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Volume 10 | Number 11 | November 2017

2H o u m a - T e r r e b o n n e C H a m b e r o f C o m m e r C e f o C u s / o C T o b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 www.HoumaChambe r. com

Calendar Contact Us!OFFICERS: Chairwoman of the Board Kathleen “Kate” Theriot Coaching for Change, LLC

Chairman-Elect Jason Bergeron Technology Professionals

Treasurer Chad Hebert WorkforceLogistics,LLC

Vice Chairman-Community Development Division Michael Garcia, MD South Louisiana Medical Associates

Vice Chairman-Chamber Development Division Paul Labat FoundationforTerrebonneGeneralMedicalCenter

Vice Chairman-Infrastructure & Economic Develop. Div. Mitchell Marmande Delta Coast Consultants, LLC

ViceChairman-GovernmentActivitiesDivision Chuck Weaver, Jr. South Louisiana Financial Services, LLC

Immediate Past Chairman Earl J. Eues, Jr. KEE Environmental Services, LLC

Melissa AdamsDanos

Logan “Hank” Babin IIILoganH.Babin,Inc.

Ann BarkerTerrebonneFord

Natalie CampbellCampbellTechnology

Consultants, LLC

Roslyn ChauvinSouthdown Mini Storage

MonaMartinChristenMona&Company,Inc.

Michel ClaudetClaudetProperties

Reggie DupreTerrebonneLevee

&ConservationDistrict

William ErocheWatkins, Walker, Eroche and HoychickAttorneysatLaw

Doug GregoryMorrisonTerrebonneLumber/

Home Hardware Center

Angie LeBlancAngela LeBlanc -

ABL Ventures, LLC

Mike LewisBig Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse

David RabalaisTerrebonnePortCommission

Janel RiccaHouma-TerrebonneCivicCenter

Darlene RodrigueThe Courier

John RogersCoastal Commerce Bank

Brian RushingRushing Media

KristineStrickland,PhDL.E. Fletcher Technical

Community College

BOARD MEMBERS:

STAFF:Suzanne Nolfo Carlos

President and [email protected]

Helana BlumAdministrativeAssistant

[email protected]

Betsy BreerwoodEvents Coordinator

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Kay ThibodeauxMembershipAccountExecutive

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Danielle EvansCommunicationsSpecialist

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NOVEMBER 2017: 11/2 1stAnnualLights,Camera,AuctionGala-JamesJ.Buquet,Jr.BayoulandYMCA 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Boulevard Formoreinformationcall(985)873-9622

11/2 American Cancer Society 4th Annual Bayou Social Gala Honoree Gala 6:30 p.m. at the Houma Municipal Auditorium Formoreinformationcall(985)856-0580

11/4 SouthdownPlantation’sMarketplaceArtisanCraftShow 8:00a.m.to4:00p.m.at1208MuseumDrive,Houma Formoreinformationcall(985)851-0154

11/6 APlaceofRestoration13thAnnualGolfTournament 7:30a.m.to1:30p.m.attheEllendaleCountryClub Formoreinformationcall(985)856-6697or(386)225-0762

11/7 Lunch & Learn - Commit to Quit, Work Well, & Live Well 11:00a.m.to1:00p.m.atMedicalAtriumAuditoriumatTGMC Formoreinformationcall(985)873-5608

11/8 Vandebilt Catholic Open House Toursfrom5:00p.m.to7:00p.m.atVandebiltCatholicHighSchool Campustourswillstartevery10minutesandlastjustunder2hours Formoreinformationcall(985)876-2551

11/10 BoardRetreat-Chamberofficeclosed8:00a.m.to3:00p.m.

11/13 EconomicDevelopment/InfrastructureCommitteeMeeting 12:00NoonattheChamberoffice Formoreinformationcall(985)876-5600

11/15 AcademyPlaceGrandOpening&RibbonCuttingCeremony 10:00 a.m. at 311 Academy Street Formoreinformationcall(985)873-5600

11/16 BusinessAfterHours 5:00p.m.to7:00p.m.atDesignsbyTwo,7887MainStreet,Suite106 Formoreinformationcall(985)876-5600

11/23–24 HappyThanksgiving!-Chamberofficeclosed

For more information about Chamber Events call (985) 876-5600 or Email: [email protected] in red denotes Chamber events

On the Cover:Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!


Photo Gallery

Burger King representatives and Chamber members attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand open-ing of the remodeled restaurant located at 1637 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Houma. Burger King is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world, and is known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food.

Mandy Friloux of Mandy Friloux Photography prepares to cut the ribbon at her new studio located at 7887 Main Street, Suite 105 in Houma. Mandy is a portrait photographer with a specialty in fashionable, creative Senior portraits. For more information, visit http://www.mandyfrilouxphotography.com or call 985-665-4631.

