Women’s Leadership Committee HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topics Page We Believe .................................................................................... 1 The Organization’s Structure ........................................................ 2 What Is Farm Bureau? ........................................................ 2-3 History of LFBF Women's Committee .............................. 4 Farm Bureau Women’s Committee ................................... 5 Women's Committee Responsibility ............................................. 6 Calendar of Events ........................................................................ 7 Suggestions for Organizing a Women’s Committee ..................... 8 Source of Information ................................................................... 9 Committee Programs..................................................................... 10-11 Committee Award Program .......................................................... 12-14 LFBF Convention ......................................................................... 15 Youth Contests .............................................................................. 16 Women’s Business Session, Caucus, and Election Procedure ...... 17 Selection of Members for LFBF Women’s Committee ................ 18 Terms of Membership on State Advisory Committee .................. 18 Officers ......................................................................................... 19 Duties of District Directors ........................................................... 20 Duties of Alternate District Directors .......................................... 20 Memorial Service Guidelines for District Directors ..................... 21 How Farm Bureau Officers are Chosen ........................................ 22 Farm Bureau Board of Directors Map Women’s Committee Map Farm Bureau Area Field Services Map Roster i THIS BOOKLET WAS COMPILED BY MRS. HINES HOYT SECRETARY-TREASURER, LFBF WOMEN’S COMMITTEE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE LFBF WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OFFICERS 1971 REVISED EDITION 2016 by DENISE CANNATELLA, CHAIR KATIE SISTRUNK, FIRST VICE CHAIR BECKY HENSGENS, SECOND VICE CHAIR BONNIE PACE, THIRD VICE-CHAIR MICHELE SIMONEAUX, SECRETARY-TREASURER ii Dear Friends: The challenges of the new millennium bring to us many opportunities to provide needed programs of interest to Farm Bureau Women. Each individual’s interests, ideas, and efforts remain an important factor. Our Women’s Committee’s mission statement is to develop leadership for women, promote agriculture and develop public understanding of the value and need of agriculture. The Women’s Committee has gained respect for its participation and attainment of goals within our total Farm Bureau program and will continue to do so in the future. The hope of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is that this suggested program of work will encourage all farm women to intensify their efforts in participation, beginning at the local level, and provide opportunities for women to become involved in all areas of Farm Bureau. We promote the high ideals and standards of the organization, which include accountability, credibility, patriotism, strong homes and families, free enterprise, spiritual values and fiscal conservatism. Our suggested program of work has been planned to be flexible and adaptable to your parish's needs. So please join us in CELEBRATING LOUISIANA AGRICULTURE. Sincerely, Denise Cannatella State Women’s Chair iii Dear Farm Bureau Women: We are indeed proud of the women in our organization for their many contributions to the growth and success of one of the best organized, most influential farm organizations in the world. The Louisiana Farm Bureau has an outstanding record of achievement. Women's Committees of our state have been vital to these achievements. Your group has become one of the most dynamic forces in our organization. You are to be commended for the outstanding job your Women's Committees over the state are doing in the area of leadership development, agriculture education, political influence, and youth activities. We continue to gain the respect and cooperation of our legislators and citizens. The future of Farm Bureau lies in the hands of its membership and you, as women, are an important part of that membership. Through Farm Bureau you have an opportunity and challenge to share in building a great American future. With an organized Women's Committee in every Louisiana parish, Farm Bureau will be an even stronger force in shaping our American way of life. My sincerest wishes for the most successful year in the history of your Women's Committees. Sincerely, Ronald Anderson President iv IN FARM BUREAU: We Believe … …in the American private, competitive enterprise system. …that the Constitution is the basic law of the land. Long-established interpretations should be changed only through constitutional amendment. …in a government of law, rather than of men, and in a Congress that limits discretionary powers of the Executive Branch and regulatory agencies. …that property rights are among human rights essential to the preservation of freedom. …that government should provide only minimum aid and control. …that each person should be rewarded according to productive contributions to society. …that government should stimulate, not discourage, individual initiative. t …that the search for progress should be encouraged through opportunity, rather than hindered by illusions of security. …that monopoly-whether by government, industry, labor or agricultureis dangerous. …that government should operate impartially in the interests of all. Based on Farm Bureau Policies 1 THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURE WHAT IS FARM BUREAU? PURPOSE OF FARM BUREAU: Farm Bureau is a free, independent, nongovernmental, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, and social advancement, thereby promoting the national well-being. Farm Bureau is local, statewide, national, and international in its scope and influence and is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nonsecret in character. