Monthly Archives: May 2011

Home Run Derby Time!

Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow and the Home Run Derby committee are getting ready for their Home Run Derby Pre-Party and Event. We have decided to hold a Pre Party Zydeco Concert with Chubby Carrier in MOJO’s at Evangeline Downs, July 15, 2011 … Continue reading

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Celebrity Waiter

The date has been chosen and the committee is in full force. The first committee meeting has taken place and July 20, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. was selected for the Celebrity Waiter Event.  This beautiful event will take place at … Continue reading

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Jackie Club Unit Director Signs CFL Contract

Jasper Faulk is currently the Jackie Boys & Girls Club Unit Director. We are excited to say that he has signed a CFL contract with the B.C. Lions to play as a Defensive Back (DB). Don’t worry, he will come … Continue reading

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105th Annual National Conference

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s staff and Community Leaders joined hundreds of other Boys & Girls Clubs staff and leaders from all over the Nation for the 105th Annual National Conference May 18-20th in New Orleans.  All of the sessions … Continue reading

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2011 Boys and Girls Clubs of Louisiana Outstanding Dedication Staff Members Award Recipients

Part-Time Staff – Haley Cox has been awarded for her years of service and dedication at one club providing the most consistent service to the children of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Haley is one of our most influential staff … Continue reading

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Alumni, Dwight Rayford

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Alumni, Dwight Rayford   Dwight Rayford was a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Nobody knew what little Dwight Rayford would do when he grew up. He is a proven example … Continue reading

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA AND THE WALMART FOUNDATION RECOGNIZE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH THE LAUNCH OF 100 READING ROOMS

$10,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation Gives Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana a “Bright Spot” Reading Room In recognition of National Library Week (April 10-16) and Support Teen Literature Day (April 14), Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced … Continue reading

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Inspiring Kids, Honoring Warriors

The Greer Foundation is proud to recognize two outstanding organizations who support and mentor America’s youth. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA and X-Treme Mixed Martial Arts in Warrington, PA have been honored by receiving the … Continue reading

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2011 Summer Fun Is Right Around The Corner!

2011 Summer Fun Is Right Around The Corner! Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s 8 week summer programs are about to kick off. This is a very busy time for the clubs. The summer programs will run 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through … Continue reading

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UL Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana

A huge project was just completed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s Granberry Club Unit. The project was completed by UL architecture students, Boys & Girls Clubs members, community members, local business leaders and professional architects. Their goal … Continue reading

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