GOLF TOURNAMENT WAS A SUCCESS

Links on the Bayou Golf Course was windy May 20, 2011 as Rapides Station Community Ministries, Inc hosted its first Annual Golf Tournament. Lunch was served at 12:00 and all players were assembled in their teams, land in their golf carts by 1:15. Par for the golf course is 72; our teams did very well.

HOLIDAY GALA

WHERE: ART GALLERY

THIRD STREET

ALEXANDRIA, LA

WHEN: DECEMBER 2, 2011

More Info As Plans Develop

Alexandria Health Fair 2

Louisiana Housing and Finance Home Fair 2

Photos at LHFA Home Fair 3

List of Board of Directors 4

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Volume 1 issue 4

July 1,2011

4-MAN SCRABBLE TEAMS

TEAM NAMES TOURNAMENT PRIZE

1. Logan Roadhouse FIRST PLACE

2. Enterprise Rent-A-Car SECOND PLACE

3. Kellie’s Sitting Service THIRD PLACE

4. Regions Bank FOURTH PLACE

5. BankCorp South FIFTH PLACE

Everyone is antici-

pating next years

golf tournament.

There promises to

be more than five

teams competing.

Alexandria Health Fair

Urgent Care services has opened in Alex-

andria at Windermere Boulevard and they

hosted a health fair. Local radio station

FM 106.9 was present and interviewed

Linda Venson, RSCM Administrative Di-

rector and Willie Watson, Regions Bank

Branch Manager and RSCM Board Mem-

ber. Attendees had Blood Sugars meas-

ured to screen for Diabetes, Blood samples

were taken to screen for high cholesterol,

eyes were evaluated for glaucoma and

cataracts and blood pressures were meas-

ured. Each booth had light refreshments

and everyone had a smile to share.

Natchitoches, Louisiana Home

Ownership Weekend Festivities

RSCM was present in Natchitoches, Lou-

isiana June 11, 2011 for the homeowner-

ship campaign sponsored by Louisiana

Housing and Finance Agency.

The targeted location coordinates with

the Community Housing Development

Organization (CHDO) regions throughout

Louisiana Housing and Finance Agency

annually hosts a Homebuyer’s Fair at

different locations throughout the state.

the state. This year is was located in the

pavilion at Natchitoches riverwalk area.

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Louisiana Housing and Finance Agency Sponsored Community Fair

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Natchitoches, Louisiana

RSCM was present in Natchitoches,

Louisiana June 11, 2011 at the river-

side area along with vendors selling

honey, jewelry, vegetables, toys, folk

art and crafts as part of community

outreach sponsored by Louisiana

Housing and Finance Agency.

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RAPIDES STATION COMMUNITY MINISTRIES AT LARGE

Many community

leaders and vendors

were present

Miniature smoothies were free to all

Linda Venson and Glenda Williams answer questions about

Rapides Station Community Ministries community building

1429 Third Street

Alexandria, Louisiana

RAPID ES STAT I ON COMMUNITY

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COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION ON FIVE NEW HOUSES WHICH ARE NOW FOR SALE

Phone: 318-487-9254

Fax: 318-487-9265

E-mail: rscm1429ThirdSt@yahoo.com

MISSION STATEMENT: To strive to change behavior and prevent crime, by providing education,

crisis intervention, counseling, and decent and affordable housing in an atmosphere of trust.

RSCM BOARD MEMBERS

RENE SANDERS

KENDALL FRANCOIS KATHY STEDMAN

ELVINA TIFFANY IRENE COLE

SANIYKA KEYES WILLIE WATSON

PHILIP TAYLOR RAYMOND SMITH

DERRICK LAIR KEVIN DORN, Sr

JOSEPH FULLER GLENDA WASHINGTON

Locals came out to perform during the Saturday festivities in

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Neighborhood banks joined the Homeownership Fair

RSCM STAFF MEMBERS

JOE GREEN, CEO

LINDA VENSON

GLENDA WILLIAMS

SHERRI JACKSON

ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

HARREL DAVIS

ADVISORY ASSOCIATE

VELVA BOLES

Three houses located in Alsace-Lorraine Subdivision and two in Pineville are ready to sale. Two houses

on Coeur Circle have been spoken for and the purchasing process has begun. The remaining houses are

available for touring and purchase. Interested persons should call 318-487-9254 and speak with Linda

Venson or stop by the office at 1429 Third Street, Alexandria Monday through Friday 8:30 –5:30.