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 1. The parish Farm Bureau is the basic unit. A member joins his parish Farm Bureau and automatically his membership provides affiliation with the state and American Farm Bureaus. Community units may or may not be incorporated. If they acquire or hold ownership of property, they should be incorporated. 2. Parish Farm Bureaus should be incorporated under state laws in order to define and legally protect officers in the discharge of their responsibilities. Their bylaws define objectives of the organization, location, and terms and responsibilities of officers and committees. Articles and bylaws should be filed with the proper parish officials. 3. State Farm Bureaus are federations or associations of parish Farm Bureaus, duly incorporated by the state, thus defining objectives, purposes, duties, and responsibilities of those connected with the organization. Strength and efficiency result when parishes have some uniformity in phases of their program such as organization, educational, social, legislative, and services. 4. The American Farm Bureau is a federation of state Farm Bureaus and is incorporated for the same reason as stated above regarding states and parishes. "The purpose of this organization shall be to correlate and strengthen the state Farm Bureau and similar state organizations of the several states in the national federation; to promote, protect, and represent the business, economic, social, and education interests of the farmers of the nation; and to develop agriculture." (Article II of the AFBF Bylaws) 5. We, as Farm Bureau members, believe: That America's unparalleled progress is based on freedom and dignity of the individual, sustained by basic moral and religious concepts. That economic progress, cultural advancement and ethical and religious principles flourish best where men are free, responsible individuals. That individual freedom and opportunity must be sacrificed in a quest for guaranteed "security." In government by legislative and constitutional law, impartially administered, without special privilege. In the representative form of government - a republic - as provided in our Constitution; in limitations upon government power; in maintenance of equal opportunity; in the right of each individual to freedom of worship; in separation of church and state; and in freedom of speech, press, and peaceful assembly. 2 That individuals have a moral responsibility to help preserve freedom for future generations by participating in public affairs and by helping to elect candidates who share their fundamental beliefs and principles. That people have the right and the responsibility to speak for themselves individually or through organizations of their choice without preservation of individual freedom. In the right of every person to choose his own occupation; to be rewarded according to his contribution to society; and to save, invest, spend, and convey earnings to heirs. Each person has the responsibility to meet financial obligations incurred. That the search for human rights is a noble cause, but the definition of these rights varies widely among nations. We urge the United States to cease involvement in the human rights policies of other nations. 3 HISTORY OF LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S COMMITTEE The Louisiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors approved the organization of a State Women's Committee in the late 1940's at the LFBF annual meeting. The Women's Committee Charter and Bylaws were incorporated into the LFBF organization at this time, and it is stated that all activities of this committee are performed under and with the complete assent and approval of the LFBF Board of Directors. Since the beginning, nine women have served as chair of the LFBF Women's Committee: 1951-1956 1956-1959 1960-1970 1971-1983 1983-1990 1990-1994 1994-1999 1999-2012 2012-Present Mrs. Gladney Hoffpauir Mrs. Audrey Currier Mrs. Helen Mobley Mrs. Melba McIntosh Mrs. Linda Zaunbrecher Mrs. Betty Jo Brian Mrs. Mindy Hetzel Mrs. Denise Hymel Mrs. Denise Cannatella Acadia Parish Tangipahoa Parish Pointe Coupee Parish West Carroll Parish Vermilion Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Jeff Davis Parish East St. James Parish St. Landry Parish During the first few years, there were not enough interested women to be district directors. They were few and far between, but the Women’s Committee continued to grow and presently has a full slate of executive officers, district directors and alternate district directors in all eleven districts, plus an active Women’s Committee in 50 parishes. The youth contests at the LFBF convention were the first projects undertaken by the Women’s Committee. Later - and as more women became involved - other projects were inaugurated into the Women’s programs. 