Volume 42 : Summer, 2007

UNITED

Of Greater New Orleans An agency of LUMCFS, Inc.

METHODIST

Pathways Breaking News!!!

As you know, Hurricane Katrina

The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans new facility in Mandeville, Louisiana.

affected many individuals, businesses and families. On August 29, 2005, the children from The Methodist Home for Children based in New Orleans came to Ruston to the campus of Louisiana Methodist Children's Home seeking shelter from the storm. What we all anticipated as a 3 day stay, turned into much more than that, and ultimately set the stage for talks and negotiations of merging the two homes. While a “merger” is not exactly what is happening, we are excited to say that after many months of working toward this particular goal, the assimilation of the Methodist Home for Children in New Orleans is taking place. An agreement has been reached between Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc. and the Office of Community Services and the Department of Health and Hospitals of the State of LA, forming a partnership to provide residential services to 22 children.

The needs of the children of Greater New Orleans will still be met. The new facility will be operated by and under the direction and supervision of the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc., headquartered in Ruston. The Home will be referred to as The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans. The new location is being prepared and is on the campus of Southeast Louisiana Hospital in Mandeville. With preparations and pertinent negotiations underway, it is the goal of LUMCFS to open the new facility and be fully operational by Fall of 2007. This new location will enable LUMCFS to continue the ministries of the Methodist Home for Children of New Orleans as part of our own ministry. This action will accomplish the request from their Board to become one Institution in ministering to all of Louisiana’s children, youth and families on behalf of the LA Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

I N S I D E The New Orleans Home has seen many changes in its history. Founded in 1886 by the United Methodist Church as the Methodist Home Hospital, the organization originally provided care for unwed mothers and served as an adoption agency. In 1973, it became an emergency shelter for abandoned, abused and neglected children in the state's custody. In 1988, it became a licensed residential treatment facility for children in crisis. In 1996, the name was changed to The Methodist Home for Children to better reflect a commitment to care for abused, abandoned and neglected children. As you can imagine, our needs are great at this time. We ask for your prayers for success. The children currently in our care in the New Orleans Home will continue to be in our care while we iron out all of the details. We appeal to you, our partners to assist us during this time of transition. Our financial needs in the upcoming months are many. There will be the expense of physically moving our children and acquiring a staff, the cost of school supplies, uniforms, linens. This is just scratching the surface of our needs. For those of you living in the Greater New Orleans area and the North Shore area, we would be grateful to you if you would be able to volunteer your time as requested in the coming weeks. One thing you can do is refer individuals that may be interested in becoming Child Care Specialist Workers. Please have them contact us and ask for the Human Resource Department. Be sure to check out our Fall issue of the Pathways for more information on this exciting development in our ministry.

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Volume 42 Summer, 2007 President's Message 2 New Orleans' Message 2 Rosemary Ewing Honored... 3 Lake Charles Breakfast Awareness 3 Donors, Honors, & Memorials 4-6, 12-14 Screamin' OWL Salsa 5 Update... MCH 7-9 Reality City 10 Alumni Section 11 Will Our Children to Christ 11 OWL Salsa T-shirts Hall's 'Marks LMCH Annual Golf Tournament

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The BUZZ from Dr. Bob New Orleans Golf Tournament

