DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY 2017-2018 - Disabled...

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Disabled American Veterans

Department of Louisiana

DEPARTMENT

DIRECTORY

2017-2018

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Disabled American Veterans

Department of Louisiana Galvez Building

2nd Floor, Room 226 602 North 5th Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5312 Office Phone 225-219-1046

FAX 225-219-1045

MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 1271

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Office Staff Department Adjutant PDC H. Paul Hermann adjutant@davdol.org

Administrative Assistant Pat M. Reeves

pat@davdol.org

Website www.davdol.org

Webmaster – Pat Reeves

Newsletter “The Louisiana Journal”

Editor – Pat Reeves

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Table of Contents

Section Page Number

Department Officers

6-10

Standing Committees 11-13

LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs 14

LA Veterans Homes 15-16

Medical Centers & Out-Patient Clinics 17-22

National Service Office 23

Past Department Commanders 24-26

Chapter Officers Authorized to Receive Mail 27-28

Lafayette Chapter #2 29

Capital City Chapter #5 30

Paul P. Benoit Memorial Chapter #7 31

McClendon Chapter #8 32

Bayou Chapter #9 33

Alvin E. Armstrong Chapter #15 34

Louis L. Lust Chapter #17 35

Acadian Chapter #19 36

Jack Redell Memorial Chapter #20 37

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Sabine Chapter #21 38

Westbank Chapter #23 39

Shreveport-Bossier Chapter #30 40

Toxie C. Camp Chapter #32 41

John P. April Chapter #33 42

Jefferson Chapter #37 43

Ville Platte Chapter #41 44

Mansura Chapter #47 45

Florida Parishes DAV Chapter #50 46

General Claire Chennault Flying Tigers #51 47

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DAV Auxiliary Department Officers

48-51

DAVA Past State Commanders 52-53

DAVA Lafayette Unit #2

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DAVA Paul P. Benoit Memorial Unit #7

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DAVA J.H. McClendon Unit #8

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DAVA Louis L. Lust Unit #17 57

DAVA Jack Redell Memorial Unit #20

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DAVA Sabine Unit #21 59

DAVA Westbank Unit #23

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DAVA Shreveport-Bossier Unit #30 61

Additional Helpful Information 62

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Disabled American Veterans

Department of Louisiana Department Officers

2017-2018

Title Officers Chapter #

Commander Mason Causey

233 Lisa Drive Leesville, LA 71446 337-353-9197

masonc@davdol.org

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Sr. Vice Commander John W. Mercer 3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560-0763 337-344-8933 jm2017@davdol.org

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1st Jr. Vice Commander Gene Durand 141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467 318-765-3423 home 318-715-3424 cell gdurand@davdol.org

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2nd Jr. Vice Commander Craig Brower 101 Doubloon Drive Slidell, LA 70461 985-288-4513 craig.brower2@gmail.com

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3rd Jr. Vice Commander Michael J. McTiernan 174 Rustic Way Shreveport, LA 7106 318-687-3023 mike.mctiernan@comcast.net

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Chaplain Rev. Dr. Ernest Marcelle, Jr. 2650 Florida Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117 504-570-8462 cell ernestmarcellejr@yahoo.com

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Judge Advocate Charles “Tex” Stevenson

321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

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Sergeant-At-Arms Javis Tauzin

103 Bluewater Drive Broussard, LA 70518 337-394-9347 jtauzin22@yahoo.com

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Jr. Past Department Commander

Dave Sensat 1308 W. Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-1741 dsensat@davdol.org

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Adjutant Paul Hermann, PDC DAV, Dept. of LA Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 FAX 225-219-1045 adjutant@davdol.org

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Treasurer Kevin Wenthe, PNEC/PDC 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 337-208-3826 cell kevin@davdol.org

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**** Department Officers Continued ****

Department Convention Chairmen

Lloyd Helms, PDC 5419 Foxglove Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-4761

G. Eddie Figueron, PDC 2116 Memorial Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-448-8089 Cell 318-623-0917 thefig1942@yahoo.com

Commander’s Chief of Staff Kevin Wenthe, PNEC/PDC 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 337-208-3826 cell kevin@davdol.org

Edward Kalk, PDC 102 Roberta Lane Anacoco, LA 71403 337-718-1755 edkalk@davdol.org

Commander’s Advisors G. Eddie Figueron, PDC 2116 Memorial Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-448-8089 Home 318-623-0917 Cell thefig1942@yahoo.com

Joseph Menard, PDC 1509 Chemin Agreable Road Youngsville, LA 70592 337-856-6778

Raymond Arsement, PDC Post Office Box 1586 Iowa, LA 70647 339-225-0050 rarsement@aol.com

Leo Aragon, PDC 7511 Highway 1, South Alexandria, LA 71302 318-623-6199 leoj201011@yahoo.com

PDC Paul Hermann, Dept. Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 Adjutant’s cell 225-916-4750 adjutant@davdol.org

Charles “Tex” Stevenson, Judge Advocate 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

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**** Department Officers Continued ****

Department Inspector Lee Richard, PDC

4014 Stephen Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605

337-477-2966

Commander’s Aide PDC Paul Hermann, Dept. Adjutant

Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-219-1046 adjutant@davdol.org

Aide to the National Commander Clyde Fletcher 169 Boyd Road Leesville, LA 71446 337-537-6414

Joseph Menard, PDC 1509 Chemin Agreable Road Youngsville, LA 70592 337-856-6778

National Deputy Chief of Staff Michael R. Shaw c/o Bill Jameson 393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-237-9689 woodstock0357@gmail.com

Nelson L. Gautreaux 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663-2444 337-527-5072 vfwnelson@suddenlink.net

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**** Department Officers Continued ****

Commander’s Legislative Liaison

(Benefits Protection Team) (Chairman)

1st Jr. Vice Commander Gene Durand 141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467 318-715-3424 cell 318-765-3423 home gdurand@davdol.org

(Advisor) Lee Richard, PDC 4014 Stephen Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-477-2966

Department Service Officers Roy J. Benoit 1616 East Pine Meadows Drive Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-217-8060

PDC H. Paul Hermann, Jr., Dept. Adj. Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 7081 225-219-1046 225-916-4750 Adjutant’s cell adjutant@davdol.org

Dept. Women Veterans Representative LVAP Coordinator Leigh G. Mitchell 5802 Larkspur Drive Alexandria, LA 71303 318-308-6293 mitchl42@suddenlink.net

Rhonda S. Sullivan 1328 Beech Street Westlake, LA 70669 337-802-4808 rhondasullivan4010@yahoo.com

Department Grievance Committee PDC Edward Kalk 102 Roberta Lane Anacoco, LA 71403 337-718-1755 edkalk@davdol.org

Judge Advocate Charles “Tex” Stevenson 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

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Standing Committees

Finance and Budget Committee Sr. Vice Commander John W. Mercer - Chairman

3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560-0763

337-344-8933 jm2017@davdol.org

3rd Jr. Vice Cmdr. Michael J. McTiernan 174 Rustic Way Shreveport, LA 71106 318-687-3023 mike.mctiernan@comcast.net

G. Eddie Figueron, PNEC/PDC 2116 Memorial Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-448-8089 Cell 318-623-0917 thefig1942@yahoo.com

Lloyd E. Helms, PNEC/PDC 5419 Foxglove Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-4761

Jr. PDC Dave Sensat 1308 W. Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-1741

dsensat@davdol.org

1st Jr. Vice Cmdr. Gene Durand 141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467 318-765-3423 home 318-715-3424 cell gdurand@davdol.org

Paul Herman, PDC, Department Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 FAX 225-219-1045 adjutant@davdol.org

Kevin Wenthe, PNEC/PDC, Treasurer 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

kevin@davdol.org

Charles “Tex” Stevenson Judge Advocate 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

Ways & Means Committee 2nd Jr. Vice Commander Craig Brower - Chairman

101 Doubloon Drive Slidell, LA 70461

985-288-4513 craig.brower2@gmail.com

(2 years) Leo Aragon, PDC 7511 Highway 1, South Alexandria, LA 71302 318-623-6199 leoj201011@yahoo.com

(3 years) Shedrick Figaro, PDC 324 Glen Della Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944 sjfigaro@gmail.com

(1 year) Gary Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291 318-914-9789 garynelva@yahoo.com