4 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE’S MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to develop leadership for women, promote agriculture and develop public understanding of the value and need of agriculture. FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S COMMITTEE Purpose The purpose of the Farm Bureau Women's Committee is to increase participation and expand the activities of women in our organization--parish, state and national. Role of Women's Committee The Women's Committee is organizationally structured as "an arm of the Board" to utilize "leadership" in Farm Bureau, emphasizing those activities particularly suited to the talents and interests of women. All projects and programs of the women must have the approval of their respective Farm Bureau boards, whether parish, state or national. Women's Committees are governed by the policies as established by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Functions of the Women's Committee Farm Bureau is a family organization where men and women work together to develop and implement the policies as set forth by the members; therefore, the functions of the Women's Committee are: • To stimulate the interest and enthusiasm of Farm Bureau women in the organization and its programs so they will want to assist with developing and carrying out the policies. • To plan projects and activities that will provide opportunities for women to participate and become involved in the entire Farm Bureau program. • To provide information and education whereby Farm Bureau women can attain the knowledge to help solve the problems of farmers and ranchers through their organizations. • To surface and develop the "leadership" potential for Farm Bureau, especially trying to involve younger farmwomen. • To provide one of the channels of communication to the respective boards of directors from the membership, thereby giving the "women's point of view." • To help promote membership, commodity promotion, knowledge of the organization, and legislative activities. 5 The Women's Committee is responsible to the State Board of Directors. Projects assigned to the Women's Committee include: Youth Activities Youth Convention Contests Memorial Service Women’s Activities “Foods a’la Louisiane” and “Louisiana Temptations” Cookbooks Women’s Award of Excellence Women's Fall Conference (September/October/November) Women’s Spring Family Conference (February/March) Fundraising for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation, American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, and Louisiana Foundation for Ag in the Classroom Ronald McDonald House Donations Veteran’s Home Project LA Ag Expo Our Food Link Activities 6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR LFBF WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES AFBF Convention January Ronald McDonald House February LFBF Women’s Spring Family Conference February/March Pre-Convention Meeting with Convention Chairs April/May Deadline Dates for ALL Convention Entries: (Queen, Talent, Talk Meet, and Women’s Award of Excellence) May 1 LFBF Convention June/July Post-Convention Meeting August/September LFBF Women's Fall Conference September/ October Veteran’s Home Project November/ December 7 SUGGESTIONS FOR ORGANIZING A WOMEN'S COMMITTEE Step 1. Parish Women's Chair either Board-appointed or elected at parish Farm Bureau annual meeting. (She should have the same qualifications as the parish president.) A. Responsibilities of Women's Chair 1. 2. 3. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Work with parish board and personnel (parish secretary, president, etc.) in selection of local committeewomen. According to Louisiana Farm Bureau Cooperative Agreement, the parish chair should attend regular board meetings. Work with parish secretary, etc., in planning and carrying out program of Farm Bureau during the year. Selection of Committee Members A. Select local women as suggested above in Step 1, A-1. B. Send letters asking ladies to serve on committee. Enclose return card or envelope for acceptance. C. Set date for first meeting and notify prospective members. First Meeting A. Have inspirational speaker to explain need and responsibilities of committee. B. Discuss of types and frequency of meetings. Standing Committees Decide which standing committees you need and secure chairs for these subcommittees. Ask to have a woman appointed to those committees which are already functioning as a part of the overall parish Farm Bureau program; such as: Legislative, Commodity Promotion, Publicity, Local Affairs, Safety, and Contests. Step 5. Work Out Calendar of Events (Suggestions in Handbook) A. Select particular projects to develop. B. Place women in charge of projects of their choice. C. Enlist other women in parish who agree to help on certain projects such as crime prevention and rural health. D. Ask members to invite at least one other woman to come to each meeting. E. Encourage local groups to discuss current topics over coffee, etc. ALL PROGRAMS MUST MEET APPROVAL OF PARISH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 8 Available Sources of Information: Bylaws LFBF Women's Committee Handbook Policy Books (State and National) Brochures (Federation, Insurance, Youth Contests, Safety and CPR) Videos and LFBF News LFBF Women's Executive Committee Available To Speak at Parish Meetings LFBF Area Field Services Directors Women's Committee Coordinator 9 2016-2017 LFBF WOMEN’S PROGRAMS The following is the recommended Women’s Programs. There are five areas of activities. EDUCATION/AG PROMOTION Projects can include: • Displays • Cookbook promotions • Newspaper articles • Radio and television appearances • Radio and television commercials • Ronald McDonald House • Veteran’s Home Project • Farm/Ag tours LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Provide