Handbook & Directory

ConnectionsP. O. Box 51463

Lafayette, Louisiana 70505

2014 - 2015

“Providing a professional, educational and personal support network for career oriented women...”

2014-15 Connections Officers & Directors President ........... Nanette Heggie President Elect ........... Dierdre Detraz Membership Vice President ........... Cynthia Beslin Program Vice President ........... Fritzie Fine Public Relations Vice President ........... Rebecca Taylor Newsletter Vice President ........... Connie Marcantel Secretary ........... Vonda Broussard Treasurer ........... June Brillhart Board Member at Large ........... Rodlyn Cochran Arrangements Chair ........... Renee Box Audit and Advisory Committee ........... Jayne Ryder Scholarship Committee ........... Jo Ann Pugh Career Achievement Committee ........... Patricia Sonnier Directory Committee ........... Susan Palumbo

Connections Past Presidents Cheri Hoff Menckler 1987 Anne Pyle 1987 Nora Dool 1987-1988 Diane Conery 1988-1989 Caleen Lopez 1989-1990 Jennifer Wormser-Mestayer 1990-1991 Jayne Ryder 1991-1992 Emilia Bellone 1992-1993 Sherry Pool 1993 Lupe Acosta 1993-1994 Betty Fletcher 1994-1995 Priscilla Gauthier 1995-1996 Vonda Broussard 1996-1997 Sondra Hebert 1997-1998 Marci Post 1998-1999 Rachel Rossler 1999-2000 Kaye Pooler 2000-2001 Carol Condon 2001-2002 Gail Dubois-Broussard 2002-2003 Pat Sonnier 2003-2004 Carolyn Ward 2004-2005 Ruthi Clement 2005-2006 Rose Hoffman Cormier 2006-2007 Keli Foret 2007-2008 Jayne Ryder 2008-2009 Lupe Acosta 2009 Vonda Broussard 2009-2011 Rose Patout 2011-2012 Patricia Ann Sonnier 2012-2013 Rodlyn Cochran 2013-2014

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Table of Contents

UL Lafayette Scholarships ...........................2

Leadership Lafayette Scholarships .............2

Career Achievement Award ..................... 3-5

Membership List ................................... 6-13

Classified Listings ............................... 16-21

Advertisements .................................... 22-27

Constitution ...............................................28

Bylaws .................................................. 29-30

Connections strives for accuracy in all of its publications; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the members to provide their most current contact information.

To update your contact information, please call (337) 523-6180 or email

cynthia.beslin@prudential.com

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Awards

Leadership Lafayette Scholarship “Leadership Lafayette” is a program sponsored by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Its purpose is to educate participants in the various leadership roles of our community. Connections wholeheartedly supports this program and offers its members a scholarship. Once selected by the Chamber as a participant, any Connections member is eligible to apply for the Scholarship by contacting the Connections Scholarship Chairperson. Recipients are selected by Connections Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors.

Leadership Lafayette Scholarship Recipients

1988-1989 Carolyn Greco; Sharon Moret 1989-1990 Fina Knezek; Jan Engelbrecht; Carleen Castille 1990-1991 Deborah Verges; Lisa Mayers 1994-1995 Beryl Louviere; Pat Andrus 1995-1996 Sunnie Templeton 1996-1997 Nanette Heggie

UL Lafayette Scholarship forMature or Returning Women Students

Connections awards a minimum of one UL Lafayette Scholarship per year with preference given to a mature woman student between the ages of 21 and 55 - one either returning to college for a career change, or a mature first-time student. Selection is based on academic merit and professional promise by the Connections Scholarship Committee.

UL Lafayette Scholarship Recipients 1988-1989 Catherine Warner 1988-1989 Rhonda Delaney 1989-1990 Valerie Sampia 1990-1991 Angela Duckworth 1991-1992 Janie Lenee Jeffers 1992-1993 Dawn Wall 1993-1994 Martha Lanclos 1994-1995 Dawn Paschal 1994-1995 D’Lane Wimberly 1995-1996 Lula Broussard 1996-1997 Elizabeth Guidry 1997-1998 Wanda L. Michiels 1998-1999 Tessie L. LeBlanc 1999-2000 Janice M. LeBlanc

2000-2001 Julie Kay Sandlin2001-2002 Julie Kay Sandlin2001-2002 Mathilda Johnny2002-2003 Shay Davis2003-2004 Debra Spinks2004-2005 Simone I. Perrodin2005-2006 Nancy Istre2006-2007 Julie LeJeune2007-2008 Diane Higginbotham2008-2009 Chelsa Ellison2010-2011 Kelly Cormier2011-2012 Michelle Girouard2012-2013 Kristy Joseph2013-2014 Abby Savoie

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2013 Award RecipientsFlo Meadows, CPA & Commercial Realtor - Coldwell Banker

Nancy Mounce Cochran,Former Teacher and City Council Chair - Currently a Counselor