Paul Hermann, PDC, Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 FAX 225-219-1045 adjutant@davdol.org

Kevin Wenthe, PNEC/PDC, Treasurer 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

kevin@davdol.org

Charles “Tex” Stevenson Judge Advocate 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

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Membership Committee 1st Jr. Vice Commander Gene Durand - Chairman

141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467

318-765-3423 home 318-715-3424 cell

gdurand@davdol.org

Roy Benoit 1616 East Pine Meadows Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-217-8060

Marinus Manning 421 Quail Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 337-739-2312 marinus97@yahoo.com

Al Leger 123 W. Thayer St. Rayne, LA 70578 337-281-0701 aleger438@cox.net

PDC Al Grimmer, Jr. 25779 Hearthwood Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465 algrimmer39@yahoo.com

PDC Paul Hermann, Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 FAX 225-219-1045 adjutant@davdol.org

PNEC/PDC Kevin Wenthe Treasurer 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

kevin@davdol.org

Charles “Tex” Stevenson Judge Advocate 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

Awards and Recognition Committee Commander Mason Causey - Chairman

233 Lisa Drive Leesville, LA 71446

337-353-9197 masonc@davdol.org

Sr. Vice Cmdr. John Mercer 3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560-0763 337-344-8933 jm2017@davdol.org

1st Jr. Vice Cmdr. Gene Durand 141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467 318-765-3423 home 318-715-3424 cell gdurand@davdol.org

2nd Jr. Vice Cmdr. Craig Brower 101 Doubloon Drive Slidell, LA 70461 985-288-4513 craig.brower2@gmail.com

3rd Jr. Vice Cmdr. Mike McTiernan 174 Rustic Way Shreveport, LA 7106 318-687-3023 mike.mctiernan@comcast.net

Chaplain Rev. Dr. Ernest Marcelle, Jr. 2650 Florida Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117 504-570-8462 cell ernestmarcellejr@yahoo.com

Sgt.-at-Arms Javis Tauzin 103 Bluewater Drive Broussard, LA 70518 337-394-9347 jtauzin22@yahoo.com

Judge Advocate Tex Stevenson 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

PDC Paul Hermann, Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 FAX 225-219-1045 adjutant@davdol.org

PNEC/PDC Kevin Wenthe, Treasurer 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

kevin@davdol.org

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Hospital Service Coordinator Commission Clyde Fletcher – Chairman

169 Boyd Road Leesville, LA 71446

337-537-6414

Nelson L. Gautreaux – 2 years 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663-2444 337-527-5072 vfwnelson@suddenlink.net

Thomas Dixon – 3 years 453 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70363 985-872-9190

PDC Bill Lane – 1 year 1590 Highway 614 Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-3489 wjlane@juno.com

Advisor Craig Brower, NSO Supervisor 1250 Poydras, Suite 200 New Orleans, LA 70113 504-619-4350 FAX 504-252-4697

Charles “Tex” Stevenson Judge Advocate 321 N. Vermont Street Covington, LA 70433 985-893-4600 texrangelaw@aol.com

Paul Hermann, PDC, Adjutant Post Office Box 1271 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-1046 225-916-4750 Adjutant’s cell adjutant@davdol.org

Kevin Wenthe, PNEC/PDC, Treasurer 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

kevin@davdol.org

State VAVS Chairman

James M. Cox, PDC 4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-0948 bpsomike@gmail.com

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Louisiana Veterans Affairs Commission DAV Representative

Don Beasley 760 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway

Shreveport, LA 71105 318-868-4270, Cell 318-470-6412

LA Department of Veterans Affairs Galvez Building - 2nd Floor 602 North 5th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

225-219-5000 FAX 225-219-5590

MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Joey Strickland Secretary of Veterans Affairs 225-219-5031; cell 225-588-1634 joey.strickland@la.gov

Homer Rodgers Undersecretary 225-219-5006; cell 225-573-9825

homer.rodgers@la.gov

Alfred Leger Deputy Asst. Secretary/Benefits 225-219-5008, cell 337-281-0701 alfred.leger@la.gov

Alex Juan Communications Director 225-219-5005; cell 281-7833 alex.juan@la.gov

Barry Robinson Capital Area Regional Manager/ Training Officer 225-219-5017; cell 318-572-8430 barry.robinson@la.gov

Billy Robbins Cemeteries Program Director 225-219-5009; cell 225-252-8172 billy.robbins@la.gov

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Veterans Homes

Louisiana Veterans Home 4739 Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748 225-634-5265, 225-634-4057 FAX

Ashlyn Hilburn, Administrator ashlyn.hillburn@la.gov

(Ancillary) Learah K. Moss 38594 LA Highway 16 Denham Springs, LA 70706 225-788-6079

( Ancillary) PDC Al Grimmer 25779 Hearthwood Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465 algrimmer39@yahoo.com

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home 6700 Highway 165 North

Monroe, LA 71203 318-362-4206

318-362-4241 FAX

Marquita Mihaliak, Interim Administrator

(Ancillary) Charlie L. Barr 750 Cypress Road Marion, LA 71260 318-237-0425 clbarr@centurytel.net

(Ancillary) Gary Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291 318-914-9789 garynelva@yahoo.com

Ancillary) James M. “Mike” Cox, PDC 4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-4120 bpsomike@gmail.com

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home 1610 Evangeline Road

Jennings, LA 70546 337-824-2829

337-824-2581 FAX

Matt Duhon, Administrator matt.duhon@la.gov Ms. Christy Callens, LCSW Admissions Coordinator 337-824-2829, ext. 113 christy.callens@la.gov

(Ancillary) Jr. PDC Dave Sensat 1308 Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-1741 dsensat@davdol.org

(Ancillary) Nelson L. Gautreaux 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663-2444 337-527-5072 vfwnelson@suddenlink.net

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Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Bossier City, LA 71112 318-741-2763

318-741-2783 FAX

Wesley Pepitone, Administrator wesley.pepitone@la.gov Ms. Rene Belt, LCSW, Social Services Director 318-741-2763,ext.138 rene.belt@la.gov

(Ancillary) Bill Lane, PDC 1590 Highway 614 Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-3489 wjlane@juno.com

(Ancillary) James M. “Mike” Cox, PDC 4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-4120 bpsomike@gmail.com

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home 4080 West Airline Highway

Reserve, LA 70084 985-479-4080

985-479-4090 FAX

Cleveland Obey, Administrator 985-479-4080 Cleveland.obey@la.gov

(Ancillary) Shedrick J. Figaro, PDC 324 Glen Della Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944 sjfigaro@gmail.com

(Ancillary) Anthony Wickramasekera 6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-250-8041

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Veterans Affairs Medical Centers And Out-Patient Clinics

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Mailing Address Southeast Louisiana Veterans

Health Care System P. O. Box 61011

New Orleans, LA 70161-1011

Physical Address: 2400 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA 70119 800-935-3837

Fernando O. Rivera, Director 504-565-4830 Jimmy Murphy, Deputy Director

504-565-4845

Ms. Stephanie Repasky, Associate Director 504-558-1433

New Orleans VA Out-Patient Clinic

2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 504-412-3700 FAX 504-565-4835 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE Shedrick J. Figaro, PDC 324 Glen Della Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944 sjfigaro@gmail.com

DEPUTY HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE Anthony Wickramasekera 6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-250-8041

HOSPITAL SERVICE COORDINATOR Richard T. “Terry” Waite 1729 High Street Metairie, LA 70002 504-390-2997

VAMC ADVISORY COUNCIL Anthony Wickramasekera 6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-250-8041

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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Continued

Baton Rouge VA Out-Patient Clinic 7968 Essen Park Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809

225-761-3400

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Houma Out-Patient Clinic 6433 West Park Avenue

Houma, LA 70364

Phone: 985-851-0188 1 (800) 935-8387

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hammond VA Out-Patient Clinic 1131 South Morrison Boulevard

Hammond, LA 70403 Phone:(985) 902-5100

FAX: 985-902-5030

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Slidell VA Outpatient Clinic 60491 Doss Drive

Suite B Slidell, LA 70461

Phone:(985) 690-2626

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

St. John VA Out-Patient Clinic 4004 West Airline Highway

Reserve, LA 70084 504-565-4705

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Bogalusa VA Outpatient Clinic 521 Ontario Avenue Bogalusa, LA 70427

