LSU A LUMNI A SSOCIATION Chapter Events

Toys for Tots – Charles Favors, center, president of the Southern California (SoCal) Chapter poses with LSU and Southern University alumni participating in the chapter’s annual Toys for Tots in collaboration with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. More than 300 toys were collected to distribute to disadvantaged children in Southern California.

San Diego – A $68,000 donation for the the San Diego Chapter Scholarship Fund was presented in November. Pictured, from left, are, Mary Clare Trevison, chapters manager; chapter members Jacinda Matherne; Kathryn Crossin; Je Matens, Adrienne Tesarek, and Karen Brack; Gordon Monk, former Association president; and Amy Parrino, vice president of development.

Dallas – Displaying a $30,000 contribution to the Dallas Chapter Scholarship Fund are, from left, Sally Stiel, vice president of engagement and marketing; Ron Young, then Association President Gordon Monk, and Linda Young.

Orlandeaux Tigers

By Paul West

The LSU Alumni of Central Florida Chapter welcomed LSU Tigers to Orlandeaux for the Citrus Bowl win against Purdue.

To kick o the week the Central Florida alumni group welcomed the team with OJ and Cheez-Its as they arrived in Orlandeaux The next day, local area children were invited to team up with LSU and Purdue football players and enjoyed time at Fun Spot Amusement Park on multiple park rides. A Pep Rally was held at Orlando Pointe, and local fans showed up to cheer for LSU with the Tiger band, LSU cheerleaders, Coach Brian Kelly and a few players in attendance.

Local alumni board member Kris Cowart, twenty- year retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, was chosen Honorary Team Captain for the game and invited to join the coin toss and pregame activities on the field.

Prior to kick-o the Orlandeaux Tailgate Krewe gathered for good food and spirits. It was a great week and an even better victory for the LSU Tigers!

Football Wrap-up – Traveling Tigers, friends, and fans celebrated as the Tigers roared to a 63-7 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at the Citrus Bowl after wrapping up the 2022 season at home and on the road for games against Florida, Ole Miss, Alabama, Arkansas, UAB, and Texas A&M.

Joe Carvalhido Assumes LSUAA Presidency

Joe Carvalhido, vice president of advancement at the LSU Alumni Association, assumed presidency of the organization on Jan. 16. He replaces Gordon Monk, who stepped down after four years of service.

Carvalhido joined the association in 2021. He was previously vice president of operations and services at the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF), where he was also director of operations and services and assistant director of marketing during his more than thirteen years of service. Prior to joining TAF, he was director of basketball operations for LSU Women’s Basketball.

“I look forward to working with and supporting my fellow sta members to broaden and strengthen the

Association’s legacy,” Carvalhido said. “We have LSU’s best interests at heart, and I am indeed fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the University in this capacity.”

Monk joined the association following his retirement from the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal O ce after thirty-five years of service.

“After nearly forty years of service to the state and the university, I look forward to my “second retirement” to spend time with my family,” Monk said. “It has been an honor to serve my fellow alumni, as well as faculty, sta , and students. It was most rewarding, and I will continue to support e orts to grow and strengthen the association’s excellent programs.”

Congratulations to our colleague Sally Stiel, vice president of alumni engagement, who received her MBA degree at winter commencement. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in communications studies from LSU.

New Faces at LSUAA –

A hearty “Welcome to the Team” to new employees, from left, Sarah Armstead, marketing coordinator; Mike Robin, maintenance engineer; and Shannon McConnell, accountant.

2022 Annual Meeting

Fives, Garner Named to Top Posts

Kathy Fives and Mario Garner were named chair and chair-elect, respectively, of the LSU Alumni Association Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting and Past Presidents & Chairs Luncheon in November.

Fives, of Baton Rouge, a founding member and past president of the LSU Alumni Las Vegas Chapter, earned a bachelor's degree from the LSU College of Agriculture in 1987. Fives is an entrepreneur and owns businesses in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. A board member since 2013, she has served on the engagement/marketing, human resources, and finance committees.

Mario Garner, of Spring, Texas, is president of CHI St. Luke’s Vintage Hospital in Houston. He earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from LSU, a master's degree in healthcare administration from Tulane University, and a doctor of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston. He has served on the board since 2017 and has been a member of the finance, human resources, and project committees.

Re-elected to the board for three-year terms were Scott Jenkins, a partner at Jones Walker, New Orleans; Jimmy Gosslee, chairman, Coldwell Banker Gosslee and president, Gosslee & Associates Inc., Shreveport; David Braddock, cofounder and board member, Broad Oak Energy Inc., Dallas; G. Archer Frierson, director of brokerage and leasing, Vintage Realty Company, Shreveport; Garner; Louis Minsky, chief of sta , Baton Rouge General Medical Center; and Bart Schmolke, financial advisor, Financial Solutions Group, Alexandria.

Paul Bu one, senior vice president, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Baton Rouge, was newly elected for a three-year term.

Ex-o cio o cers re-elected to serve one-year terms were LSU President William F. Tate IV; Gordon Monk, president; Landon Jordan, treasurer; and Rachel Burke, secretary. All terms began Jan. 1, 2023.

At the Past Presidents and Chairs Luncheon following the meeting, Tracy Jones, assistant vice president of operations and management, and Vicky Washington, housekeeping manager at The Cook Hotel, were recognized with the Minsky MVP Award as Employees of the Year.

Also spotlighted was the A.P. Tureaud, Sr. Black Alumni Chapter which celebrated a $100,000 endowment to their Black Minds Matter Scholarship, and the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, which presented a $20,000 check for its scholarship fund.