2011 Award RecipientDonna Landry, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

2010 Award RecipientVonda K. Broussard, Jeansonne & Remondet, LLC

2009 Award RecipientNanette Soileau Heggie, Investment Partners of Acadiana, Inc.

2008 Award RecipientJayne Ryder, Van Eaton & Romero

2007 Award RecipientRose Hoffman Cormier, Woman’s Foundation - Health Information Center

2004 Award RecipientJeanette Alcon, Lafayette Community Healthcare Clinic

2003 Award RecipientDr. Catherine B. Janes, Lafayette Parish School System

2002 Award RecipientCynthia C. LeBourgeois, Attorney at Law

2001 Award RecipientsAngel Huval, CSW, Clinical Social Worker, St. Martin School Based Center -

President of C.H.O.I.C.E.S., Inc.Jennifer M. Kleinpeter, Attorney - The Onebane Firm

Cindy Theriot, Mary Kay Consultant - Faith House Coordinator in Vermilion Parish

The Connections Career Achievement Award is an honor presented to women in the Acadiana area who represent the epitome of professional accomplishment and achievement, and who present themselves as desirable role models. These women have received peer professional awards based on achievement or advancement during the year in their particular field of endeavor and demonstrated their willingness to share their skills to enhance their own professional reputation and growth. Potential candidates are nominated by Connections members and selection is made in February for the previous year’s accomplishment.

Career Achievement Award

“FEMINA” Derived from the Latin word for “woman,” the Femina

Award originated at a prestigious women’s exposition in the

Netherlands. As such it is an appropriate designation for female

career achievement.

About our award given to the Career Achievement Recipients:

“FEMINA”

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Career Achievement Award – cont’d

2000 Award RecipientsJacqueline R. Benedik, Health Instructor - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Gail Dubois-Broussard, Unit Manager - BeautiControlThe Honorable Phyllis Montgomery Keaty, 15th Judicial District Judge

1999 Award RecipientsFran Clarke, Board Certified Social Worker, Private Practice

Geraldine Hubbell, Executive Director - Acadiana Symphony OrchestraUrsula Quoyeser, Head Volleyball Coach - Episcopal School of Acadiana

1998 Award RecipientsDeanna Brandon, Unitech Training Academy

Carol Condon, American National Insurance AgencyKaye Pooler, Legal Ease/NSA

1997 Award RecipientsSonya M. Branch, Lafayette Public Library

Donna B. Broussard, Educational/Medical ConsultantJanet R. Morien, Hibernia National Bank

1996 Award RecipientsLupe Acosta, Paralegal, Daniel M. Landry, III

Della Bonnett, Vice President of Information Technology, USLJudy Cox, Principal, Acadiana High School

Cecile Verret, Executive Director, Stuller Place

1995 Award RecipientsSharane Gott, President, Better Business Bureau

Dr. Jean T. Kreamer, Director of the Department of Media & Printing Services, In the Division of Computing & Information Services, University of Southwestern Louisiana

Diane Gabik, Publisher/Editor, Acadiana Woman Magazine

1994 Award RecipientsBetty Lowry, President, Owner, Lowry’s Kwik Kopy Printing

Pat Andrus, M.S., C.F.L.E., C.G.C., Martin & Castille Funeral HomePatricia Castellini, President, Dynamic Achievement, Inc.

1993 Award RecipientsJackie Edgar, President, Owner, Edgar Ford

Dixie Horning, Women’s Rights Advocate and Triathalon AthleteNellie Prudhomme, R.N., M.P.H., Community Activist

1992 Award RecipientsLorna Bourg, Asst. Ex. Director, Southern Mutual Help Association

Connie Didier, English Teacher, Northside Senior High SchoolLyn Fontenot, Owner, Fontenot Design Associates

Katherine Landry, Principal, Woodvale Elementary School

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Career Achievement Award – cont’d

1991 Award RecipientsHonorable Rebecca F. Doherty, United States District Judge

Yvette Girouard, Softball Coach, University of Southwestern LouisianaPriscilla Ourso, President, Owner, Reagan Textiles, Inc.

1990 Award RecipientsDetective Sgt. Sherry W. Pool, CSCSA, Lafayette Parish Sheriff ’s Dept.

Emilia Bellone, MSW, BCSW, Acadiana Counseling & TrainingCarolyn Doerle, Pres., CEO, Doerle Food Service, Inc.

Sheila Armbruster, Gen. Manager, The Recycling FoundationPatricia Sonnier, Asst. Supt., Lafayette Parish School Board

1989 Award RecipientsKaren Guidry Bienvenu, RPT, Physical Therapy West

Debbie Flemming Caffery, PhotographerCarolyn French, PhD, Shearson, Lehman, Hutton

Carolyn Greco, Women’s Yellow PagesBootsie Landry, Bootsie’s South Louisiana Cooking

Susan Ory Powers, Author, ActressRose Ann Romero, Albertson’s Store Manager

1988 Award RecipientsKathleen B. Blanco, Public Service Commissioner

Carleen Castille, President, Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc.Debbie Bouse Stewart, Field Fashions

Wilma A. Subra, Subra, Inc.

