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RAYNE - The 77th Annual Membership Meeting of the People’s Credit Union was held Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Rayne Fireman’s Hall by President, Jeffrey Bouillion.
Bouillion welcomed all present for the 2020 meeting and welcomed 103 members present, declaring the meeting officially opened. He then asked Reno Leblanc to lead the group in a prayer before the meeting, followed by Larry Menard leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bouillion introduced Board members, committee members and employees, and called upon Guy Simon who gave the financial report.
Bouillion then called on Larry Menard of the Supervisory Committee who explained that unannounced quarterly visits were made at the office to check the loan folders and records, in addition to outside auditors to audit the books once a year. The report was accepted by general consent.
Bouillion called on Cora Faul to give the Credit Committee report, informing the membership they meet Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. at the Credit Union office.
Bouillion then called on Keith Cahanin to give the scholarship report. He reported there are three (3) $1,000 scholarships this year sponsored by the Lafayette Chapter of Credit Unions. People’s Credit Union also gives a scholarship to one of the applications received.
Bouillion gave his report, which stated, on December 31, 2019 there were 3,577 members, and a dividend of .30% was paid, as well as a bonus dividend of .30% for a total of 0.60% for the 4th Quarter of 2019. An interest rebate of 10% was given this year totaling $33,048.77. He also reported that a total of $63,498.97 was paid in dividends and that the credit union has a total of $23,560,424 in assets.
Bouillion then stated he had appointed Luke Beslin, Keith Cahanin and Shirley Simon to the nominating committee.
Beslin reported the terms of office for Board members, Ryness Leblanc – 2 year term, Rhonda Broussard– 2 year term, and Michael Reynolds – 2 year term, who were voted on and approved.
Beslin then gave the nominees for Supervisory Committee as James Thibodeaux, Larry J. Menard and Ron Sonnier, all voted on and approved.
Beslin then gave the nominees for Credit Committee as Robert Credeur and Cora Faul, who were voted on and approved.
Bouillion then announced the lucky door prize winners, including two drawings for $250, two drawings for $100, 10 drawings for $50 and eight drawings for $25.
Winners were: $250 - Larry Joseph Savoie and Jeffrey Bouillion; $100 - Rhonda Broussard and Cora Faul; $50 - Kristine Meche, Delanie Sonnier, Josie Henry, Ricky Alleman, Shelby Seaux, Dot DeRouen, Rita Monceaux, Thomas Lemaire, Jordan Woods, Thomas Ronkartz; $25 - Janice Trahan, Paula Miller, Lainey Simon, Madeline McCaleb, Eurella Cahanin, Jules Simoneaux, Federicka Benoit and Keisha Gardiner.
Bouillion added that all members present for the meeting who registered would receive a $25 gift added to their savings, and also invited everyone to remain after the meeting for refreshments.

RAYNE - The Rayne High School Wolves kept their district slate in perfect shape Monday evening with a 65-50 home court win over LaGrange, posting a 3-0 district tally thus far.
The Wolves used a 23-point final quarter rally to extend their lead for the win.
The game’s leading scorer was Rayne HIgh’s Leon Smith with 30 points, a majority off a fast break that was working for the Wolves all game.
Sinking seven points was Jyrius Cole, with Lance Smith and Desmond Mouton chipping in six each.
Rayne’s scoring was completed with five points each by Antonio Cormier, Tayshaun Colomb and Kaleb Colomb.
Monday’s win came off two district wins during their first two district contests (58-41 win over North Vermilion and 73-59 win over Eunice).
The Wolves are scheduled to meet Washington-Marion on Feb. 4 in Lake Charles, followed by another road trip on Feb. 7, to Eunice.
The Lady Wolves presently stand at 1-3 in district play, falling to LaGrange during Monday’s contest.
During the Ladies’ opening district game on Jan. 21, they defeated Eunice High 59-47 at home.
Rayne was led by Braille Washington with 24 points, followed by Paige Figaro with 13 and Leah Trahan with 11. Nae Francis scored nine points and Lauren Broussard chipped in a bucket.
In their second district contest of the season, the Lady Wolves fell to North Vermilion, 45-23.
Leading the Rayne scorers during the loss was Braille Washington with 26 points.
Rayne points were completed by Paige Figaro (6), Nae Francis (5) and Halle Young (4).
The Lady Wolves will face Wasington-Marion once again on Feb. 4 during a district road contest, followed by a road contest at Eunice High.

RAYNE - Awards will be presented, new officers will be installed and board members will be sworn in during the 7th Annual “Rayne Business Appreciation Night” as announced by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rayne administration, co-sponsors of the annual event.
The event is representative of the traditional Chamber installation banquet, but with a new and improved business-oriented format.
In addition to the new officers and board members to be installed during the event to be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Rayne Civic Center, a number of awards will be presented with nominations now being accepted.
Nominations are now being accepted by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for the following awards:
• Business Person of the Year - A non-board member who has significantly contributed to the successful operation of a business in at least a senior management position is recommended. No person presently holding an elected office of a political nature will be eligible to receive the award. The individual or business must be a member of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce; and
• Outstanding Employee of the Year - Everyone is encouraged to look within their business or where they do business and find that person that has gone the extra mile for that business and/or service to the business community. The Rayne business does not have to be a Chamber member to submit an employee name; however, only one nominee per person will be accepted.
• Humanitarian of the Year - Nominees must have accomplished an outstanding humanitarian and/or civic deed or deeds for the benefit of the city of Rayne and/or our community. Candidates should be selected based on their contribution in one or more of the following areas: community services, religious and educational.
All nominations should be submitted with the name of a candidate, along with a brief description in 500 words or less stating why you feel he/she should be selected for this award. All responses will be kept confidential.
Nomination letters must be submitted and should be mailed to the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture at 107 Oak St., Rayne, LA, 70578, emailed to raynechamber1@bellsouth.net or brought to the Chamber office during regular business hours of 10 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 5, by 4 p.m.
A cash bar will be available, along with complimentary food by local vendors.
Four guests will be admitted per business with reserved tables of eight available for a $25 fee. Please RSVP by Jan. 31 by contacting the Chamber at 334-2332.

MAGNOLIA MEMORIAL GARDEN RE-ESTABLISHED - Phase II of the re-establishment of the Rayne Magnolia Memorial Garden, located along Louisiana Avenue between the streets of North Arenas and North Parkerson, was completed on Friday, Jan. 17, during the 2020 Arbor Day Program hosted by the Rayne Garden Club. In a joint venture with the City of Rayne, the Rayne Garden Club has worked to re-establish the Magnolia Memorial Garden recently dismantled by the railroad company. Phase I was completed in the fall as the city and its workers hauled numerous loads of dirt to lift the site elevation for planting. Phase III will include the transplanting of five large magnolias at the site, followed by the installation of a cement walkway, bench, seed grass and color shrubs to be completed at the original site of the former “Darboval Garden” and city bandstand enjoyed by citizens in the mid-1900s. On hand for the program were, seated, Fran Bihm; standing front row, Garden Club members Carol Trahan, Judy Guidry, Project Chairperson Lisa Soileaux and Desiray Casey; standing back row, city employees Lynn Nixon and Cliff Dugas; Police Chief Carroll Stelly, Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux, and City Council members Jimmy Fontenot, Kenneth Guidry and Curtrese Minix. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)