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President's Message

New Orleans' Message

I had the privilege of addressing the annual conference Meeting on Tuesday, June 5th, being held at the River Center in Baton Rouge, LA, for the purpose of reporting on the two Children Homes related directly to the Louisiana Conference. The Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, known as the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, which is located in Ruston, LA, and the Methodist Home for Children, which is located on Washington Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Published reports by both agencies were called to the delegates attention and briefly discussed. The focus of my report dealt with the position statement from the Board of Directors of the Home in New Orleans, which requests that both agencies become one under the direction of the Home headquartered in Ruston. The reasons for doing this are articulated quite well, however there are additional reasons that have become apparent since the request was made in October of 2005 by the New Orleans Home Board of Directors. I invited anyone who wishes to discuss these reasons to get in touch with us for discussion and clarification. The following are excerpts from my presentation: “Both of our Boards of Directors are in agreement. We are seeking to make this request happen. We hope sooner than later. It is possible that we can accomplish this by this fall, however, we hope no later than by Annual Conference in 2008. Much work remains to be done, and we will need help. Should we call on you, I trust you will be there for us.” “The New Orleans plan calls for relocating the Residential program to a site near Mandeville, LA. There are many ‘If’s’ to be answered before that can happen. If it is not possible to implement the plan we are working on, we will pursue another one. One thing is certain, we will continue to offer services in the Greater New Orleans Area.” I reported also, on plans for constructing and operating a residential facility in Southwest Louisiana. A major gift made to the Louisiana Foundation intended for the Ruston Corporation to locate a campus, preferably in the Lake Charles District, will be utilized for that purpose. An architect is working on plans and a site should be secured in the near future. We hope to do construction in 2008 with an opening date of early 2009. Additional reports are forthcoming. Our long range plan is to have these campuses which will enable us to care and provide services to all children, youth, and families within the boundaries of our Annual Conference. To enable all, to have access to a quality of care that they are deserving of. Having multiple campuses will enable us to multiply our efforts to reach out to families with In-Home and Community based programs. We will offer early intervention, which we have been advocating for years. We believe this to be the more graceful way to care for our families. “To Guide Children and Families Home to Experience God’s Love by following the Teachings of Christ,” that is our Mission.

Greetings! The year 2007 has brought many challenges, but has rewarded us with many positive changes. We have been truly blessed with mission groups arriving at our home week after week. The kids have been overwhelmed with activities such as basketball camp, vacation bible school, and drama camp, just to name a few. We have received gifts ranging from basketball goals to everyday necessities. We are truly thankful for all gifts, monetary and otherwise. I continue to be amazed at the power of prayer and the answers we receive. Each day begins with a new challenge, but ends with another blessing. We all know that the Lord never leaves us in the dark; for every door that closes, he opens another one. The Lord has answered our prayers by granting Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc. the opportunity to transition our program to Mandeville, LA. It is an honor to be part of this team and we look forward to being a part of the LUMCFS family. We ask that you keep our staff in your prayers as we fill these new roles, and pray for our children that we may overcome any challenges that may lie ahead. May we be blessed with another peaceful hurricane season. God Bless,

Respectfully Submitted,

Marlín T. Giacona, LPC, LMFT Director The Methodist Home for Children Of Greater New Orleans

Terrel DeVille President/CEO LUMCFS P.S.—On June 28th, we were able to complete an agreement making it possible for the Home for Children of New Orleans and the Annual Conferences request to transition into one institution, addressing our Children and Family needs, to become a reality. Keith Rhodes, former President of the New Orleans home has taken a position with another agency that will have him moving to California. We wish Keith the best of luck in his new endeavor! I would like to introduce to you the Director of our new Mandeville program, Marlín Giacona. Please see her message on this page and join with us as we welcome her to our family!

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Rosemary Ewing Honored with 2007 Heroine Award Courtesy of The Ruston Daily Leader By Mary Margaret van Diest

Rosemary Ewing of Quitman was honored

at a recent ceremony in Baton Rouge as one of the 2007 Louisiana Heroine Award winners based on a nomination submitted through the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc. The award is given to women who impact change and shape communities through their dedication and generous contributions of time, talent and treasure. Still called the Methodist Children’s Home by many, Director Terrel DeVille said he immediately thought of Ewing when he learned of the Louisiana Association Nonprofit Organizations’ Heroine Awards. “When I saw the criteria for the Heroine Awards, I knew that she would be the perfect person to nominate,” DeVille said. “Mrs. Ewing has the willingness and ability to spread the word about our work and she has a long record of dedication to our work. She was not only our first woman board chairman but she was also a tireless volunteer long before that. She led our first Capital Campaign which raised more than $2 million and based on the foundations laid during that effort we have reaped an additional $6 million. So, the Home has benefited tremendously from her work.” Ewing said she was completely unaware that she had been nominated and that she is honored to be recognized in a group of such deserving women from all over the state. “I was particularly honored that I was nominated by the Methodist Children’s Home because we go back a long way together,” Ewing said. “My family is Methodist and when I was growing up, my parents would make a habit of inviting children from the Home to come for visits with our family. Those are my earliest memories of the Methodist Children’s Home.”