Phone: 985-735-9029

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Franklin VA Outpatient Clinic 603 Haifleigh Street Franklin, LA 70538

Phone: 337-828-9092

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Continued

Baton Rouge Vet Center 7850 Anselmo Lane, Suite B

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Telephone Number: 225-761-3140 or 877-927-8387

FAX: 225-761-3141

New Orleans Vet Center 1250 Poydras Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400

New Orleans LA 70113

Telephone Number: Phone: 504-565-4977 Or 877-927-8387

Fax: 504-561-8739

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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue

Shreveport, LA 71101-4295 318-221-8411

Richard L. Crockett, Interim Medical Director 318-990-5133 Zach Sage, Associate Director 318-990-5149 David Gasperson, Public Affairs Officer 318-990-5571

Ricky Lattimore, Patient Advocate 318-990-5159 Karen Buckhanan, Patient Advocate 318-990-5013

HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE Clement D. Caffey 1922 Venus Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-2002

DEPUTY HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE None

HOSPITAL SERVICE COORDINATOR Douglas S. Leavitt 510 East Stoner Avenue Room 1-E-79 Shreveport, LA 71101-4295 318-221-8411 Ext. 7025 318-990-4952 FAX

ASSISTANT HOSPITAL SERVICE COORDINATOR Homer Harvin

VAMC ADVISORY COUNCIL James M. Cox, PDC 4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-0948 bpsomike@gmail.com

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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Continued

Longview Out-Patient Clinic 1005 N. Eastman Road Longview, Texas 75601

Telephone Numbers: Phone: 903-247-8262 FAX: 903-247-8274

Administrative Officer 318-221-8411 Ext. 3426

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday thru Friday

Texarkana Out-Patient Clinic 910 Realtor Ave.

Texarkana, Arkansas 71854

Telephone Numbers: Phone: 870-216-2242

800-571-8387 FAX 870-779-2740

Administrative Officer 318-221-8411 Ext. 2734

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday thru Friday

Monroe Out-Patient Clinic 1691 Bienville Drive Monroe, LA 71203

Telephone Numbers: Phone: 318-343-6100

FAX: 318-343-8600

Administrative Officer 318-221-8411 Ext. 7871

Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday thru Friday

Knight Street Clinic 3000 Knight Street

Building 5 Shreveport , LA 71105

(318) 221-8411 ext 7411

Shreveport Vet Center 2800 Youree Drive, Building 1

Suite 105 Shreveport, LA 71104

Telephone Number: Phone: 318-861-1776 FAX: 318-868-1788

Hours of Operation:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday thru Friday

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Alexandria VA Health Care System 2495 Shreveport Highway 71 North

Pineville, LA 71360 Phone: 318-466-4000 or 800-375-8387

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 69004, Alexandria, LA 71306-9002

Peter C. Dancy, Jr. Medical Director 318-466-2205

James Lawhorn Patient Care Services 318-466-2558

Harlan M. Guidry Chief of Staff 318-466-2202

Yolanda M. Jackson Associate Director 318-466-2206

Tyra Hoffman Voluntary Service Specialist 318-466-2542 FAX 483-5026

Tammie Arnold Public Affairs Officer 318-466-2061 tammie.arnold@va.gov

Alexandria VA Medical Clinic HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE G. Eddie Figueron, PNEC/PDC 2116 Memorial Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-448-8089 Cell 318-623-0917 thefig1942@yahoo.com

DEPUTY HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES PDC Leo Aragon Wade Jenkins

HOSPITAL SERVICE COORDINATOR Paul S. Abbott Alexandria VA Medical Clinic Post Office Box 69004 Alexandria, LA 71306 318-473-0010 Ext. 12709 318-483-5118 FAX Cell 318-880-2062

paul.abbott1@va.gov

VAMC Advisory Council Leo Aragon, PDC

7511 Highway 1, South Alexandria, LA 71302 318-623-6199 leoj201011@yahoo.com

Jennings Out-Patient Clinic 1907 Johnson Street Jennings, LA 70546

Phone: 337-824-1000 FAX: 337-785-4700

Lafayette Out-Patient Clinic 3131 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Lafayette, LA 70501 Phone: 337-706-3415 FAX: 337-261-5471

Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fort Polk Out-Patient Clinic 3353 University Parkway

Leesville, LA 71446 Phone: 337-392-3800 FAX: 337-392-3890

Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Natchitoches Out-Patient Clinic 740 Keyser Avenue

Natchitoches, LA 71457 Phone: 318-357-3300 FAX: 318-357-3333

Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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National Service Office 1250 Poydras Street

New Orleans, LA 70113 504-619-4350; FAX 504-252-4697

MAILING ADDRESS: 1250 Poydras Street, Suite 200

New Orleans, LA 70113

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY

MONDAY through THURSDAY – 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM FRIDAY – UNAVAILABLE (TRAINING DAY)

Craig Brower, NSO Supervisor Belinda Hill, NSO

Beverly James-Wills, NSO

DAV TRANSITION SERVICE OFFICE

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE George “Tony” Daves, Transition Service Officer

318-456-8697, FAX 318-456-1050 413 Curtiss Road, Room 202

Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2426

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Past Department Commanders

Elected Year___

Department Commander

1921 *J.H. Thornhill 1922 1923 *W.H. Cunningham 1924 1925 1926 1927 *O.J. Mestayer 1928 1929 *C.L. Mayeaux 1930 1931 1932 *M.W. Glossinger 1933 *J.M. Simmons 1934 *L.M. Kramer 1935 *D.C. Keller 1936 *J.J. Prince 1937 *J.H. McFaul 1938 *J.W. Angers 1939 *R.E. Robinson 1940 1941 *R.M. Floyd, Jr. 1942 1943 *N.P. Evans 1944 *W.C. Esmond 1945 *G.A. Parker 1946 *G. Harrison 1947 *R.E. Betheaud 1948 *A.R. Isenberg 1949 *W.T. Gamblin 1950 *Anthony Amato 1951 *V.H. Vagas 1952 *A.L. Culliton 1953

*L.L. Lust

Elected Year___

Department Commander

1954 *Ory G. Poret

1955 *A.G. Jones 1956 *Harry A. Dupre, Sr. 1957 *S. Ducoing, Sr.

1958 *H.C. Starling

1959 *S.G. Verrett 1960 *H.A. Anderson 1961 *E.G. Cantrell 1962 *V.H. Longo 1963 *John A. Hauck 1964 *John H. Comeaux, Jr. 1965 *P.J. D’Angelo 1966 *David E. Morrison 1967 *G.E. Figueron 1968 *Joseph L. Abinanti 1969 *Edward E. Marks 1970 *F. Lister 1971 *S.G. Bordelon 1972 *J.S. Vanlenti, Jr. 1973 *J. Reynolds

1974 *J.N. Mischler

1975 *Paul Poydras

1976 *D. Carley

1977 *Allen A. Armond

1978 *Donald H. Landry

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~~~ Past Department Commanders Continued ~~~

Elected Year___

Department Commander

1979 *William Devillasana

1980 *Lionel A. Oubre

1981 *Tanner S. Davis 1982 *Frank J. Roussell 1983 *David L. Majors 1984 *Fred A. Houston 1985 *Joseph R. Moity 1986 *Charles R. Cunningham 1987 *Paul P. Benoit 1988 *R.P. Cole

1988 **Lee Richard

4014 Stephen Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-477-2966

1989 Ronald C. Acosta 11704 Highway 1 Lockport, LA 70374 985-693-7515

1990 *Conrad L. Ardoin

1991 Lloyd E. Helms 5419 Foxglove Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-4761

1992 G. Eddie Figueron 2116 Memorial Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-448-8089 Cell 318-623-0917

1993 *Frank L. Cummings

Elected Year___

Department Commander

1994 William J. Lane

1590 Highway 614 Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-3489

1995 *C. Paul Hutchins

1996 *Robert Quattlebaum

1996 **Kenneth Lewis 1997-98 *Kenneth Lewis

1998 *Tillman Johnson 1999 *Jack Redell 2000 *Alvin Ray Atwood

2001 James M. “Mike” Cox

4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111

2002 *Edmund J. Janet

2003 Kevin A. Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-208-3826

2004 *Frank Thaxton, Jr.