1987 Award RecipientsMerline Louis Hebert, Creole Lunch House

Chaplain Joy A. Long, University Medical CenterJan Bertrand Ortego, Realtor, Old South Realty

Nelda Spinks, PhD, University of Southwestern Louisiana

1986 Award RecipientsNellie Derise, Phd, University of Southwestern Louisiana

Rachel Fournet, MS, University of Southwestern LouisianaMargo Longo, MD

Phylis Mouton, Secretary of LaborMaria Placer, Vice Pres., News Director, KLFY TV 10

Balbina Plotkin, University of Southwestern LouisianaTeresa N. “Terri” Richard, City of Lafayette Police Dept.Jessie Livingston Taylor, City of Lafayette Development

Anne Pyle, ADP Consulting

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BARBIER, BONNIE Pet Sitting Email: bonpetsitting@yahoo.com Bon Pet Sitting ........................................................................... 962-6828 P.O. Box 54, 305 C St., Duson 70529 BESLIN, CYNTHIA ........................................................See Ad page 22Financial Professional AssociateEmail: cynthia.beslin@prudential.comPrudential Financial .................................................................. 254-33432701 Johnston St., Ste. 302, Lafayette 70503 ...................... Cell 523-6180Member since April 2011Insurance/Financial

BEYT, PAIgE CASSELMANAttorney Email: cpcasselman@gmail.com The Law Offices of Tony Morrow ............................................... 233-9515323 E. University Ave., Lafayette .......................................Home 967-1063

BILLEAUD, DEBRAPresidentDebra@BilleaudTechnology.com Email: Billeaud Technology and IT Professional ....................... 849-6354111 White Circle, Lafayette 70506

BORDELON, BARBARA ................................................ See Ad page 27Asst. Vice President/Mortgage LendingEmail: barbarabordelon@home24bank.comHome Bank .................................................................................572-1024503 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette 70508Member since July 2006Financial

BOUDREAUX, JANEIndependent Beauty ConsultantEmail: jaboudreaux@bellsouth.netMary Kay Cosmetics ................................................................... 988-3111205 Leisure Lane, Lafayette 70506Member since March 2010Personal Services/Marketing & Public Relations/Retail

BOX, RENEELoan OfficerEmail: rbox@ccmortgage.comCoast Capital Mortgage .............................................................. 769-1675720 St. John St., Lafayette 70506

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BRILLHART, JUNE ........................................................ See Ad page 26 Senior Tax Accountant Email: jbrillhart@pncpa.com Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC .................................................354-8962 400 East Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 7100, Lafayette 70508 Member since 2012 352 Orangewood Dr., Lafayette 70503 Business Services/Financial BROUSSARD, LOURDES .............................................. See Ad page 22Sales AssociateEmail: lourdesbroussard@yahoo.comLynn Wood & Associates .............................................................989-26851228 Camellia Blvd., Suite D, Lafayette 70508Member since August 2007Insurance/Financial/Sales

BROUSSARD, VONDA K. .............................................. See Ad page 22Director of Human Resources Email: vbroussard@amgihm.com AMG, Integrated Health Care Management .................................269-9566 101 La Rue France Suite 100 Lafayette 70508 .....................Cell 278-1875 Member since February 1992 Administrative/Health Services

BURNS, BRANDY Community Liaison Email: brandib@gardenview.org Garden View Assisted Living ...................................................... 237-5542601 Verot School Rd., Lafayette 70508 ............................... Cell 356-2571

CHAMPAgNE, LIZRegistered DietitianEmail: liz@greennutritiontherapy.comGreen Nutrition Therapy ............................................................ 277-1069201 Westmark Blvd., Suite E, Lafayette 70506Member since April 2007Business Consultant/Internet Marketing

COCHRAN, RODLYN .....................................................See Ad page 27Business Development ExecutiveEmail: rcochran@bizzuka.comBizzuka ........................................................................ 216-4423 Ext. 152105 Chapel, Lafayette 70506Member since April 2007Business Consultant/Internet Marketing

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CODY, LORIPampered Chef Consultant The Pampered Chef ...........................................................337-258-9985105 Kelso Dr., Carencro 70520 ............................... Home 337-565-2684 loribcody@yahoo.com COMEAUX, CYNTHIAProprietorEmail: cynthia@XtraHandz.comWebsite: xtrahandz.netXtra Hands ................................................................................. 453-0301239 Thibodeaux Dr., Lafayette 70503Member since 2013Personal Services/Non-Profit

CORMIER, ROSE HOFFMAN, aka Marilyn MonreauxAdministrative AssistantEmail: rose@coastalpipeofla.comCoastal Pipe of Louisiana ............................................................886-8462Personally Fit (Women’s Gym)162 Emerite Dr., Lafayette 70506 ...............................................988-0602P.O. Box 99, Carencro, 70520Email: mmonreaux@lusfiber.netMember since June 1990Administrative/Entertainment

DETRAZ, DEIRDRE ..................................................See Ad page 24 Owner/Nurse PractitionerEmail: apexprevention@gmail.comApex Prevention, LLC ................................................................. 739-72782801 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 200 B, Lafayette 70508P.O. Box 81095, LafayetteMember since March, 2013Health Services

DOUCET, gwENBank Manager Email: gwen.doucet@iberiabank.com Iberia Bank ............................................................................... 521-42381001 Johnston St., Lafayette

DUHON, EMILIEDirector/Owner Magnolia Home Care Email: emilieduhon@magnoliahomecare.com Magnolia Home Care ................................................................ 232-4352800 W. Pinhook St., Suite C, Lafayette,LA

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FALgOUT, KATIE BROUSSARDExecutive ConsultantEmail: katiebflagout@gmail.comRodan and Fields ....................................................................... 277-7856107 Hermitage Ave., Lafayette 70503

