Department of Louisiana
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Legion Family Leaders 2009-2010
Department Legion Commander Dr. Kenneth LaFleur, Department Auxiliary President Kathy Thistrup, Department Honorary Junior Auxiliary President Haley Bland and Detachment Sons of the American Legion Commander Jimmie Knight
Installations
Robert H. Burns Post and Unit 16 - Covington
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Auxiliary Unit 16 Officers for 2009 - 2010: Front row left to right President Elizabeth Rice, 1st Vice President Millie Fitzmorris, 2nd Vice President Betty McArthur, Secretary Grace Gauthreaux, Treasurer Diane Judice, and back row left to right Historian Jane Duracher, Chaplain Juliette Ostarly, Color Bearers Marilyn Gorgas and Lorraine Flanagan, and Executive Committee Members Marie Duracher and Carol Johansen. Not pictured are Sergeant At Arms Mary Ann Frisard and Executive Committee Member Dottie Mendel.
Above: Installing Officer Ethel Theriot
Installation
Raymond Stafford Unit 513
Monday, July 13, 2009
Below: Officers
Installation
Pierre Part Unit 329
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Left to right: Mazie Zumo, Mable Tardiff, Ruby Metrejean, Nola Mayeaux, Ruby Breaux, Janifer Gautreaux, Unit President-Anna Mayet, Area B President-Georgina LeBlanc, Installing Officer 3rd District President-Rhonda Cheramie
Above: Installing Officer Rhonda Cheramie
Installation
Raceland Memorial Unit 349
Monday, July 20, 2009
Below: Officers
Above: Installing Officer Rhonda Cheramie
Installation
Kenneth C. Boudreaux Unit 380
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Below: Officers
DEC MEETING AND WORKSHOP
Holidome, Lafayette, La.
Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9, 2009
Department Auxiliary President Kathy Thistrup brings greetings at the Legion meeting.
Left to right: Mary Higginbotham and Department Auxiliary Vice President Monique Batiste preparing a presentation for membership.
Presenters left to right: 1st row, Past Department Presidents Dot Miller, C. Jane Dupuis, Hattie B. Johnson, Syble Deshotel (also Past National President) and 2nd row, Past Department Presidents Cindy Newton , Marilyn Beauford, Essie DeCuir, Noella Champagne, Maggie Watts, Estelle Patin, Winnie Broussard and Mary Henry.
Girls State Ceremony
Robert H. Burns Unit 16 - Covington
Sunday, August 23, 2009
1st row left to right: Hannah Elizabeth Baldo, Louisiana Girls State Treasurer Ashley Lauren Chandler, Marlee Michelle Clayton, Melissa Ann Cloutet, Caitlin Elyse Glover, Louisiana Girls State Chief Justice of Supreme Court Christina Anne-Marie Grishman and Jessica Ann Guttierrez (junior member).
2nd row left to right: Unit 16 Girls State Chairman Jane Duracher, Clare Edith Haeuser, Brooke Eleana Hingle, Silivia Tashara Lewis, Kelli Marie Otillio, Jessica Celeste Salley, Kathryn Elizabeth Seal and Unit 16 Auxiliary President Elizabeth Rice.
Not pictured is Maggie McGee Aultman.
Installation
Merriman-Skidmore
Unit 585Saturday, August 29, 2009
Auxiliary Officers: President Sharon Hartman, Vice President Cheryl Sargent, Secretary Rosly Pugh, Treasurer Gwen Diaz, Chaplain Linda Freeman, Sergeant At Arms Pamela Lockett, Historian Sonya Landry. Installing Officer 3rd District President Elect Nancy Lowery. Present 3rd District Area B President Georgina LeBlanc and Past 3rd District President Ethel Theriot.
"A Day of Remembrance" Proclamation
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
September 2009
Covington Mayor Candace Watkins (seated and a member of Unit 16) signed a proclamation declaring September 11th as "A Day of Remembrance." Present at the signing were left to right: Covington Police Chief Richard Palmisano, Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice, Unit 16 Honorary Junior President Jessica Guttierrez, Post 16 Commander Mike Peats, Squadron 16 S.A.L.s Finance Officer Stacy Miller and Covington Fire Chief Richard Badon.
