The July
meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society was held on July
21, 2011 in the Meeting Room of the South Regional Library,
1601 Johnston St., Lafayette, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M. The
meeting was called to order by President Brenda Fuselier.
There was a moment of silence to remember U.S.servicemen and
the infirmed, followed by the Pledge of Allegience. A welcome
was extended to members and guests. Guests were introduced:
Janell Broussard, sister of Annette Broussard, Sonny and
Elaine Landry, and Cynthia Dartez.
The minutes
will be available on our web site, although some members
reported having difficulty accessing them. The treasurer�s
report as listed here: Beginning balance as of June 2011 was
$3,456.03. There were 3 new members, and $200.00 was paid out
to cover the reservation of a table for Grand Reveil Acadien
(The Great Acadian Awakening). Our ending balance was
$3,316.03
The 30
minute French produced film (in English), �Acadie Liberte�
about the plight of the early Acadians was shown.
President
Brenda Fuselier gave an update of the Grand Reveil Acadien to
be held across South Louisian during October 7 � 16 2011. This
event was created to explore and celebrate the Acadian culture
midway between the years of the Congree. Realizing that the
language, culture and coastal lands are being threatened,
Louisiane-Acadie was created to seek support, partnerships,
solutions, and concerted plans of action through large
gatherings with Acadians and their friends. The plan is to
highlight the arrival and settlement of Acadians in Louisiana
at New Orleans, Houma, Lake Charles, and Lafayette. The
Lafayette Genealogical Society has voted to sponsor the visit
of Stephen White, the authority of Acandian genealogy,
attorney, and professor at the University of Moncton in
Canada. Members will offer housing, transportation, and meals.
The society has also engaged him to speak at an event to be
held at the South Regional Library on Saturday, October 15,
2011 at 9 A.M. He will also speak in Houma on Saturday,
October 8, 2011, in Lake Charles on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
and at a Grand Reveil ceremony at the Cajundome Convention
Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506. Brenda
reported that as plans become more concrete, members will be
informed; she requested that members keep these dates free to
be able to volunteer for needed duties of the Lafayette
Genealogical Society. We will sponsor a table at the
convention center to publicize our society and offer the
society�s publications for sale.Updates for the Grand Reviel
Acadien can be found at the web site
www.gra2011.org.
At a society
members request for a 15 Generation Pedigree Chart, Rogers
Romero informed members that they were available from Ye Olde
Genealogie Shoppe. The address is P.O. Box 39128,
Indianapolis, IN 46239. The tele. # is1-800-429-0200. The web
site is
www.yogs.com.
Or members may google �Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe�.
Guest
Cynthia Dartez requested assistance from the society in
locating the names of parentage of some family members
involved in litigation begun in 1922 to determine dispursement
of funds from lease of land by an oil company. Talks with her
will be continued with society members at a later time.
President
Fuselier informed members that copies of Louisiana Death
Certificates, begun in 1911-1912, are available at the
Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but prior
to 50 years from the present date. She had several examples
detailing what information might be gleened from a death
certificate.
There being
no further business, it was moved and seconded that the
meeting be closed. Members were thanked for providing
refreshments and guests were invited for coffee and
refreshments.
