President* 2013-2014 Martha Latimer () Home (225) 665-8393 Cell (225) 938-6856 marthalatimer@cox.net President-Elect* 2014 Vice-President for Programs* 2013-2014 Letha Briggs () (337) 984-1868 lethab@lusfiber.net Vice-President for Public Policy* 2013-2014 Sue Nelson (Tangipahoa) (225) 567-9769 suenelson41@yahoo.com Recording Secretary* 2013-2014 Terri Latimer () (225) 788-8383 Theresa.d.latimer@gmail.com Treasurer* 2013-2014 Pat Chauvin (Terrebonne) 610 Dr. (985) 857-8604 queenpat@att.net Past President* 2013-2014 Rena Labat (Terrebonne) . (985)876-3521 (h) (985)852-2704 (c) renalabat@att.net Parliamentarian** Judy L. Broussard (Vermilion) .
2013-2014 . (318)614-4216 lgiovingo1@att.net Area 3 Secretary*** 2013-2014 Jerre Hopfinger (Ouachita) -8625 318-396-1324 Area 4 Director* 2012-2013 Elsie Castille () . (337) 332-2307 Area 4 Secretary*** 2012-2013 Mavis Landry () . (337) 332-4656 mavislandry@cox.net Area 5 Director* 2012-2013 Pat Durr (Sabine) 7588 Hwy. 174 -5661 (318) 796-2426 Area 5 Secretary*** 2012-2013 Karen Hardee (Sabine) . (318) 796-3697 kchardee4@gmail.com *Executive Board Member with vote **Executive Board Member without vote ***Executive Board Non-Member (appointed Bd. Member without vote and with limited funding) Educational Committees Family Life Chairman: Julia McLain (Grant) (318) 646-3639
Family Life Committee: Linda Duthile (Grant) 8 -5918 318-627-5612 dutema@aol.com Leatha Carey (Grant) 318-640-7166 leathacarey@att.net Environment Chairman: Maxine Wilson (St. Bernard) 53 (504) 458-1846 maxinewilson70@yahoo.com Environment Committee: Judy Hamilton (St. Bernard ) 708 . (504) 259-8982 missjolly60@bellsouth.net Kathy Nunez (St. Bernard) . -5513 (504) 913-5255 Katjnunez@aol.com Literacy Chairman: Elaine Chatagnier () (337) 523-0615 topselaine@yahoo.com Literacy Committee: Ruth Ann Klumpp () (337) 329-4736 Marilyn Strickland (Jeff Davis) -8852 (337) 584-2639 fmstrickland@centurytel.net International Chairman: Betty Guilbeau (Terrebonne) . -8369
(985) 878-9853 danigolem8@gmail.com (985) 575-3560 (318)614-4216 lgiovingo1@att.net Area 4 Area 5 At Large Elsie Castille () , LA70517-4808 (337) 332-2307 Pat Durr (Sabine) 7588 Hwy. 174 -5661 (318) 796-2426 Jinx Berthelot () . Port -8013 (225) 963-0279 Scholarship Chairman: Gail Haynes (Ouachita) (318) 322-6531 gailhay@hotmail.com Scholarship Committee: Jean Debbie Pate , -8285 318-387-1137 318-388-4291 Bylaws Chairman: Judy Broussard (Vermilion) -7140 337-893-4857 (h) 337-652-3657 (c) jglb@cox.net Bylaw Committee: Barbara Chaisson (Lafourche) Cut Off, LA 70345-3434 (985) 632-3373 Ethel Tarleton () 110 Sunrise Ridge Cove 512-334-9131 etarleton@yahoo.com Handbook and Task Calendar: Committee: Cheryl Bradley () -6504 (504) 733-0739 Jafce1@aol.com President’s Advisory Committee:
Ethel Adcock () -5340 337-856-7523 (h) 337-322-3369 (c) Judy Broussard (Vermilion) -7140 337-893-4857 (h) 337-652-3657 (c) jglb@cox.net Rena Labat (Terrebonne) 985-876-3521 (h) 985-852-2704 (c) renalabat@att.net Ethel Tarleton () 110 Sunrise Ridge Cove 512-334-9131 etarleton@yahoo.com Letha Briggs () (337) 984-1868 lethab@lusfiber.net Virgie Foreman (Vermilion) 12840 Hwy. 92 (337) 893-3548 vbforeman@att.net Development Fund: Chairman: Myrle LeBlanc () (504) 737-7831 myrleleblanc@cox.net Development Fund Committee:
Jane Simon (Vermilion) -6441 (337) 643-1606 Thelma Simon (Vermilion) (337) 643-1096 Cheryl Bradley () -6504 (504) 733-0739 Jafce1@aol.com Ellen Rose Marceaux (Vermilion) (337) 643-2263 Legislative Issues Chairman: maureenfelder75@att.net Maureen Felder (Tangipahoa) -7403 (225) 294-3092 maureenfelder75@gmail.com Parish Council Presidents Grant Elaine Chatagnier (337) 523-0615 topselaine@yahoo.com Julia McClain (318) 646-363 Mary Lee LeBlanc 7113 Hwy. 14 -9216 (337) 365-7914 philipleblanc@bellsouth.net Beauregard Iberville
