Membership? C’est bon!
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Membership sustains the mission and programs of Louisiana Folk Roots!
When you invest in local culture, you invest in the future. As a Friend of Louisiana Folk Roots member, your investment provides immediate and long-term returns!
In the short term, Friends of Folk Roots membership includes:
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notices for activities and events
discounts for admission-based activities and events
free admission to evening dances at Balfa Week Camps
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In the long term, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that Louisiana cultural expressions will be continued for generations to come.
Gift memberships and Memorial memberships are also great ideas. By registering friends or loved ones, you’ll spotlight their commitment to Louisiana culture.
Private donations and corporate sponsorships are welcomed! If you’d like to make a larger donation or sponsor an event, please contact 337.234.8360.
Corporate matching gift programs can substantially increase your membership contribution. Please request the appropriate forms from your employer.
The more we invest together, the more we can strengthen the Louisiana-based cultural experiences!
Merci to Members for 2023-25!
Bailey Family (Amanda) * Charlie Begnaud * Jason Bent * Joel J. Breaux * Vick Chrisman * Brian DeMarcus * Burgess Family (Richard & Anya) * Gretchen Erlingson * Evans Family (Jessica) * Farnsworth Family (Karen) * Griffard Family (Phyllis) * Hays Family (David & Jon-Ella) * Anjanette Hebert * Sandy Himel * Karen Holden * Peter Jacobs * Johnson & Feavel Family (Jean & Paul) * William Justice * Cecile Maury * Jane Phillips * Joseph Romain * Singleton Family (Wayne & Ashley) * France Trepanier * Jim & Gale Varcarolis*
Special thanks to the LIFETIME Members!
Gilbert and Margaret Aucoin – Ville Platte, Louisiana
Alan and Brenda Broussard – Lafayette, Louisiana
René Chaze – McLean, Virginia
Richard Cheatham – Atlanta, Georgia
Maggie Casey and Pierre Henri Pichot – London, England
Marsha Engelbrecht – Lafayette, Louisiana
Will and Norma Frugé – Lake Charles, Louisiana
TEd Granger – Seattle, Washington
Jodi Hebert – Youngsville, Louisiana
The Henderson Family – Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Weaver Hickerson & Melissa Crouse - Chapel Hill, NC
Rob Krumm – Urbana, Illinois
John Morris and Karen Kaser – Mercer Island, Washington
Todd Mouton – Lafayette, Louisiana
NuNu Collective – Arnaudville, Louisiana
Johnny Phillips – Bayshore, New York (deceased 2014)
Tyler Sanders – Wichita, Kansas
Susan Shaw – New York, New York
Lorraine Shelton-Gaines – Helotes, Texas
Frederick Soileau – Splendora, Texas
Kenny Tweedy – Austin, Texas
Walker & Sons, Inc. (Slap Ya Mama®) – Ville Platte, Louisiana
James L. Wilson – Chicago, Illinois
Includes up to four people (ages 12 and under do not require membership.)