Volume 21
August 2010
UPPER LAFAYETTE ON THE MOVE…. SPOTLIGHT ON SCOTT MAYOR HAZEL MYERS!
Upcoming Events Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle Petroleum Club September 15, 11:30 a.m. “Quest for your Best” Personal Development Series Oct. 21, 11:00 to 1:00 Acadian Ambulance Headquarters
UPPER LAFAYETTE BOUNDARIES
Upper Lafayette’s intern, Jessica Spedale, recently met with Mayor Hazel Myers of Scott. A graduate of SLI (now UL at Lafayette) with a degree in Business Administration, Hazel Myers is a dedicated public servant who learned politics from her grandfather. Conservative by nature, she espouses a “pay as you go” attitude which has enabled the town to invest in its future when the timing has been right. The mayor has served in her present position for 18 years and previously served on the Scott City Council for 10 years. Throughout the interview it was obvious that she still loves the opportunity to serve the vibrant town of Scott! Mayor Myers has accomplished a great deal during her tenure as mayor, including construction of City Hall and implementation of TIF districts (tax Mayor Hazel Myers implemental financing) to fund I-10 frontage roads and infrastructure improvements. She is particularly proud of Scott’s Annual Prayer Day, held each May, which was instituted under her watch. Her current focus is working on a master use plan for the community. Myers will end her service as mayor in December 2010, with plans to retire from public life and spend more time with family, including her husband of 55 years, Willie Myers, Jr. ULEDF thanks Mayor Myers for her contributions and for her support of Upper Lafayette!
LT. GOV. SCOTT ANGELLE TO SPEAK IN SEPTEMBER Please join us on Wednesday, September 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Petroleum Club, for ULEDF’s next meeting. We are honored to welcome Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle who will give our foundation an update on the latest news concerning the deepwater drilling moratorium and other issues facing the oil and gas industry in Louisiana. Serving as Master of Ceremonies at the Rally for Economic Survival in July, Angelle has skyrocketed to fame for his passion, humor and dedication to serving our state. A highly engaging speaker and friend to many, we expect a large crowd for this event. Call (337)572-9877 #108 or email jan@upperlafayette.com to reserve your spot. The cost of lunch is $15.00.
Letter from the President: Dr. Ross Judice ULEDF Board of Directors & Staff Dr. Ross Judice, President Ed Krampe, V. President Adrian Baudoin, Sec/Treas. Todd Citron, Past Pres. Don Dupuis Andre Moreau Beau Phares Dwight Prudhomme Dwight “Bo” Ramsay Herbert Schilling Monty Warren Jan Swift, Director
It's an honor to breath the same air as people that I admire. At last month's Upper Lafayette meeting the room was filled with amazing business leaders, elected officials, and community activists. I personally walked a couple of inches taller just rubbing shoulders with this fantastic group. Senator Mike Michot and too many others to name came together at Oakbourne Country Club to share a meal, exchange ideas, and check in with each other. We talked education, urban renewal, health care, and state budgets. Everyone was engaged. I left inspired. If you are a business person and you want to be surrounded by excellence, join us at the next meeting on September 15, 2010, 11:30 a.m., at the Petroleum Club, where Lt. Governor Scott Angelle will explore with us the possibilities of a better Louisiana. He has a knack for vision and leadership, and who knows, maybe he too will leave inspired by breathing the same air as the Upper Lafayette group.