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2013 Christmas Tea

2012 Chrismas Tea

Area members of Lafayette Garden Club and their guests enjoyed an afternoon Tea at the University

of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni House, on Wednesday, December 12. There were lots of dainty

sandwiches, dips and spreads, pastries and cakes, along with punch, tea and coffee.

And a spectacular hydrangea arrangement graced the table.


Club members participated in this year’s Silver Bowl children’s charity fundraiser, 

Hearts of Hope, formerly known as Stuller Place, a  non-profit agency located in Lafayette and

provides services to many surrounding parishes. Hearts of Hope’s purpose is to raise money to help

reduce the trauma experienced by child and adult victims of abuse and assault. 

 
After enjoying a variety of refreshments, the ladies proceeded to a presentation of honors. Club

President Roxanna Champagne acknowledged special guests, District III Director Alma “Bebe”

Ebel and Ruth Delhomme, President of New Iberia Garden Club. Membership Chair Angel Broussard,

introduced new Club members who were present at the Tea.


Angel Broussard recognized Lois Manuel and Enola Provost, who are newly inducted into 

Circle of Roses, and presented them with vases of beautiful, long-stemmed red roses. Circle of Roses

is in honor of the many ladies who are in their senior years and have given their time and
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alents to their garden clubs over many years.


Afterwards longest-standing members who have made significant contributions to Lafayette 

Garden Club, namely Bera Smith and Claire Moody, were recognized by Club President Roxanna

Champagne. Ms. Champagne congratulated Marlene King and Madelyn Hoyt on their December birthdays.



Then the ladies queued up on the main foyer of the Alumni House for a group photo. As

the afternoon Tea drew to an end, the Club members and guests gradually made 

their way out of the Alumni House, looking happy and ready to enjoy the upcoming 

holiday celebrations. 


       


2011 Christmas Tea

 
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni House on East St. Mary Boulevard was the

setting for Lafayette Garden Club’s annual Christmas Tea, held on Wednesday afternoon,

December 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  

Lafayette Garden Club’s Circle of Roses honorees for 2011, Inez Whittington and Inez

Barras, were recognized and presented with a dozen red roses by Club President

Roxanna Champagne. The ladies also received Circle of Roses pins and Certificates.
 

In attendance were: Roxanna Champagne, president; Joy Hargrave, corresponding

secretary, Diana Nolan, recording secretary; Cecille Revels, first vice-president;

Claire Moody, Board member; JoAnn Pugh, treasurer; Babette Werner and Kathy

Van Ness, Board members, Aline Arceneaux, Historian, Jan Wyatt, second

vice-president; and ex-officio Margaret Hargroder, Ph.D.


Five new members were welcomed into the Club: Angel Broussard, Jan Vinning, Gena Monk,

Cathy Andrew and Doug Trahan.


Long-term Lafayette Garden Club members being recognized are Madelyn Hoyt,

46 years; Inez Whittington, 45 years; Lois Manual, 45 years; and Enola May, 44

years. It was also noted that each of these ladies have the honor of being past

presidents of the Club.


The Silver Bowl, located at the reception table, collected $300, which will be

donated to Children’s Shelter of Acadiana Youth. The recipient is a charitable

organization that aids and houses neglected and abused children in Acadiana.