New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504.585.1500
Fax: 504.585.1511
Upcoming Events
A Streetcar Named Inspire will reveal its first completed streetcar at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside's new, hip bar called Spirits on May 8th, 6 pm
JumpStart Meeting will be held Tuesday May 13th, 6 pm at The Bridge Lounge
Help kids get what they need in the classroom. Teacher Appreciation Night needs a new leader. Contact YLC at 585-1500 or via e-mail
See what a successful, former YLC member is doing now!
Role model awards gala
The YLC has selected as Role Models individuals who have distinguished themselves by:
- Promoting a positive attitude and unyielding desire to enhance our quality of life.
- Taking an effective and vigorous leadership role in the community.
- Striving to unite our community in collaborative efforts for its future prosperity.
- Making significant contributions in their specific fields of endeavor.
The 2008 YLC Role Model Gala will take place Saturday, August 23! Tickets are available and can be purchased by calling the office at (504) 585-1500.
2008 Role Models
- John Alford
NOLA 180/ Langston Hughes Academy - Denise Assaf
Jefferson Performing Arts Society - Robert W. Becker
City Park Improvement Association - Elizabeth A. Boh
- Emmett B. Chapital Jr., M.D., MBA, F.A.C.C.
Chapital Cardiology Clinic L.L.C. - Jay Cicero
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation - Chris Costello
Deveney Communication - Patricia W. Cox
- Ralph C. Cox, Jr.
Bourgeois Bennett, LLC - Joseph S. Exnicios
Whitney National Bank - Ruthie Frierson
Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans - Arthur Hardy
Mardi Gras Guide / Arthur Hardy Enterprises, Inc. - Charles W. Heim, Jr.
Heim Consulting - Edward G. Helm, M.D., M.H.A., F.A.C.S.
LSU School of Medicine - Larry H. Hollier, M.D.
LSU Health Sciences Center - Zella V. May
Z Group, L.L.C. - Linda Barnett Mintz
- Michael E. Nolan
Fifth District Savings Bank - Al Petrie
Al Petrie Media & Investor Relations - Steve Pettus
Dickie Brennan & Company - Kathy Riedlinger
Lusher Charter School - Mark C. Romig
HCA (Delta Division) - Marcia St. Martin
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans - Bruce White
Coconut Beach Volleyball Complex
Past Role Models Alphabetically
Last Name, First Name Year
Abbott, Jr. Herschel 1997
Abramowicz, Danny 2004
Alexander, Rev. Avery 2004
Alferez, Enrique 1995
Ambrose, Stephen 1997
Amoss, Jr. W. James 1990
Andersen, Morten 1989
Anderson, Lauren 2006
Andonie, Dr. Jack A. 1999
Angelico, Richard 1993
Arnof, Ian 1987
Aron, Jack R. 1995
Asher, Carol G. 2003
Atkinson, Nehemiah 1997
Bachmann, Richard A. 2004
Bagneris, Madlyn B. 2000
Ballases, Mike 2001
Barczykowski, DC Sister Anthony 1992
Barkley, Jr. N. Buckner 1994
Barney, Clarence 2001
Barrasso, Judy Y. 2004
Bashful, Dr. Emmet W. 2005