FINE, FRITZIEFinancial AdvisorEmail: fshoun@yahoo.comEdward Jones ............................................................................. 232-10251027 Johnston St., Lafayette 70501Member since May, 2013Financial

FRENCH, CAROLYNFinancial AdvisorEmail: carolyn.french@ubs.comUBS Financial Services, Inc........................................................ 266-60551021 E. St. Mary, Lafayette 70503Member since 2012Financial

HEggIE, NANETTE SOILEAU......................................See Ad page 25Certified Financial Planner/Investment AdvisorEmail: nanette.heggie@raymondjames.comInvestment Partners of Acadiana/Raymond James .................... 889-0255140-B Rue Beauregard Dr., Lafayette 70508Member since April 1994409 Shelly, Lafayette 70503 ........................................................ 984-2359Financial/Investments

JOSEPH, KIRISTY...........................................................Home 442-1576Student .............................................................................. Cell 344-1131Email: kiristy34@aol.com 1218 Ches Broussard Rd., Breaux Bridge 76517 KNIgHT, LISAOwner/AgentEmail: lknight@twfg.comTWFG Insurance Services-Lisa Knight ........................................ 706-7076130 Rue Beauregard, Suite C, Lafayette 70508Member since September 2013Insurance

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LABAUVE, MARIETTALevel IV Email: mariettasnewface@gmail.com Rodin + Fields ..................................................................615-483-8780212 Portsmouth Dr., Lafayette

LOwRY, BETTY ............................................................ See Ad page 25PresidentEmail: lowry@lowrysprinting.comLowry’s Printing & Copying .........................................................261-01392004 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette 70508Member since August 1988Printing/Signs

LOwRY, MARY BETH ................................................... See Ad page 25Operations ManagerEmail: lowry@lowrysprinting.comLowry’s Printing & Copying .........................................................261-01392004 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette 70508 ................................. Fax 261-0525Member since August 1997Business Services/Printing/Signs

MARTIN, EILEEN MENARDTeacher/TutorEmail: e_and_e@bellsouth.netMember since April 2009204 Gabriel St., Lafayette 70506 ................................................ 235-6141Education

MARCANTEL, CONNIEVice PresidentEmail: connie@acadiana.bbb.orgBetter Business Bureau of Acadiana, Inc. .................................. 981-34974007 W. Congress St., Ste. B, Lafayette 70506 ...................... Fax 981-7559www.acadiana.bbb.orgMember since December 2010Non-Profit

MCINTOSH, FRANCISCoaching and Nuitrition Body Karma Nuitrition LLC and Intentional Coaching .............. 654-1064101 Loyola Ave., Lafayette 70503

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MERE, KATHERINE Legal Assistant to Richard Mere, Ltd. www.LafayetteLegalServices.com701 Johnston St., Lafayette 70501 ..............................................269-5555Member since October 2012 ..............................................Cell 230-5418 Administrative/Financial

MERE, REEAssociate BrokerEmail: ree@reemere.comKeaty Real Estate ........................................................................ 280-0833350 Doucet Rd., Lafayette 70503Member since 2013Real Estate

MITCHELL, ANDREAExecutive Email: almsnoop@cox.net NuSkin/Pharmanex.................................................................... 319-4282 P.O. Box 91055, Lafayette 70509

MOSS, ROSESr. Sales DirectorEmail: rrmoss@bellsouth.netMary Kay Cosmetics ...................................................................981-1606Member since September 1986 103 Janet Circle, Lafayette 70506Personal Services/Retail

PALUMBO, SUSANOwner/StylistCreate Salon ............................................................................... 207-9810Email: supalumbo40@hotmail.com111 Warwicke Dr., Lafayette 70508Member since September 2009Personal Services

PATOUT, ROSEPresidentEmail: RosePatou@aol.comTri-Star Marketing, Inc. ..............................................................989-2051221 Ramblewood Dr., Lafayette 70508 ................................Cell 344-1350Member since April 2004 Personal Services/Marketing

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PATTERSON, HEIDIEDevelopment Director Email: apc2126@yahoo.com Lafayette Amimal Control .......................................................... 896-1553142 Le Medicin Rd., Carencro,LA 70520 ............................. Cell 500-2495

PHILLIPS, DANAPresident & CEOEmail: danaphillips@phillipsconsultingllc.orgPhillips Consulting, LLC ............................................................. 349-4348P.O. Box 92851, Lafayette 70509Member since August 2013Business Consultant

PRICE, KIMBERLYEmail: kimmieprice25@yahoo.com Fleur de lis Candles .................................................................. 534-88653816 W. Congress St., Lafayette,LA 70506

PUgH, JO ANN ............................................................ See Ad page 23Community Volunteer Email: joannpugh@hotmail.comP.O. Box 51366, Lafayette 70505 .................................................247-5526Member since October 1985127 Acadian Dr., Lafayette 70503 ...............................................233-6004Volunteer Services/Retired

RUE, HAILEY ..................................................................... Cell 500-2495Student Email: hrue1@yahoo.com 200 Decatur Ave., Lafayette,LA 70503

RUE, KARENOwner k.rue@GriswaldHomeCase.comwww.GriswaldHomeCase.comGriswald Home Care ................................................................. 988-00761001 W Pinhook, Building 3, Suite 21, Lafayette 70503

