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PRESIDENTSylvia Guillotte

18620 Son Guillotte RdJennings, LA 70546-8306

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VP FOR PROGRAMSMary Ann Boudreaux

4936 Imperial Dr.Houma, LA 0360-2843

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VP FOR PUBLIC POLICYTerri Latimer

30732 Thunderbird CircleDenham Springs, LA 70726

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RECORDING SECRETARYPaula Morgan P. O. Box 255

Golden Meadow, LA 70357985-691-2473

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TREASURERPat Chauvin

610 Holiday Dr.Houma, LA 70364

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PAST PRESIDENTMartha Latimer

405 Buckskin RdArdmore, OK 73401

225-938-6856 ©[email protected]

PARLIAMENTARIANJudy Broussard

804 S. John M. Hardy Dr.Abbeville, LA 70510

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STATE ADVISOR AGENTDr. Karen Overstreet

297D Knapp HallLouisiana State University

Baton Rouge, La 70803225-578-4494

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AREA DIRECTORS

Mary Hennegan Area 1Linda Loupe - Area 2

Judy Broussard - Area 4

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

ENVIRONMENTMarilyn Strickland

FAMILY LIFEMaxine Wilson

INTERNATIONALGlenda Bonneval

LITERACYElaine Chatagnier

Mission Statement:To strengthen individuals,families and communitiesby Education, LeadershipAnd Action.

Winter 2015Volume 42 - Issue 4

Sylvia GuillotteLVFC President

LVFC President’s Message

Dear LVFC Members

Yea! Fall is finally here!. What a nice relief fromthe heat of summer.

We have just returned from a very successful mini-college at L.S.U. Many thanks go to Dr. Karen Overstreetand all her helpers in preparing for this well received and informative two day session. Allof the speakers were excellent and provided us with much knowledge about theirpresentations. They really made me feel like going home and starting over with plants andget the old sewing machine going. Jeanelle had a super idea for a table cover. I do planto make one.

It is getting to be that time of year when reports are due to be turned in. These mayseem to be a headache, but when you realize how much information is gathered from theseand used to determine programs that we can develop for our use, you will understand. Itcan also be a sharing of projects that each parish does. Keeping a calendar with theactivities you do and showing the number of hours on each day can make this task a lotsimpler.

Your list of officers and corrected membership list with one check per parish for duesshould be sent to Cheryl Bradley by November 30. Number of members on your roster asof November 30 determines how many voting delegates you can have at Convention inApril 2016.

Convention is right around the corner and Area 4 has been preparing to present youwith an enjoyable and educational three day session. Start making plans to attend if at allpossible.

I would like to wish each one of youa very Happy Thanksgiving,

Merry Christmas anda Happy and prosperous New Year.

Many Blessings to all!

Sylvia

mailto:[email protected]








Area 4 Director Judy Broussard

Area 4 members have been busy with plans forLVFC 2016 CONVENTION

April 11-13, 2016It will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Lafayette.

Our theme chosen is so very appropriate!!

LVFC Is Our Team!!Together Everyone Achieves More!!

A SUCCESS

TO ATTEND ! ! !

It’s that time of year again … first we haveThanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and then justaround the corner after all that ….. we have State andArea scholarships.

ONE PER AREA SCHOLARSHIP:

COLLEGE and AREA FIRST TIMER

Area college scholarships are available to all members,themselves, their children and grandchildren. Theseapplications are sent to your area directors. Don’tforget the First Timers scholarship for state convention- these are also sent to the Area Director.

Area 1 Jinx Berthelot (Livingston) 18561 Clio St. Port Vincent, La. 70726

Area 2 Linda Loupe (Lafourche)8784 Hwy. 1 Lockport, La. 70374

Area 4 Elaine Chatagnier (Acadia)1142 Connie Rd. Iota, LA 70543

MINI GRANTS ONE PER PARISH

Last but not least we have the LVFC Mini Grantsawarded annually to LVFC parishes. There are 20 MiniGrants in the amount of $100 with matching funds thatis $200. We always have some really worthy projectsand I know ya’ll can come up with some new projects.In the past we have had: Burp Pads, Birthday books,Hats for Cancer, Hand bell ringers, just to name a few. One last reminder, check each scholarship for thedue dates, don’t forget early is always better. All applications are in the state handbook. Copiescan be obtained from your parish president or online atlsuagcenter.com. If you need any copies just let meknow.