training: • How to conduct meetings • Spokesperson training • Letter writing to Congress and newspapers • Attendance at: o Women’s Spring/Fall Meetings o Women’s Voting Delegates to Convention POLICY IMPLEMENTATION • State Capitol lobbying • Planned visits to Congressional home office • Conduct district informational meetings • Conduct campaign workshops • Promote involvement in FBAct • Place thank you ads in newspapers • Work with state government relation staff to develop a working program that includes Farm Bureau women in key legislative issues (examples: health care, environmental issues) • Promote AgriPac contributions PUBLIC RELATIONS • Contact other organizations to develop working strategy on key issues (Ag-related, Lions, Rotary, church, community groups) • Develop working relationships with all available media • Work with state Public Relations staff to develop a state program that includes Farm Bureau women in key issues 10 ONGOING PROGRAMS • Member Services – Inform members of the many member benefits programs • Safety Programs • Queen’s Contest • Talent Contest • Talk Meet Contest • Promote and support our Foundations: o Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Foundation o Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation (scholarship) o American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture 11 WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES AWARDS III) WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES 1) Did your Women’s Leadership Committee sponsor or participate in any of the following activities in 2016 at Convention? i) Queen’s Contest Yes No ii) Talent Contest Yes No iii) Talk Meet Yes No iv) Women’s Voting Delegate Yes No (5 points each for a total of 20) 2) Did your parish participate in the 2017 Spring Family Conference? Yes No If yes, list attendees: (15 points) 3) Did your parish offer and/or participate in any leadership development training/workshop, including 2016 Fall Women’s Conference? Yes No If yes, list attendees: (15 points) 4) Did your parish Women’s Committee promote the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation and/or Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Foundation with contributions to the 2016 LFBF Silent Auction? Yes No 12 If yes, explain donation made: (10 points) 5) Did your parish Women’s Committee promote the Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Cook Book Sales during 2016-2017? Yes No If yes, explain when/ where/ how the promotion was made: (5 points) 6) Did your committee hold at least four meetings during the 2016-2017 year and report to your parish Board of Directors? Yes No If yes, please list the dates of the meetings and attach any available documentation (meeting notices, agendas, minutes, etc.): (10 points) 7) Did your committee participate in Veterans Home Projects (i.e. Veteran’s Home donations, Veterans Home visits, etc.)? i) Monetary Donation Yes No (5 points) ii) Attended Veterans Home Visit Yes No (10 points) 13 If yes, which home(s), date(s), number of volunteers involved, and activities participated in: 8) Did your committee participate in the promotion of agriculture through the following WLC-sanctioned activities (i.e. Farmer’s Market Program, Grocery Store Festivities, Ronald McDonald House Presentations, and AgExpo, etc.)? Yes No If yes, which program(s), date(s), how, number of volunteers involved, and number of people reached: (10 points) *** If your parish is participating in the Women’s Leadership Committee Award of Excellence, a total of 75 of the 100 possible points in the WLC portion is required. Please include photos, documentation, etc. immediately following this section. LFBF WOMEN’S COMMITTEE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE PURPOSE The purpose is to recognize an organized parish Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, which has worked to fulfill the goals and program of work instituted by the LFBF Women’s Committee. JUDGING Judging will be based solely on information documenting parish Women’s Committee activities throughout the year such as letters, notices, newspaper articles, and photographs of parish Women’s activities and follow up with results achieved. Focus should be placed on the quality of your documentation, not quantity. Activities can be cross-referenced in order to reduce duplication. AWARDS Parishes participating in the Awards Program will be recognized according to merit. A plaque will be presented to the overall winner. 14 LFBF CONVENTION DUTIES FOR FARM BUREAU WOMEN Farm Bureau women are responsible for a large part of the activities held during the convention. All of these activities provide an opportunity for the women attending convention to become more familiar with Farm Bureau projects and afford a wonderful opportunity for acquaintances and founding new and better ideas for continued growth and unity. The Memorial Service is another event sponsored by the Women’s Committee each year. The Service recognizes those deceased members who have passed within the year prior to convention. These individuals have held an elected office in local or state Farm Bureau organizations. WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES AT CONVENTION Silent Auction Memorial Service Talent Contest Talk Meet Contest Queen’s Contest Women’s Brunch Women’s District Caucus & Business Session 15 LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU YOUTH CONTESTS The State Women’s Committee is responsible for the Youth Contests held in conjunction with our annual state convention. Contests are as follows: QUEEN’S CONTEST Any single