RYDER, JAYNERealtorEmail: jryderrealter@gmail.comVan Eaton & Romero...................................................................267-40212000 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 101, Lafayette 70508Member since June 1987102 Huckleberry Dr., Lafayette 70508 ........................................781-8313Real Estate

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SAVOIE, BARBARA, M.Ed., CRMOwner/Secretary-TreasurerEmail: barbara@awardmaster.comAwardMaster/Trophyland ............................................................984-14143219 Johnston St., Lafayette 70503Member since September 1986227 Antigua Dr., Lafayette 70503 ................................................984-6968Retail/ Sales

SCHLEgEL, RENIAEmail: bayoulady2015x1@gmail.comRetired/ Real Estate Services ...................................................... 856-7567209 Baltusrol Dr., Broussard 70518Member since June, 2013Real Estate

SHEDRICK, EUgENIAStaffing Coordinator/Certified Staffing Professional Worknet Staffing ........................................................................ 261-5450315 S. College Rd., Suite 160, Lafayette 70503 ................... Cell 852-3027

SONNIER, PATRICIA ANNRetired Educator Email: pasonnier815@gmail.com815 West Butcher Switch, Lafayette 70507 ................................ 896-3368Member since May 1996Consultant/Education

STEVENS, LISA NAgEMRegistered Dental HygienistEmail: lisastevens54@gmail.comDr. Kenneth Guilbeau/Dr. Phillip Stelly .......................................896-3267258 Arceneaux Rd., Carencro 70520Member since January 2007101 Chicago Ln., Lafayette 70506 ...............................................984-3040Personal Services/Health Services/Volunteer Services

STUTES, MELISSAMortgage Broker Email: melissa@intertrustmortgage.com Inter Trust Mortgage ................................................................. 408-51051027 Harding St., Lafayette 70503 .......................... Home 808-561-7149

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TAYLOR, REBECCASales ManagerEmail: rebecast@cox.netAcadiana Profile Magazine ......................................................... 298-4424315 South College Rd., Suite 160, ................................ 235-7919 Ext. 230 Lafayette 70508Member since August 2013Advertising

USNER, MARYRetiredEmail: mary.usner@lusfiber.netMember since July 1994228 Woodvale Avenue, Lafayette 70503 .......................................234-2715Retired

wOLF, gAIL M.Retired, U.S. Senator, John Breaux ............................................984-0647Email: Gmw5454@bellsouth.net311 Rena Dr., Lafayette 70503Member since May 2008Retired

wEBER, DR. JANICECounselor Email: jweber@Louisiana.edu Acadiana Family Counseling ..................................................... 288-2588105 Westmark Blvd., Suite D, Lafayette 70506 ................Home 898-0241 Member since 2013Health Services

XU TAOClient Service Associate Email: xutao1231@gmail.com UBS Financial Services .............................................................. 266-60171021 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette 70503

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Networking, the basis for Connections both professionally and personally.

In an effort to facilitate networking, Connections has established a Classified

Section for our members. Due to the varied fields, however, it was necessary

to select general categories whereby all professions would be listed.

We hope this Classified Section will assist our members in their networking

endeavors.

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS ............. pg. 18NON-PROFIT ............................. pg. 19 NUTRITION ............................... pg. 19

PERSONAL SERVICES ............... pg. 19

PET SITTING ............................. pg. 19

PRINTING ................................. pg. 20

REAL ESTATE ........................... pg. 20

RETAIL .................................... pg. 20

RETIRED ................................... pg. 20

SALES ...................................... pg. 21

SIGNS ....................................... pg. 21

STUDENT .................................. pg. 21

TECHNOLOGY ........................... pg. 21

VOLUNTEER SERVICES ............. pg. 21

ADMINISTRATIVE ..................... pg. 16

ADVERTISING ............................ pg. 16

ANIMAL CONTROL .................... pg. 16

BUSINESS CONSULTANT ........... pg. 16

BUSINESS SERVICES ................ pg. 16

COACHING ................................ pg. 16

CONSULTING ............................ pg. 16

EDUCATION ............................. pg. 17

ENTERTAINMENT ...................... pg. 17

FINANCIAL ............................... pg. 17

HEALTH SERVICES ................... pg. 17

INSURANCE .............................. pg. 18

INTERNET MARKETING ............. pg. 18

LEGAL SERVICES ...................... pg. 18

CLASSIFIED SECTION

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ADMINISTRATIVEBroussard, Vonda K. AMG, Integrated Healthcare Management .......... 269-9566 Cormier, Rose HoffmanCoastal Pipe of Louisiana ................................... 886-8462

Mere, Kathy Investment Partners of Acadiana ........................ 889-0259

Eugenia ShedrickWorknet Staffing ................................................ 235-3839 ADVERTISINGTaylor, RebeccaAcadiana Profile Magazine.................................. 298-4424

ANIMAL CONTROLPatterson, HeidiLafayette Animal Control.................................... 500-2495

BUSINESS CONSULTANTCochran, Rodlyn ................................(see Ad on page 27)Bizzuka ....................................................216-4423 x 152