Gail HaynesLVFC Scholarship Chairman

[email protected] # 318-512- 2740

Sylvia Guillotte, LVFC PresidentTanya Giroir, 4-H & Youth DevelopmentDonna Montgomery, Master Gardener, EBRDr. Terry Rehn, Master Gardener, EBRDr. Karen Overstreet, Associate DirectorSchool of Nutrition & Food Sciences

Sylvia Guillotte, LVFC PresidentMary Ann Boudreaux, LVFC VP For ProgramsJanelle Bonvillian, Terrebonne VFCLEARN SOMETHING NEW

WITH LVFC

Starting off Mini College was Dr. Witoon Prinyawiwatukl with the School of Nutrition & Food Sciences. In histopic, A Sense of Taste, he showed how it can be manipulated by adding or removing salt to certain foods andexplained his method of research. Very interesting. Then we got to “Cut Up” with Quincy Cheek, FCS RegionalCoordinator, Central Region. Yes, we did “cut up” … vegetables, that is, and more importantly how to “cut up” theright way. Now, that was fun. Janelle showed how Holiday Fun is done. She showed how to make a double-sidedtable topper with fabric of different holiday designs suggesting that just two table toppers could be used in fourholidays settings. She gave how-to pattern for the topper and, for lagniappe, threw in a pattern for a four-sidedplacemat. Ask her about it. That evening we were treated with a ride in the LSU buses to Mt. Hope Plantation fordinner. And that was just the first day! Day two: Tanya Giroir gave good advice on how to be ….. “Timeless and Beautiful”. Her personal tips for beingdressed fashionably yet practical along with a video for comparison in how to dress were invaluable. What followedthis? Well, we got to “Move It!” with the help of Anne Kean, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Those exercisesfelt good. Then we meandered into the garden with Donna Montgomery and Dr. Terry Rehn. Donna told the wholestory about bulbs in her talk titled “A Year in the Garden With Bulbs”. Handouts came along with her talk. Dr. Terrytold of the many different varieties of ferns. His video presentation of fernsin patio settings was really an eye-opener but Winston stole his Master’sthunder. Winston is his little dog - Dr. Terry made him pose in some of hispics. Winston is a ham!

Thanks to Dr. Karen and Sylvia and all the presenters - Truly aneducational and most enjoyable program. Don’t know where else anyonecould put together such a grand program for that price. Thanks again.

Some lucky people

Took these home

This smart-looking group from St. MartinVFC attended Mini-College and wantedeveryone to get a peek at what fun they have.

What a gorgeous background!!!

They are (left to right):

Betty Frederick, Pris Breaux, Jo Bruce,Anna Stoute, and Mavis Landry

LIVINGSTON VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY

OFFICER TRAINING A SUCCESS

Livingston (LVFC) & Tangipahoa (TVFC) Volunteers for Family & Communitymet in August for an LVFC Officer Training held at Walker Baptist Church.LVFC members planned and hosted the event. Gloria Flick, LVFC VicePresident, welcomed the members and Madeline Maehren, LadybugPresident, gave the prayer. Learah Moss, Can Do’s Family Life Chair,presented a program on Identity Theft. A good discussion followed amongthose in attendance.

In the Officer & Committee Chair Overview members of LVFC and theExtension Agent shared the roles and responsibilities of the offices andcommittee chairs. Presenters were:Gloria Flick - offices of President and Vice President;Mary Thornhill, Albany President - offices of Secretary and Treasurer;Gayle Miller, Ladybug Secretary/Treasurer - office of Parliamentarian; andLayne Langley, LSU AgCenter Area Nutrition Agent - office of Reporter.

