President's Message
For those of you who missed our October meeting, Louisiana State
Representative the Honorable Nicholas Lorusso provided a very informative
presentation. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Lorusso for
taking the time out of his busy schedule to keep WBL apprised of the recent
session of the Louisiana Legislature. Thanks also to his wife Michelle for
attending also.
Our Fund Raiser for MACY’S CHARITY DAY was a success. We sold
$400 worth of tickets for our organization. These funds will be used toward our
many charitable endeavors.Thanks to all who participated.
Please join us at our next meeting on Nov. 19.Our speaker will
be Stephanie Grace, staff writer at the Times Picayune. Please make your
Reservations by November 15, so that we may have an accurate count of those
planning to attend, and provide adequately for lunch without wasting.
See you there,
Christine Trevett, President WBL
Child Advocacy
Seeks to improve the lives of children through support of
specific children’s issues dealing with neglect and or abuse; supports the NOPD
Child Abuse Department and works to make courts more sensitive to the needs of
children in court cases; networks with other organizations concerned with
children’s safety issues and supports legislation in the best interest of
children in our state/country.
We had four
generous donors.
Still a long time WBL member,
but now living in Kanab, Utah, Anne Rando sent us $250.00 in honor
of her daughter, JO AN RANDO-MOON’s birthday!
An anonymous donor
gave $100.00 to purchase dolls for the little girls going to the New Orleans
Child Advocacy Center. At our meeting at the Center, Stacie LeBlanc mentioned
that the little girls seemed to prefer dolls to stuffed animals.
Dr. Marie Krousel-Wood,
a Friend of WBL and Margaret's daughter-in-law .... and our wonderful DECEMBER
TEA hostess for many years, heard of Margaret's shopping and donated another
$25.00 to the cause.
Francoise Hocevar surprised
us all with a large basket of personally hand knitted clothing and blankets
for the NOPD child abuse section or the New Orleans Child Advocacy Center to
use as needed.
THANK YOU ALL !!!!!
Anne Rando has made a request of
us. She has been trying to locate the ''memory'' bells used at special
occasions such as Katrina anniversary or Sept 11th anniversary.
Kanab needed a fire engine and for
several months-if not longer-she has tried to locatedistributor/manufacturer of
the bells.
Kanab, got the fire-engine, but
now has a large loan to pay back. She thought maybe a good fund raising method
would be selling the bells. If anyone can help her, call her please at (435)
644-2133 and/or check her address in your WBL Directory.
Nancy Simoneaux & Linda Kraus
JEFFERSON RECYCLES
The last Saturday of every month
Yenni Bldg. - 9:00am till 12:00
Recycle your :
JUNK MAIL
NEWSPAPERS
MAGAZINES & CATALOGS
CARDBOARD, CEREAL BOXES, ETC.
TIN CANS
ALUMININ CANS
PLASTIC OF ALL KINDS
MARDI GRAS BEADS
TELEPHONE BOOKS
Just drive up, someone will take the materials out of your car for you. It is
very quick and easy.
It would also be helpful if you would call your councilman and show your support
for curbside recycling.
Any Questions
Call Myrtle Dubea 888-1873
November 2008 Newsletter
To read the print version of the WBL Newsletter, click
here.
October 2008 Newsletter
To read the print version of the WBL Newsletter, click
here.
Science Fair
The Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair will be March 3-5, 2009
(the week after Mardi Gras) on the UNO campus. WBL will provide volunteers all
three days, although most will be needed on Tuesday, March 3 at times from 10am
until 6pm.
Day at the Legislature
Charlotte Felt is trying to plan our usual Day at the Louisiana Legislature. We
are having trouble booking our usual dining room in the Capitol. We may
be victims of the new Louisiana Ethics Laws. Will keep you informed.
