Minutes: 12 May 2011
Minutes - Les Guidry d'Asteur Meeting - 12 May 2011
Bonjour Cousins,
Our Guédry-Labine & Petitpas Reunion is coming together well at this point. The Reunion will be on Saturday, 8 October 2011 from approximately 9 am until about 4 pm at the Cut Off Youth Center in Cut Off, LA on the banks of Bayou Lafourche. We are planning to have a special family Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church about 8 am. The Church is within 100 yards of the Cut Off Youth Center.
Our agenda is almost complete at this time. In no specific order here is what we have confirmed so far:
* Nonc Jules Guidry & Mary Lou Guidry & the Lachez-Les Cajun Music Band with Roland Cheramie on fiddle and Elaine Clement on triangle. They'll entertain us with some lively Cajun music and perhaps a bit of Cajun culture.
http://www.cfa.arizona.edu/sturman/sturmansoundfiles/music109soundfiles/CD001soundfiles/CD001-links/Sturman-00115.html
http://louisianafolklife.nsula.edu/artist-biographies/profiles/98
http://www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=111
* Sandra (Petitpas) Perro will present a very interesting photographic essay of Acadian sites in Nova Scotia associated with the Petitpas family
* Ron "Black" Guidry will discuss Cajun culture in the bayou and marsh country, tell a couple of stories, provide an overview of his famous Cajun Man's Swamp Cruise and play us a few Cajun songs on the accordion. Many of you may remember Black Guidry from his Canadian Kia commercials. http://www.cajunman.com/
I am working on one or two other presentations; however, this year we will have more time set aside for folks to get to meet each other and discuss their common interests.
In addition, we will have a number of displays for everyone to view and enjoy. Here's what we are working on at this time:
* Model boats of the Bayou Lafourche area carved by a gentleman with the surname Guidry
* Additional model boats and wonderful paintings by another Guidry
* A poster display on the "Migration of the Guédry family from 1755-1800"
* A tribute to military veterans within the Guédry family
* A lovely reconstructed map of historic Golden Meadow, LA on Bayou Lafourche. Golden Meadow is a haven for the Guidry family of south LA.
* Flags flown by the fishing vessels of Bayou Lafourche to identify their owners
* An award-winniing genealogical display on the Guidry family developed by a young student from LaRose, LA
And there will be others that we'll announce later.
We are planning to have several tables where Guédry vendors can display their products for sale and can provide brochures on their businesses. And we'll have our own Sales Table with items related to our family.
Lunch will be prepared by a couple of chefs extraordinaire from our family. Not sure what we will have yet, but it will be an outstanding Cajun meal. And there will be hot dogs and hamburgers for the children. (Lunch will be provided at an extra charge for those that want to eat at the Youth Center.)
We may even have a magician from the family visiting us during the breaks and at lunch.
Finally we are working on a late afternoon tour (starting about 4 pm) to Fourchon, Cheniere Caminade and Grand Isle to highlight the world class port facility at Fourchon, see the impact of the hurricanes and BP Oil Spill and discuss the Guidry family that lived in these marshes during the late 1800's.
I am also organizing two other events for our family during the week.
On 10 October 2011 we will have a Cajun Swamp Cruise with Black Guidry. The cost will be $25/person. We have reserved the tour boat that accommodates 45 people. Individuals will be responsible for getting to the cruise dock which is about 15 miles west of Houma, LA on LA Highway 182. I will provide directions and distance/time. The time of the cruise is not set yet. The cruise will last approximately two hours and you'll not only see alligators, but also see and hear about the wildlife and flowers of a Louisiana swamp and marsh. And you'll get to sit back and relax to the stories and music of Black Guidry.
On 14 October 2011 we will have an Historic Acadian Tour that will last all day. The tour will be limited to 24 persons due to the size of the facilities we will visit. We will leave from Lafayette, LA by bus. Stops confirmed thus far include: (1) a rare tour of the old St. Gabriel Catholic Church in St. Gabriel, LA. This church was built by the Acadians in 1776 and is approximately 73% original. It is the oldest religious structure in the Mississippi Valley. Although the exterior of the church can be seen at any time, the church is no longer used and thus locked. It is maintained by the congregation of the new St. Gabriel Church. We will be able to go inside the old church and will hear a presentation by the church historians on the history and architecture of the church. (2) a unique opportunity to view and use the historic St-Charles-aux-Mines Catholic Church records of 1707-1748. When the Acadians were exiled from Grand-Pre, Acadia in late 1755, they were able to take some of their church records with them. Amazingly, three volumes of these records survived not only the initial deportation, but over ten years of exile in Maryland and the voyage and resettlement in Louisiana. For almost two hundred years the records were kept in little St. Gabriel Catholic Church. In the mid-1900's they were moved to the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Archives in Baton Rouge, LA. This will be only the third time that they have been made available to the public. (3) We'll pass by and view the vast vacherie (cattle ranch) lands of Pierre Guédry - an exiled Acadian who came to LA in 1768 with nothing, suffered tragedy after tragedy in his life, but managed to acquire a fortune as a cattle rancher by the time of his death in 1825. (4) We will stop at a fine Cajun seafood restaurant for lunch. (The cost of lunch will be at one's own expense.) In addition to the above, I am trying to get permission to view the oldest known Guédry home in Louisiana. It was built in the late 1790's and has a very interesting and unique history. During the tour we will ride through 18 miles of the Atchafalaya Swamp - the largest remaining swamp in the United States. The cost of the Historic Acadian Tour has not been set yet, but will be in the range of $60-90/person depending on the cost of the bus rental.