LVFC Educational Committee Chairmen explained job descriptions andoffered program suggestions.Presenters were: Pam Nevle, LVFCEnvironment Chair; Jinx Berthelot, LVFC Family Life Chair; CarolynCarpenter, LVFC Literacy Chair; and Janette Berkley, LVFC InternationalChair. Mary Thornhill offered ideas for recruiting members to LVFC.

TANGIPAHOA VOLUNTEERSFOR

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

34TH ANNUALHOLIDAY IDEAS WORKSHOP

By Sandra Madere, reporter TVFC

Tangipahoa Volunteers for Familyand Community, an all-volunteer armof the LSU Extension Service,sponsored their 34th annual HolidayIdeas Workshop Thursday,September 24th, at the PonchatoulaCommunity Center. This year’stheme was ‘Starry Christmas Night’.Each visitor received a souvenirbooklet of all holiday demonstrations.This year’s speakers were DonnaBouterie and Jean Hebert, membersof New Orleans Depression Glasswho taught everything we needed toknow about collecting and owningdepression glass. TVFC’s annualscholarship quilt was on displaywhich supports a scholarship to aLouisiana College or University for agraduating Tangipahoa High Schoolsenior. In the past ten years, over$20,000 has been awarded tograduating seniors from the moneyraised thru quilt raffle ticket sales.Other opportunities were crafts andwhite elephant items for sale; giftbasket raffles; RADA knives; andTVFC cookbooks. This year’sHoliday Idea’s Workshop was anexcellent marketing tool by whichTVFC invited the public to supporttheir organization and/or join one ofTVFC chapters.

ST. MARTIN VFC HIGHLIGHTS

SMVFC met in August at time they decided to continue three $500 Wanda Landry Scholarships to be given in 2016. Anychild, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an active VFC member is eligible. This scholarship was instituted 17 years ago uponthe death of Wanda Landry, St. Martin Parish Home Economist.

Beth Guidroz and Susan Brazell were the guest speakers at the September meeting.They spoke on the Teche Center for the Arts, located in downtown Breaux Bridge. TheTeche Center for the Arts is a multifaceted facility that will serve as the cultural, arts, music,educational, and historical center for locals and visitors. Susan spoke of the variousactivities available for this facility; the facility is currently available for small events. Someof the activities include live performances by local and regional artists, art exhibits,historical audio and video portraits of community members; small museum exhibits; arts,history, and cultural classes for children and families; traditional craft classes; andCajun/Creole language classes and arts performances. This facility received a small state grant to help with the events. Also,to help fund this facility an engraved brick may be purchased for the courtyard. (Sounds like a good place to visit at conventiontime, uh?)

Pris Breaux, President, presided over the meeting. Janet Lasseigne and Elsie Castille informed the group about upcomingevents; Janet on the Council on Aging and Elsie told of their library activities - the Garden Workshop and Friends of the Libraryopen house. The Nominating Committee presented a slate of officers: President – Pris Breaux,;Vice-President – Betty Frederick;Secretary – Mavis Landry; and Treasurer – Deanna Dupuis. International Day will be in May and plans are to study Italy. VivBrasseaux gave pointers on going green in today’s world and Delores Boudreaux gave a pointer on removing ink from clothingwith hair spray.

At the October meeting, guest speaker, Jennifer Zimmerle, spoke on requirements for Medicare PartD coverage. Pictured to the left is Dianna Dupuis (left) and Jennifer Zimmerle.Pris Breaux welcomed the members and guests: Mary Ann Broussard, Dot Boutte and Carol Dugas.She gave updates on ongoing activities. Elsie Castille gave information on the Council on Agingactivities. Arts and crafts demonstrations were given by many members in crafts using recycledmaterials, sewing projects, needle-working, crotched items, tea cup pincushions, small gifts, andother crafts. Barbara Bird gave information onservice projects for the nursing home: lap quilts,

shawls, or neck scarves; these simple projects can be done at home andwill be donated in December.