2007 Heroine Award honoree Rosemary Ewing and LMCH President/CEO Terrel J. DeVille with Mrs. Ewing's award.

Ewing said she also recalls from her childhood years the support which her family offered in contributions and memorials to the Home. Those were a tradition over the years that helped to lay the groundwork for Ewing’s current involvement with the Home. Ewing said the work she does today is influenced by these memories, but is also based on changed made over the years in the work of what is named Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services, Inc. rather than the still traditional use of the name Methodist Children’s Home. “When I was growing up and we were having children from the Home visit in my family, they were for the most part orphans who needed a place to live,” Ewing said, “but today the Home works with teenagers who need a structured environment because they are so highly at risk. There are very few places like LUMCFS. Even though people in the immediate area may know about the work of the Home, my passion is to get more statewide awareness which would relate to further support for its work.” Ewing said she wanted to emphasize that her own work for the Home is based on the wonderful work don by DeVille and the staff whose mission is to provide the best environment possible for the at risk youth served at the Home. “This is truly a ministry based on the philosophy of following the teachings of Jesus Christ,” Ewing said. “That has always been the case at the Home from the beginning. That is certainly one of the major inspirations for me in working currently with a two-year project of statewide fund-raising. We depend on donations to fund the quality of care which we are able to furnish for both the children and their families.” DeVille also said he felt the award was particularly appropriate because it recognized a wide range of contributions to nonprofit organizations in addition to the Home. Among those are the Old State Capitol, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the Louisiana State Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum and others.

BREAKFAST AWARENESS Thank you to all of our sponsors and Table Captions who have signed up for this event. We look forward to seeing all of you in September in Lake Charles! S

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May 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007 Thanks again to our extended family for their contributions as well as for honoring and remembering their loved ones. DONORS:

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Woodman of the World Lodge 260 Douglas and Laura Zettlemoyer James K. Clinton Alex and Karen Hunt Sandy Clinton Louise Tull R.H. Clouser Warren and Patsy Farmer Masel Cocker Dale Bowman Mickey W. Cohen David and Margaret Barker Annie Collier Atlanta UMC, Atlanta Alice Collins Augustine Warner John Colvin Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Bishop Lauren L. Colvin Jennifer Ardoin Charles Baucum Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Bishop Michael and Donna Camp Thomas and Suzan Jean Colvin Saralou Cunningham Janice Debroeck June and Bobbye Jones, Ronny and Gregory Judith Dodd Ed and Susan Justice Aimee David Cotter Alice Perry Karen Ortego First UMC, Milestone SS Class, Baton Rouge Louis and Janet Price Elizabeth Foust June White Paul, Snooks and Cecil Garrison Eula Carpenter Philip and Pamela Garrison and Alicia Cathy Carpenter Robert and Sarah Green Ina Carpenter Emily Halford and Ina Rae Carpenter Patricia Hatcher Peggy Carpenter Lorraine, Sherry and Susan LeSage Margaret Love and Family Cathy Carpenter Synthia McBride Richard Carpenter Sally McConnell Cathy Carpenter Beverly Carroll Mr. and Mrs. J. Eugene Dupuy, Jr. We do our best to give each donor Sandra Casey Doug and Shannon DeLaureal credit for his/her gift. If your name Virginia G. Chandler was listed incorrectly or was not Larry Chandler listed, please accept our apology. Dave Charlson Betsy Charlson

Make a Secure Gift Online Please visit us at www.lmch.org. Click on “Ways to Give,” then select “Online Donation.” We have a secure site for transferring funds. This is indicated by a lock symbol on your screen. We want to thank those of you who have utilized this feature of our website, and want to encourage others of you to do so. It is fast and easy!! No envelopes or stamps needed, just minimal time spent on your computer. If you run into problems, or have questions feel free to call us toll free at 866-255-5830, ext. 4716.

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Update...MCH Homecoming Homecoming was held Sunday, April 29th on the campus of LMCH. Alumni from as far as Alaska were in attendance. Those who returned to our campus for this celebration spent time together looking at old photo albums and newsletters. They shared stories about their time at the home, and enjoyed the company of others they had not seen for a while. President/CEO Terrel DeVille preached the sermon in the campus chapel that morning. Many alumni attended chapel and then headed over to our Recreation Building where they were served lunch. After lunch, more time was spent at the James House reminiscing and catching up with each other. Thank you so much to all who returned to visit with us at the Home. We look forward to seeing you all next year!!! Pictured at left: 2007 MCH Homecoming Attendees

Staff Appreciation The staff of LMCH were treated to lunch and games on our campus this past spring. Lunch was a wonderful fish-fry by Yates Brothers Catering. Picnic tables were set up and the staff enjoyed being served by volunteers from Administration. There were games as well, such as horseshoe, basketball, Frisbee and more. It was a relaxing time for our hard-working staff, and free t-shirts were given out after lunch. Thank you to all who made this event such a wonderful success!