Lina Miller -6803 (337) 725-3548 (337) 737-2031 – Camp Jaqueline Johnson . (225) 335-4550 Margie Camardelle -5220 (504) 341-5745 mcamardelle@yahoo.com Jefferson Davis Evangeline Jackie Miller -5703 (337) 363-4296 Ernestine Freeman -8838 (337) 515-4419 erniefreeman@live.com rcmiller@centurytel.net Letha Briggs (337) 984-1868 lethab@lusfiber.net Lafourche Paula D. Morgan Golden (985) paula.morgan66@yahoo.com Parish Council Presidents – Contd. Sabine Gayle Miller (225) 686-9658 Jmiller437@bellsouth.net Karen Hardee . (318) 796-3697 kchardee4@gmail.com St. Bernard Tangipahoa Faye Shirley . (504) 289-8630 Donna Bouterie 13392 Magnolia Crossing -6444 (985) 662-0187
Project starting date__________________________________ Project completion date_______________________________ Project ongoing_________________________ Project information * A summary of your project in 50 words or less. * Why is it needed? * What are the objectives? * How will the objectives be achieved? * How will it benefit education or the quality of life? * How will you evaluate the project? (A final report is requested - see report form.) Make an itemized budget for the project including secured matching funds. Eligible programs include those designed to enhance the quality of family life in communities, protect the environment, mentoring programs, literacy and self- improvement workshops. *Approach: All proposals must demonstrate working hard toward a solution to the identified need or issue. *Objectives: All goals must be clearly defined and realistic. *Benefits: Should be fully outlined, highlighting the desired results and must demonstrate public interest with lasting benefits. *Participation: Partnerships are encouraged. Proposals should detail how the community is locally involved. *Results must be measurable. Determine whether the desired results have been achieved. You may wish to send pictures or news articles with the final report form. Mail completed form, project summary and itemized budget to the LVFC Scholarship Chairman By MARCH 15: Gail Haynes, LVFC Scholarship Chairman . LVFC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MINI GRANT FORM 6 Please note: In order to be eligible to apply for a grant you must complete this report even if the
Dorothy Brown Ora Area 4 Jeff Davis Jeanette R. Crochet Marguerite P. Duplechian Sylvia H. Guillotte Vermilion Leta M. Touchet Louella H. Touchet Nolia Faulk Cristelle Fusilier Sarah Mae G. Gastal Area 5 Sabine Mary W. Gregory 2008 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 1 Tangipahoa Fay Ruth Hancock Area 2 Terrebonne Mary Ann Boudreaux Area 3 Morehouse Faye Bowe Marianne Lively Lauree Martin Dorothy Norman Mary Peterson Area 4 Jeff Davis Mary Landry Linda Patterson 2009 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 2 Lafourche Patricia Champagne Area 4 Audrey Miller Jefferson Davis Marilyn Strickland Area 5 Grant Sharon Beauregard 2010 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 1 Tangipahoa Sandra M. Madere Area 2 Terrebonne Audrey Guidry 2011 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 4 Jeff Davis Ernestine Freeman 2012 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 1 St. Bernard Nora Egan Tangipahoa Joy Munch Area 4 Beauregard Barbara Hindsman Mable Lorenz Jeff Davis Linda Rogers Barbara Bird 2013 LVFC Key Leader Recipients Area 1 Tangipahoa Catherine Neyland Mitzi Verberne Area 2 Lafourche Marie Pitre