A ruffled scarf parade was held to name a new SMVFC Queen; contestantswere: Jean Grayson, Deanna Dupuis, BettyFrederick, Dot Champagne, Janelle Tribe and EdithLeBlanc. Members in attendance voted on the newqueen: Betty Frederick. Barbara Latiolais, Iva Theriot, Lillian Blanchard,

Dot Boutte, Betty Guidry, Jean Grayson, BarbaraBird and Barbara Angelle

Make Every Day Your Own Special Occasion DayMary Ann Boudreaux, Terrebonne VFC

Soon after my mother’s funeral, I embarked upon an eye-opening experience; that weeklong duty impacted my perspectiveon the useless habit of stockpiling materialistic items. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, the symbolic plant happily growing inmy garden, can represent the past, present, and future. It acts as a constant reminder of the promise I made after that eye-openingweek: I will no longer stash away for tomorrow. As I prepared Mom’s house for marketing, I was caught up in the “keep-give-throw” issue of removing her life-time collectionof treasures and memories. With the exhaustive boxing-up chore, I relived events connected to Mom’s chattels and reminiscedabout the who, why, and when connection of her many acquired assets. I came to the commonsense conclusion that our homesare really “gigantic boxes,” usually storing decades of items that are indicative of our personal philosophy and personality,and of how we address our choices between a want and a need. Mom’s value system had always modeled the importance of giving over receiving, and of generously acknowledging life’sspecial occasions or landmarks−whether it be of a marriage, birthday, graduation, anniversary, death, or any inbetween eventsthat merited a card or a gift. Among her treasured souvenirs was a sizable box of notes and cards she had received throughouther life. Such thoughtful communications, I realized, were just as important to her as any of her materialistic garnishes. With such a daunting mission, Mom’s prized country-themed décor suddenly seemed like clutter. And I, too, had developedthe same love for such bits and pieces. From her antique hutch, jewelry box, closets, buffet server, and well-stocked cabinets,I retrieved a wealth of untouched luxuries…perfumes, endless supplies of scarves, beautiful clothing with tags still attached,bathrobes, candles, shawls, crystal…all squirreled away for perhaps another special day…waiting for use on a day with greaterimportance. Feeling somewhat guilty, I realized that Mom was serious when she always reprimanded us with her, “Please nomore gifts. Just give me love, and an eat-out date or gift certificate.” Why had I thought that was only secondary to the brightlywrapped gifts I eagerly shopped for when gifting her for life’s special occasions? Finding those unused gifts, I became conscious that I too had the same gift-hoarding habit. I had too many gifts stored away,waiting for a tomorrow. That was my sad eye-opener…the realization that maybe tomorrow would find my own extended familydoing what I was doing today−packing away my own mountainous hoard of unused belongings, given to me during my lifetimeof yesterdays. Deciding on the destination for the many boxes of Mom’s memories and treasures, I concluded that “paying it forward” wouldbe just what Mom would have wanted; her value system of sharing could be kept alive by contributing and donating to charities,the church, and to those less fortunate. From her grave Mom taught me many lessons during those tiring but melancholy daysspent emptying her home, leaving it again as an empty box for yet another family to fill with their own lifetime of possessions. What were those lessons? I learned that I had to be more selective in my own gifting choices, more discriminating to thedifferences of a want or a need, and that the best thing you can spend on your family is your time. I learned that yesterday,today, and tomorrow are all equally important, because if we take time today to understand our yesterdays we can better planfor our tomorrows. As we balance our experiences along life’s eventful highways, our philosophy is usually reflected in ourattitude, our décor, and our personal life style. All her things were meant to enjoy today. Yet Mom had stashed them away; theywere unused possessions. Reflecting on Mom’s lessons, I vow not to think that tomorrow will be more special than today. So I light my many fragrancecandles, use my pretty glasses, worry little if a nice table scarf gets a stain, dress better to work in the garden…with hopes thatmy flowers will bloom as brightly as those on the shirt Mom was once saving for a special tomorrow. And for the majority ofour gatherings and parties my pretty bowls and plates replace the disposable ones. Plastic cups are used only for outsideactivities. Tea and wine does taste better in glass, doesn’t it? After all I am living life right now. My living today is a special occasion. Again today I will seek items from my own storehouseof materialistic things, and I will put them to good use. Not tomorrow, but today. I read somewhere that if you have one eye on yesterday and one eye on tomorrow that you will be cockeyed today. That israther funny, but does have a deep meaning. I now focus on how to address my today, and I reflect upon two thought-provokinggems or philosophies from my diamond mine supply of “source unknown” helpful quotes on yesterday, today, and tomorrow: Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have. Spend it wisely. Never forget yesterday, but always live for today−because one never knows what tomorrow can bring, or what it can take away. As I receive temporary gratification in my transitory garden paradise, I am ever mindful of the promises of the symbolic flowerson my Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow plant. Their floral reward is ours to enjoy in a brief span of time, a fleeting prize of theever-changing seasons. As in life’s many lessons, they remind us that we should derive pleasure and enjoyment today fromour existing possessions, given to us in the spirit of generosity and love. I carry in my heart what I learned yesterday; I keepfocus upon another tomorrow; but I strive to live today as a special occasion day.