Bassich, Beauregard L. 1992
Battiste, Jr. Harold R. 1996
Baumer, Jr. Alvin 1994
Bayley, Vicky 1997
Bazan, Dr. Nicholas G. 1994
Bazan, Ph.D. Haydee E.P. 2003
Bebelle, Carol 2003
Becker, Mary Jane W. 2004
Bell, Bryan 1993
Bell, Warren 1993
Bellina, Dr. Joseph H. 1989
Benjamin, Adelaide 1988
Benson, Tom 1987
Berault, Paula 2001
Berenson, M.D. Gerald S. 1998
Berger, Darryl D. 1988
Besh, Chef John 2005
Besthoff, III Sydney 1989
Bethea, M.D. Morrison C. "Moris" 2002
Betts, Peter J. 2000
Billes, Gerald 1991
Blanco, Manny F. 2006
Bingler, Stephen 1988
Bland, Julia W. 2007
Blitch, Ronald B. 1995
Boggs, Honorable Corrine "Lindy" 1991
Bollinger, Donald T. 1994
Bonilla, Maria 2003
Bonnot, Madelyn M. 1994
Bossier, Albert 1989
Botero, Dr. Soffy Duque 2005
Bourgeois, Jennifer S. 2007
Boyle, Kim M. 2004
Brandt, James C. 1996
Brennan, Cindy 1996
Brennan, Ella 1987
Brennan, Ralph 1989
Brennan, Jr. Owen E. 1994
Brennan, Jr. Richard J. "Dickie" 2004
Bricker, John F. 1992
Bridger, Jim 2006
Bridges, Ruby 2003
Brinson, J. Ron 1990
Bromon, Emma D. 1993
Brown, Bob 1998
Bruno, Michael 2001
Buckley, Paul D. 1993
Bullard, E. John 1991
Bush, Barbara G. 1993
Bush, Mike 1997
Bush, Peyton 1997
Cain, James M. 1987
Campbell, David L. 1995
Cangelosi, Jr. Robert J. 2000
Canizaro, Joseph C. 1987
Cantrell, LaToya W. 2007
Carmichael, J.W. 2000
Carmichael, Lucianne 2006
Carter, Kenneth M. 1999
Carter, SJ Rev. James C. 1989
Cary, Beth S. 1992
Casbon, John N. 1996
Causey, Dr. Matthew 1997
Chambers, CSC Rev. Thomas E. 1991
Charbonnet, John D. 1992
Charles, Millie M. 1993
Chase, Leah L. 1987
Chase, III Edgar L. 1992
Clark, Perry 1991
Clarke, Kate McCall 2005
Coaxum, Henry L. 2007
Coaxum, Karen N. 2007
Cohn, Rabbi Edward Paul 2003
Cohn, Dr. Isidore 2006
Cohn, Marianne M. 1998
Coleman, Dorothy J. 1994
Coleman, Elaine 2002
Comiskey, Blanche Mouledoux 2003
Conroy, David 1996
Conway, Bonnie S. 1989
Conwill, IV. Daniel O. 2005
Cook, Dr. Samuel D. 1990
Cooper, II. Angus R. 2005
Cooper, Marc J. 1999
Copeland, Al 1989
Cordaro, John J. 1996
Corey, Shirley Trusty 1993
Cortina, Dr. Raquel 2007
Crosby, Dr. David E. 2005
Couhig, Rob 2000
Courtney, Sharon 2006
Cowan, Dr. Michael A. 2007
Crabtree, Scott D. 2007
Cuccia, Craig 2004
Dardis, John J. 2003
Davis, Arthur Q. 1990
Davis, Quint 1988
Davis, Richard M. 1988
Dempesy, Dr. Skip 1997
Denechaud, Patricia C. 1991
Denegre, George 1990
Deveney, ABC, AP John 2005
Dixon, David 1990
Dodd, John Turcotte 2005
Domino, Fats 1987
Doyle, S.S.J. Rev. Joseph 2002
Dreschnack, M.D. Paul 2002
Dresser, Dr. Betsy 2001
DuBos, Clancy 2003
DuBos, Margo 1996
Dubuisson, Blitch Margaret 1999
Dufour, Charles L. 1989
Dufrechou, Carlton 1999
Duncan, Sandra Rhodes 1993
Ehret, Jr. Frank J. 1998
Eckholdt, Mrs. John L. 2006
Edwards, Preston J. Sr. 2006
Elioff, Dr. Ione 1993
Ellish, Patt M. 2005
Emery, Lin 2003
Encalade, Hope 2005
Eustis, Jr. Laurance 1998