2005 H. Paul Hermann, Jr. 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 504-784-0525

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~~~ Past Department Commanders Continued ~~~

Elected Year___

Department Commander

2006 Joseph Menard

1509 Chemin Agreable Rd. Youngsville, LA 70592 337-856-6778

2007 Bill Worley 7771 Angus Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 318-929-1802

2008 Al Grimmer 25779 Hearthwood Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465 cell

2009 *Edward Gary

2010 Leo J. Aragon 7511 Highway 1, South Alexandria, LA 71302 318-623-6199

2011 Jeffery R. Lee 269 Hebert Road Leesville, LA 71446 337-424-5231

2012 Raymond Arsement Post Office Box 1586 Iowa, LA 70647 339-225-0050

2013 Shedrick Figaro 324 Glendella Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944

Elected Year___

Department Commander

2014

John M. Courter 4200 Firenze Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 318-507-8298 cell

2015 Edward Kalk 102 Roberta Lane Anacoco, LA 71403 337-718-1755

2016 Dave Sensat 1308 W. Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-1741

*Deceased **Assumed Command

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Chapter Officers Authorized to Receive Mail

Chapter Name Address & Phone Number

2 Marinus Manning Post Office Box 82614 Lafayette, LA 70508 337-739-2312

5 Al Grimmer 25779 Hearthwood Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465

7 Leigh Mitchell Post Office Box 7454 Alexandria, LA 71301 318-308-6293

8 Charlie Barr 750 Cypress Road Marion, LA 71260 318-237-0425

9 Cecil “C.J.” Trahan 1214 Bayou Blue Rd. Houma, LA 70364 985-209-5778

15 Lawrence Jourdan, Jr. Post Office Box 51207 New Orleans, LA 70151 504-812-4055

17 PDC Lee R. Richard 4014 Stephen Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-477-2966

19 Ronald Domingue

8067 White Oak Highway Branch, LA 70516 337-945-7706

20 Ed Kalk/Kevin Wenthe Post Office Box 1127 Leesville, LA 71446 337-208-6869

21 Pam Russell

29340 Hwy.191 Many, LA 71449 318-840-1405

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Chapter Officers Authorized to Receive Mail ~~~ Continued ~~~

Chapter Name Address

23 Belinda Hill 1245 Wyndham North

Gretna, LA 70056 504-432-6113

30 Kathryn Barker

Post Office Box 6263 Bossier City, LA 71171 318-742-0948

32 Lonnie Atkins 112 Ralph Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-516-0772

33 Anthony O. Wickramasekera

6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-250-8041

37 Louis Hoerner 14 Sonia Place Jefferson, LA 70121 504-834-2471

41 Jerry Verrette Post Office Box 555 Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-831-3992

47 David Bordelon 275 Magnolia Lane Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4247

50 Joan E. Gondron 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 985-377-3860

51 Billy N. Jameson

Post Office Box 151 West Monroe, LA 71294 318-331-0998

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Lafayette Chapter #2

City: Lafayette Date Officer Report: 04-12-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 108 Broad View Drive, Broussard, LA 70518 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Tuesday – 1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: 337-344-8933

Commander Sr. Vice Commander John W. Mercer 3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560-0763 337-344-8933 jhnmrcr@yahoo.com

Javis Tauzin 103 Bluewater Drive Broussard, LA 70518 337-394-9347 jtauzin22@yahoo.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant John W. LaFosse 205 Seychelles Lane Lafayette, LA 70508 337-739-2461 jassaus1994@aol.com

Marinus Manning 421 Quail Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 337-534-8182 marinus97@yahoo.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Renold I. Faulk 213 Fern Hollow Youngsville, LA 70592-5128 337-856-6157 B2spiritbuilder@hotmail.com

Sean T. Olivier Post Office Box 1201 Broussard, LA 70518 337-255-5432 ltsht@ymail.com

Membership Chairman Service Officer Marinus Manning 421 Quail Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 337-739-2312 marinus97@yahoo.com

John R. Hansen 506 Sunset Drive Lafayette, LA 70501 337-277-4309 ussjrh965@cox.net

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Capital City Chapter #5

City: Baton Rouge Date Officer Report: 4-10-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 133 Hummell Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Monday – 2nd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 225-229-5465

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Al Grimmer, Jr. 25779 Hearthwood Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465 cell 225-664-7385 algrimmer39@yahoo.com

Dennis L. Martell 11110 Boardwalk Drive Unit 40 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 609-315-2035 martell5@cox.net

1ST Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Joseph Collins 10363 Gerald Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-367-4227

Marcella Wallin 9389 Lockhart Road Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-253-0388 mwallin@lwc.la.gov

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Marcella Wallin 9389 Lockhart Road Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-253-0388 mwallin@lwc.la.gov

Dennis L. Martell 733 Riverwood Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-315-2035 225-275-6662

Membership Chairman Service Officer Dennis L. Martell 733 Riverwood Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-315-2035 225-275-6662

Al Grimmer, Jr. 25779 Hearthwood Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-229-5465 algrimmer39@yahoo.com

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Paul P. Benoit Memorial Chapter #7

City: Alexandria Date Officer Report: 04-28-17

Address of Regular Meetings: Kees Park, Hwy, 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360

Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 4th Week of Month, except November & December

Chapter Phone: 318-308-6293

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Barney “Gene” Durand 141 Wainwright Drive Pollock, LA 71467 318-765-3423 gdurand50@aol.com

Gordon A. Jeffers 1327 Upper Boyscout Road Forest Hill, LA 71430 318-715-4604 gordonj49@att.net

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Robert H. “Bob” Wieters 60 Whittington Drive Pineville, Louisiana 71360 318-613-9292 laskeeter318@gmail.com

Leigh G. Mitchell 5802 Larkspur Drive Alexandria, LA 71303 318-308-6293 mitchl42@suddenlink.net

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader James D. “J. D.” Hickman 2215 Greenway Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 318-613-3901 jthejd30528@att.net

Rodney L. Guidry 215 Fender Parkway Pineville, LA 71360-4729 318-473-9683 rodguidry@juno.com

Membership Chairman Service Officer Gordon A. Jeffers 1327 Upper Boyscout Road Forest Hill, LA 71430 318-715-4604 gordonj49@att.net

James R. Pease 52 Borland Road Deville, LA 71328 318-709-5282 jrpease@suddenlink.net

32

J.H. McClendon Chapter #8

City: West Monroe Date Officer Report: 01-03-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 1800 North 7th, West Monroe, LA 71291 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:30 PM – Tuesday – 1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: None Listed

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Joe Stidams 207 Louisiana Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291 318-396-8045 mcclendon8@yahoo.com

Glen P. Scioneaux 2218 Pargoud Blvd. Monroe, LA 71201-2306 318-608-1321

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Danny W. Jones 2207 Gemini Drive Bastrop, LA 71220-3469 318-381-6936 hawkwolf03@yahoo.com mcclendon8@yahoo.com

Joe H. Brendle 105 Meridale Drive West Monroe, LA 71291-2349 318-323-9125 mcclendon8@yahoo.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Joe H. Brendle 105 Meridale Drive West Monroe, LA 71291-2349 318-323-9125

Glen P. Scioneaux 2218 Pargoud Blvd. Monroe, LA 71201-2306 318-608-1321

Membership Chairman Service Officer Danny W. Jones 2207 Gemini Drive Bastrop, LA 71220 318-398-1926 hawkwolf03@yahoo.com mcclendon8@yahoo.com

Danny W. Jones 2207 Gemini Drive Bastrop, LA 71220 318-398-1926 hawkwolf03@yahoo.com mcclendon8@yahoo.com

33

Bayou Chapter #9

City: Houma Date Officer Report: 05-18-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 350 South Van Avenue, Houma, LA 70363 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:30 PM – Wednesday – 2nd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 985-872-9190; Chapter email: chapter_9dav@yahoo.com

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Cecil “C.J.” Trahan 1214 Bayou Blue Road Houma, LA 70364 985-209-5778 Eagle10155@yahoo.com

Thomas Dixon 453 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70363 985-872-9190

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Rene Richardel 414 Belle Vue Drive Lockport, LA 70374 985-532-5768

Glen Trahan 307 Ash Street Houma, LA 70363 985-856-2158

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Jackie Hanson 437B Idlewild Drive Houma, LA 70364 985-855-1126

Glaise Chaisson 612 Natalie Drive Houma, LA 70364 985-209-0303

Membership Chairman Service Officer Cecil “C.J.” Trahan 1214 Bayou Blue Road Houma, LA 70364 985-209-5778 Eagle10155@yahoo.com