Angela Rains, Leadership Terrebonne, Suzanne Nolfo Carlos, Chamber President/CEO, Christy Jaccuzzo, Leadership Terrebonne, Karen Schilling, Leadership Terrebonne, Chamber Task Force on Recreation Chair-man Logan “Hank” Babin, III, Logan H. Babin, Inc., and Chamber Chairperson Kate Theriot, Coaching For Change pose for a picture after September’s General Membership Luncheon. Thank you to Leadership Ter-rebonne for sponsoring the event, and to Mr. Babin for his presentation!

Lawrence DeHart, Good Samaritan Food Bank, and Suzanne Nolfo Carlos, Chamber President/CEO, pose for a picture with donations from attendees of the Chamber’s luncheon. The Chamber Development Commit-tee organized the food drive as part of the Chamber Cares initiative. Another collection is scheduled for the General Membership Luncheon on October 26th at the Courtyard By Marriot.

Jackie Ross, Coastal Commerce Bank, Kim Berthelot, FedEx, and Katherine Gilbert-Theriot, Terrebonne Eco-nomic Development Authority network during the Fairfield Inn & Suites Houma Southeast’s Business After Hours. Learn more about Fairfield Inn & Suites Houma Southeast at http://www.fairfieldinn.com/msyhf or visit the hotel at 100 Picone Road.

Sam Hotard, Chabert Medical Center Foundation and Pamela and James Bonvillain, Annie Miller’s Son’s Swamp & Marsh Tours, Inc., enjoy Fairfield Inn & Suites Houma Southeast’s Business After Hours. Special thanks to Fairfield Inn & Suites Houma Southeast for sponsoring the networking event.

SUZANNE NOLFO CARLOSPresident/CEO

One of the many benefits of Chamber membership is our an-nual Business & Community Guide that categorically and al-phabetically lists the members of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, as well as commu-nity information for residents and

visitors alike. This publication is also posted electronically on our website for expanded access anytime and anywhere. This visually appealing publication of the H-T Cham-ber in partnership with The Courier is very user-friendly

with spiral binding and color-coded sections. It has been a well-received publication and continues to be an essential re-source for Chamber members and the community when looking for who to do business with in the Bayou region. Any H-T Chamber member business can increase your vis-

ibility by advertising in the direc-tory. There are ad rates available to meet any-sized budget. Lacey Hearn with The Courier is han-dling the ad sales and the dead-line to participate is Friday, No-vember 11th. If you would like to take advantage of this excellent marketing opportunity or if you have any questions, you may call Lacey at 985-857-2274. Membership in the H-T Cham-ber offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners and orga-nizations connected to important, ever-changing issues and trends within our community and local marketplace. Chamber events

and programs provide mem-bers with great opportunities to get to know new people, expand your prospect base, and create greater interest in your organization. Mem-bership in the Chamber is an affordable investment that fosters direct con-nections and strengthens your business. Call us for more information on how the Chamber can benefit you and your business or organization – (985)876-5600.


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BUSINESS COMMUNITY GUIDE-AND-

2017 Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce

KATHLEEN “KATE” THERIOT2017 Board ChairCoaching for Change, LLC

Do you feel it? I do, it seems we have a question of trust in our community now. I’ve felt it before, we question and after some time we get answers and change happens. In the meantime, it makes for a dicey situation and there is a lot of uneasiness and disharmony. This is what’s happening in our community at this time. What is trust, how do we get it, and why is it so important? Webster’s definition of trust is “a firm belief in the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; a person or thing in which confidence is placed.” Well, I think that just about describes it completely. When I feel a sense of distrust it doesn’t mean the other party is actually distrustful. It means I don’t have the necessary informa-tion in order to form a confident decision to trust. The other party, most of the time, will take this distrust personally and become de-fensive. When the distrust says more about me than it does about the party I’m distrust-ing. If the other party can set aside the de-fensive posture and answer the questions I may have about the situation then I believe an understanding can begin the resolution to the situation. We gain trust by being transparent with necessary information, by being authentic in our words and our actions, and by not being defensive. My belief is if I have nothing to hide I don’t have to become defensive. Be-hind my defensiveness there is always some insecurity and that insecurity fuels the distrust in others. What I’m saying here is both sides have a responsibility in earning trust. The questioning side needs to understand there is a hidden insecurity fueling the defensiveness

and the side in question needs to understand the questioning side is asking to give trust and not in order to prove suspicion. Every day we interact with individuals, or-ganizations, our government, our churches, and our society in general. Trust is neces-sary in order to bring Peace and Harmony to our lives. The conversation is what’s impor-tant and through the conversation we learn.