Phillips, Dana Phillips Consulting, LLC .................................... 349-4348 BUSINESS SERVICESBrillhart, June ...................................(see Ad on page 23)Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC ....................... 354-8962

Lowry, MaryBeth ...............................(see Ad on page 25)Lowry’s Printing & Copying ................................ 261-0139

COACHINGFrances McIntoshBody Karma Nutrition, LLC ................................ 654-1064

CONSULTINGSonnier, PatriciaRetired Supervisor, Laf. Par. School Board ......... 896-3368

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EDUCATIONMartin, Eileen Menard ....................................... 235-6141

Sonnier, PatriciaRetired Educator................................................ 896-3368

ENTERTAINMENTCormier, Rose HoffmanMarilyn Monreaux ............................................. 988-0602

FINANCIALBeslin, Cynthia ..................................(see Ad on page 22)Prudential Financial .......................................... 254-3343

Bordelon, Barbara .............................(see Ad on page 27)Home Bank ........................................................ 572-1024

Box, RaneeCoast Capitol Mortgage ...................................... 769-1675

Brillhart, June ...................................(see Ad on page 26)Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC ....................... 354-8962

Broussard, Lourdes ...........................(see Ad on page 22)Lynn Wood & Associates .................................... 989-2685

French, CarolynUBS Financial Services, Inc. .............................. 266-6055

Heggie, Nanette Soileau .....................(see Ad on page 25)Investment Partners of Acadiana, Inc. ................ 889-0255

Shoun, FritzieEdward Jones .................................................... 232-1025

Stutes, MelissaIntertrust Mortgage ............................................ 408-5105

Xu TaoUBS Financial Services, Inc. .............................. 266-6017 HEALTH SERVICESBroussard, Vonda K. AMG, Integrated Health Care Management ........ 269-9566

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Burns, BrandiGarden View Assisted Living .............................. 237-5542

Detraz, Deirdre ..................................(see Ad on page 24)Apex Prevention ................................................. 739-7278

Duhon, EmilieMagnolia Home Care .......................................... 981-5176

Rue, KarenGriswald Home Care .......................................... 988-0076

Stevens, Lisa NagemDrs. Kenneth Guilbeau and Phillip Stelly ........... 896-3267

Weber, JaniceDr. Janice Weber ............................................... 288-2588

INSURANCEBeslin, Cynthia ..................................(see Ad on page 22)Prudential Financial .......................................... 254-3343

Broussard, Lourdes ...........................(see Ad on page 22)Lynn Wood & Associates .................................... 989-2685

Knight, LisaTWFG Insurance Services–Lisa Knight ............... 706-7076

INTERNET MARKETINGCochran, Rodlyn ................................(see Ad on page 27)Bizzuka ............................................... 216-4423 Ext. 152

LEGAL SERVICES Beyt, Paige Casselman, AttorneyThe Law Offices of Tony Morrow ......................... 233-9515

Briggs, KathyRichard D. Mere, Attorney.................................. 269-5555

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSBoudreaux, JaneMary Kay Cosmetics .......................................... 988-3111

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Hebert, Arlene Angeltale Adventures ......................................... 344-0566 Patout, RoseTri-Star Marketing, Inc. ..................................... 989-2051

NON-PROFITComeaux, CynthiaXtra Hands ........................................................ 453-0301

Marcantel, ConnieBetter Business Bureau of Acadiana, Inc. .......... 989-8726

NUTRITIONChampagne, LizGreen Nutrition Therapy .................................... 277-1069

McIntosh, FrancesBody Karma Nutrition, LLC ................................ 654-1064

PERSONAL SERVICESBoudreaux, JaneMary Kay Cosmetics .......................................... 988-3111

Comeaux, CynthiaXtra Hands ........................................................ 453-0301

Moss, RoseMary Kay, Inc. ................................................... 981-1606

Palumbo, SusanCreate Hair Salon & Essential Body Wear .......... 207-9810

Patout, RoseBeauti-Control Cosmetics .................................. 989-2051

Stevens, Lisa NagemDrs. Kenneth Guilbeau and Phillip Stelly ........... 896-3267

PET SITTINGBarbier, BonnieBon Pet Sitting ................................................... 962-6828

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PRINTINGLowry, Betty .....................................(see Ad on page 25)Lowry’s Printing & Copying ................................ 261-0139

Lowry, MaryBeth ..............................(see Ad on page 25)Lowry’s Printing & Copying ................................ 261-0139

REAL ESTATEMere, ReeKeaty Real Estate ............................................... 280-0833

Ryder, JayneVan Eaton & Romero ......................................... 267-4021

Schlegel, ReniaRetired/Real Estate Services .............................. 856-7567

RETAILBoudreaux, JaneMary Kay Cosmetics .......................................... 988-3111

Cody, LoriThe Pampered Chef ............................................ 258-9985

La Bauve, MariettaRodan & Fields ........................................... 615-483-8780

Mitchell, AndreaNuskin/Pharmanex ........................................... 319-4282

Moss, RoseMary Kay, Inc. ................................................... 981-1606

Savoie, BarbaraAwardMaster/Trophyland .................................. 984-1414

Falgout, Katie BroussardRodin & Fields ................................................... 277-7856

RETIREDUsner, MaryRetired ............................................................... 234-2715

Wolf, Gail M.Retired ............................................................... 984-0647

