The program at the Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday was presented by Rotarian Clem LaFleur. Clem introduced his daughter, Yontria LaFleur. Yontria has been a model and an actress, and she is now forming her own Image Consulting business. She helps her clients select clothing to best express their body type and preferences, which in turn helps to build confidence. Her clients include attorneys, teachers, doctors, politicians and others. She helps people with clothing for every day, events, and special occasions.
Yontira also plans to start a mentorship program, which she will likely form as a non- profit. Her first event was at Ville Platte High. She invited fitness and health coaches, a yoga instructor and others. Her purpose was to teach the students how to present themselves in public and how to dress for interviews and other important events. Yontria is engaged and is moving to Chicago where her fiancé is, and she will continue with her business. She plans to remain actively involved in Ville Platte, because this is home.
Other Rotary News:
• Bryan Ardoin presented a potential new member for the first time – Carleen Jones, Campus Director for SLCC
• Rotary will start taking names for the Christmas baskets
• Annette Johnson explained the Rotary statements
• Nicole Wenger announced that Larry Lachney will present the program at the next meeting, October 17th.
• The District Governor will be visiting the Ville Platte Rotary on October 24th. The plan is to put together a Gumbo and seasoning basket as a gift for the District Governor.
• Wayne Vidrine updated everyone about planting Azaleas at Chicot Park with Sacred Heart. If there is enough rain, planting will take place on December 3rd, and there will be about 100 azaleas to plant.