Career Fair Stephanie Hunter (Recreational Department) and Carolyn Wiley (Clinical Services) represented MCH at the Project Upward Bound Senior Career Program on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Ms. Hunter spoke to an audience of seniors regarding her role as a therapeutic recreational therapist at MCH. Ms. Hunter is a Grambling alumnus who graduated in Leisure Studies with a concentration in therapeutic recreation. Ms. Wiley, also a Grambling alumnus, spoke to seniors regarding the field of social work. She is employed as an LMCH clinical residential therapist. Both Ms. Wiley and Ms. Hunter addressed the varied opportunities offered at MCH.

Mr. DeVille and Tammy Stevens serve fish and trimmings to employees Amy Hood and Debbie Morris.

OWL Update Make plans to attend a community wide Open-House celebrating the completion of the Henning Memorial Conference Center and Family Lodge. The Grand Opening and Dedication is planned for Saturday, October 6, 2007. We would love to have you come out and tour this wonderful addition to our Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center! The open-house will be held from 1:00-2:00pm.

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Employees Don Johnson and Kitwana McTyer enjoy a round of Horseshoe.

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Update...MCH Art Time with CAB Girls During Spring Break at the Home, Lynette Bailey came to teach some of our CAB girls the art of Crochet. Each girl was given a pillow case and lots of pretty colored thread. Lynette worked with each girl showing them how to do a number of different stitches. The girls loved the project and really appreciate Lynette taking the time to share her skills with them. The CAB girls are looking forward to learning how to make quilts one day also.

Pictured above: One of our CAB girls demonstrates her crocheting abilities.

Pictured at right: Lynette Bailey works with the girls, showing them how to crochet.

Kairos Prison Ministry Cake Project The Prison Ministry Cake project is done twice a year with MCH volunteers. 36 6” cakes were baked by the MCH dietary and recreation staff. Volunteers arrived at the Recreation building on campus to put their sugar art skills to work. Each time we do this project, we are so pleased with the turnout of volunteers who take their lunch break to assist with decorating. They are rewarded by walking into a room that smells like a bakery! This is a wonderful, therapeutic experience for those who volunteer. Many staff look forward to the wonderful confections they can come up with. Some are learning to decorate for the first time. Lots of love goes into the cakes!! We are delighted to be part of Kairos Ministries.

Pictured at right: Mr. DeVille displays his decorating talents!

Pictured at left: Thank you to these wonderful LMCH staff for participating in this worthy ministry!

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Update...MCH Asbury United Methodist Church St. Paul’s UMC Men’s Lafayette, LA Family To-Do-At-The-Zoo A model of the Children's Home, created by Karen Rue, was used as an informational tool on Mother's Day during the annual Mother's Day Offering. Much time and effort went into the designing of the model, similar to that of a dollhouse. Thank you so much Asbury UMC, Karen Rue, and LMCH Board Member/LCR Jane Blackwell for inviting LMCH President/CEO Terrel DeVille to Asbury UMC at a later date to receive the model of the Children's Home. What a unique way to educate and inform others about our Home and our children and how we benefit from the help of others.

St. Paul’s UMC in Monroe, LA hosted it’s annual Family To-Do-At-The-Zoo fund raiser on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Children and staff of the Children’s Home were invited to attend. The annual fund raiser helps provide much needed funds to the Home. This year some of St. Paul’s top chefs prepared their favorite recipes, and Inky the Clown and his Half-Ring Circus performed. Thank you so much to St. Paul’s UMC Men’s Group for this wonderful event!!