Thomas Dixon 453 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70363 985-872-9190

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Alvin E. Armstrong Chapter #15

City: New Orleans Date Officer Report: 05-05-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 2201 Barracks Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 3rd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 504-812-4055

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Lawrence Jourdan, Jr. 100 Creagan Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-812-4055 jourlaw@yahoo.com

William B. Broyard Post Office Box 13375 New Orleans, LA 70185 504-343-6982

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Errol J. Brown 4811 Camelot Drive New Orleans, LA 70127 504-481-9393

S.M. “Sam” Taylor, III 262 Meadows Blvd. Slidell, LA 70460 985-643-4520

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Isreal Nero, III 4920 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 504-722-7210 isrealnero@yahoo.com

Errol J. Brown 4811 Camelot Drive New Orleans, LA 70127 504-481-9393

Membership Chairman Service Officer Charlie Sanders 2341 W. Mere Harvey, LA 70058 504-669-0652

S.M. “Sam” Taylor, III 262 Meadows Blvd. Slidell, LA 70460 985-643-4520

35

Louis L. Lust Chapter #17

City: Lake Charles Date Officer Report: 09-08-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 5516 Hwy. 90 E., Lake Charles, LA Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: 337-497-0805

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Robert A. Saucier 1002 Invader Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-528-2463

Allen Lyons 1518 Chestnut Lane Sulphur, LA 70663 337-625-5757

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Allen J. Trahan 709 Tallow Road Lake Charles, LA 70607 337-477-3334

Nelson L. Gautreaux 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-5072

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Lee R. Richard 4014 Stephen Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-477-2966

Nelson L. Gautreaux 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-5072

Membership Chairman Service Officer Davis P. Sensat 1308 West Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-1741

Roy J. Benoit 1616 East Pine Meadows Drive Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-217-8068

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Acadian Chapter #19

City: Eunice Date Officer Report: 07-24-17 Address of Regular Meetings: VFW 8971, 3809 Hwy. 190 East, Eunice, LA 70535 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Monday – 4th Week of Month Chapter Phone: 337-945-7706

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Kenneth R. Manuel 204 Sherry Street Eunice, LA 70535 337-305-1801

Jasper Manuel 2030 Park Avenue Eunice, LA 70535 337-580-1490

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Marion “Bud” Wall Post Office Box 1064 Eunice, LA 70535 337-546-0282

Ronald Domingue 8067 White Oak Highway Branch, LA 70516 337-945-7706 laredo1210kid@yahoo.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Alfred Leger 123 W. Thayer Street Rayne, LA 70578 337-281-0701 aleger438@cox.net

Alfred Leger 123 W. Thayer Street Rayne, LA 70578 337-281-0701 aleger438@cox.net

Membership Chairman Service Officer Alfred Leger 123 W. Thayer Street Rayne, LA 70578 337-281-0701 aleger438@cox.net

Larry LeJeune 165 Unatex Road Eunice, LA 70535 337-580-6265

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Jack Redell Memorial Chapter #20

City: Leesville Date Officer Report: 04-17-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 300 South First Street, Leesville, LA 71446 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Monday – 3rd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 337-423-7288

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Mason Causey 233 Lisa Drive Leesville, LA 71446 337-353-9197 mason.causey@us.army.mil

James A. Quaidy 721 South Division Street DeRidder, LA 70634 337-463-7552

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Ed White Post Office Box 1127 Leesville, LA 71446 37-463-7552 edwhite1970@yahoo.com

Edward H. Kalk, III 102 Roberta Lane Anacoco, LA 71403 337-718-1755 edkalk@davdol.org

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Kevin A. Wenthe, PNEC/PDC 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 kevin@davdol.org

Edward H. Kalk, III 102 Roberta Lane Anacoco, LA 71403 337-718-1755 edkalk@davdol.org

Membership Chairman Service Officer Kevin A. Wenthe, PNEC/PDC 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403-2348 337-286-9294 kevin@davdol.org

Mark Whitson 325 Maison Belle Drive DeRidder, LA 70634 504-559-3631 MAwhitsonSR@yahoo.com

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Sabine Chapter #21

City: Many Date Officer Report: 03-09-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 29340 Highway 191, Many, LA 71449 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 2nd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 318-256-6057

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Royce G. Furlow 115 Sanders Drive Many, LA 71449 318-780-5319

Irvin Ray Sepulvado Post Office Box 1098 Zwolle, LA 71486 318-645-7920 FAX 318-256-5383 wthomasee@bellsouth.net

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Major Ward 127 John Drive Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-6113

Pam Russell 622 Weldon Road Many, LA 71449 318-840-1405 pamela.russell@la.gov

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader C.J. (Naïve) Elhage 70 Shoemaker Lane Marthaville, LA 71450 318-256-0430

Royce G. Furlow 115 Sanders Drive Many, LA 71449 318-780-5319

Membership Chairman Service Officer Irvin Ray Sepulvado Post Office Box 1098 Zwolle, LA 71486 318-645-7920 FAX 318-256-5383 wthomasee@bellsouth.net

Pam Russell 622 Weldon Road Many, LA 71449 318-840-1405 pamela.russell@la.gov

39

Westbank Chapter #23

City: Westwego Date Officer Report: 05-04-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 701 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Tuesday – 3rd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 504-875-4389

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Raymond G. Williams 2017 Fernando Court Marrero, LA 70072 504-701-7033 tylerspawpaw65@aol.com

Henry McCloud, Jr. 2136 Oakview Drive Marrero, LA 70072 504-875-4389 mac474789@yahoo.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Purvis Bridges 7112 Runnymead Drive Marrero, LA 70072 504-250-8961

Belinda Hill 1245 Wyndham North Gretna, LA 70056 504-432-6113

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Kimberly Preston 33 Lake Elizabeth Court Harvey, LA 70058 504-231-1700

None Listed.

Membership Chairman Service Officer Henry McCloud, Jr. 2136 Oakview Drive Marrero, LA 70072 504-875-4389 mac474789@yahoo.com

Donald Bryant 2121 Holiday Drive New Orleans, LA 70114 504-554-0695 bryant191828@bellsouth.net

40

Shreveport-Bossier Chapter #30

City: Shreveport Date Officer Report: 07-11-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 7012 Suntan Street, Shreveport, LA 71108 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:30 PM – Thursday – 1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: 318-792-0948

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Michael J. McTiernan 174 Rustic Way Shreveport, LA 71106 318-687-3023 mike.mctiernan@comcast.net

Douglas S. Leavitt 324 Peach Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 318-797-4337 sandman_6749@yahoo.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Johnny Welch 1509 Gentilly Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-344-7623

Kathryn Barker 517 Lovers Landing Bossier City, LA 71111 318-518-4592 kbarker517@southernlink.net

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader James M. “Mike” Cox 4300 Old Brownlee Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-0948 bpsomike@gmail.com

Johnny Welch 1509 Gentilly Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-344-7623

Membership Chairman Service Officer Douglas S. Leavitt 324 Peach Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 318-797-4337

Dale Tobias 211 Waller Avenue Bossier City, LA 71112

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Toxie C. Camp Chapter #32

City: Bogalusa Date Officer Report: 05-02-17 Address of Regular Meetings: City Hall, 202 Arkansas Avenue, Bogalusa, LA Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Tuesday –1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: None listed

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Frederick Magee 402 W. 17th Street Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-750-8799 mage1917@bellsouth.net

Julius Wilson 737 Avenue E Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-750-5150

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Sherman Davis 1700 Davenport Avenue Bogalusa, LA 70427 No phone listed.

Lonnie Atkins 112 Ralph Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-516-0772 lonnieatkins3@aol.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Lonnie Atkins 112 Ralph Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-516-0772 lonnieatkins3@aol.com

None Listed.

