Newly installed VFW Post and Auxiliary for 2016-2017

The installation of new officers for 2016-2017 of the VFW Post 8971 & Auxiliary Officers was held July 18 at the VFW Post hall. Seated, from left, are Moe Matt, auxiliary president; Terry Matt, commander; and Judge Advocate Gene Young. Standing, left, are Sharlene Fontenot, chaplain; Bernita Briscoe, treasurer; Gloria Olivier, patriotic instructor; Virginia Baisden, trustee; Mary Finch, trusteee; Brenda Daigle, jr. vice president; Tammy Young, guard; Glenda Bergeron, conductress; Lart Veillon, senior vice president; Terry Fontenot, surgeon; Bob Soileau, junior vice commander; Harold Ortego, trustee; Alvin Wilson, senior vice commander; David Creadeur, sergeant at arms; Roy Olivier, adjustant; Roger Veillon, quartermaster; Donald Estillette, chaplain. Not pictured is Jeanne Rougeau, auxiliary secretary. The VFW State Commander Elvin “Ray” Bass theme is “Lets March Together for Veterans.” (Submitted Photo)