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
t
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.
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
t
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
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.
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.