Membership Chairman Service Officer Ryan Jefferson Post Office Box 403 Angie, LA 70426 985-290-9411

Calvin Johnson 1730 Rosa Pearl Lane Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-735-1827

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John P. April Chapter #33

City: Metairie Date Officer Report: 04-25-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 2431 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Tuesday – 4th Week of Month Chapter Phone: 504-250-8041

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Anthony O. Wickramasekera 6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-250-8041

Peter J. Ciaccio, Jr. 1405 Lynnette Drive Metairie, LA 70003-5505 504-939-1852

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Corey A. Wickramasekera 6609 Schouest Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-578-4607

Cafie M. Doucette Post Office Box 15562 New Orleans, LA 70175 504-205-5940

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Mark Prince 3237 Irish Bend Road Kenner, LA 70065 504-616-1016

Shedrick Figaro 324 Glendella Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944 504-436-9480

Membership Chairman Service Officer Shedrick Figaro 324 Glendella Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-512-8944 504-436-9480

Richard T. Waite 1729 High Street Metairie, LA 70002 504-390-2997

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Jefferson Chapter #37

City: Jefferson Date Officer Report: 04-18-17 Address of Regular Meetings: American Legion Post 267, 3001 River Road, Jefferson, LA 70121 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Tuesday – 3rd Week of Month Chapter Phone: 504-733-2816

Commander Sr. Vice Commander George L. Villanueva 103 Dodge Avenue Jefferson, LA 70121-3305 504-733-2816 georgevilla@cox.net

Nancy Lee McDaniel 136 Coventry Court New Orleans, LA 70123-3521 504-738-5400 ngalkow42@gmail.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant George P. Mazzeno 27 Canberra Court Metairie, LA 70003-5603 504-466-9010 finzeno@aol.com

Louis J. Hoerner 14 Sonia Place Jefferson, LA 70121-2228 504-834-2471 louishoerner@gmail.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Larry Lee Jones 8905 Ormond Place River Ridge, LA 70123-2637 504-738-9339 sslljones@aol.com

Thomas G. Fierke 22 Thrush Street New Orleans, LA 70124 504-218-4880 thomas.fierke@lmco.com

Membership Chairman Service Officer Curtis Portinari 524 Betz Avenue Jefferson, LA 70121 504-451-4837 c_portinari@hotmail.com

Larry Lee Jones 8905 Ormond Place River Ridge, LA 70123-2637 504-738-9339 sslljones@aol.com

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Ville Platte Chapter #41

City: Ville Platte Date Officer Report: 04-06-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 1612 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Thursday – 1st week of month Chapter Phone: 337-826-7940

Commander Sr. Vice Commander John B. Ortego 462 Pointe Verte Road Washington, LA 70589 337-826-7940

Albert B. May 3681 Whiteville Road Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-1019

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant David Brooks 143 Saint Ann Avenue Opelousas, LA 70570 337-948-6968

Patrick Guillory 119 Florence Street Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-7646

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Jerry Verrette 122 E. LaSalle, Lot #2 Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-831-3992 jerryverrette@yahoo.com

None Listed.

Membership Chairman Service Officer Albert B. May 3681 Whiteville Road Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-1019

None Listed

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Mansura Chapter #47

City: Mansura Date Officer Report: 9-6-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 2561 Regard Street, Mansura, LA 71350 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 3:30 PM – Thursday – 1st Week of Month Chapter Phone: None listed.

Commander Sr. Vice Commander David W. Bordelon 275 Magnolia Lane Marksville, LA 71351 318-253-4247 davidwbordelon1@gmail.com

Samuel N. Bordelon 275 Magnolia Lane Marksville, LA 71351 337-298-1592

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant

Paul M. Beach 5952 Highway 114 Mansura, LA 71350 318-964-2345

Donald Buxton 5014 Hwy. 115 Bunkie, LA 71322 318-447-4941

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader

Levy M. Brutle 204 Mission Drive Simmsport, LA 71369 312-201-2881

Stephen W. Decuir Post Office Box 303 Marksville, LA 71351 No phone listed.

Membership Chairman Service Officer

James Francisco 221 Issac Brouillette Road Marksville, LA 71351 No phone listed.

Jackie L. Gagnard 722 Bordelon Street Marksville, LA 71351 318-813-9418

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Florida Parishes Chapter #50

City: Springfield Date Officer Report: 05-28-17 Address of Meetings: AMVETS Building, Post 68, 26890 LA Hwy. 42, Springfield, LA 70462 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 3rd Week of following months only: January, March, May, July, September, and November Chapter Phone: 225-567-3743

Commander Sr. Vice Commander H. Paul Hermann, Jr. 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 504-784-0525 adjutant@davdol.org

Mark Lawrence 20426 Kensington Row Hammond, LA 70401 225-316-2444 mrmarkdlawrence@gmail.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Hollis G. Milton 11157 Old Baton Rouge Hwy. Hammond, LA 70403 225-567-3008

Joan E. Gondron 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 985-377-3860 jgondron.jg@gmail.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Joan E. Gondron 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 985-377-3860 jgondron.jg@gmail.com

H. Paul Hermann, Jr. 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 504-784-0525 adjutant@davdol.org

Membership Chairman Service Officer Joan E. Gondron 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 985-377-3860 jgondron.jg@gmail.com

H. Paul Hermann, Jr. 102 Mulberry Circle Ponchatoula, LA 70454 504-784-0525 adjutant@davdol.org

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General Claire Chennault Flying Tigers Chapter #51

City: Monroe Date Officer Report: 06-23-17 Address of Meetings: 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203 Mailing Address: Post Office Box 151, West Monroe, LA 71294 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:30 PM – Thursday – 2nd week of month Chapter Phone: None Listed

Commander Sr. Vice Commander Michael R. Shaw

c/o Billy N. Jameson

393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-237-9689 woodstock0357@gmail.com

Latosha Sims 3503 Alabama Street Monroe, LA 71202 318-376-9126 lsuttonsims@yahoo.com

1st Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant Louis Carroll Babb 740 Bayou Shores Drive Monroe, LA 71203 318-345-2323 carrollbabb@hotmail.com

Billy N. Jameson 393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-331-0998 bjameson38@yahoo.com

Treasurer Benefits Protection Team Leader Billy N. Jameson 393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-331-0998 bjameson38@yahoo.com

Gary Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291 318-914-9789 garynelva@yahoo.com

Membership Chairman Service Officer Michael R. Shaw

c/o Billy N. Jameson

393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-237-9689 woodstock0357@gmail.com

Michael R. Shaw

c/o Billy N. Jameson

393 Collie Road Calhoun, LA 71225 318-237-9689 woodstock0357@gmail.com

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Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

Department of Louisiana Department Officers

2017-2018

Title Officers Unit #

Commander Shirley S. Mercer

3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560 337-577-0922 shirleyatstokes@yahoo.com

2

Sr. Vice Commander Linden J. Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-369-7135 l_comeaux@yahoo.com

2

Jr. Vice Commander Tracy Perkins 2103 Douglas Street Leesville, LA 71446 337-353-5414 damdevrock@yahoo.com

20

Chaplain LaFern Ward 127 John Drive Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-6113

21

Judge Advocate Betty Lou Carter 703 Montgomery Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292 318-323-2973 bettylou1143@yahoo.com

8

Adjutant Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

20

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Treasurer Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

20

Immediate Past State Commander

Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

20

Sergeant-At-Arms Naomi Brower 101 Doubloon Drive Slidell, LA 70461 720-203-6370 nbrower0412@outlook.com

20

Conductress D’Ambra Perkins 2103 Douglas Street Leesville, LA 71446 337-353-5414

20

Color Bearer Barbara Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-380-8937

2

Flag Bearer Faye Tauzin 103 Blue Water Drive Broussard, LA 70515 337-394-9347

2

Patriotic Instructor Gertie Duplechain 1508 Clarence Street Westlake, LA 70669-4308 337-436-4777

17

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Other Appointments 2017-2018

Mae Holmes Chairman D’Ambra Perkins – 20 2103 Douglas St. Leesville, LA 71446

Americanism Chairman Edwina Daugereaux – 2 1350 Daugereaux Lane Mamou, LA 70554

Community Service Chairman Marlene Comeaux – 2 P.O. Box 1338 Scott, LA 70583

Junior Activities Chairman JoAnn Gautreaux – 17 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663

Legislation Chairman Corinne Manning – 2 421 Quail Dr. Lafayette, LA 70508

Non-VA Hospital Tracy Perkins – 20 2103 Douglas St. Leesville, LA 71446

VAVS Chairman Diane Littleton – 8 106 Butler Ave. West Monroe, LA 71291

Fund Raising Chairman Linden Comeaux – 2 4812 Meadowcrest Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560

Membership Chairman Linden Comeaux – 2 4812 Meadowcrest Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560

