(“AT RISK” CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY)
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana, Inc., affiliation since 1980-present
- Charter member, original board of directors
- Office holder of every official office of the organization
- Property search committee, chairman
- Official “Running of the Ducks” Fundraiser, chair 1988
- Official “Steak and Burger Dinner” Fundraiser, chair 1986
- Gold Medallion Award of Boys and Girls Clubs of America for “unusually devoted service”, June 1988
- “Support-a-Boy” Campaign Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Participation, 1989
- Boys Clubs “Life Trustee Award”, 1994
- Top-Pro Boxing, Incorporated, organizer, 1981
- Vice president, chief fundraiser, 1981-84
- President and promoter, 1984-87
- Development Committee and talent search chairman, 1981-87
- Golden Gloves of Louisiana, Member, Board of Directors, 1982-1989
- Sustaining member to the present date and committed to the betterment of youth through athletic excellence
- Ragin’ Cajun Amateur Boxing Club, affiliation since 1985
- Major fundraiser and supporter, 1985-2002
- Benefactors group, organizer, and chief sponsor, 2003 –present
- Financial and legal consultant, 2003-present
- Youth Development Advisor and coordinator, 2003-present
- Citizens for Public Education, founding member, 1988
- Member, original board of directors, 1989-90
- Member, Lafayette Public Education Fund, seeking to improve the deliverance of public education to students in southwest Louisiana, 1989
- Louisiana Golden Gloves, State Championship Boxing Tournament
- Major sponsor and fundraiser, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- Louisiana Governor’s Games State Boxing Championships,
- Major sponsor and fundraiser, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- Louisiana March of Dimes, Fundraiser-Supporter, 2009-present
- Boy Scouts of America, Louisiana Chapter, Lafayette Scout Group, 2009-present
- The Glenn Armentor “Pay It Forward” Scholarship of Excellence, 2009-present
- Founder, funding source, and coordinator for multiple $10,000 per child college “full ride” scholarships annually, to “at risk” youth
- Lafayette Parish Bar Association “Pro-Bono Award for Best Firm”, 2001, 2003 and 2004
(GENERAL)
- Kiwanis Club of Lafayette, Inc., 1978-present
- Board of Directors, Program Director, 1979-1984
- Treasurer, 1984-85
- Secretary, 1985-86
- Vice president, 1986-87
- President, 1987-88
- Chair, Operation Magi, 1986, 1987 and 1988
- Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 1984-present
- Member, State, and National Affairs Committee
- Member, Board of Directors, Leadership Lafayette Program, 1993-96
- Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, 1987-1989
- Member, Board of Directors
- Downtown Development Authority, 1988-2004
- Member, Board of Directors
- Member, Ad Valorum Property Tax Election Committee
- Treasurer, 1988
- Secretary 1989
- Vice-chairman, 1990
- Chairman, 1991-94 (only chair to serve four terms)
- Winner multiple awards for devoted service to the community
- Krewe of Louisianans” Washington, DC Mardi Gras, 1992 –present
- Chief Sponsor and Host, Lafayette Hospitality Suite, 2006-present
- Enhancing business development, tourism, and governmental networking for the Lafayette community
- Lafayette Bar Foundation “Access to Justice” Campaign, 2001-02
- Sponsor and fundraiser, Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Pro-Bono Program
- Dr. Martin Luther King Parishwide Holiday, January 18, 2010
- Platinum Sponsor and Leadership Contributions
- 232-HELP – Louisiana Board of Directors – 2013-Present
- 2013-2014 – Board Member, South Louisiana Community College Foundation
- Fundraising Chairman, Fundraising Committee – South Louisiana Community College Foundation