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Kiwanis of Lafayette Congratulates Michael Goss 2017 Spelling Bee Champion

by Thomas LongMarch 14, 2017

Kiwanis of Lafayette congratulates Michael Goss, a seventh grade student at St. Michael Catholic School in Crowley, Louisiana, our 2017 Kiwanis Regional Spelling Bee Champion! On Friday, March 10, 2017, the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette in partnership with the Kiwanis of Acadiana hosted the 2017…

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Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel – guest speaker – 12/6/16

by Thomas LongDecember 6, 2016

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Kiwanis of Lafayette thanks Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette for speaking to us today. Bishop Deshotel is an Acadiana native, born in Basile, Louisiana. He attended seminary at Holy Trinity Seminary in Texas, where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy. He…

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Lafayette Kiwanis Congratulates Bob Cole

by Thomas LongSeptember 8, 2016

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Kiwanis of Lafayette congratulates our own Bob Cole on his induction tonight into the Lafayette Parish Bar Association's Attorney Hall of Fame! Bob's dedication to the practice of law is only matched by his dedication to our community which he tirelessly serves through Kiwanis. Congratulations…

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Kiwanis of Lafayette Supports Two Local Organizations

by Thomas LongMay 17, 2016

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At today's meeting, Kiwanis of Lafayette presented two worthy organizations with needed funds for special projects. First, Kiwanis of Lafayette presented Faith House with a check in the amount of $3,756.76 to allow the Family Justice Center to purchase a special infrared camera that reveals…

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april 2018

Lana Fontenot - Executive Director of the SLCC Foundation Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

24apr12:00 pm1:00 pmLana Fontenot - Executive Director of the SLCC Foundation

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Brett Bayard

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may 2018

Jan Swift - Discover Lafayette Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

01may12:00 pm1:00 pmJan Swift - Discover Lafayette

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Jan Swift is an attorney who stays actively engaged in her community and is always looking for ways to tap into existing resources and networks to improve the quality of

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Jan Swift is an attorney who stays actively engaged in her community and is always looking for ways to tap into existing resources and networks to improve the quality of life to be enjoyed by all. Her experience in working as an assistant City-Parish Attorney for Community Development, Director of Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, and service on various boards and commissions has opened her eyes to the beautiful “place” that is found in Lafayette and the surrounding region. What better way to share its people, cultural traditions, unique artistic contributions and natural resources than by offering a podcast which allows others to Discover Lafayette?

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Brett Bayard

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Mary Bergeron - Hospice of Acadiana Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

08may12:00 pm1:00 pmMary Bergeron - Hospice of Acadiana

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Mary Bergeron works as Project Manager/Director of Public Relations at Hospice of Acadiana, and she loves being part of an organization whose

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Mary Bergeron works as Project Manager/Director of Public Relations at Hospice of Acadiana, and she loves being part of an organization whose mission is to care for others and serve those in need. As Mary puts it, “It is a privilege for me to come to work each day!” While many perceive hospice care as “doom and gloom” or as “giving up”, Mary sees it as an incredible chance to help people through a very challenging time in their lives. She and the team at Hospice of Acadiana embrace the opportunity to help others “truly live”. Mary’s husband, Everett, is a member of Kiwanis of Lafayette. Originally from New Orleans, they have lived in Lafayette since 1990.

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Brett Bayard

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Katie Durio - CREATE (LCG) Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

15may12:15 pm1:00 pmKatie Durio - CREATE (LCG)

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(Tuesday) 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Liam Doyle - LCG Disability Affairs Coordinator Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

22may12:15 pm1:00 pmLiam Doyle - LCG Disability Affairs Coordinator

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(Tuesday) 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Jamboree Ad Sales Meeting- No Speaker Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

29may12:15 pm1:00 pmJamboree Ad Sales Meeting- No Speaker

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(Tuesday) 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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june 2018

Warren Abadie - LCG Traffic & Trasportation Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

05jun12:15 pm1:00 pmWarren Abadie - LCG Traffic & Trasportation

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(Tuesday) 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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july 2018

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03jul12:00 pm1:00 pmNo Meeting

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Dr. Shawn Wilson Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

10jul12:00 pm1:00 pmDr. Shawn Wilson

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For the past 10 years, Dr. Shawn Wilson has served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Transportation and Development,

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For the past 10 years, Dr. Shawn Wilson has served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Transportation and Development, a role he filled for three previous Secretaries and under the executive administration of two Governors. Prior to joining DOTD, Wilson also served as former Executive Director of the Louisiana Serve Commission and Deputy Legislative Director in the Blanco Administration.

A proud product of the New Orleans public schools, Wilson earned a B.A. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Louisiana, where he served as Student Government President and Member of the University of Louisiana System Board. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree and recently earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy/and Urban Affairs at Southern University.

Shawn’s community service covers a variety of personal and professional interests, including Scoutmaster for Troop 271 Boy Scouts of America in Lafayette, Evangeline Area Council of Boy Scouts Board, and American Associations of State Highway and Transportation Officials. His former Board memberships include Past President of the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, United Way of Acadiana, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Shawn and his wife, Rocki, met and reside in Lafayette; together they have two children, college senior Shawn Denise (21) and Star Scout Joshua Bakari (13). The Wilsons are members of Progressive Baptist Church.

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Petroleum Club

111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Greg Albrecht Petroleum Club 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

17jul12:00 pm1:00 pmGreg Albrecht

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Greg Albrecht has been the Chief Economist of the Legislative Fiscal Office since 1991. In this role

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Greg Albrecht has been the Chief Economist of the Legislative Fiscal Office since 1991.

In this role he is responsible for forecasting the State’s major tax revenues, estimating the fiscal impact of tax legislation, as well as providing general economic, tax, and fiscal analysis to the legislature.

He received his undergraduate and masters degrees from the Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge campus, and has been an adjunct instructor in the LSU Economics Department for over twenty-five years, teaching all of the principles courses offered by the Department; micro and macroeconomic principles, and most recently, money, banking, and monetary policy.

Greg is frequently interviewed by local and national newspapers as well as radio and TV stations concerning state revenue and fiscal matters.

He is married to Margaret Nabers, has two children, and has resided in Baton Rouge since 1977.