2008 Sue and Grady Nelson – Tangipahoa VFC 2009 Belva and Aldon LeBlanc – Vermilion VFC 2010 Juliette Wallace/Vi & Eric Vosbein – St. Bernard VFC 2011 Cheryl and Lee Cabes – VFC 2012 Barbara and Charles Litteral – Jeff Davis VFC 2013 Jo Ann and Henry Bonck – VFC HEART OF VFC AWARD RECIPIENTS 2005 Mary Ann Sagrera – Parish 2006 Cheryl C. Bradley – Parish 2007 Jane Simon – Vermilion Parish 2008 Ollie Tieje – Jefferson Davis Parish 2009 Arvella Dupre – Lafourche Parish 2010 Terry Voight – Tangipahoa Parish 2011 Rena Labat – Terrebonne Parish 2011 Mabel Lorenz – Beauregard Parish 2012 Joan Reed – Tangipahoa Parish 2013 Mavis Landry – Parish SPIRIT OF LLL AWARD RECIPIENTS Rena Labat – Terrebonne Parish Lee Simon - Vermilion Parish Ella Mae Harrington – Vermilion Lina Miller – Beauregard Parish Jane Simon – Vermilion Parish Sue T. Nelson – Tangipahoa Parish Ethel Adcock – Parish Elsie Castille – Parish Letha Briggs – Parish Feature Article and Article of Interest Contests have the same rules as stated below: Due: Jan. 31 Rules: The Feature Article and Article of Interest must be written by a LVFC member, who is not a professional writer. This means he or she receives no compensation for the article. The feature article and article of interest must not exceed 1,000 words each. The feature article must be about any one subject or person. (VFC related preferably, but not necessarily) The article of interest must be about any one subject of interest to the members or community. One (1) feature article entry and one (1) article of interest entry per parish organization. Each feature article and article of interest must be submitted in a separate folder with the name of the parish on the outside of the folder. The folder should contain: a. Name of club as well as name and complete address of writer. b. The original copy as it was turned in for publication. This may be either
Parish: _______________________Name: _______________________________Phone#: ________________ LITERACY REPORT FORM 17-B LIST ALL LITERACY PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN PARISH – Due Jan. 31 This form will be used 2013-2014 LITERACY Programs Presented Send Form with 2 pg. summary of work. Where Presented: Club, Council, etc. # Attending/ # Collected $ Spent $ Donated ENCOURAGE : Did you… Keep a Member’s Reading List (use form) Encourage by giving Book reports Give/Read books to children/grandchildren Collect new books for “Books for Birthday” Label objects in child’s room/home Help children read food labels LIBRARY: Library Literacy exhibits Get a library card for self/others Use library for audio books, movies, Nook or Kindle books Use library for research or genealogy Support school Book Fairs/ donate books Partner with library on Raise A Reader(burp pads) Vote for Library tax & millage renewals
Parish: _______________________Name: ________________________________Phone#: _______________ ENVIRONMENT REPORT FORM 17-C LIST ALL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN PARISH – Due Jan. 31 This form will be used 2013-2014 ENVIRONMENT Programs Presented Send Form with 2 pg. summary of work. Where Presented: Club, Council, etc. #Attending/ # Collected $ Spent $ Donated Why Recycle? What are the Greenest Light Bulbs? Tips to Save Money at the Pump Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving Home Office Energy/Entergy Savings Make Your Own Compost HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT: Dry Cleaning vs. Wet Cleaning Dark Side of LED Light Bulbs Eco-friendly Nontoxic Cat Litter Lead in Hunting Ammunition Car Interior Hazards Air Pollution Solutions: Cleaning Up Indoor Air Quality Nontoxic Alternative Air Fresheners Advantage of Houseplants Clean & Replace Air Filters Why Have My Chimney Cleaned? Safer Sunscreens (contd. on pg. 2) List Media ONE TIME ONLY FOR EACH: Media Coverage: Newspaper Article ____________ Radio_________ TV _____________ Clubs send completed form to Parish Environment Chairman, who combines Club info & sends to State Environment Chairman: Maxine Wilson, . Page 2 ENVIRONMENT REPORT – CONTINUED FORM 17-C LIST ALL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN PARISH – Due. Jan 31 This form will be used 2013-2014 Where