Pictured at left: Model of LMCH by Karen Rue on display at Asbury UMC for Mother's Day Offering

Patriotic Program The staff and children of the Home put on a Patriotic Program to honor and remember those who have fought for our freedom and our rights, and to celebrate being part of these United States of America. Invited to speak to our youth, was Dr. Pat Mosley, a veteran of World War II. Dr. Mosley told several stories of battle and camaraderie, and brought his Purple Heart medal so the youth could get a closer look at one of the most famous of honors. Also honored during the program were any employees of MCH that have served in the Armed Forces.

Pictured above: Inky the Clown performs for a crowd of children at the Family To-Do-At-The-Zoo. Pictured below: Paul McElroy, Ryan Sartor, Jr., Ben Marshall, and Troy Luttgeharm having fun at the Zoo!

Pictured at right: Dr. Pat Mosley speaks to youth and staff during our Patriotic Program. Here Dr. Mosley shows us his Purple Heart medal.

Pictured below: These employees of LMCH were honored and given a gift to show appreciation for their time served on active duty in the Armed Forces.

Methodist Men’s Barbecue Members from across the Shreveport District of the United Methodist Church participated in the Third annual United Methodist men’s Barbecue Cook-Off. The Cook-Off was held at First UMC of Bossier City. Proceeds from the cook-off benefited the Caney Conference Center and the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. Thank you so much for your dedication and contributions to our Home!

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10 chance cards each. The cards ranged from: “Go see a nurse, you have HIV, pay $150.00 for medical tests,” or “You have been pulled over for DUI, see Police Officer for Sobriety Test.” The consequences of the actions the cards indicated were very costly and a true representation of what Real Life is like. For the Sobriety Test, a police officer from RPD had the teen put on a pair of Drunk Simulation Goggles and then took the teen through each step they would be put through if they had been pulled over and suspected of drunk driving. The goggles were an enlightening experience for most of the teens, and when they failed the test, as most of them did, they found out just how expensive it is to violate this particular law. Many of the youth found themselves writing a check for the $1200 fine.

Reality City Foster Youth from all over Northeast Louisiana participated in the Reality City 2007 Youth Conference Independent Living Skills Program. This year’s program was held on the campus of Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc., and hosted by the LUMCFS’s Life Skills team. Attendants had previously chosen their occupation/career, so they began by picking up their “paycheck.” They were then briefed and given instructions on how to proceed through Reality City. Imagine their excitement and apprehension of being turned loose with all that money! First stop was the bank, where they deposited their paychecks and opened a checking account. They received their checkbooks, and were shown how to write down their deposits and how to deduct for any checks that were written. From there, they proceeded to secure an apartment or housing, have their electricity turned on, telephone or cell phones turned on, and cable hooked up. These booths were manned by representatives of Community Trust Bank, City of Ruston Water and Lights, Suddenlink, Ruston Police Department and others. In addition to all of the necessary booths available, such as insurance, auto sales, and groceries, there were several booths that were placed throughout to tempt the youth into making bad choices. One such booth was a Payday Loan booth with really high interest rates, and another was a booth that sold jewelry and rims for your car and things that are wants, not needs.

As in the “Real World,” many of the participants found that there was not enough money to live the type of lifestyle they thought they would be living. Many youth were heard exclaiming at the mock grocery store, “It costs that much a month for food?” The Life Skills team did an excellent job of bringing home to the youth the “Reality” of living on your own and supporting one’s self. While it was done in a fun atmosphere, many youth learned a lot about money and just how far it goes, or doesn’t go.

Once the group completed their time in Reality City, they were “processed” by the Life Skills team. During this time, team members Casey Morace and Angie Thomas explained to the teens how detrimental financial mistakes such as Payday Loans can be. Most of the teens didn’t realize that they had been taken advantage of, and therefore learned a valuable lesson about taking care of their most basic needs before they indulged their “wants.” They were required to document their thoughts regarding the process, and were given a booklet to A unique aspect of Reality City was the booth where you could keep track of their choices and expenses. For many, having the booklet draw a “Chance” card. The youth were required to draw two and the check register to look at in the future will help to remind them of this experience and inspire them to make better choices when they do in Pictured at left: Lt. Curtis Hawkins fact enter the Real World! with the Ruston Police Department administers a Sobriety Test Pictured below: Teens being processed to a participating youth. after their tour through Reality City

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Alumni Section Part 3 of 4: An excerpt from the personal Memoirs of alumni Ramona McCathern Story.

