On March 17, 2011, the Lafayette Genealogical Society held
its monthly meeting, with President Brenda Fuselier calling the
meeting to order with a moment of silence and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Four new members were announced, along with vistor Donald
Arceneaux.
Guest speaker, Brenda Comeaux Trahan was introduced and
spoke on Grand Reveil Acadien/The Great Acadian Awakening to be
held October7-16, 2011. The program venues are October 7-8 in New
Orleans; October 9-10 in Houma; October 11-12 in Lake Charles; and
October 13-16 in Lafayette, with Stephen White as guest speaker.
There will be Acadian Music Concerts, Cajun Cuisine, seminars,
lectures and gathering of Acadians from around the world. She also
spoke on the Acadian Memorial Festival to be held on March 19,
2011 in St. Martinville and the Smithsonian Exhibit to be held on
May 28 - July 9, 2011 in St. Martinville. Tables are available at
the Grand Reveil Acadien for a fee of $300.00 and volunteers are
needed for all the events mentioned.
Earl Gates mentioned that the minutes are on the LGS web
site. It was also mentioned that he and Warren LeBlanc are working
on the 2010 annual "Les Memoires" CD and should be available at
next meeting.
Dorothy Burleigh motioned to get a table at the Grand
Reveil Acadien, seconded by Pete Lavergne. Dorothy Burleigh also
motioned to have Stephen White talk to LGS, perhaps on Genealogy
reseach and DNA, seconded by Pete Lavergne. Committees will be
selected to handle these projects.
All Genealogy books from the Main Library will be at the
temporary location on Jefferson St. (the old McCory Building).
Upcoming meetings are: Lafayette Historical Assoc, Mar
17-19 at the Holiday Inn: Lake Charles Society, Mar. 19 at 10am;
Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society, with guest speaker
John Sellers, April 30, in Baton Rouge - fee $30 before Mar. 31
and $35 thereafter.
Warren LeBlanc, Treasurer, reported the ending balance as
of Feb. 2011, $3,467.15 with 65 members.
Pete Lavergne motioned that the meeting be adjourned,
seconded by Pat Snyder. All in attendence were invited for
refreshments.
Respectfully Submitted by
Brenda H. Thibodeaux,
Secretary