Other Environment Programs, activities, etc. Presented Presented i.e. Club, Council, etc. #Attending/ # Collected $ Spent $ Donated Parish: _______________________Name: ______________________________Phone#: _________________ INTERNATIONAL REPORT FORM 17-D LIST ALL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN PARISH – Due Jan. 31 This form will be used 2013-2014 INTERNATIONAL Programs Presented Send Form with 1 pg. summary of work. Where Presented: Club, Council, etc. # Attending/ # Collected $ Spent $ Donated International Day: Study a different country Have International speakers Participate in World Food Day Inform of various world aspects Donate to International ministries: Heifer International
Volunteers for Family & Community, Inc. Leadership * Education * Service DUES COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions in full in order to make the membership dues collection process easier and more accurate. Make copies of all forms before completing them so that you can have extra copies during the year. Use these forms for 2013 -2014. Parish treasurer shall collect dues from each member and send one check made out to LVFC for the total amount to: Cheryl Bradley, LVFC Membership Chairman, -6504. 3. Enclosed is a Membership List for your parish from last year. Draw a red line through the names of members that have not paid this year’s dues. Have clubs check each member’s information for accuracy. Fill out a new membership form for the following only: New members or a change of address, phone or email. Please check for all nine zip code numbers. Complete Form 19 and include, with a check, the corrected membership list and any new membership forms. Keep a copy for your records. Dues are acceptable any time of the year, but only those received by the deadline of November 30 will be considered for number of voting delegates allowed at the State Convention. VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, INC. FORM 19 DUES NOTICE
TBA Budget Committee - Prepare 2014 Proposed Budget TBA Bylaws Committee - Discuss possible Bylaw changes based on recommendations from State VFC entities. Time and place to be announced. 15 LVFC 1st Timer to State Conference scholarship application (Form 4) due 16 Bylaws Chairman - Mail copies of proposed Bylaws changes to Executive Board 30 days prior to the April 22, 2013 Board Meeting. March 15 LLL ( Learning and Leading) Master Leadership Trainer applications for 60 Hours due to State Vice President for Public Policy (Form LLL #2 in handbook) Parish Presidents – Submit: Heart of LVFC Award Nominee (Form 13) to State President and Spirit of LLL Award Nominee (Form 14) to State Vice President for Public Policy. Area Directors send Area Reports (Form 16) to State President, Vice President for Program, Vice President for Public Policy and State Advisor Scholarship Applications for the following are due to State Scholarship Chairman: Ellen Lenoir Scholarship – Form 1 Tarwater Davis Scholarship – Form 2 Scholarship – Form 3 Mini Grants Applications – Forms 5 & 6 April 22 LVFC Executive Board Meeting, 23 – 25 LVFC Convention – “Bloom with LVFC,” in at the Hilton Garden Inn 21 - 27 LVFC Volunteer Week/Great Families’ Week –Parishes can have their parish government recognize Volunteer Week. August State Membership Chairman - Mail Dues Notices, 2014 Membership Forms to Parish Treasurers. State President – Mail New President/Officers Form to Parish Presidents September