Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women

The Commission maintains twenty members on its board. The members are appointed by the City-Parish President on recommendations from the Executive Committee of the Commission. Anyone interested in being a part of the Commission should submit a resume which includes past and present community involvements. Resumes are considered at least twice a year to fill any vacancies.

Mission Statement

• To facilitate an awareness of the status and needs of women by serving as a clearinghouse for information and services available to women in this community.
• To provide input at the local level regarding the concerns of women by making recommendations for policies and promoting programs that improve the role of women in this community.

MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE

All meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at 705 West University.

LCNW OFFICERS

• Christy Lenahan, LCNW President
• JaWand Morris, President Elect
• Bernadette Castille, Treasurer
• Sherry Julian Robinson, Recording Secretary
• Elsie Jones-Azare, Parliamentarian
• Shannon Marks, Historian
• JoAnn LeJune, Member-at-Large

INFORMATION:

• Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women Membership Application
• Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women Brochure
• Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women Survey
• Lafayette Consolidated Government Boards and Commissions Fact Sheet
• LCNW Boards and Commissions Registry
• Resource Directory for Women and Children

EXTERNAL LINKS TO WOMENS SERVICES AND RESOURCES:

• Zonta International
• National Association of Commissions for Women
• Faith House of Acadiana
• Woman's Foundation Inc.