However, when we get defensive or when we blame we perpetuate the distrust, the chaos and unrest, and the conversation stifles. In light of the chaotic conversations in our community today I call upon each of us to dig deeper within yourself to find the insecurity keeping the unrest going and move past it to form a conversation that builds trust. Our community is worth it!!

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Danos has been awarded a contract by Shell Exploration and Production Company, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, to provide mechanical and automation maintenance services for three of its production hubs and associated subsea infrastructure located in the Gulf of Mexico. “Danos is committed to providing world-class, competitive project management services to our clients like Shell so they can continue to safely operate their Gulf of Mex-ico deepwater assets,” said Mark Danos, vice president of project services for Danos. “With this contract, we are providing Shell with a fully integrated team that can maximize effi-ciencies and share best practices across facili-ties.” Under the terms of the contract, Danos will provide project management, construc-tion, automation, fabrication and scaffolding services for Shell’s Auger and Ram Powell tension-leg platforms and the Enchilada and Salsa fixed-leg platforms. Danos will mobilize nearly 100 Louisiana-based employees for

this project. This contract represents the latest chapter in the longstanding partnership between the two companies. Danos and Shell have worked together for more than 46 years to safely and competitively develop the Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas resources to help meet the world’s growing energy demand. Danos is also under contract to support Shell’s Unconventionals business in the Permian and Appalachian re-gions, which is an important source of natural gas for the country and region.

Danos Secures Shell MaintenanceContract in Gulf of Mexico

Nicholls State University has received a $155,000 gift from Lakewood Foundation Inc., to ensure that Nicholls nursing students continue to have access to state-of-the-art technology and high-quality facilities. “We are grateful for the generous gift from the Lakewood Foundation,” said Dr. Lynn Gil-lette, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The funds will support our efforts to expand the number of students that we ac-cept into our nursing program. Given the shortage of working nursing, this support will help Nicholls provide even more qualified

nurses to the region.” Over the summer, Ayo Hall received more than $200,000 in renovations to help increase the number of students Nicholls nursing pro-gram could accept. Nicholls nursing program is one of the top programs in the state, with 96 percent of Nicholls graduates passing the national licen-sure exam on their first try - higher than their state and national peers - and 100 percent of graduates employed or in graduate school af-ter they leave Nicholls.

Lakewood Foundation Inc. donates to Nicholls nursing

The Terrebonne Council on Aging would like to re-mind all citizens of Terre-bonne Parish that they are accepting new members to their organization until No-vember 30, 2017. Member-ship is free and open to all Terrebonne Parish residents, eighteen years or older, who have a genuine interest to be an advocate and champion for the elderly. The Terrebonne Council

on Aging conducts a general membership meeting once a year, in December, to re-ceive reports, to nominate and elect member(s) to the agency’s Board of Directors, and to conduct any other business that may arise. The general membership meet-ing will be at 11:00 a.m., December 14, 2017 at the Council on Aging’s Opera-tions Center, 995 West Tun-nel Blvd, Houma, La. The

agency’s board meeting will meet immediately after. Those who are interested in becoming a member of the Terrebonne Council on Aging may visit the Council’s Operations Center at 995 West Tunnel Blvd, Houma or call Administration at 868-8411 to request, by mail, an Application for Membership form.

Council on Aging ConductsMembership Drive


Team pictures sponsored by:

New MembersBurger KingDanny Cunningham(985) 868-58221637 Martin Luther King BoulevardHouma, Louisiana 70360http://www.gpshospitality.comRestaurants - Fast Food

Women’sRestoration,Inc.LorettaPeirron(985) 209-9513815 Serenity DriveThibodaux, Louisiana 70301Rehabilitation,Non-ProfitOrganizations

PixelCreativeRandy Hawthorne(985) 262-34777833 Main StreetHouma, Louisiana 70360http://www.pixeldidit.comAdvertising,InformationTechnology

Tauzin Wealth ManagementDavid Tauzin(985) 226-62361340 West Tunnel Boulevard, Suite 560Houma, Louisiana 70360http://www.tauzinwealth.comFinancial Advisor

TheCatholicFoundationofSouthLouisianaAmy Ponson(985) 850-31162779 Highway 311Schriever, Louisiana 70395http://www.catholicfoundationsl.orgFoundations,Non-ProfitOrganizations

St.Catherine’sHospiceCindy Kensel(985) 651-97332701 Highway 51Laplace, Louisiana 70068Hospice

