St. Landry-Evangeline United Way
Sportsman’s Soire’e
“Aiming to Change Lives”
Opelousas, La – August 12, 2024 St. Landry-Evangeline United Way is hosting what aims to be the first
annual Sportsman’s Soiree gala and silent auction in Evangeline Parish. The event is scheduled for
Saturday, September 21 at the Mamou Recreational Complex located at 94 Main Street in Mamou,
Louisiana from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Tickets are $50, and on sale now at www.uwsle.org/events. or
contact Suzy Lemoine at the Ville Platte Main Library at 337-224-6475 and Top Cop Driving Academy in
Mamou, or by calling United Way at 337-942-7815.
Ginger LeCompte, Executive Director for St. Landry-Evangeline United Way stated, “This will be our first
fundraising event of its kind in Evangeline Parish, and it is as important a community awareness event as
it is a fundraiser because of our efforts to expand services to the communities in the rural areas.” Many
programs and services of United Way are already found in Evangeline Parish, but there has been a year-
long effort to bring that awareness to the people living in those communities. Brian Ardoin, President of
the Board of Directors for St. Landry-Evangeline United Way stated, “Our team has been building out our
board with more members representing Evangeline Parish, and with that effort, we have increased our
footprint as a relevant and reliable resource throughout the parish, aligning with the wonderful efforts in
St. Landry Parish. Hosting our first fundraiser in Mamou is intentional and we hope to continue these
efforts at locations throughout the parish in years to come.”
One of the organizers for this event is Suzy Lemoine, another member representing Evangeline Parish,
and Vice-President of the St. Landry-Evangeline United Way board. She’s excited about the great food
from Paul’s Meat Market, live entertainment from Jamie Berzas & The Cajun Tradition Band, the
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opportunity to hear from Paul Smith of the Lt. Governor Nungesser’s office and a silent auction featuring
a variety of items for anyone’s taste, including the avid hunter, fisherman, or camper.
Sharing the role of Title Sponsor for the Sportsman’s Soiree are Delek USA, a refinery in Krotz Springs and
loyal supporter of the United Way, and Savoy Medical Center of Mamou, who focuses on the health and
medical needs of the community, making Savoy Medical a reliable and meaningful partner in United
Way’s focus on promoting healthy communities.