I have attached a Registration Form for the Reunion. Please register early if you can as it will help us plan the lunch and other activities associated with the Reunion.
Additionally, I have started a list for those persons wanting to take one or both tours. Please email me your name at guidryrmartin@gmail.com and tell me what tour you would like to take. I will send cost and other information out as soon as I have finalized everything for the tour. I will then ask that you send payment for the tour.
If you emailed me previously that you wanted to be on one of the tours and I acknowledged your request by return email, you do not need to send me another email.
L'ORDRE DU BON TEMPS
For those wanting to share in an unique opportunity, the Acadian Memorial will have their annual L'Ordre du Bon Temps supper from 7-10 pm on 13 October in Cade, LA - just outside Lafayette. The L'Ordre du Bon Temps is the oldest supper club in North American - begun in 1606 by Champlain at Port Royal, Acadia. The Acadian Memorial models their L'Ordre du Bon Temps supper after that of Port-Royal with a Louisiana twist. There will be Acadians and Native Americans dressed in period costume, superb food by outstanding Cajun chefs and entertainment. The cost is $50/person for the evening. If you are interested in attending, please email me at guidryrmartin@gmail.com and I'll put your name on the Acadian Memorial attendee list for tickets.
GRAND RÉVEIL ACADIEN 2011
FFrom 7 October - 16 October 2011 in South Louisiana will be the Grand Revéil Acadien 2011 (The Great Acadian Awakening 2011). There will be many events occurring in New Orleans (7 Oct), Houma (9 Oct), Lake Charles (11 Oct) and Lafayette (13-16 Oct). Our Guédry family activities are set for the off-days of the Grand Réveil Acadien 2011. The tentative schedule of activities for this 15-day Acadian festival is at http://gra2011.org/ . The schedule is in French and English. Be sure and note the activities on 13 October at the CajunDome in Lafayette. Dr. Stephen White of the Center for Acadian Studies in Moncton, New Brunswick will be a featured speaker.
ACCOMODATIONS
Below are some motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins in the vicinity of Cut Off, LA
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast Facilities
Several folks have asked about the availability of motels, bed & breakfast facilities and cabins in the vicinity of Cut Off. Here are several facilities as well as within approximately 40 miles of Cut Off. I have not visited any of these facilities so please inquire about them to ensure they meet your expectations. Driving distances between Cut Off and nearby towns are:
From this town to Cut Off, LA:
Galliano & Golden Meadow - 5 miles
Houma, LA - 30 miles
Thibodaux, LA - 40 miles
Raceland, LA - 24 miles
Lockport - 16 miles
Grand Isle, LA - 44 miles
New Orleans, LA - 70 miles
On most highways in Louisiana the speed limit is 55 miles per hour except in towns where it is 25-40 mph.
Motels
Holiday Inn Express (Galliano, LA)
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/cut-off/giala/hoteldetail?destination=galiano+louisiana&numberOfRooms=1&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfChildren=0&ratePreference=6CBARCnull
* Best Western Inn (Galliano, LA)
http://www.bestwesternlouisiana.com/hotels/best-western-isabelle-court/
* Days Inn (Galliano, LA)
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=14642
* Galliano Inn
hhttp://gallianoinn.com/
Acadiana House
http://www.acadianahouse.com 207 East 14th Place
Cut Off LA 70345
(985) 798-5631
minya@acadianahouse.com
•Full house with 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths
•Full kitchen & laundry facilities
••Fenced in yard, patio with jacuzzi
Naquin's Bed & Breakfast http://www.naquinsbb.com/
1146 West Camellia Drive
Thibodaux LA 70301
(985) 446-6977
naquinsbb@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/naquinsbb or www.naquinsbb.com
•Owners: Frank & Joyce Naquin
•Second Number: 985-563-7680
•5 units French speaking host
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed & Breakfast
http://www.achateauonthebayou.com/
3158 Highway 308
Raceland LA 70394
985-537-6773
claudettelp@charter.net http://www.achateauonthebayou.com
•Laundry Facilities
••Wireless highspeed internet connection * Accommodates up to 8 people
• Owner - Claudette L. Pitre - Cell (985) 413-6773
Dansereau House Bed & Breakfast
http://dansereauhouse.com 506 Saint Philip Street
Thibodaux LA 70301
985-227-9937 985-227-9938
http://www.dansereauhouse.com
•6 Suites
•Available for weddings & private parties.