Faget, Mignon 1989
Farley, Ramsey 1989
Favrot, Tim 2002
Ferrara, Jonathan 2006
Fertel, Ruth U. 1990
Fetters, R. Thomas 1987
Finney, Pete 1995
Fitzmorris, Jr. James E. 1991
Flick, Michael A. 1998
Fontham, Michael R. 1993
Forgotson, Jr. C.B. 1996
Forman, Ronald 1990
Foster, Janice M. 2007
Foster, Robert M. 1988
Fountain, Pete 1988
Fowler, III George J. 1999
Fraiche, Donna D. 1991
France, Kyle M. 2005
Francis, Dr. Norman C. 1988
Freeman, Louis 1993
Freeman, Jr. Richard West 1996
Freiberg, Norma Lewis 1998
French, Ronald J. 1992
Friedler, Jr. Frank 1990
Froeba, Gary 1999
Gable, Jr. Rev. Willie 1998
Gaiennie, Richard M. 1994
Gambel, Betsie Meric 2005
Gambel, Gregory F. 1995
Gardner, Ron E. 1999
Garvey, Larry and Don 1990
Gay, Patricia H. 1995
Gershanik, Ana 1997
Gershanik, M.D. Juan 2002
Gianna, Beverly 1999
Gibbs, Larry C. 1996
Gilbert, Linetta 1997
Glaviano, Frank A. 2007
Goldberger, Clem 1999
Goldman, Jerome 1989
Goldring, Stephen 1994
Gonzalez, Diego 1999
Gootee, Patrick 2001
Gottsegen, Dr. Marshall I. 1999
Goyeneche, III Rafael 2001
Graham, John 1989
Granger, Mason 2003
Greenwalt, Linda 1995
Gruber, Ph.D. J. Richard 2005
Grundmeyer, Brad 2006
Guidry, David 1997
Gunn, Philip J. 2000
Gunter, Lucien 1998
Guth, Dr. Paul 1997
Hammett, Barabara Barry 2005
Hannan, Archbishop Phillip 1987
Hansel, Dana 2003
Hansel, Stephen A. 1994
Harris, Cathy Coleman 1995
Harrison, Richard 1989
Hatfield, Ph.D. Brenda 2002
Healy, III George W. 1994
Hebert, Corey J., M.D. 2007
Heiman, Dr. Mayer 1999
Heinrich, M.S., M.D. Stephen D. 2004
Hess, Susan O. 2003
Hewitt, M.D. Robert L. 1996
Hill, Angela 1988
Hines, William 2002
Hirsch, Les 2006
Hitt, Dr. Homer 1994
Holland, Philip E. 2000
Houck, Oliver 1995
Howard, Robert L. 1988
Hutchens, John T. 1995
Israel, Mrs. Lawrence J. 1998
Jacobs, Leslie 1997
Jacques, S.S.E., V.F. Very Rev. Michael P. 2004
James, Ernest L. 1999
Jobe, Jan 2004
Johnsen, Erik F. 1990
Johnson, Gregory Ben 1996
Jones, Dr. Stella 1998
Jones, Edith Gee 2004
Jones, Ronald W. 1988
Jordan, Dr. Kevin 2006
Jordon, Kidd 1997
Jordon, Phyllis C. 1995
Kabacoff, Lester E. 1992
Kabacoff, Pres 1988
Kahn, Hugo 2000
Kallenborn, John 2003
Kaufman, Herbert E. 1995
Kearny, Sand Anne 2002
Keeler, Vern 1991
Keller, Rosa 1990
Kelso, Iris 1997
Kern, Sr. Blaine S. 2000
Kilbert, Darryl C. 1998
Kincaid, Rachel 2006
King, Elton R. 1992
Klein, Donna G. 2002
Knecht, Joe 1987
Knoth, S.J. Rev. Bernard P. 2000
Koerner, III John E. 1991
Kohl, Ph.D. Barry 2003
Kohlmeyer, Ida 1987
Kohlmeyer, Sr. Herman S. 1991
Kole, Ronnie 1993
Koretzky, Roselyn B. 2002
Krebs, Joseph J. 1988
Krohn, Susan D. 2000
Kulkarni, Subhash 2000
Kullman, Ruth S. 1999
Kushner, John 1991
LaBonia, Michael 2001
LaBorde, Errol 2002
Laborde, John P. 1988
Lafitte, Gene W. 2001
Lagarde, III Maurice "Mel" 2002
Lagasse, Emeril 1993
Lamarque, Ronnie 2000
Lambert, CSJ Sister Adele 1999
Landrieu, Honorable "Moon" 1989
