April 23, 2020 Speaker : John Schroder - State Treasurer

John Schroder was elected Louisiana State Treasurer in 2017 and was just re-elected to a four-year term. As a businessman and entrepreneur, he believes government should manage its money like you manage your businesses and households. He believes government should be more transparent and accountable, which would help to restore faith in government. In his two years in office, the Treasury returned more unclaimed property checks than any other year on record, and saved the state millions of dollars by renegotiating contracts and forcing departments to restructure their borrowing habits. Treasurer Schroder is a U.S. Army Vet and served 10 years in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is a graduate of East Jefferson High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. Above all, he is a husband of 34 years, father of two and an extremely proud grandfather to two grandchildren. Our Thursday Noon meeting will be conducted using Zoom.

Using a computer/laptop you can simply click the link below: Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/301388399 Meeting ID: 301 388 399

Or join by phone: +1(312)626-6799 (enter in the meeting code # 301388399)

We look forward to getting to connect with our fellow Rotarians!

April 16, 2020 - Gregg Gothreaux- COVID-19 Resources and the Economy

Our guest speaker for the April 16, 2020 meeting was Mr. Gregg Gothreaux, President/CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. Mr. Gothreaux provided information on resources and programs to assist businesses and employees affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. He indicated that these have been vetted by LEDA are available on their website, www.lafayette.org/COVID. He also presented information on the economic outlook for Acadiana; cited oil and gas figures, unemployment statistics, real estate numbers, and projected sales figures. Gregg stated that in order to rebound from this unprecedented period of economic decline, busineses have to come back, capital must be available, and development processes need to be streamlined. In addition, we need to become energy, medical, research and development, and central manufacturing independent. A brief question and answer period followed the presentation.

April 22, 2020 at 10 am - District Grant Discussion Zoom Meeting

There will be a Zoom Meeting to discuss the ideas for the 2020-21 Rotary District Grant this Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10 am. All members are welcome to connect using the link below: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/301388399

Meeting ID: 301 388 399

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We look forward to a hearing your grant ideas!

Rotary Club of Lafayette - Faith House Donation

The Rotary Club of Lafayette SAFELY presented a $500 check in support of Faith House. Faith House is a domestic violence crisis center and shelter based in Lafayette. They serve seven parishes throughout Central and South Louisiana, including Lafayette, Vermilion, Acadia, St. Landry, Evangeline, Rapides, and Avoyelles. Birthdays

Robin E. Herrington April 10th Nandi' Linscombe Shenkan Vocational Awards April 13th Michele E. Broussard You recently received an email with instructions and forms to nominate someone for the Vocational Excellence April 14th Award and the Public Service Vocational Award. Below you will find a list of past recipients. They are not eligible Deborah C. Candella for nomination. Please send your nominations to Stan at [email protected]. April 14th Joshua L. Joseph Savoie April 15th Amanda Taylor Martin April 21st Marshall Guidry April 23rd Charles Richard Cornay April 27th

Club Member Anniversaries

Hugh Mouton 04-01-1981 39 Years James E. Slatten 04-01-1985 35 Years Fabian A. Patin 04-01-1987 33 Years Donald Richard World Immunization Week: April 24th - 30th 04-01-1992 28 Years As scientists work to find a vaccine for the new coronavirus, we can do our part to keep our communities healthy Thomas E. Poche by helping Rotary spread the word about the importance of vaccinations during World Immunization Week, 24- 04-22-2004 30 April. 16 Years Immunizations save millions of lives every year and are widely recognized as one of our most successful and J. Brandon Moore cost-effective health interventions. Yet outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to put children�s 04-13-2006 health at risk around the world. 14 Years Heidi Jacobs McDonald Take action in three easy ways: 04-17-2008 12 Years 1. Raise awareness of vaccination and polio eradication efforts by Leander R. Tatford painting your nails � or pinkie � purple, or customize our new 04-05-2012 End Polio Now artwork with your signature and words of 8 Years support. Post your pictures on social media using the hashtags Wesley E. McDonald #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork. 04-11-2013 2. 7 Years Download Rotary�s World Immunization Week Toolkit to get graphics and sample social media posts. Kohlar T. Frantzen 3. 04-10-2014 Donate to Rotary�s PolioPlus Fund. Your contribution will be 6 Years tripled, thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. John W. Lewis III 04-18-2019 1 Year

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