Rules of Convention Chairman Faye Tauzin – 2 103 Bluewater Drive Broussard, LA 70518

Credentials Chairman Betty Carter – 8 703 Montgomery Ave West Monroe, LA 71292

LA Convention Chairman Naomi Brower - 20 101 Doubloon Dr. Slidell, LA 70461

Elected Budget and Finance Committee

1 year D’Ambra Perkins – 20 2103 Douglas St. Leesville, LA 71446

2 years Marlene Comeaux – 2 P.O. Box 1338 Scott, L A 70583

3 years JoAnn Gautreaux – 17 878 W. Verdine Street Sulphur, LA 70663

Standing Rules Committee

Chairman Carolyn Sensat – 17 1308 West Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-304-5829

Diane Littleton – 8 106 Butler Ave. West Monroe, LA 71291 318-512-0725

Marilyn Leavitt – 30 324 Peach Drive Shreveport, LA71106 318-797-4337

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Audit Committee

1 year Mary K. Dyer – 17 1725 Woodland Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 318-478-6289

2 years Diane Littleton – 8 106 Butler Ave. West Monroe, LA 71291 318-512-0725

3 years Barbara Comeaux – 2 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-380-8937

State Executive Committee & Alternates

UNIT SEC ALTERNATE Unit 2 Barbara Comeaux Faye Tauzin

Unit 7 Golda Yancey Camille DiNicola

Unit 8 Diane Littleton Diana Jones

Unit 17 Gertie Duplechain Jo Ann Gautreaux

Unit 20 D’Ambra Perkins Nicole Wenthe

Unit 21 Winona Sepulvado LaFern Ward

Unit 23 Loula Matherne Audrey Tuckerson

Unit 30 Elizabeth Curran Paulla Helms

VA Hospitals

New Orleans VAMC None listed.

Overton Brooks VAMC None Listed.

Alexandria VAMC None Listed.

Louisiana Veterans Homes Advisory Board

Jackson, LA Chairman – None listed Alternate – None listed

Monroe, LA Chairman – Diane Littleton - 8 Alternate – Betty Carter – 8

Jennings, LA Chairman – Mary K. Dyer - 17 Alternate – Jo Ann Gautreaux - 17

Shreveport, LA Chairman –Paulla Helms - 30 Alternate – None Listed.

Reserve, LA Chairman – None Listed. Alternate – None Listed.

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Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

Department of Louisiana Past State Commanders

Year Past State Commander

Unit

*1946-47 Mary Floyd 27 *1947-48 Christina Jones NA *1948-49 Jeanette Bertheaud 10 *1949-50 Joan Fisher 6 (30) *1950-51 Ava Cozine 10 *1951-52 Mildred Frazier 10 *1952-53 Marie Gallardo 13 *1953-54 Wooster Lust 17 *1954-55 Margaret D’Angelo 10 *1955-56 Pearl Lucas 5 *1956-57 Eleanor Ranson 13 *1957-58 Bertha Lanoux 6 *1958-59 Wilma J. Smith 30 *1959-60 Noemie Switzeer 13 *1960-61 Lise Surgi 6 *1961-62 Ada Gardner 30

1962-63 Audrey Marcantel

2404 N. Jeff Davis Ward Line Rd. Iowa, LA 70647

17

*1963-64 Olivia Dupuy 27 *1964-65 Mathilda Hauk 10 *1965-66 Jane Cantrell 30 *1966-67 Cleo Wilber 17 *1967-68 Levette Veslech 6

1968-69 Ruth B. Valenti

No information. 3 (30)

*1969-70 Bea R. Figueron 2 (7) *1970-71 Carmen Jenderson 36

1971-72 Jewel Guitreau

13228 Hwy. 431 St. Amant, LA 70774

45 (10)

(*) Denotes Deceased

Year Past State Commander

Unit

1973-74 Jeanne Lister c/o Francis Stewart 3461 Winford Drive Mobile, AL 36619

10 (33)

1974-75 Marilyn N. Bordelon 88 Morel Road Poplarville, MS 39470

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*1975-76 Ella Kelley 15 *1976-77 Esther M. Dupre’ 2 *1977-78 Irene Reynolds 30 *1978-79 Katherine May 5 *1979-80 Chris DeVillasana 10 *1980-81 Elaine Majors 30 *1981-82 Mary Cunningham 36 *1982-83 Everlincy T. Davis 15

1983-84 Nelsie Lanier

No information.

47

1984-85 Patricia P. Haas 115 Live Oak Slidell, LA 70461

25

1985-86 Elaine G. Ebarb 830 Drewry Drive Shreveport, LA 71118

30

*1986-87 Bea M. LeBlanc 2 *1987-88 Marilyn Seemann 33

1988-89 Loriece Cole

426 incarnate Word Drive Kenner, LA 70065

10

*1989-90 Irene S. Guidry 2 *1990-91 Dorothy Pearce 30

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Year Past State Commander

Unit

1991-92 Gertie Duplechain 1508 Clarence St. Westlake, LA 70669

17

1992-93 Joyce Fontenot 21509 LA Hwy. 1032 Denham Springs, La 70726

NA

1993-94 Linda Acosta 11704 Hwy. 1 Larose, LA 70373

9 (10)

1994-95 Doris Suba 2626 Old Marksville Hwy. Pineville, LA 7360

7

*1995-96 Lorene Barras 30

1996-97 Elizabeth Bains (Ketchum) 856 Sewanee Place Shreveport, LA 71105

30

1997-98 Julie Hutchins 3846 Hwy. 360 Melville, LA 71353

47

1998-99 Betty Carter 703 Montgomery Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292

8

*1999-2000 Jacque Elhage 21 *2000-2001 Sadie B. Davis 15

2001-2002 Fannie Holland

1002 Jason Drive Monroe, LA 71202

8

2002-2003 Jolene Ardoin 1103 W. Wilson Ville Platte, LA 70586

41

2003-2004 Jeanette Janet 11913 E. Bonafax Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70814

45

2004-2005 Mary K. Dyer 1725 Woodland Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605

17

(*) Denotes Deceased

Year Past State Commander

Unit

2005-2006 Ruth Bell 11724 Hodgenville Road Mount Sherman, KY 42764

21

*2006-2007 Elaine Majors

30

2007-2008 Winona Gamble Sepulvado P.O. Box 1098 Zwolle, LA 71486

21

2008-2009 Fannie Holland 102 Jason Drive Monroe, LA 71202

8

2009-2010 Diane Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291

8

2010-2011 Edwina Daugereaux 1350 Daugereaux Lane Mamou, LA 70554

2

2011-2012 Betty Carter 703 Montgomery Avenue West Monroe, L 71292

8

2012-2013 Mary K. Dyer 1725 Woodland Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605

17

*2013-2014 Greta Kalk 20

2013-2015 Carolyn Sensat 1308 West Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663

17

2015-2016 Winona Sepulvado P. O. Box 1098 Zwolle, LA 71486

21

2016-2017 Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403

20

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Lafayette Unit #2

City: Lafayette Date Officer Report: 03-17-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 108 Broadview Drive, Broussard, LA 70518 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Tuesday – 1st Week of Month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Shirley S. Mercer 3209 Jack Brooks Road New Iberia, LA 70560 337-577-0922 shirleyatstokes@yahoo.com

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Barbara Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-369-7135 l_comeaux@yahoo.com

Brandie Olivier Post Office Box 1201 Broussard, LA 70518 337-255-2876 ltsht1917@yahoo.com

Adjutant Treasurer Corinne C. Manning 421 Quail Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 337-534-8182 marinus97@yahoo.com

Linden J. Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-256-1321 l_comeaux@yahoo.com

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Corinne C. Manning 421 Quail Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 337-534-8182 marinus97@yahoo.com

Linden J. Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-256-1321 l_comeaux@yahoo.com

SEC Alternate SEC Barbara Comeaux 4812 Meadow Crest Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337-369-7135 l_comeaux@yahoo.com

Faye Tauzin 103 Blue Water Drive Broussard, LA 70515 337-394-9347

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Paul P. Benoit Memorial Unit #7

City: Pineville Date Officer Report: 04-27-17

Address of Regular Meetings: Kees Park Community Center, Hwy. 28 East, Pineville, LA

Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 4th Week of Month

Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Claudine Abbott 916 Hooper Road Pineville, LA 71360 318-640-2083 abbottcha@suddenlink.net

