SFCC - 12/17/08

Greetings!

Congratulations Conville Lemoine!
On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, the West Feliciana Parish School Board and others paid tribute to former board President Conville Lemoine. Mr. Lemoine resigned last month from the School Board due to conflicts between his association with the school board and his business interests. Mr. Lemoine served on the board for 30 years. He was first elected to the School Board in 1978 and began serving in January of 1979 at the age of 24 and became board president in January 1981.

The board adopted a resolution pointing out that Mr. Lemoine served under three superintendents, through eight elections and with more than 30 board members.

As many outstanding citizens of the parish came to commend him for his accomplishments, "he always put the children first", said current Superintendent Lloyd Lindsey.
"I have enjoyed it so much", Conville said.

The School Board earlier this month named Kelly O'Brien as an interim board member from the 6th District. A special election will be held April 4, 2009 for the remainder of Mr. Lemoine's term which ends December 31, 2010.

The Chamber of Commerce sends our warmest "congratulations" to Mr. Conville Lemoine and for all his work and dedication to the West Feliciana Parish School system.


2009 Membership Drive
The 2009 Membership Invoices have been sent out to all businesses that were members in 2008. The chamber asks that you complete the form and send the invoice with your check by December 15, 2008. If you are not a member, and would like to join the Chamber, please call the office at 225-635-6717, and we will send you a form. We remind everyone that not only businesses can join- individuals are welcome also!

Welcome New Chamber Members
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce welcomes our newest member for 2009. The Chamber asks that you support the members as they strive to help the economic success of our community. All people and businesses that are members of the chamber work diligently to make St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish "the best place to live".
New members:
Jones Welding of St. Francisville- Reggie & Barbara Jones

St. Francisville Ferry Status
The St. Francisville/New Roads ferry is NOT running due to mechanical problems. DOTD has not indicated when it will reopen.

FEMA Deadline
The deadline for registration with FEMA for disaster relief from Hurricane Gustav is December 17, 2008 and for Hurricane Ike, December 26, 2008. If you need any assistance from FEMA, you must register. You may register on line at FEMA.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.


6th Annual Taste of the Felicianas
The Women's Service League and Feliciana Restaurants and Caterers are preparing for the 6th Annual- Taste of the Felicianas. It is truly "A Night of Glitz and Glamour" that everyone will enjoyed.
The date for the event is Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30pm at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. For more information call 225-784-1704. Don't miss this event!!

Business Recognition Dinner
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the "Business Recognition Dinner" on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Sage Hill Reception Center at 6 pm. Tickets are $35 per person and will be available soon. For more information, please call the chamber office at 225-635-6717. MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY- Limited seating available.