Publication and distribution of the louisiana game warden magazine: three issues of the magazine were published and distributed to the organization's members, retirees, elected state district court judges, district attorneys, state senators, state representatives, sheriffs, and the state governor free of charge. Businesses that purchased ad space in the magazine also receive a copy. The magazine provides members a forum to share experiences encountered as a wildlife agent, experiences as lwaa members, and current issues that affect the louisiana wildlife agent profession. The magazine also serves as a tool to keep the public and public officials aware of the services that wildlife agents provide each day to the general public and general hunting and boat safety issues that are beneficial for all individuals to be aware of.

   $552,862 spent$629,034 earned by the program
   85% of program spending

2. Hosting the annual louisiana wildlife agents association convention: approximately 155 members of the louisiana wildlife agent's association attended the annual conference which takes place over a weekend. The conference is the only event held by the ogranization at which a large portion of the members are present simultaneously. The organization takes this opportunity to inform and educate members regarding issues that are important to them as louisiana wildlife agents. Speakers at the conference include public officials and staff from the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries headquarters. A pistol match and a golf tournament are held to provide network and team-building. Statistics of the lwff enforcement division are shared. Various awards are given to show appreciation and provide encouragement, including the "agent of the year" awards.

   $15,245 spent
   2% of program spending

3. Children's t-shirt program: wildlife agents handed out approximately 2,500 free t-shirts to children wearing life jackets that were encountered during random boat safety inspections on the water. The t-shirts are inscribed with the slogan "I got caught wearing my life jacket." the goals of the program include encouraging parents and children to practice safe boating habits and to showcase the agents' duties in a positive manner to the public.

   $13,834 spent
   2% of program spending

4. Financial assistance for special needs: financial assistance is given to various individuals for needs due to critical illness, death, or other catastrophe. Contributions to charitable organizations: charitable contributions were given to five charitable organizations. The most significant benefactor of the contributions was the tiffany thomas memorial foundation to whom 3,000 was donated. Funeral benefits: flower arrangements may be sent to funerals of members' family retirement gifts: due to the members' employer being unable to provide such a token, watches are given to members who retire upon reaching years of service or age of retirement with the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries enforcement division. Retirement parties: due to the members' employer being unable to provide such events, up to 300 per party is provided for a celebration to show appreciation to members who retire from the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries enforcement division. Jim matkin scholarship award: annual scholarships are awarded to children of members in good standing upon completing high school and showing proof of enrollment in college, junior college, or trade school.…

   $71,742 spentof which $15,005 as grants
   11% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $653,683.