Oh, how we loved summer! The hired help and the boys raised every kind of vegetable you can imagine. We ate like Kings! Our big meal (dinner) was at noon. Almost every day we had black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cornbread, greens of some kind, potatoes, okra (I didn’t like okra) and always some type of dessert. We had two cooks from town that came in and cooked our dinner. It was our duty, however, to get everything ready for them. We peeled potatoes, stripped greens and did anything else that required our help. Most every afternoon during watermelon season, we had a watermelon cut down by the cannery. It was cool there under the trees and there were two long tables on which to place the watermelons. The melons were kept in the walk-in refrigerator in the Dairy and the cold melons were a blessing on those scorching days. The melons were cut in quarters. We ate mostly the hearts and could have as many slices as we wanted. The rinds were picked up and taken on a big cart to the pigs for eating. The cannery was off to the right of the laundry building. I’m not sure what all we canned, but for sure I can remember canning pineapple. I found it fascinating to see the preparation that went into this operation. The pineapple was sliced and a 404 can was used to remove the outer rim of the pineapple. I can’t remember how the core was removed. It was then placed in 404 cans and cooked. It seems we canned string beans, maybe tomatoes and other things since we had such an abundance of produce. Twice a year we were taken on a picnic in close proximity to where the syrup was made. We always had two sandwiches each—one of ground roast with embellishments and the other was a sweet sandwich made with what looked like today’s cream cheese mixed with crushed pineapple. After eating our goodies, we were allowed to play and to

gather hickory nuts. Included in this venture was that we got to go up to the big barn where the hay was stored and climb up in the loft. I was such a big sissy—too afraid to step out onto the ladder to return to the ground. All in all, it was a wonderful outing for us kids. We had two dining rooms—a very large one where most of the girls ate and a small one for the little Old Main during the time girls and matrons. As little children, Ramona McCathern Story we were expected to eat what was was a resident of the Home. put on our plates. We were served by older girls placed at each end of the table. There were two long tables for the children and the matron’s table. We were not dismissed by the head matron until our plates were empty. I hated sweet peas and couldn’t eat them without gagging. To get around this problem, I would put the peas in my hand. When no one was looking, I would put my hand below the table and roll the peas across the floor. Other things I didn’t like, I would wait until we were about to be dismissed, put the food in my mouth and hold it until we were allowed to leave. I would then run to the bathroom and spit it out. I managed to get around my eating problems quite well! I used to play tennis barefoot during the long, hot summer, and would end up with a thick callous on the bottom of each foot. They stayed with me for years after I left the Home. In the evening, after supper, we used the tennis court for square dancing. We danced until it was close to bedtime. We had square dance music and someone to call out the movements to be made. It was fun for all. There were two magnolia trees close to the tennis court. The magnolias had a heavenly smell.

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Leave Your Legacy There are many ways to provide long-term gifts that will ensure that our programs continue well into the future. One such way is to include us in your Will or Bequest, by simply adding the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home as a beneficiary in your will. 1. Charitable Remainder Trust • Reach your financial goals, possibly increasing your income and lowering your taxes, while supporting a charity. 2. Charitable Gift Annuity • Give a valuable asset to a charity in exchange for a flow of income, with tax benefits to you.

3. IRA Gift • Make a charitable gift from your IRA. 4. Wealth Replacement Trust • Purchase a Life Insurance and make LMCH the beneficiary of the policy, or add LMCH as the beneficiary to a policy you already have.

Talk with your lawyer or financial advisor about these and other options, or contact Bob Flournoy at 866-255-5830, [email protected].

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The shirts come in Sand and Moss Green, or the “grab your attention” colors: Hot Pink, California Blue, and Lime Green. Adult sizes to 3XXX and youth sizes are available upon request.

regarding IRS requirements:

The price of the shirt (including shipping and handling) is $15.

No matter how small of an amount you donate to us in cash, you must keep a canceled check, bank record, or a receipt with our organization’s name and the amount on it.

Record needed for all cash gifts.

Call Jay Hinckley at 318-777-3460 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Otherwise there will be no deduction allowed by the IRS.