Team Commandments 1 & 2Henry “Wil” Dale(504) 220-8976263 Rue MaxHouma, Louisiana 70364Non-ProfitOrganizations

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Cardiovascular Institute of the South welcomes Dr. Kanwar Singh, electrophysi-ologist, to our team of physi-cians in Houma. Dr. Singh is board certified in internal medicine, cardio-vascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiogra-phy, and clinical cardiac elec-trophysiology. He attended Maulana Azad Medical Col-lege in New Delhi, India where he earned his medical degree. He completed his in-ternal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Additional-

ly, he completed his cardiol-ogy fellowship at Tulane Uni-versity School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was also named chief fellow. His electrophysiology fellowship was completed at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Mil-waukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Singh has experience in many research topics and has contributed to many peer-reviewed journals and abstracts. He has also volun-teered his medical services in India for organizations such as the Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre Society and Mau-

lana Azad Medical College. To schedule an appoint-ment with Dr. Singh, call the CIS Houma clinic at 985-876-0300.

CIS Welcomes ElectrophysiologistDr. Kanwar Singh

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Neil Maki, orthopedic surgeon, has recently success-fully completed board recertification examinations from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Maki has a lifetime board certification in Orthopedics, but chose to recertify. These examinations are voluntary but attest to the candi-date’s knowledge and highest practice standards in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Maki is a member of the active medical staff at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He has practiced in Thibodaux since 1980. Notable awards include a Clinical Professorship in Ortho-pedic Surgery and an honorary alumni award from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Maki is also an honorary alum-nus and Harvey Peltier award recipient from Nicholls State University.

Dr. Neil Maki Successfully Completes Board Recertification Examination


Ruth Boquet, student volunteer, and Lorena Pete, TGMC Recreational Thera-pist, painted bird houses with Ms. Ida Porche as part of the Intergenerational Therapy program at Terrebonne Gen-eral Medical Center (TGMC). The TGMC Intergen-erational Therapy program was implemented to unite younger students with older patients undergoing reha-bilitation services through recreational activities. The students empathized with

patients’ physical limitations, such as being in a wheelchair, while both parties learned about one another over com-pleting activities and games. These personal connections resulted in enhanced social-ization, increased emotional support and improved over-all health for the patients. TGMC will resume the program next Summer.

Intergenerational Therapy program at Terrebonne General Medical Center

Pictured left to right: Ruth Boquet, Student Volunteer, Lorena Pete, TGMC Recreational Therapist, Ida Porche, Intergenerational Therapy participant

Nicholls State University will offer a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with the first classes expected to begin in Fall 2018. The Louisiana Board of Regents unanimously approved the 120-hour degree program, designed for students interested in working in law enforcement, private security, forensics and so-cial services fields. A 21-hour concentration in coastal enforcement and secu-rity will provide a unique education in training for students in-terested in working for coastal security and law enforcement

agencies, such as harbor police. “This new degree program is an example of Nicholls’ com-mitment to meeting the needs of our students and our com-munity,” said Dr. Lynn Gillette, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “We worked with local law enforcement agencies, Fletcher Technical Community College and our fac-ulty to develop this program and, with the inclusion of the con-centration in coastal enforcement and security, have tailored to meet the needs of the Bayou Region.”

Nicholls adds criminal justice degree program

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana board of directors recently announced that Amy Ponson has been hired as executive director of the organization. The mis-sion of the foundation is to financially sustain and en-hance the charitable, educa-tional and spiritual ministries of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. “The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana has been established as a great ve-

hicle where our parishioners are able to establish endow-ments and major gifting that will benefit our various min-istries, schools and parishes in perpetuity,” says Bishop Shelton J. Fabre. Ponson brings over seven years of development and marketing experience with Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Can-cer Center. She served as the Cancer Center’s first and only development director and built its development pro-

gram locally from the ground up. “I am honored to have the opportunity to help estab-lish the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana within our community as a great resource for our diocese, church parishes, schools and ministries,” said Ponson. “The gifts that Amy will bring to the Catholic Founda-tion will help us to develop stronger relationships be-tween our church parishes,

schools, ministries and our parishioners,” says Charlotte Bollinger, chairman of the board.

The Catholic Foundation Hires Executive Director

Danos and Petrofac, a London-based provider of oilfield services to the in-ternational oil and gas industry, have signed an agreement that will enable the formation of a Joint Venture (JV). The alliance will allow for the pursuit of joint opportunities to deliver services across the oil and gas asset life cycle, with a focus on supporting operations and asset management solutions in the

Gulf of Mexico and U.S. shale plays. The two organizations are seeking to combine their collective strengths to provide a differentiated service offering to hydrocarbon resource holders. The increased service capabilities would be deployed to support effective and cost-efficient operations across all phases of the asset life cycle including late life and decommissioning.