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SALESBroussard, Lourdes ...........................(see Ad on page 22)Lynn Wood & Associates .................................... 989-2685

Savoie, BarbaraAwardMaster/Trophyland .................................. 984-1414

SIGNSLowry, Betty .....................................(see Ad on page 25)Lowry’s Sign Shop.............................................. 233-4412

Lowry, MaryBeth ...............................(see Ad on page 25)Lowry’s Printing & Copying ................................ 261-0139

STUDENTJoseph, Kiristy ................................................... 442-1576

Rue, Hailey ........................................................ 500-2405

TECHNOLOGYBilleaud, DebraBilleaud Technology and IT Professional ............ 849-6354

VOLUNTEER SERVICESPugh, Jo Ann ....................................(see Ad on page 23)Community Volunteer ........................................ 247-5526

Stevens, Lisa NagemDrs. Kenneth Guilbeau and Phillip Stelly ........... 896-3267

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Lourdes Broussard

Lourdes BroussardRegistered Representative

ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS

1228 Camellia Blvd. Ste. D Lafayette, La 70508Direct: 337.989.2685Fax: 337.989.2104Cell: 337.349.6102Email: lourdesbroussard@yahoo.com

Cynthia B. Beslin

Vonda K. Broussard

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Jo Ann Pugh

Lafayette

Habitat for Humanity®

ReStoreNEW FALL

STORE HOURSWednesday -

Saturday

10 AM - 5 PMDONATE

SHOP

VOLUNTEER

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Appliances

Cabinets

BuildingMaterials

Lighting

PlumbingSupplies

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Home Décor

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215 E. PinhookLafayette

www.habitatlafayette.org

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Deirdre Detraz

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Nanette Heggie

An Independent FirmSecurities offered through

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC

A Quality Process Designed toHelp You Reach Your Financial Goals

140 B Rue Beauregard Lafayette 70508(337)889-0255nanette.heggie@raymondjames.com

Nanette Soileau HeggieCertified Financial Planner

Financial Advisor

Betty Lowry, MaryBeth Lowry

We believe our quality, efficiency, dependability, and friendly service will make you happy that you looked a little closer to home.

2004 W. Pinhook RoadLafayette 70508

Phone 337-261-0139Fax 337-261-0525

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and

Betty Lowry MaryBeth Lowry

Think Global, Print Local.

SIGNS@lowrysprinting.com(337) 233-4412

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June Brillhart

400 East Kaliste Saloom Road

Suite 7100

Lafayette 70508

Tel: 337.234.8431

Direct Dial: 337.354.8962

Fax: 337.237.2268

E-Mail: jbrillhart@pncpa.com

Website: www.pncpa.com

Effective. Accessible. Local.Local Professionals with the

resources of Louisiana’s largest accounting and

advisory firm.

• Audit• Tax• Bookkeeping• Business Valuation• Litigation Support• Technology

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Rodlyn Cochran

337-237-1960503 Kaliste Saloom RoadLafayette, LAwww.home24bank.com

BARBARA BORDELONMortgage Lender

babs@home24bank.com

Barbara Bordelon

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ConstitutionARTICLE I.

NAMEThe name of this association will be Connections.

ARTICLE II.PURPOSE

SECTION ONE. To provide a professional, educational and personal support network for career-oriented women.SECTION TWO. To provide an arena in which career-oriented women can meet one another for the purpose of sharing ideas, experiences and needs in relation to their careers.SECTION THREE. To promote professional achievements of women in the community.SECTION FOUR. To provide models for the community.

ARTICLE III.OFFICERS

SECTION ONE. The officers of this association shall be President, President-Elect, Membership Vice-President, Program Vice-President, Public Relations Vice-President, Newsletter Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These eight officers shall constitute the Board of Directors, along with the Board Member-at-Large and the Arrangements Chair.SECTION TWO. All officers and the Board Member-at-Large shall be elected at the meeting immediately preceding the Annual Meeting and continue in office for a period of one year, or until the next subsequent election. No officer may serve for more than one year consecutively in the same office.SECTION THREE. Interim vacancies in office may be filled by a majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors voting thereon.

ARTICLE IV.MEETINGS

SECTION ONE. The Annual Meeting shall be held in May of each year.SECTION TWO. At least one regular meeting shall be held each calendar month.

ARTICLE V.QUORUM

SECTION ONE. A majority of the regular membership of the association shall constitute a quorum at any regular or annual meeting, but at no time shall the lack of a quorum prevent those present from proceeding with the business of the day.SECTION TWO. A quorum of the Board of directors shall be five.

ARTICLE VI.AMENDMENTS

SECTION ONE. This Constitution may be amended at any Annual Meeting by a two-thirds vote of all members in good standing present; or SECTION TWO. This Constitution may be amended at any Regular Meeting by a two-thirds vote of all members in good standing present, if seven (7) days written notice has been given all members.SECTION THREE. All by-laws and standing rules may be adopted, amended or repealed at any Regular Meeting by a majority of the regular membership present.SECTION FOUR. Any proposed amendment to the Constitution or By-Laws should be presented to the members in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the vote.

ARTICLE VII.DISSOLUTION

SECTION ONE. Upon dissolution of the association the assets of the association shall be distributed to the University of Southwestern Louisiana with instructions that the assets be used for women’s scholarships.