•Located in historic downtown Thibodaux only blocks away from beautiful Bayou Lafourche.
Fort Romy
102 Romy Drive
Lockport LA 70374br> (985) 532-6177
Jewel's Bed & Breakfast
1241 Hwy. 20
Thibodaux LA 70301
(985) 633-2562
•Owner: Jewel Durocher
La Famille Martin Bed & Breakfast
164 Wilson Street Raceland LA 70394
(985) 537-5494
fmartinbb@aol.com
•Cell: 985-688-6241
•Owner: Frances Martin
M & M's Cajun Bed & Breakfast
11004 Bayou Ble Road
Houma LA 70364br> (985) 868-4781
Nelson's Bed & Breakfast
128 Durocher Lane
Thibodaux LA
985-633-2560
•French Speaking Host
The Robichaux House Bed & Breakfast
322 East Second Street Thibodaux LA 70301
985-447-4738
••Malcolm and Beth Hodnett
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed and Breakfast br> 3158 Highway 308 • Raceland, LA 70394
Located 15 Minutes from Houma
985-537-6773, 985-413-6773
Come enjoy Cajun hospitality in this country Victorian home located on the banks of Bayou... more... map
Allie & Herbert's Cajun Bed & Breakfast
1120 Lewald Avenue • Houma, LA 70360
985-868-5543br> Allie & Herbert offer four bedrooms, one kitchen, a dining area, den area and two baths. They can... more... map
Crochet House Bed & Breakfast
301 Midland Drive • Houma, LA 70360
985-879-3033
Centrally located between New Orleans and Plantation, in the heart of Cajun country, this bed and... more... map
Grand Bayou Noir (circa 1936)
1143 Bayou Black Drive • Houma, LA 70361
985-873-5849
A grand Georgian-style home on the Big Bayou Black, Grand Bayou Noir is surrounded by four acres of... more... map
Honduras House Bed & Breakfast
11023 Saadi Street • Houma, LA 70363
985-868-1520br> This bed and breakfast offers two guest rooms and one suite with private entrances and baths. ... more... map
La Belle St. Pierre B&B
406 Barrow Street • Houma, LA 70360
LLocated in the Downtown HIstoric District
985-879-3392
La Belle St. Pierre offers a lovely suite with sunroom. There is a bayouside camp with charter... more... map
La Maison d'Audrey Bed & Breakfast
815 Funderburk Avenue • Houma, LA 70364
504-879-3285br> AA little Cajun mansion that includes two guest rooms and one suite. Guests can enjoy the indoor... more... map
Maison Dugas
222 Tudor Street • Houma, LA 70364br> 9985-879-4189
Maison Dugas offers two rooms with private baths. A complete breakfast is served and children are... more... map
Twelve Oaks Plantation Bed & Breakfast br> 3650 Southdown Mandalay Road • Houma, LA 70360
985-876-5772
Bed & breakfast located on a working sugarcane farm. It sits across from the Big Bayou Black, which... more... map
Cabins
Bayou Resort, LLC
18920 Hwy. 3235
Galliano LA
985-475-5946
•3 Cabins, 40 Paved RV sites, tent sites
•Large recreation area, 3 freshwater ponds stocked with Catfish, Bass, & Perch
•Laundromat, boat stalls, fish cleaning facilities, 2 bath houses
BBoudreaux's Condeauxs
208 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd.. P. O. Box 743
Golden Meadow LA 70357br> (985) 475-6313
•Cell Phone: 985-637-5746
•22 rental units, Motel rooms and cabins, 1 and 2 Bedroom duplexes, 13 Kitchen units (fully equipped)
•12 RV sites (full hookup), 11 Dry Boat storage, Fishing Guide services available, Laundromat, Ice, Fish cleaning facilities
Catfish Lake Cabins & RV's
18628 Hwy 3235
Galliano LA 70354
(985) 475-8700
http://gallianoinn.com
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Martin Guidry6139 North Shore Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-571-9726
guidryrmartin@gmail.com
Les Guédry et Petitpas d'Asteur, Inc.
https://guedryfamily.guedry.org/
https://guedry.guedry.org/
https://clotiaux.guedry.org/
https://butaud.guedry.org/