Louisiana Honor Medal Ceremony
Pierre Part Post/Unit 329
Monday, September 14, 2009
Governor Bobby Jindal visited Post 328 Pierre Part to award all of the veterans who attended a Louisiana Honor Medal. Pictured with Governor Jindal is Post 328 Commander Dudley LeBlanc and his wife (auxiliary member) Georgina.
Halloween Safety
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
October 2009
Every year Legion Family Post/Unit/Squadron 16 distribute Halloween Safety Brochures to area schools and businesses. A total of 1,000 brochures were distributed to two schools. Making a presentation to Lyon Elementary School left to right Resource Helping Teacher Suzanne Roth, Unit 16 President Betty Rice, Post 16 Commander Mike Peats and Principal Jeanine Barnes.
3rd District Fall Conference - Houma
Friday-Sunday, October 9-11, 2009
3rd District Auxiliary President Rhonda Cheramie
3rd District Junior Group in attendance.
Past Senior and Junior Unit Presidents and Gold Star Mothers/Sisters Luncheon
Robert H. Burns
Unit 16 - CovingtonSaturday, October 10, 2009
Seated left to right Gold Star Sister Gerry Eberling and Unit 16 President Betty Rice; Standing left to right Past presidents Myrtle Smith (1991-92), Marilyn Gorgas (1994-97), Agnes Welch (1998-99), Carol Johansen (1999-01), Millie Fitzmorris (2002-03), past Honorary Junior President Jane Duracher (2002-03), Shirley Henderson (2003-04) and Martha Dutsch (2006-07).
6th District Fall Conference
Robert H. Burns Unit 16 - Covington
Saturday, October 17, 2009
6th District President Barbara LeJeune
Special guests left to right:
Le Chapeau National Passe Frances Haydel, NEC Mary Henry and Department President Kathy Thistrup.
Detachment Sons of the American Legion Commander Jimmie Knight addresses the attendees.
Unit 16 President Betty Rice welcomes the attendees.
Unit 502 President Natalie Chevalier receives a Membership Quota Award from Area D President Hattie B. Johnson.
School of Instruction
Unit Presidents - Barbara LeJeune
Unit Vice Presidents - Kathy Mott
Area Presidents - Mary Higginbotham
Unit Secretaries and Unit Treasurers - Hattie B. Johnson
Unit Historians - Natalie Chevalier
Unit Chaplains - Sheila Brunett
Unit Parliamentarians - Monique Batiste
AEF/Louisiana Crisis Fund Chairmen - Sylvia Anthony
Children & Youth Chairmen - Juliana Roberson
Community Service Chairmen - Kathy Mott
Constitution & Bylaws Chairmen - Cindy Newton
Leadership - Monique Batiste
Music Chairmen - Hattie B. Johnson (center)
Click Photo for Song
National Security Chairmen - Carol Johansen
Poppy Chairmen - Cindy Newton
8
th District Fall ConferenceRetired Military Unit 387 - New Llano
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Department President Kathy Thistrup addresses the attendees.
National President Rita Navarreté Visits La., Membership Party & 90th Birthday
Nicholson Post/Unit 38 - Baton Rouge
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
(Special thanks to photographer Gerald Theriot)
National American Legion Auxiliary President Rita Navarreté
Happy 90th Birthday - American Legion Auxiliary
Halloween Safety
Pierre Part Unit 329
October 28, 2009
Senior and Junior members delivered Halloween Safety Pamphlets to all of the students who attend Pierre Part Primary and Middle Schools. Pictured left to right are Junior Activities Chairman Georgina LeBlanc, Unit President Anna Mayet, Honorary Junior President MaKenzie Chauvin, Honorary Junior Vice President Sunni Rae Blanchard, Honorary Junior Historian Jordyn Templet and Middle School Principal Wanda Templet.
Halloween
Houma Veterans Out-Patient Clinic
Sunday & Monday, October 29 & 30, 2009
Treats of popcorn were handed out to all the Veterans that came in for care at the Out-Patient Clinic. It's not much but it's always the thought that counts. They were all happy to know that someone is thinking of them. Georgina LeBlanc from Pierre Part is now the Associate Representative and seeing that their needs are met at the clinic and is there on Thursday mornings. Dean Cancienne, a representative also of the Auxiliary, volunteers on Thursday mornings and serves cookies.