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Tommy Rutledge Thomas E. Youngblood David and Margaret Barker Zeddie & Co./Horton Joiners Tommie Forrest

by Doug Hall anybody ever told you they love you today?” There were Angels among us like Nancy Carruth, Sarah Kreutziger, and Phil Woodland; the wisdom and compassion of Roger Lathan, Doug Ezell, Chris Andrews, and so many others. At times during our meetings, it seemed we were experiencing “a slice of heaven.” If you’ve been to Cursillo, you know the feeling.

Recently I lost my father to a year–long battle with lung cancer. He was a special man, loved and admired by all who knew him. For me personally, Dad was a true role model and inspiration. So, on the long plane ride returning from California after his memorial, I began to process the void in my life.

The strength of our United Methodist family inspires me. Similarly, the hundreds who attended our recent Breakfast Event in Baton Rouge, confirm that you too are inspired and committed. Thank you. What a blessing that so many throughout our state continue to demonstrate solid support and concern for our children. This makes it possible for us to give our boys and girls a sense of belonging. We want our children to always know someone out there cares, and that right now, we are their family.

Plunging back into work was actually therapeutic for me. Back in Ruston, I experienced the support and love of family that the Home is known for. I then went to Annual Conference. As I interacted with others, and talked about the work of our Children’s Home, I reflected on the tremendous sense of loss which our kids experience when they come to us. Many have bounced around from place to place in the foster care system. They have few memories of happy times growing up in a traditional family, and most have lacked the benefit of strong Christian influences in their young lives. Showing our children the love of Christ is the most important thing we can do for them while they are in our care.

Doug Hall, our ambassador to south Louisiana, delights in sharing the "latest" at Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. He is available to share with you, your church, UMW, UMM, or civic organization. Call him at (985) 860-5247.

At Annual Conference I was, as always, impressed by the quality of people in attendance. There was Larry Miller, with his infectious smile. Joe Kelley, famous for his greeting “Has

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LMCH Annual Golf Tournament

THE BUZZ FROM DR. BOB

The LMCH Annual Golf Tournament was held at the Ruston Country Club this year. It was held Friday, June 8th, with lots of attendees and LMCH staffers on hand. Lunch was provided by LMCH and several staff members could be found manning the large grill near the pool. Registration and lunch were held inside. Tee time was 1:00pm. Thanks to all who sponsored our event this year. We had great community response! We appreciate all who came out and played on teams as well. It was a hot day, but a good time was had by all. The winning teams are pictured below.

Dr. Robert W. Flournoy, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving

VO-TECH SCHOOL When a youth in our care reaches the age of 18, state law requires us to release them from our care. They must begin living independently and use the basic living skills taught in our Life Skills Department. We help them find a place to stay, but they are pretty much on their own to find income. Some choose to enter the military, some enter the unskilled labor job corps, some move into the homes of relatives. Leaving the security of the Home is sometimes a scary event. There needs to be a better way of sending them out into the world, one that would better secure their productive future. A campus vo-tech school is needed to teach our youth skills such as carpentry, small engine repair, plumbing, electrical, horse grooming, and culinary skills. From this idea, our staff began to formulate a plan for such a school. The vo-tech school would be an addition to the Howard School, an accredited alternative learning school on campus. In 2005, the plan was complete with details for instructors, classroom space, and curriculum.

Championship Flight: Jim James, Butch Miller, and James Florence

We have made appeals and presentations before philanthropic foundations, contacted the Federal Labor Dept. through Congressman Rodney Alexander for a grant, talked to our local legislators (Hollis Downs, Rick Gallot, and Bob Kostelka) requesting funds in the state budget, and spoke to many prospective donors. We thank each of them for their assistance. Jumpstart funds have been promised from the Louisiana legislature. We keep asking and praying for more funds to become available. My point is you can help make the vo-tech school a reality. What a blessing to be able to see your financial gift go for such a worthy cause: Giving an underprivileged youth a chance to learn a trade and become an income producer. The need for skilled labor is great. I hear business owners talk about their need for skilled labor. Just recently newspapers reported the need for thousands of construction workers in South Louisiana alone to rebuild areas battered after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Flight 1: Chad Farrar, Kurt Juncker, and (not pictured) Oscar Barnes