Landrieu, Verna 1995
Larue, Janet 2005
Lassen, Sidney W. 1991
LeBlanc, III Sam 2001
Lee, John R. 2000
Lee, Wayne J. 1998
Leger, Jr. Walter J. 2005
Legier, Kelly McNeil 2003
Legier, William R. 1996
Leonard, J. Wayne 2003
Levy, Jr. M.D. Julius L. 1994
Lewis, Diana M. 1987
Lewis, Leland 2001
Litwin, Sharon 1997
Liuzza, Jr. Vincent J. 1998
Lockett, Jr. F. Walker 1996
Logan, G. King 2002
Lomax, Ph.D. Michael L. 2000
Longoria, Salvador 2006
Luker, Lynn 2004
Lundy, Larry 1995
Lupberger, Edwin 1990
Lupin, Dr. Ralph E. 1993
Lupin, Freda 1996
Lupin, M.D. Arnold M. 1999
Magee, Jennifer K. 2004
Major, Barbara 1997
Major, Carla Legaux 2005
Maloney, Laura 2006
Manning, Archie 1988
Manning, Raymond 1991
Marinovic, Nancy 1999
Marks, William L. 1993
Marrero, Yvonne 1991
Marsalis, Ellis 1991
Marshall, Naomi 1990
Marshall, Sr. Nolan A. 1991
Marsiglia, Nancy M. 1993
Martin, Ti 2001
Mason, Patricia C. 1995
Mathes, Edward C. 1989
Mayer, Peter A. 1996
Mayfield, Irvin 2004
McCall, Jr. Harry 1991
McDonald, Jr. Alden J. 1992
McKenna, Beverly 1995
McNeill, Edward J. 1994
McPhee, Sister Mary Rose 1992
Meffert, Greg 1998
Mestayer, Suzanne T. 2004
Metcalf, Jr. William R. 1987
Mickal, Dr. Abe 1999
Milling, Anne 1991
Mitchell-Grubb, Yvonne 2006
Mintz, Albert 2004
Mintz, Christie 2003
Mintz, Donald 1995
Mintz, Susan 1997
Moffett, James R. 1987
Moorehead, M.D. Myron E. 2004
Mora, Connie 1994
Moreau, C. Michael 2003
Moreno, Max 1997
Morial, Honorable "Dutch" 1990
Morial, Sybil 1992
Morin, Rev. Monsignor Roger P. 1999
Morrison, Mary 1990
Morton, Sr. Bishop Paul S. 1993
Moses, Stephen A. 1996
Mueller, Gordon "Nick" 2001
Nagin, Ray 1995
Nalty, Donald J. 1996
Nalty, Paul A. 1993
Nelson, Waldemar S. 1987
Neville, Aaron 1990
Neville, Charmaine 1992
Nims, Jeri 2004
Norman, Sonny 1987
Nunez, Father Pedro 1998
O'Brien, Dr. Gregory M. 1989
Ochsner, Dr. John 1987
Ochsner, Dr. Coller
O'Connell, Nancy 1999
Oestreicher, Marguerite 1999
Ogden, Roger H. 1995
Oliver, William A. 2003
O'Neill, Rosary H. 1991
Ortique, Jr. Revius 1987
Osofsky, Dr. Joy 2001
Ostroske, Gary 2002
Ourso, E.J. 1998
Packer, Daniel F. 1998
Pannu, Rajender K. 2004
Pastorek, Paul 1997
Payton, Bonnie 1992
Pellerin, Norvin 1990
Pennington, Richard 1998
Perkins, Thomas 1992
Perlis, Sharon 2001
Peychaud, Rosalind 2001
Pilon, Sister Grace 1987
Poree, Jr. Edgar F. 1994
Powell, M. Cleland, III 2007
Priestly, Kay Gravolet 1998
Prudhomme, Paul 1989
Pulitzer, Arthur C. 1994
Pulitzer, Sidney C. 1991
Pumilla, Mrs. Claude 1990
Purvis, Frank 1993
Quinlan, Patrick J., M.D. 2007
Quirk, Peter A. 2007
Rack, Elizabeth 1998
Read, Michael O. 1992
Recasner, Tony 1999
Redd, Anne F. 2007
Reily, Robert D. 1998
Reiss, Jr. James J. 2004
Remson, Sister Jane 1990
Rene, Dr. Charles 2001
Renwick, Edward F. 1995
Reyes, III Eugene F. 1995
Ricchiuti, Peter 2000
Riddick, Jr. M.D. Frank A. 2002
Roberts, Robert 1997
Roberts, Sally Ann 1994
