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The Evergreen Reunion Was A Huge
Success
2008
EVERGREEN REUNION HIGHLIGHTS
1. Digital Pictures.
Over
two dozen pictures of the 2008 Evergreen Reunion
have been posted on
www.EvergreenReunion.org Please review
the pictures and compare them to the list of
attendees and, if someone was omitted from the
registration, please send us their name. Special
appreciation is extended to Mike Tanner for
taking the posed pictures and to Kay for her
beautiful banner in front of the hall and for
the backdrop for the posed pictures.
Appreciation is also extended to Carolyn Tanner
Rabalais, Ryan Rabalais, Virgil Tanner, Jr., and
Ronnie Galland who contributed their pictures to
those taken randomly.
2. ER 08 Registrations May
17
With 74 numbered + 28
spouses, guests, etc., + those who didn’t
register = ?Your help in identifying those who
attended, but who are not listed,
is appreciated. Also, if you know the name of
someone who is not listed by name, please send
it to us.
Thank yous to Annabelle and the Civic League for organizing the hall, decorations, displays, registration, etc., and all the incidental tasks they performed. They did a wonderful job.
3. Modified Program on May 17 The invocation by Rev. Bobby Tanner was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mike Tanner. ER Committee introductions and recognitions of various attendees followed. The highlight of the afternoon was when Georgie asked attendees to reminisce about their days in Evergreen. WOW! - How interesting! Ed presented Dub with a 1990 ER cap (compliments of Ryan Rabalais) in recognition of his tape of the 1983 Male Beauty Contest and the 1983 ER. Recognitions were also extended to Dale Descant (ER Website), Ryan Rabalais(CDs and Slide Show), and Mike Tanner(Photographer). Gov. Jindal's proclamation declaring May 17 "Wear Green Day in Louisiana" was announced and distributed. Father Dan Corkery provided the benediction and then "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" and "God Bless America" was sung by all with Jeanette Barron serving as choral director. There was a moment of silence for those who are no longer with us and the program ended with Mike presenting Kay Tanner with a birthday cake - a surprise which was shared with guests.
4. Memories Letters Thanks to the efforts of Debbie Riche' Molan, who typed many of the letters, there are now 17 Memories Letters posted on the ER Website. Debbie's efforts are appreciated, as well as the efforts of those who took time to write about their Evergreen memories. Please send your Memories Letter to Ed Dugas.
4. Hospitality Area A special acknowledgement and note of appreciation goes out to Boogie and his Riche Road friends who help fund the hospitality area. Contributors included Craig/Debbie Riche', Freda Descant Riche', Elliot/Sandra Goudeau Riche', Jimmy/Mary Roy, Mike Riche', Harvey Riche', Robert/Romona Riche', Walter/Dorothy Descant Riche', Jack/Cheryl Riche', Ada Mae Barron Tremblay, DD/Nell Dubroc and Roy P. Riche', Jr. Donations from Lafayette Coca-Cola and Community Coffee are also acknowledged. Appreciation is extended to those who brought cakes, snacks, etc. to the hospitality area. Many attendees expressed their appreciation for the hospitality area.
Please help us move the Evergreen Website forward by acting on these requests: 1. Send names and contact numbers for people who should be in the Evergreen Address Book, especially email addresses. These will be most helpful and used only for the ERs and the Evergreen website. Please send name and mailing address if they do not have an email address. Shortly, the names in the EAB will be listed so you can see who is on it and who is needed. Please help with this.
2. Encourage people to write their Evergreen Memories and send them to us.
3. Make people aware that it is easy to memorialize a loved one (two persons max per memorial). Some Memorials are being designed now so they will be posted when the Evergreen website becomes operational (work is continuing as this is written). You and your family are encouraged to do a memorial for your loved ones. For more information on the Memorials see the attachment. Memorials cost only $36 for three years - a cost which may be shared by the donors.
4. A special appreciation is extended to Dale Descant, Evergreen webmaster. It is through his efforts that the dream of an Evergreen website will become a reality. Thank you, Buck.
Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2008 ER enjoyable and a gathering which has provided opportunities for the future growth based on our common bond - may it remain forever green.
Edmond Dugas 731 Brasseaux
Rd., Carencro, La 70520
ead9743@louisiana.edu
(337) 896-4335.
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