Just think what a blessing for our youth to learn a trade and find a job for more than minimum wage. This is a win/win situation. They learn a trade, get a job and pay taxes, instead of being a burden to taxpayers. The good American work ethic is in action; and, having a good-wage-earning skill gives a person self-confidence, pride, and a wholesome attitude. If you are following this scenario, want to help with this project, and have the resources to make this plan a reality, give me a call at 318-243-4325 (cell) as soon as possible. It is possible to start a vo-tech program this fall if we acquire the funds. Flight 2: Ed Wilson, Greg Durham, and Jimmy Durham

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EQUAL RIGHTS STATEMENT LUMCFS complies with all regulations as set forth by the LA Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry: Distribution Division. We serve school age children from throughout Louisiana regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, handicap or national origin. LUMCFS’s programs are not designed for children with significant medical, psychiatric, or physical needs. Children with such needs are referred to agencies providing those services.

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Published by Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc. Phone: (318) 255-5020 • Fax: (318) 255-5457 Terrel J. DeVille President/CEO

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services believes that equal opportunity for all Staff members is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services will not discriminate against a staff member or applicant for employment for any of the following: race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members based on qualifications and job requirements.

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METHODIST HOME GOLF CLASSIC Monday, October 1, 2007 Beau Chêne Country Club • Mandeville, LA

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Benefits The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans. For more information, please call Bob Reich at (504) 830-3999 or Bob Squires at (504) 592-7166. An Agency of the Louisiana United Methodist Conference

Louisiana Methodist Children's Home’s Board of Directors Mr. George Anding, Jr., Baton Rouge Mrs. Jane Blackwell, Lafayette Mr. Lamar Buffington, Monroe Rev. Robert Burgess, Monroe Rev. Douglas Cain, Shreveport Mrs. Fay Cannon, New Orleans Mr. Terrel DeVille, Ruston Mr. Ross Downing, Hammond Mrs. Harriett Elrod, Tallulah Mrs. Evelyn Evans, Natchitoches Mrs. Rosemary Ewing, Quitman Rev. Andrew Goff, Baton Rouge Mr. Bill Goforth, Lafayette Mr. Rickey Hickman, Ruston Mrs. Roberta Green Hinton, Ruston Bishop William Hutchinson, Baton Rouge Mr. William “Billy” James, Metairie Mr. Joe Kelley, St. Francisville Mrs. Elaine Levy, Dubach Mr. Richard Lewis, Ruston Mr. Paul McElroy, Monroe Mr. Richard McKinney, Ruston Rev. Mike McLaurin, DeRidder Ms. Babs Mollere, New Orleans

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Mrs. Ella Doyle, Slidell Mr. Don Dyson, Ruston Rev. Wayne Evans, Ruston Mrs. Charlotte Favors, Grambling Mr. Paul Hagens, Shreveport Mr. Grady Golden, Shreveport Mr. Dan Hollingsworth, Ruston Mrs. Deborah Lynch, Ruston Rev. Larry Maxwell, Homer Mr. Don McGehee, Ruston Mrs. Lou Medlock, Monroe Mr. Dude Middlebrooks, Shreveport Mr. Jim Oakes, Ruston Mr. Ed Panichas, Baton Rouge Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Quitman Mrs. Elouise Sanders, Arcadia Mr. Reggie Skains, Downsville Mr. Robert Smith, Ruston Mr. Mike Stone, Ruston Mr. Robert Temple, Ruston Mr. Allen Tuten, Ruston Mr. Jim Tuten, Ruston Rev. Kirby Vining, Ruston

Mr. Wayne Parker, Ruston Mrs. Cindy Qualls, Sulphur Rev. William Rowell, Kenner Ms. Lorraine Sparks, Monroe Mr. H.E. “Bud” Storer, Shreveport Mr. Ben Warren, Shreveport Rev. Fred Wideman, Ruston Life Members Mr. Welton Brumfield, Amite Mrs. Inez Chrisentery, Baton Rouge Mr. Jimmy Love, Ruston Mr. L. D. McGehee, Ruston Mr. L. D. Napper, Ruston Mr. Byrum Teekell, Shreveport Committee Members Rev. Chris Andrews, Baton Rouge Rev. James J. Caraway, Monroe Rev. Stone Caraway, Monroe Mr. Bill Carter, Ruston Mrs. Eloise Cox, Jena Rev. David Dietzel, Bossier City Mr. Hollis Downs, Ruston

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