Roberts, Jr. John K. 1989
Roberts, Sr. Elliott C. 1994
Robichaux, Gary 2007
Robinson, Norman 1992
Robinson, Virgil 2002
Rock, M.D. John A. 2005
Rodney, Jr. Roy J. 1999
Rodriguez, Julie R. 1999
Roger, Arthur 1997
Rogers, Father Peter V. 1988
Rome, Olga 2001
Romig, Jerry E. 2004
Roppolo, Sharon 1988
Rose, Chris 2006
Rosenthal, Stanford H. 1991
Rouselle, William 2001
Rouzan, Wanda 2000
Rubenstein, Andre M. 1987
Rubenstein, David 2001
Rusovich, Basil J. 1993
Rusovich, Gregory R. 2000
Ryan, Dr. Timothy P. 1992
Ryan, Pamela 2003
Ryan, Jr. Ashton J. 2000
Saavedra, Rufino 2000
Savoie, Bobby 2004
Schally, Dr. Andrew 1987
Scheerle, P.K. 1993
Schenk, Madalyn 2000
Schmidt, Dr. Frank E. 2005
Schornstein, Florence W. 1991
Schwegmann, John 1988
Scott, John 1988
Scott, Stanley 1989
Sefcik, James F. 2004
Shane, Henry 2002
Shannon, James P. "Jamie" 2002
Shea, Donald A. 1994
Sheridan, Sharon Carter 2005
Shih, Li Schon 1997
Shilstone, Mackie 2001
Shilstone, Sandy 2002
Shinn, George 2005
Shushan, Dorothy 1988
Silva, Luis R. 2000
Simmons, Ada T. 2005
Solomon, Gary 1992
Solomon, T.G. 2002
Sontheimer, Stephen 1997
Spears, Willie 2001
Spencer, Smith Dodie 2000
Spicer, Susan 2000
Sport, Kim 1996
Sport, Michael C. 1993
St. Etienne, David 1997
St. Julien, Mtumishi 1995
Steeg, Melba 1990
Steeg, Jr. Moise S. 1992
Sterbcow, Arthur 2007
Sternberg, Hans 1990
Steward, H. Leighton 1990
Stewart, Jr. Frank B. 1989
Stockwell, Lonnie 2001
Strachan, Camille J. 1987
Stroud, Jr. Major General A.M. 1994
Suggs, Carroll W. 1992
Surprenant, Mark C. 2007
Sutton, Ph.D., LL.D. William W. 2003
Talbot, Douglas 1994
Tartikoff, Lilly 1997
Tate, Lloyd A. 1992
Taylor, Patrick F. 1988
Taylor, Phyllis M. 1991
Teamer, Sr. Charles 1989
Temple, Shaie-Mei 1996
Thomas, Irma 1989
Thomas, Richard C. 1989
Thomas, Robert A. 1990
Thomas, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P. Dwayne A. 2003
Thorns, Jr. James 1993
Thornton, Denise 2007
Thornton, J. Douglas 1992
Tompson, Father Harry 2001
Torres, Sidney D., IV 2007
Toussaint, Allen 1990
Trail, Dr. Merv 1987
Tucei, F. Walker 1993
Tucker, Robert H. 1988
Vallejo, Maria 2001
Vassel, Tommie 2002
Vaughn, Cathy L. 1998
Vehenekamp, Billy R. 1996
Vien, Rev. Nguyen T. 2007
Villa, Mario 1998
Villere, Frances G. 1996
Voelker, David 2002
Walk, Frank H. 1995
Wallace, William F. 1992
Walsh, Dr. John J. 1988
Waltzer, Miriam 1989
Washington, Jr. James R. 2005
Watts, Judy 2000
Webster, Rev. Dwight 1997
West, Rod 2005
Westervelt, Paul T. 1994
White, Dr. Michael 2003
Wicker, Judge Veronica D. 1994
Williams, Dr. Everett J. 1996
Williams, Guy T. 2003
Williamson, E.L. 1988
Williamson, Kimberly 2002
Wilson, Jr. Samuel 1987
Wisdom, Betty 1996
Wisdom, John M. 1988
Wise, Carol 2006
Wood, Annette 2002
Wood, D. Brent 1995
Wright, Marva 1994
Yenni, Joseph S. 1987
Young, Dr. Alma 1996
Young, Aspirations Young Artists 1992
Zaheri, Becky 2006