female member of a Farm Bureau family between the ages of 16 and 19 by the first day of convention is eligible to represent the Parish. AMATEUR TALENT CONTEST Any unmarried member of a Farm Bureau family ages 6 through 19 by the first day of convention is eligible to represent the Parish Farm Bureau. There are two categories: Junior – 6 to 13 years; Senior – 14 to 19 years. No professional act is eligible. TALK MEET Any member of a Farm Bureau family between the ages of 15 and 19 by the first day of convention is eligible to represent the Parish. The talk must relate to the current year’s subject. DEADLINE FOR ALL YOUTH CONTESTS IS MAY 1 For Youth Contests brochures and more detailed information, contact your parish Farm Bureau Office or Megan Gravois at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, PO Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004, (225) 922-6213, or E-mail: [email protected] 16 WOMEN’S BUSINESS SESSION, CAUCUS AND ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Following the meeting of the Credentials Committee, get your list of respective district delegates. 2. At the beginning of the Business Session, verify the name(s) and number of delegates present at your district table. 3. During roll call, the State Women’s Leadership Committee Secretary will ask how many voting delegates from each district are present. Please report any parish(es) wanting to be certified at this time. 4. After roll call, you should instruct your delegates that they are to caucus. (The word CAUCUS means: a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political faction usually to select candidates or decide on policy.) 5. At that time, they are to select one person to serve as District Director and a nominating committee member. The District Director may or may not be the same as the nominating committee member. It is up to the discretion of the district. 6. The nominating committee members from all districts will be excused. This committee is responsible for selecting a Nominating Committee Chair, as well as for submitting a slate of officers for election. These positions are: Chair, First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Third Vice-Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. 17 ATTACHMENT A SELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S COMMITTEE I. Eleven district directors, eleven alternate district directors, and the Executive Committee will be elected during the annual meeting of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation state convention, subject to approval of the LFBF Board of Directors. II. Must meet the following requirements for eligibility: A. Farm Bureau member or a member of a Farm Bureau family. B. Must be willing to give time for state committee meetings. III. The Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Committee members will each have one vote. IV. Members must be ACTIVELY engaged in farming and must receive a substantial portion of their income from farming. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP ON STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE I. Each District Director shall hold office for a term of two years. II. District Directors and Alternate District Directors from Districts I, III, V, VII, IX, and XI shall be elected at annual meetings in odd-numbered years. Elections for Districts II, IV, VI, VIII, and X shall be held at annual meetings in even-numbered years. III. Only parishes with an organized Women’s Committee will be allowed to vote in district caucus for their respective District Director. 18 ATTACHMENT B OFFICERS I. The officers for the State Women’s Committee will be the chair, first vice-chair, second vicechair, third vice-chair and secretary-treasurer. II. These officers shall hold office for a one-year term. III. An officer can succeed herself. IV. The State Women’s Committee executive officers must be full-time farmers. V. Officers will be elected at the annual meeting held during the LFBF state convention, subject to approval of the LFBF Board of Directors. VI. Each organized parish represented will have predetermined number of vote(s) for the election of executive officers. (based on parish membership) VII. Only parishes with an organized Women’s Committee will be allowed to vote in the election of executive officers. 19 ATTACHMENT C DUTIES WOMEN’S COMMITTEE DISTRICT DIRECTORS 1. Preside at district/statewide meetings when held. 2. Be able to assist a parish upon request of parish president. 3. Serve as voting delegate for business session between conventions. 4. Attend multi-state/national meetings when requested. 5. Attend and assist with state legislative activity. 6. Assist Women’s Executive Committee when requested. DUTIES WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ALTERNATE DISTRICT DIRECTORS 1. Attend district/statewide meetings when District Director is unable to attend. 2. Assist Women’s Executive Committee when requested. 20 MEMORIAL SERVICE GUIDELINES 1. All district directors should attend Memorial Service on Sunday morning and be there 45 minutes ahead of scheduled time. 2. Programs are to be given out at door by at least two district directors. (One door open only.) 3. The LFBF Women's Committee or district directors may usher LFBF board members and wives to front rows and bring family members of those to be memorialized to the designated areas marked by signs, making sure that end seats are filled in both center aisle seats (about six rows down). 