Danos Owner and Executive Vice President Paul Danos said, “At Danos, part of our purpose is to ‘solve big chal-lenges for our customers’. We see a clear need for new and creative solutions to solve the developing challenges brought on by the current market realities. I am excited about the strong capabilities that this alliance creates to offer rel-evant solutions to our customers.”

Danos and Petrofac to Form Alliance


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GENERAL MEMBERSHIPL U N C H E O NTerrebonne’sYoungAchievers

RecognitionLuncheon Tuesday, Dec. 5 • 11:30am to 1:00pm

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Admission is $25 per Chamber member (deadline is Wed., Nov. 29)and $30 after deadline and at the door. General public admission is $30.

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Thursday, Nov. 16 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm7887 Main Street, Suite 106

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Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) an-nounced Dr. Ray Cinnater as the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award and cel-ebrates his 50th anniversary of dedicated service with the organization. The prominent Golden Stethoscope Award publicly recognizes a TGMC physician for his or her exceptional lev-el of professionalism, integri-ty and teamwork in caring for patients and families, as well

as interacting with hospital staff members and other physicians. Nominations can be made by physicians, em-ployees, patients, and vol-unteers and recognizes two physicians a year. “It is an honor to an-nounce Dr. Ray Cinnater as a recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award and cele-brate his 50 years of devoted service to TGMC, its patients and the community. For five decades, he has provided

outstanding internal medi-cine care to patients,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO. “It is a true privi-lege to present him with this recognition.” Dr. Cinnater has been car-ing for patients with TGMC since 1967 and has practiced internal medicine with In-ternal Medicine Associates. Throughout his career, he has cared for many genera-tions of community mem-bers. Most recently, he was

honored as 2016 Health Care Heroes by New Orleans City Business and received the Medical Director of the Year Award from the Louisiana Nursing Home Association.

Dr. Ray Cinnater, Honored Recipient of TGMC Golden Stethoscope Award

Sammuel Castalano is serving as a Trustee of the Phi Kappa Theta Foundation. He was elected to the position in 2017. “Brother Castalano is a wonderful restaurateur”, said Jeff Jowdy, Chairman of the Foundation. “We are honored by his commitment to supporting programs which develop our col-legiate brothers into servant leaders who serve society.” Mr. Castalano joined Phi Kappa Theta while studying at Nich-

olls State University. He graduated in 1984 with a Bachelors in Marketing. He owns multiple restaurants in Houma, Louisiana, includ-ing Castalano’s Deli and Catering, Milano, and The Patio. Mr. Castalano resides in Houma, Louisiana, where he also serves on the Downtown Development Corporation and Cham-ber of Commerce.

Houma Restaurateur Joins Foundation Boardof Fraternity

Both the upstairs and downstairs display cases at the Ter-rebonne Parish Main Library are filled with writing instruments of the past -- family pens, calligraphy pens, quills, desk sets, and more. Billy Talbot of A.F. Davidson Hardware and Sup-ply, along with sister Nell Legendre and wife, library board of control president Gwen Talbot, have filled the display with decades-old family treasures. The oldest instruments in the collection, quills and ink wells, were passed along through the family in the late 19th century

by the siblings’ grandparents, who worked at the courthouse and introduced the pair to the beauty of artfully-crafted pen-manship. “We were raised by folks of the 19th century,” Talbot says. “We grew up with an appreciation for permanent value and were taught not to throw anything away.” The collection will be on display until December 31 and is free for public viewing during any of these hours.

Special Collection on Display at the TerrebonneMain Library

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana Board of Directors recently made their first distributions from estab-lished endowments within the Foundation. Over the past several years through the diocesan capital cam-paign several general endow-ments and named endowed funds were established for entities within the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux including seminarian education, Cath-olic Charities of the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux, Vande-bilt Catholic High School, and Our Lady of Prompt Succor

(OLPS) in Chackbay. These endowments have been invested and managed by the Catholic Foundation with the intent to make an annual distribution to each beneficiary. Members of the Board along with Amy Ponson, Foundation execu-tive director, gifted $43,410 to Catholic Charities, $5,733 to Vandebilt, and $1,073 to OLPS based on their collec-tive endowments. “Our foundation is excited to have the opportunity to make its first distributions to the diocesan entities that

currently have endowments established with us,” said James J. Buquet, III, vice chairman of the board of di-rectors. For more information

about The Catholic Founda-tion of South Louisiana or establishing an endowment please contact our office at (985) 850-3116 or [email protected].

The Catholic Foundation Makes First Distributions

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