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By-LawsARTICLE I.

DUESSECTION ONE. The annual dues of Regular Members shall be thirty-five ($36.00) dollars.SECTION TWO. The annual dues of Student Members shall be thirteen ($12.00) dollars.SECTION THREE. Dues are payable within thirty (30) days of notification in the newsletter by the Membership Vice-President. Members who do not pay their dues within the thirty (30) day period after notification shall be dropped from the membership rolls and will be assessed a reinstatement fee of ten (10.00) dollars.

ARTICLE II.MEMBERSHIP

SECTION ONE. Connections memberships shall consist of RegularMembers and Student Members.SECTION TWO. The regular membership shall be composed of members in good standing who may attend all meetings, serve on committees, serve as officers and enjoy all other benefits of Connection membership.SECTION THREE. The student membership shall consist of any college student who is not employed full-time. A student member in good standing may be a committee member but may not serve as an officer or board member.SECTION FOUR. In order to maintain a membership in good standing, each member must pay dues in the amount and on the date set by the Board of Directors. Members must attend a minimum of six (6) meetings a year.

ARTICLE III.DUTIES OF OFFICERS

SECTION ONE. The officers of this association shall perform their duties in order to achieve the purposes of this association.SECTION TWO. The regular one-year term of office for each officer and Board Member-at-Large shall commence June 1. The fiscal year shall end April 30.SECTION THREE. The duties of the officers shall be as implied by their respective titles, and as specified by Robert’s Rules of Order. The Board Member-at-Large shall act as a liaison between the membership and the Board. The Arrangements Chair shall be responsible for logistical ar-rangements for all Connections events.SECTION FOUR. The President shall appoint all standing committees, except the Nominating Committee and the Advisory Committee, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, and shall be ex-officio member of all standing committees except the Nominating Committee. The President, with the approval of the Board, may appoint special committees as needed.SECTION FIVE. All officers may appoint other members in good standing to assist them as a committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV.COMMITTEES

SECTION ONE. There shall be six standing committees: Audit Committee, Nominating Com-mittee, Advisory Committee, Career Achievement Awards Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Scholarship Committee.SECTION TWO. The Audit Committee shall examine the books of the Treasurer and report to the Board of Directors prior to the Annual Meeting each year.SECTION THREE. The nominating committee shall be composed of eleven (11) members in good standing, who have been elected at the January regular meeting. The slate of nominees shall be presented in writing at the February Board of Directors meeting and published in the newsletter in February and March. Nominees for office must be members in good standing per Article II, Section 4. The Nominating committee must contact each person whom it wishes to nominate to obtain her acceptance before making its report. Every effort should be made to achieve age, occupational, role model and employer balance on the slate.

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By-LawsSECTION FOUR. The Advisory Committee shall be made up of previous board members and shall serve at the request of the Board of Directors in giving advice on special projects.SECTION FIVE. The Career Achievement Awards Committee shall be composed of members in good standing. They will announce in February each year those women in the community whom they believe have achieved significant professional achievement or advancement during the year. A reception will be held by this committee to honor the recipients.SECTION SIX. The Professional Development Committee shall be composed of members in good standing. They will provide a minimum of two special professional development seminars or programs during the year which may benefit and be accessible to the majority of membership.

ARTICLE V.BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION ONE. The Board of Directors shall have the power to transact general business of the organization at all Board of Director’s meetings, to fill vacancies in any office, and to act upon all matters concerning membership.

ARTICLE VI.MEETINGS

SECTION ONE. Regular meetings shall be held at noon on the first Friday of each month, except when that Friday falls on a holiday weekend; in that event, the meeting will be held on the second Friday of the month. The regular meeting for May shall be scheduled by the Board of Directors.SECTION TWO. Special interest meetings, if authorized by the Board of Directors, may be scheduled at any time and may be used to fulfill membership attendance requirements.

As proposed by the By-Laws Committee on January 31, 1986. Diane Conery Carol Reed Merry Lou Wilkins Jan Prejean Janet Limouze

And approved by the Steering Committee on February 3, 1986.As amended on September 9, 1988.

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Notes

In the late summer of 1985, Mary Lou Wilkins, Jayne Webre and Chris Corbo

had a luncheon meeting to discuss the need for career oriented women in Lafayette

to develop an organization for the purpose of networking, sharing ideas and

experiences, and promoting educational formats to enhance opportunities for one

another.

A second informal meeting brought fourteen women together, generating a

steering committee of fresh ideas and an abundance of enthusiasm.

In October of 1985, the first Connections meeting was held in Michael’s

Ballroom with an attendance of eighty women interested in the organization.

Steering committee members took turns as Mistress of Ceremonies until a Board

of Directors could be elected.

Business portions of the meeting were held to a minimum, allowing time for

an informative speaker to furnish educational information. Additionally, women

needed the time to talk about themselves, so “Open Mic” was established.

Committees were organized and plans for goals set into motion. Career

achievement awards were established to recognize women within the Acadiana

area who have excelled or made a significant contribution to their field of business.

Connections inception provided a format for career oriented women to

encourage professional growth, acknowledge achievements, and offer support.

The vision of the founding members has become reality for members today, as we

continue to grow and network through Connections.

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