NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 9, 2023
Join us for the
FIRST EVENT OF 2023
JANUARY MEMBER LUNCHEON

DATE: Thursday, January 12, 2023
TIME: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

LOCATION: Clarion Inn & Conference Center
1500 Louisiana 30 W // Gonzales
presented by
Join us for our first member luncheon of 2023 presented by Ochsner Health!
 
*ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10.* Registration after this point will be $30 for members. Please call our office (225-647-7487) to register once the online registration has closed.
Realize Your Potential in 2023!
How Your Optimal Self Can Serve Optimal Performance
 
GUEST SPEAKER:
STEVE MELLOR
Owner/Executive Coach of Career Competitor
 
Trusted coach to business owners, executive teams, young professionals, and athletes(including the LSU Tigers and an Olympic Gold Medalist)
OPPORTUNITY ASCENSION RECAP
Pictured from L-R: Robert Burgess, Carley Cryer, Brian Henderson, Monty Buckles, Amy Cheek, Chris Haik, Rachel Vallot, Jason Cheek, Erica Ramos, Sharon Morris, Olivia Mahan, Ruth Phillips, Rebecca Mouk, Holly Daigle, Rachael Lambert, Lisa Bacala, Monika Arnold, Cody Melancon
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

We'd like to recognize and thank our tremendous group of Opportunity Ascension volunteers! Under the leadership of Campaign Chair Lisa Bacala, this year's campaign raised more than $180,000 by connecting 102 of our members with 258 Chamber sponsorship and marketing opportunities for 2023. The resources generated through each year’s Opportunity Ascension Campaign support Chamber operations, programs, initiatives, and events.
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Lisa Bacala
TEAM CAPTAINS
Jason Cheek &
Amy Cheek
TruBlue Water

Ann Booth 
BCBS – Medicare Team

Chris Haik
Our Lady of the Lake

Cody Melancon
Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office

Rebecca Mouk
Ascension Roofing & Fabrication

Renee Goudeau
Express Employment Professionals
TEAM CAPTAIN
Lyman Abadie
REV
 
Brian Henderson
Hancock Whitney

Holly Daigle
OneSource EHS

Monika Arnold
REV
 
Monty Buckles
Louisiana Federal Credit Union

Rachael Lambert
Ascension Specialty Advertising
TEAM CAPTAIN
Tammy Williams
City of Gonzales

Erica Ramos
Ascension Public Schools

Kelee King
Home Instead

Olivia Mahan
Legacy Law

Rachel Vallot
Pelican State Credit Union

Ruth Phillips
Parish of Ascension

Sharon Morris
The Arc of East Ascension
Pictured L-R: Cody Melancon, Lyman Abadie, Rachael Lambert, Renee Goudeau, Ruth Phillips, Monika Arnold, Chris Haik, Jason Cheek, Amy Cheek, Olivia Mahan, Ann Booth, Rebecca Mouk, Lisa Bacala, Robert Burgess, Kelee King, Tammy Williams, Rachel Vallot, Brian, Henderson
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP PERFORMERS!
In a very competitive group of volunteers, we had many wins throughout the campaign!
We'd like to highlight these 3 volunteers who earned the most
throughout the entire campaign.
Monika Arnold
REV
Brian Henderson
Hancock Whitney
Tammy Williams
City of Gonzales
In addition to our volunteers, we'd like to send a large thank you to all of our sponsoring members! We appreciate your partnership and support of the Ascension Chamber.
It's time to make your
ANNUAL AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Ascension Chamber of Commerce recognizes volunteers and businesses that contribute their time and support to the Chamber each year at the Annual Awards Banquet. We are currently accepting nominations for our 2022 Awards to be presented at our 2023 Annual Awards Banquet.

AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

We will be announcing the Annual Awards Banquet date and opening registration soon for members who haven't already reserved a table.
End of Year
BOARD RETREAT
Pictured L-R: Craig Stevens, Joe Britt, Kevin McCarroll, Robert Burgess, Chris Trevino, Greta Gordon, Edith Walker, Scot Byrd, Cody Melancon, Michael Buturla, Michael Bonfanti, Josh Descant, Brian Henderson, Clay Stafford, Amy Velez
Thank you to the members of our 2022 and 2023 Board of Directors who attended our End of Year Board Retreat in December. We are thankful for their leadership and guidance in setting the focus our next strategic plan with goals that will continue to serve our members and community.
Mark Your Calendar for this
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
RIBBON CUTTING

LA Threaux
10:00AM

39359 Airline Plaza Place 
Gonzales
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
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