2016 – Kiwanis Club of Lafayette

2016

Dr. Luke Elliot – Guest Speaker – 12/13/16

by Thomas LongDecember 13, 2016

Kiwanis of Lafayette thanks Dr. Luke Elliot, Executive Director of the Better Options Initiative, for speaking to us today. Dr. Luke, a former member of Lafayette Kiwanis, has dedicated his career to the needs of children and their families. He started his career as Staff…

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…

Another Successful Operation Magi

by Thomas LongDecember 5, 2016

Fellowship, Our Service, Philanthropy

This weekend, members of the Kiwanis of Lafayette and spouses and children arrived at the Pinhook Walmart early Saturday to participate in our annual Christmas Project - Operation Magi. With the assistance of the Lafayette Parish School Board, 24 needy children were brought to Walmart…

Sheriff Mark Garber – Guest Speaker – 11/15/16

by Thomas LongNovember 15, 2016

Fellowship, Our Service

Kiwanis of Lafayette thanks Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber for speaking to us today. Sheriff Garber is the 27th Sheriff of Lafayette Parish. Sheriff Garber has an extensive law enforcement background, serving in both local and federal law enforcement capacities. Sheriff Garber is also a…