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Camille DiNicola 1522 Watson Road Pineville, LA 71360 318-451-3913 camilledinicola928@gmail.com

Ruby Jenkins 60 East Peterson Road Glenmora, LA 71433 318-748-7613

Adjutant Treasurer Golda L. Yancy 4860 Hwy. 121 Boyce, LA 71409 318-794-3960 goldbaby2550@att.net

Golda L. Yancy 4860 Hwy. 121 Boyce, LA 71409 318-794-3960 goldbaby2550@att.net

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Camille DiNicola 1522 Watson Road Pineville, LA 71360 318-451-3913 camilledinicola928@gmail.com

Golda L. Yancy 4860 Hwy. 121 Boyce, LA 71409 318-794-3960 goldbaby2550@att.net

SEC Alternate SEC Golda L. Yancy 4860 Hwy. 121 Boyce, LA 71409 318-794-3960 goldbaby2550@att.net

Camille DiNicola 1522 Watson Road Pineville, LA 71360 318-451-3913 camilledinicola928@gmail.com

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J. H. McClendon Unit #8

City: West Monroe Date Officer Report: 04-04-17 Address of Regular Meetings: West Ouachita Senior Center, 1800 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Tuesday – 1st Week of Month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Betty Carter

703 Montgomery Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292-3840 318-323-2973 bettylou1143@yahoo.com

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Diane Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291-7797 318-512-0725 dianedava1@yahoo.com

Diana Jones 2207 Gemini Drive Bastroph, LA 71220 918-829-4347

Adjutant Treasurer Gay Nell Ritchie 316 Medorah Drive West Monroe, LA 71291-5412 318-322-0938

Gay Nell Ritchie 316 Medorah Drive West Monroe, LA 71291-5412 318-322-0938

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Betty Carter 703 Montgomery Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292-3840 318-323-2973 bettylou1143@yahoo.com

Diane Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291-7797 318-512-0725 dianedava1@yahoo.com

SEC Alternate SEC Diane Littleton 106 Butler Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291-7797 318-512-0725 dianedava1@yahoo.com

Diana Jones 2207 Gemini Drive Bastroph, LA 71220 918-829-4347

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Louis L. Lust Unit #17 City: Lake Charles Date Officer Report: 04-06-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 5516 Hwy. 90 E, Lake Charles, LA 70615 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 6:00 PM – Thursday – 1st Week of Month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Carolyn Sensat 1308 West Crocker Street Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-7716 home; 337-304-5829 cell csensat@davdol.org

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Mary K. Dyer 1725 Woodland Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-478-6289

Gertie Duplechain 1508 Clarence Street Westlake, LA 70669 337-436-4777

Adjutant Treasurer Jo Ann Gautreaux 878 West Verdine Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-5072

Jo Ann Gautreaux 878 West Verdine Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-5072

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Mary K. Dyer 1725 Woodland Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-478-6289

Gertie Duplechain 1508 Clarence Street Westlake, LA 70669 337-436-4777

SEC Alternate SEC Gertie Duplechain 1508 Clarence Street Westlake, LA 70669 337-436-4777

Jo Ann Gautreaux 878 West Verdine Sulphur, LA 70663 337-527-5072

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Jack Redell Memorial Unit #20

City: Leesville Date Officer Report: 04-07-17

Address of Regular Meetings: 300 South First Street, Suite 312, Leesville, LA 71446

Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 4:00 PM – Sunday – 4th Week of Month

Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Tracy Perkins 2103 Douglas Street Leesville, LA 71446 337-353-5414 damdevrock@yahoo.com

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Angela Peatross 519 Magnolia Street New Llano, LA 71461 337-424-8030

Cayla Nash 194 Gilmer Nash Road Evans, LA 70639 337-208-7848

Adjutant Treasurer Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Susan Benson 504 Franklin Avenue Leesville, LA 71446 337-424-8975 randysusanbenson@bellsouth.net

Kathleen Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294 katwenthe@davdol.org

SEC Alternate SEC D’Ambra Perkins Post Office Box 515 Anacoco, LA 71403 337-353-5414 damdevrock@yahoo.com

Nicole Wenthe 196 Buddy Self Road Anacoco, LA 71403 337-286-9294

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Sabine Unit #21

City: Many Date Officer Report: 03-09-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 29340 Hwy. 191, Many, LA 71449 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Thursday – 2nd Week of Month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Stephany Stutts 5818 Carters Ferry Road Zwolle, LA 71486 318-645-9052

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Anita Elhage 70 Shoemaker Lane Marthaville, LA 71450 318-256-0430

Sharon Lonadier 139 Beech Street Many, LA 71449 318-645-9686

Adjutant Treasurer Winona T. Sepulvado 29340 Highway 191 Many, LA 71449 318-256-2079 wthomasee@bellsouth.net

Winona T. Sepulvado 29340 Highway 191 Many, LA 71449 318-256-2079 wthomasee@bellsouth.net

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Stephany Stutts 5818 Carters Ferry Road Zwolle, LA 71486 318-645-9052

Anita Elhage 70 Shoemaker Lane Marthaville, LA 71450 318-256-0430

SEC Alternate SEC Winona T. Sepulvado 29340 Highway 191 Many, LA 71449 318-256-2079 wthomasee@bellsouth.net

LaFern Ward 127 John Drive Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-6113

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Westbank Unit #23

City: Westwego Date Officer Report: 4-21-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 701 4th Street, Westwego, LA 70094 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:00 PM – Tuesday – 3rd week of month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Sandra Labelle 307 East 2nd Street Belle Chasse, LA 70037 504-264-7296 cell

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Loula Matherne Post Office Box 245 Westwego, LA 70096 504-347-3414

Julia Mae Dobbins 7829 Karla Street Bridge City, LA 70096 504-436-0037

Adjutant Treasurer Audrey P. Tuckerson 2421 East Sunny Meade Drive Harvey, LA 70058 504-340-6528 atuckerson@bellsouth.net

Katrina Dobbins 7829 Karla Street Bridge City, LA 70094 504-874-1743

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman Shirley Doucet 176 Yvonne Drive Avondale, LA 70094 504-436-3500

None Listed

SEC Alternate SEC None Listed

None listed.

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Shreveport-Bossier Unit #30

City: Shreveport Date Office Report: 03-09-17 Address of Regular Meetings: 7012 Suntan Street, Shreveport, LA 71108 Time & Day of Regular Meetings: 7:30 PM – Thursday – 1st Week of Month Unit Phone: None Listed

Commander Marilyn Leavitt 324 Peach Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 318-797-4337

Sr. Vice Commander 1st Jr. Vice Commander Paulla F. Helms 5419 Foxglove Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-4761

Jessie Bryant 2109 Chase Cove Shreveport, LA 71118 318-683-8994 teat5357@yahoo.com

Adjutant Treasurer Earlene R. Thompson 9560 Thompson Road Shreveport, LA 71118 318-687-4178 thompsonearlene@yahoo.com

Earlene R. Thompson 9560 Thompson Road Shreveport, LA 71118 318-687-4178 thompsonearlene@yahoo.com

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman None Listed

None Listed

SEC Alternate SEC Elizabeth Curran 119 Willow Lake Blvd. Bossier City, LA 71111 318-746-1824 ecurran@bellsouth.net

Paulla F. Helms 5419 Foxglove Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 318-746-4761

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Additional Helpful Information

Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs www.vetaffairs.la.gov

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov

VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000

The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial

www.avdlm.org

National Soldiers' Angels Organization

http://www.soldiersangels.org

Louisiana Chapter - Soldiers' Angels http://www.soldiersangelsla.org

Women Veterans of Louisiana Anna Sanders 225-572-8314

DAV, Department of LA www.davdol.org

Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters

859-441-7300 1-877-426-2838 www.dav.org

Burial and Memorial Benefits www.cem.va.go

Headstones and Markers 1-800-697-6947

To request copies of military records http://vetrecs.archives.gov

Veterans Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-TALK

The National World War II Museum http://www.nationalww2museum.org

American Legion, Dept. of LA 225-219-1945

FAX 225-219-1941 www.lalegion.org

VFW, Dept. of LA 225-928-5025

FAX 225-928-5095 www.vfwdeptla.org

Military Order of the Purple Heart http://www.purpleheart.org

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Published 7/2017