The Southwest Student Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association is a trade organization in the hospitality industry. The Student Chapter works with the Southwest LRA Chapter to foster education, progress, fraternity, professionalism, and dignity in the hospitality industry. It is the goal of the organization to practice active community citizenship by participating in civic and business development through association and cooperation with responsible community leadership while maintaining a high standard of integrity. Activities include participation in the Annual Louisiana Food Expo, Southwest Chapter LRA Gold Tournament, community service projects, and student competitions. Visit
www.lra.org (opens new window) for more information. Main Campus Advisor:
jerry.sonnier@sowela.edu