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; Our challenge is to balance all three.

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EDITORIAL - Rosie Trahan, Editor … [email protected]

Here comes Thanksgiving then Christmas time and then right into a new year -2016 already! I wish for all of you and your families God’s blessings during thisbeautiful and joyful time and peace throughout the year

May God bless our America; stand beside her and guide her through the nightwith the light from above! See you next year!

November30 Parish treasurers - deadline for state dues (for computing

parish voting delegates), dues Notice (Form 19), alloriginal signed membership forms and parishofficer/chairmen form due to state membership chairman.

2016

January1 Parish presidents distribute the following forms and

information to your council members: Form 8 - Key Leader Form 9 & 9A - 25-year, 50-year and 75-year members Form 10 - 5-10-15-20-year members Form 10A - 30-35-40-45-Over 50-year members Form 11 - Great Louisiana Family Page 116 - Community Champions Information Form 18 - CVU Hours - send 1 LIST PER PARISH with

info to Lina Miller

31 All forms listed above - due to respective state chairmen State treasurer - begin preparing next year’s proposed

Budget Form 15 - Parish presidents - president's report due to

area directors. Parish reports due:

Form 17(A-B-C-D) - Parish educational chairmen’sannual reports to state chairmen

Page 29 - Parish marketing chairmen - submit marketing report Form to state marketing chairman.

February1 Parish presidents - submit list of deceased parish

members to Convention Memorial Chairman3 Area directors - contact parish presidents not

submitting President’s Report & remind them to sendphotos for display on Area Exhibit Boards atConvention

16 Area Ddrectors Report Form 16 due15 LVFC 1st Timer to Convention application due

MARCH15 LLL Master Leadership Trainer applications due Parish presidents submit: Form 13 - Heart of LVFC to LVFC President Form 14 - Spirit of LLL to LVFC VP for Public Policy Form 16 - Area Reports due Form 1 - Ellen Lenoir Scholarship Form 2 - Nan Tarwater Davis Scholarship Form 3 - LVFC Area College Scholarship Forms 5 & 6 - Mini Grants Applications


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A flock of geese flying in a formation ‘V’Much research reveals what you do not see;

Each bird in front by flapping its wingCreates an uplift for the goose following.

Flying in ‘V’ formation they changeBy 71% plus their flying range.

Common direction and a sense of communityOur efforts become quick and easy.

If a goose falls out of formation by chanceIt feels greater drag and resistance.

If we have as much sense as a goose we’ll stayIn formation with those headed our way.

When tired the lead goose rotates to the rearAnother taking its place in the air.

It pays, while doing hard jobs, to take turnsThus no one is over burdened or get burns.

The geese in the back honk from behindEncouraging, gentle and kind.

We must encourage others as they striveTo meet the daily grind of life.

If a goose gets sick and or wounded;If for some reason it gets grounded,

Two geese fall out of formation;They keep it company and for protection,

Stay with it until it flies or dies.Such are the depths of their ties.

If we humans have the sense of a goose,Their way of life is what we’d choose.

Do We Have As Much Sense As A Goose?By

Akbar Khan, Toronto, in September 2003

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