Each year, we name the Potpourri to highlight the city or region where the conference will take place. Cenla is a shortening of “Central Louisiana” also called the Crossroads of Louisiana. The Cenla region bridges the cultural gap between Acadiana and North Louisiana with both natural beauty and exciting historical landmarks. Alexandria is the largest city in the region and is positioned about half way between Shreveport in the Northwest and Baton Rouge in the Southeast.