Ascension Credit Union celebrated its 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary on June 5, 2024 with a Founder’s Day Celebration!
Proclamations were presented by Louisiana Senator Ed Price on behalf of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana , LA Senator Ed Price, Louisiana House Representative, State Representative Jeff Wiley, Parish of Ascension James E. LeBlanc on behalf Parish President Clint Cointment, City of Gonzales, Councilman Kyle Boudreaux, & City of Donaldsonville, Mayor Leroy J. Sullivan Sr.
Speakers included: Sheriff Bobby Webre, Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, Dr. Edith Walker, Superintendent of Ascension Schools. Juanita Pearly & David Alexander Executive Directors of the Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and Ascension Chamber of Commerce, and Steve Webb, President & CEO of Neighbors FCU and Louisiana Credit Union League Board Chair.
Ascension CU Board Chair Robert Clouatre recognized recent Hall of Fame inductees, highlighting their invaluable contributions to the credit union's success. Clouatre, alongside other board members recognized the achievements of Joe Speligene, Margaret Tanner, Donald Songy, and Susan Curtis, acknowledging their lifelong dedication and advancements within the organization.
President/CEO Lloyd Cockerham recognized Ms. Peggy Aime as one of the original five founders still with us today, and dedicated a time capsule in the ceremony to be opened on June 5, 2074.