Rededication
Henry Robertson Post/Unit 83
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Veterans Day Ceremony
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
Wednes
day, November 11, 2009The American Legion Post 16 Family hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza located at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center. Some of the distinguished guests were: Archbishop Philip Hannan, Parish President Kevin Davis, Covington Mayor Candace Watkins, Covington City Police Captain Richard Palmisano, 40&8 Grande Chef de Gare de la Louisianne Monsieur Terry Sharp and Louisiana Army National Guard SFC Richard McSpaddin. A Patriotic Musical Tribute was performed by Woodlake Elementary School's 3rd grade students directed by Music Teacher Kelly Stomp. After the Veterans Day Ceremony the Post 16 Honor Guard held a prayer ceremony at the gravesite of our American Legion Post 16 namesake, Robert H. Burns at Covington No. 1 Cemetery.
Distinguished guest Archbishop Philip Hannan
Mayor Candace Watkins (also Auxiliary member) sings our National Anthem.
Woodlake Elementary School's 3rd graders perform a Patriotic Musical Tribute directed by Music Teacher Kelly Stomp.
Prayer ceremony at the gravesite of our American Legion Post 16 namesake, Robert H. Burns at Covington No. 1 Cemetery.
Installation
Jules G. Borgstede Unit 309
Saturday, November 14, 2009
6th District Thanksgiving Party
Louisiana War Veterans Home - Jackson
Sunday, November 15, 2009
American Education Week
Robert H. Burns Unit 16 - Covington
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Robert H. Burns, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 of Covington participated in the recent American Education Week by delivering 114 dozen doughnuts to teachers’ lounges in 20 area schools. A total of 1,368 doughnuts were delivered. Pictured at Folsom Elementary School, left to right: Unit 16 President Millie Fitzmorris, 1st grade teacher and Auxiliary member Ollie McGillivary, Assistant Principal Lelia Parker and Unit 16 Education Chairman Martha Dutsch.
Special Children and Adults Christmas Party
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Post 16's Family hosted a Christmas Party for Special Children and Adults. Also attending were children and grandchildren of Post family members. Lots of good Christmas music, food, gifts and of course Santa Claus.
Troop Deployment Dinner
Houma Civic Center
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, United Veterans League, Houma Military Museum and American Legion Family with the assistance of the Terrebonne Parish Council sponsored a troop deployment dinner for Charlie and Delta companies of the 256th Infantry Brigade ("Black Sheep").
Legion Family Christmas Party
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
Saturday, December 12, 2009
We had a great crowd with plenty of food, music, games, presents and fun. In lieu of presents, everyone was asked to donate at least $5 for needy families. The response was great. We collected in excess of $400. Thanks to all our Legion and Auxiliary members that made this event an overwhelming success.
6th District Christmas Party
Louisiana War Veterans Home - Jackson
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Pictured above are all of the volunteers that attended. The money donated for the bingo games was more than $600. After the games the residents were treated to refreshments. There were approximately 35 residents in attendance. Units represented were 47, 248, 416 and 502.
American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
Saturday, December 19, 2009
On Saturday morning at 8:00 am, the American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill visited Robert H Burns Post 16. After a filling breakfast of eggs, sausage, S.O.S. and grits the National Commander spoke on the need to get the word out about the American Legion using Internet tools, i.e., Blogs, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. These tools help us connect and share with the people in your life what is important to us. He also spoke on many items of interest to Veterans including the writing of Resolutions by local Posts. Accompanying the National Commander was his aide Larry White, American Legion Department Commander Ken "Doc" Lefleur, and the LA Secretary of Veterans Affairs Lane Carson.
3rd
District Christmas PartyReserve War Veterans Home
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Georgina, 3rd District President Rhonda, VA Representative Jackie, Pete, Mary, Betty and Van
VA Representative Jackie, Sonia and Georgina
Bingo
Refreshments
American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill
3rd District at Stanley Martin-Felix Ducrest Post 69 - Lafayette
Saturday, December 19, 2009
3rd District Commander Charles Lasseigne, National Commander Hill and Jeanette Lasseigne
3rd District 1st Vice President Nancy Lowery
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
Through the sponsorship of the Robert H. Burns, American Legion Family Post/Unit 16 of Covington, Brooke Eleana Hingle, a senior who attends Covington High School, is one of 54 students nationwide who was recently awarded a National Scholarship to attend the American Legion Auxiliary’s “Americanism Youth Conference.” She was chosen by National Headquarters on the basis of her individual student profile and essay entitled “Civic Education...Why It’s Important To Me.” She will serve as one of the six Louisiana delegates chosen to attend this conference. Unit 16 President Millie Fitzmorris and Post 16 Commander Mike Peats presented Brooke Hingle financial assistance for her journey.