4. During the reading of the memorial script, two district directors will be selected to assist family members at the front to light memorial candle and present rose. 5. District directors will come back to front of room after ceremony to give memorial ribbons to family member(s) of deceased. 21 HOW FARM BUREAU OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 18 MEMBERS President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, Secretary Treasurer Each position elected at convention each year by voting delegates 11 District Directors Voting delegates of district in caucus choose nominee who is elected by voting delegates at convention Women’s Committee Chair Nominated by Women’s Committee at annual meeting. Elected by voting delegates at convention Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Chair Nominated by YF & R Committee at annual meeting. Elected by voting delegates at convention The Women’s Committee is composed of a chair plus the following 26 members: First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Third Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, 11 District Directors, and 11 District Director Alternates Elected by Parish Women’s Voting Delegates 22 For questions or more information on the Women’s Committee activities contact: Megan Gravois Assistant Director of Field Services Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation P.O. Box 95004 Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004 Phone: (225) 922-6213 Fax: (225) 922-6229 E-mail: [email protected] Niki Clarke Field Services Program Assistant Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation P.O. Box 95004 Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004 Phone: (225) 922-6314 Fax: (225) 922-6229 E-mail: [email protected] 23 2 0 1 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISTRICT I DISTRICT II DISTRICT III DISTRICT IV DISTRICT V DISTRICT VI DISTRICT IX President First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Ronnie Anderson Jim Harper Scott Wiggers Richard Fontenot Michael Melancon District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII District VIII District IX District X District XI Marty Wooldridge Butch Oaks Robert Warren Bill Cheek Russell Bailes Philip Lamartiniere James Cox Ryan Dorè Fred Bass Warren Harang Ralph Babin State Women’s Committee Chairman Denise Cannatella State YF&R Committee Chairman Amelia Kent DISTRICT VII DISTRICT VIII DISTRICT XI DISTRICT X 2 0 1 6 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE DISTRICT I DISTRICT II DISTRICT III DISTRICT IV DISTRICT V DISTRICT VI DISTRICT IX DISTRICT VII DISTRICT VIII DISTRICT XI DISTRICT X Chair First Vice Chair Second Vice Chair Third Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Denise Cannatella Katie Sistrunk Becky Hensgens Bonnie Pace Michele Simoneaux District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII District VIII District IX District X District XI Ex-Officio Crystal Wooldridge Le Labon Fife Dena Warren Shawna Durr Dianna Fontenot Adeline Lafleur Becky Hoffpauir Allison Frederick Joy Womack Sandra Sotile Melissa Morris Denise Hymel 2 0 1 6 AREA FIELD SERVICE DIRECTORS Area I Area II Area III Area IV Area V AREA I AREA II AREA III AREA V AREA IV Chris Long Vinson Whatley Raquel Landry Mandie Zaunbrecher Scott Bickham 318.210.4254 318.715.8225 337.515.0747 337.452.9196 225.938.3628 Women's Leadership Committee 2016-2017 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Post Office Box 95004 Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004 (225) 922-6200 Report updated: 10/31/16 Women's Executive Committee Chair Denise Cannatella 13803 Hwy. 105 Melville, LA 71353 Parish: St. Landry Home: (337) 623-5200 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 592-0592 1st Vice-Chair Katie Sistrunk 36140 Richland Rd White Castle LA 70788 Parish: Iberville Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 937-5813 2nd Vice-Chair Becky Hensgens 3765 East Tank Farm Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70607 Parish: Calcasieu Home: (337) 477-4073 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 842-8626 3rd Vice-Chair Bonnie Pace 714 St. Claire Natchitoches, LA 71457 Parish: Natchitoches Home: (318) 352-2217 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 652-2217 Secretary-Treasurer Michele Simoneaux 5893 Hwy. 308 Belle Rose, LA 70341 Parish: Assumption Home: (985) 369-2881 Work: (985) 446-9450 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 513-0336 District I Crystal Wooldridge P.O. Box 308 Oil City, LA 71061 Parish: Caddo Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 426-7391 District II Le Labon Fife 88 Lane Ranch Rd. Rayville, LA 71269 Parish: Richland Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (662) 544-1244 District III Dena Warren 1576 Hwy 877 Epps, LA 71237 Parish: Madison Home: Work: (318) 926-3222 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 303-3379 District IV Shawna Durr 330 Old River Road North Natchitoches, LA 71457 Parish: Natchitoches Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 426-8833 District V Dianna Fontenot 3157 Duralde Hwy Eunice, LA 70535 Parish: Evangeline Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 580-1108 District VI Adeline Lafleur 18065 Hwy 182 Bunkie, LA 71322 Parish: St. Landry Home: (318) 838-2493 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 831-3104 Women's District Directors District VII Becky Hoffpauir 959 E. Lincoln Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70607 Parish: Calcasieu Home: (337) 478-7150 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 540-9890 District VIII Allison Frederick 1003 Martha Hebert Rd. Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Parish: St. Martin Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 230-0095 District IX Joy Womack 21833 Noble Reames Rd. Zachary, LA 70791 Parish: East Baton Rouge E-Mail: [email protected] Home: (225) 654-3259 Cell: (225) 933-8323 Work: District X Sandra Sotile 2198 Hwy 308 South Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Parish: Ascension Home: (225) 473-7954 Work: District XI Melissa Morris 11711 N. River Road Port Allen, LA 70767 Parish: West Baton Rouge E-Mail: [email protected] Home: Cell: (225) 603-5595 Work: Ex-Officio Denise Hymel PO Box 1508 Gramercy, LA 70052 Parish: St. James (East) Home: (225) 869-5743 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 817-0808 District I Alternate Lisa Register 628 Tyler Rd. Logansport, LA 71049 Parish: DeSoto Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 464-4778 District II Alternate Paula Starks 84 Lane Ranch Rd. Rayville, LA 71269 Parish: Richland Home: (318) 728-2474 Work: E-Mail: Cell: (318) 547-8231 District III Alternate Mandy Faulk 852 Faulk Rd. Winsboro, LA 71295 Parish: Franklin Home: (318) 435-3948 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 282-1849 District IV Alternate Jane Poole 1629 Bayou Road Cheneyville, LA 71325 Parish: Rapides Home: (318) 279-2250 Work: E-Mail: Cell: (318) 729-5895 District V Alternate Tammy Fontenot 3352 Duralde Hwy Eunice, LA 70535 Parish: Evangeline Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 224-6752 District VI Alternate Fawn Courville 79605 Musson Ln Maringouin, LA 71322 Parish: Pointe Coupee Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 572-9413 E-Mail: Cell: (225) 717-4331 Women's Alternate Directors District VII Alternate Dana Frey 6676 Harmon Rd. Iota, LA 70543 Parish: Acadia Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 523-3281 District VIII Alternate Christine Devenport 300 Capstone Crossing Lafayette, LA 70506 Parish: Vermilion Home: (337) 706-7299 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 652-7296 District IX Alternate Amelia Kent PO Box 8781 Clinton, LA 70722 Parish: Tangipahoa Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (303) 319-3081 District X Alternate Judy Bourg 2328 Hwy 1 South Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Parish: Ascension Home: (225) 473-3309 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 717-3325 District XI Alternate Margaret Babin 334 Rodriguez Dr. Raceland, LA 70394 Parish: Lafourche Home: (985) 537-7388 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 637-1699 Acadia (VACANT) Mail Received By: Eldine Richard 2525 Charlene Hwy Eunice, LA 70535 Position: Home: Work: E-Mail: Cell: Ascension Cherie Sotile 7809 Highway 18 St. James, LA 70086 Position: Parish Chair Home: (225) 473-7042 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 717-1712 Assumption Michele Simoneaux 5893 Hwy 308 Belle Rose, LA 70341 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 369-2881 Work: (985) 446-9450 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 513-0336 Avoyelles Janis Lamartiniere 386 Hwy 1194 Marksville, LA 71351 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 253-5969 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 715-2867 Beauregard Dana Carmen PO Box 788 DeRidder, LA 70634 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 462-3197 Work: (337) 462-2500 E-Mail: Cell: (337) 884-2556 Bienville Elaine Parker 212 Ross Methvin Rd Arcadia, LA 71001 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 263-7038 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: Cell: Women's Parish Chair Bossier Debbie Blanchette 3421 Old Mooringsport Rd Shreveport, LA 71107 [email protected]caddoschools.org (318) 221-4111 Caddo Mary Williams 9133 Baird Road, Apt. 329 Shreveport, LA 71118 Parish: Parish Chair Home: (318) 218-0937 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Calcasieu Becky Hensgens 3765 East Tank Farm Rd Lake Charles, LA 70607 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 477-4073 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 842-8626 Caldwell Becky Keahey 155 Wallace Dr Columbia, LA 71418 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 649-2116 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 258-3348 Work: (318) 927-6133 E-Mail: Cell: Claiborne Patricia Avery 708 Cramer Road Bernice, LA 71222 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 353-2133 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Concordia Debbi Hamilton 148 R H Hamilton Rd Monterey, LA 71354 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 757-3613 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 697-2728 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 464-4778 East Baton Rouge Joy Womack 21833 Noble Reames Rd. Zachary, LA 70791 Position: Parish Chair Home: (225) 654-3259 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 933-8323 East Carroll Carleen Minsky 506 Island Point Dr Lake Providence, LA 71254 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 559-1339 Work: (318) 559-1613 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 282-2100 Evangeline Rhonda M. Fontenot 3465 Vidrine Rd Ville Platte, LA 70586 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 363-0759 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 831-0980 Parish: Parish Chair Home: (318) 435-3948 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 282-1849 Parish: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 664-1048 Catahoula Carla Banaka DeSoto Lisa Register 628 Tyler Road Logansport, LA 71049 Feliciana Vacant Franklin Mandy Faulk 852 Faulk Road Winnsboro, LA 71295 Grant Danielle Yerby 1870 Hwy 492 Colfax, LA 71417 Iberia Jenny Guidry 1201 