Hello Louisiana Chapters,

          We have decided to post the letter Amy sent to all of the Chapter Directors last month just in case she may have missed anyone.  If anyone has any questions at all please do not hesitate to call or email her.

          I am writing you on the behalf of your Couple of the Year. It has come to my attention that some of the couples have never received medallions and other pertinent items to help them in the COY selection coming up in April.  We realize that some chapters may not be able to afford some of these items and or may not have known about them.  We encourage you to please help these couples as much as possible.  Some suggestions are raffles, bake sales etc. to help with the funds.

The following items are required for the selection process:

10” GWRRA patch

4” GWRRA patch

GWRRA membership pin

Region H pin

COY hanger bar pin

COY patch with year

   If you go to the GWRRA website www.gwrra.org and click on “Members” then “Products” then in the search bar type in COY and it will take you to the Couple of the Year packet.  It cost $35.00 and your chapter should be paying for this if possible.  The packet includes the following items:

2 name badges

2 medallions with lanyards

1 certificate with folder

2 COY pins with hanger bar that says “Chapter”

You can also order COY with year of service patches here or through Beverly Mayon .

When presenting the Couple with the above items and or newly appointing someone as the new Couple please make them feel welcome and “play” it up. When visiting other chapters and events try to take the time to introduce them around to other COY couples and or Chapter Directors etc.

If you have any questions or concerns PLEASE feel free to call or email me anytime.

(985) 264-7936 and librarygirl1@yahoo.com

Thank you very much for keeping these suggestions in mind.  Please forgive me for this information being late in getting out.  Sometimes life seems to get in the way as I am sure you all know too well!

Sincerely,

Allen and Amy Strain

District Couple of the Year Coordinators