6th District Party
VA Hospital - Alexandria
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Mardi Gras
Lejeune-Boudreaux Unit 271
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Americanism Youth Conference
Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, PA
Thursday - Sunday, March 4 - 7, 2010
Valley Forge
Louisiana Delegates
Left to right: Michelle Mobley, Brooke Hingle, Mason Stanley, Department Honorary Junior President Haley Bland and Sissy Stricklin
Brooke and Snow
Haley assisted with the Flag ceremony.
Brooke (far left) and Sissy (far right) with Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Liberty Bell
Left to right: Michelle, Mason, Brooke and Sissy
Delegates - Nationwide
6th District Spring Conference
Robert H. Burns Unit 16 - Covington
Saturday, March 20, 2010
6th District President Barbara LeJeune welcomes attendees.
Unit 16 President Millie Fitzmorris welcomes 6th District President Barbara LeJeune and attendees.
Memorial Service - Sheila Brunett, Chaplain
Awards
Membership Reports and Awards - Chairmen Kathy Mott and Mary Higginbotham
Americanism - Chairman Carolyn Tate, winner Leander J. Kinchen Unit 47
Children and Youth
- Chairman Juliana Roberson, winner Leander J. Kinchen Unit 47
Community Service
- Chairman Kathy Mott, winner Leander J. Kinchen Unit 47
Education
- Monique Batiste on behalf of Chairman A. J. Palmer, winner Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
National Security
- Chairman Carol Johansen, winner Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
Popp
y - Chairman Cindy Newton, winner Nicholson Unit 38
Public Relations - Chairman Barbara LeJeune, winner Leander J. Kinchen Unit 47
Special Olympics - Chairman Jane Duracher
Certificates of Participation
Robert H. Burns Unit 16
Leander J. Kinchen Unit 47
Hunter-Fabre Unit 248
Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
Ricard-Stewart Unit 505
VA & R - Chairman Mavis Rios, winner Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
Senior History Book Award - 6th District Historian Natalie Chevalier, winner Robert H. Burns Unit 16 Historian Jane Duracher, 6th District President Barbara LeJeune
Junior History Book Award - 6th District Historian Natalie Chevalier, winner Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
Senior and Junior Prayer Book Award - 6th District Chaplain Sheila Brunett, winner Tucker A. Gregoire Unit 258
Outstanding Junior Member Award - Cindy Newton, winner Shelbilyn Mott
Honorary 6th District Junior President Brittany Watts, who also serves as Honorary National Junior Historian, reports to the Senior meeting.
Department President-Elect Barbara White addresses the attendees.
Department President Kathy Thistrup addresses the attendees.
Gifts of Appreciation to 6th District President Barbara LeJeune
Robert H. Burns Unit 16 - Covington
Above: Brooke Hingle gives her experience.
Americanism Youth Conference Award Presentation
Below: Post 16 Commander Mike Peats, Brooke Hingle and Unit 16 President Millie Fitzmorris
Poppy Poster Winners Awards Presentation
Class I-Left to right: 2nd place Sophia Boudreaux and 1st place Adriana Michel with Unit 16 President Millie Fitzmorris. Not pictured: 3rd place Ethan Luchsinger
"Children & Youth Month" - April 2010
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
The Robert H. Burns American Legion Post 16 Family presented 1,900 “Play it Safe” brochures to area schools.
3rd
District Spring ConferenceRaceland Memorial Unit 349
Quality Hotel - Houma
Friday-Sunday, April 16-18, 2010
"Poppy Month" - May 2010
Robert H. Burns Post 16 Family - Covington
"Special Olympics"
Hammond, Louisiana
Saturday, May 22, 2010
More than 40 American Legion Family Members gathered State-wide to Volunteer with the Softball Throw.
Members of the 6th District
Poppy Drive
Vermilion Unit 29
Monday, May 31, 2010
Eight ladies from ALA Vermilion Unit 29 participated in their first annual Poppy Drive in over five years. Due to the kindness and generosity of the fine people of Abbeville it was great success and the ladies are ready to do it again