Christopher Street New Iberia, LA 70563 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: (225) 202-2488 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 202-2488 Iberville Katie Sistrunk 36140 Richland Rd White Castle LA 70788 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 937-5813 Jackson Phyllis Moore 7517 Hwy 4 Jonesboro, LA 71251-6692 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 259-8007 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 614-2815 Jefferson Davis Jackie Brown 6198 Brown Rd Jennings, LA 70546 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 584-2117 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: Jefferson/St. Bernard/Plaquemines/Orleans Marci Becnel Position: Parish Chair 11910 Hwy 23 Home: (504) 656-7340 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: Lafayette Marie Simon PO Box 122 Youngsville, LA 70592 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 856-5674 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 278-9958 Lafourche Margaret Babin 334 Rodriguez Drive Raceland, LA 70394 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 537-7388 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 637-1699 Linda McCartney 295 Lazy 2 M Ranch Rd Olla, LA 71465 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 495-3283 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Lisa Owens P.O. Box 372 Dubach, LA 71235 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: Cell: (318) 245-2117 Livingston Bea Kemp 38511 Weiss Road Denham Springs, LA 70706 Position: Parish Chair Home: (225) 665-8574 Work: E-Mail: Cell: (225) 978-2057 Madison Dena Warren 1576 Hwy 877 Epps, LA 71237 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 303-3379 Morehouse Pamela Little 13492 Cooper Lake Rd Bastrop, LA 71220 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 281-7960 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: Natchitoches Madeline Owens 5121 Hwy 485 Robeline, LA 71469 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 472-9472 Work: E-Mail: Cell: LaSalle Lincoln Ouachita Vacant Pointe Coupee Fawn Courville 79605 Musson Lane Maringouin, LA 70757 Parish: Parish Chair Home: (225) 625-2735 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 572-9413 Rapides Deborah R Harper 1702 Bayou Road Cheneyville, LA 71325 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 279-2452 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 229-1605 Red River Amy McCartney PO Box 1301 Coushatta, LA 71019 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: (318) 453-2894 E-Mail: Cell: Richland Louise Cater 351 Hwy 585 Rayville, LA 71269 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 728-4725 Work: E-Mail: Cell: (318) 376-1761 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 645-9545 Work: E-Mail: Cell: Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 785-8046 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 785-8046 St. James (East) Belinda Martin P.O. Box 669 Gramercy, LA 70052 Position: Parish Chair Home: (225) 869-4581 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (225) 206-0050 St. James (West) Crystal Gravois 2208 North Bank Lane Vacherie, LA 70090 Position: Parish Chair Home: (225) 265-2505 Work: E-Mail: Cell: St. John Grace P. Vining 1651 Hwy 18 Edgard, LA 70049 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 497-3247 Work: E-Mail: Cell: (504) 421-2520 St. Landry Adeline Lafleur 18065 Hwy 182 Bunkie, LA 71322 Position: Parish Chair Home: (318) 838-2493 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: St. Martin Ginger Benoit 2095 Doyle Melancon Rd Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Position: Parish Chair Home: (337) 332-3125 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (337) 288-3781 Sabine Helen Webb 1244 Sam Webb Loop Noble, LA 71462 St. Charles Charlene Bruce 108 Beaupre Dr Luling, LA 70070 St. Helena Vacant St. Mary Dana Judice 807 Prairie Road Franklin, LA 70538 Position: Parish Chair Home: 337-578-9929 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: St. Tammany Callie B. Foreman 5 Terrace Dr Covington, LA 70435-8413 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 898-2156 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 502-6672 Tangipahoa Rosemary Ridgedell 19228 Hwy 40 Loranger, LA 70466 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 878-6050 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 320-4005 Parish: Union Home: (318) 368-2265 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 366-7132 (318) 368-8987 Vermilion Roslyn Simon 11468 Lagrange Road Maurice, LA 70555 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Cell: (337) 652-4909 Washington Becky Creel 47593 Westmoreland Rd Franklinton, LA 70438 Position: Parish Chair Home: (985) 839-5180 Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (985) 515-1283 Webster Molly Bailey 348 Perryman Road Dubberly, LA 71024 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: West Baton Rouge Melissa Morris 11711 N. River Road Port Allen, LA 70767 Parish: West Baton Rouge E-Mail: [email protected] Home: Cell: (225) 603-5595 Work: West Carroll Sarah Beth Kovac 202 Bar K Cutoff Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263 Position: Parish Chair Home: Work: Tensas Vacant Terrebonne Vacant Union Pam Holloway 3889 Hwy. 549 Marion, LA 71260 E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (318) 376-2642 Women's Additions West Carroll Joanne Bolding 728 Crowe Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263 Position: Mailing Addition Home: (318) 428-3191 Work: E-Mail: Cell:
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