Leadership Youngsville

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

The next stop for Leadership Youngsville Class VII was learning about sugarcane farming and homesteading.

Dwayne Viator shared his experience as a fifth-generation sugarcane farmer. He also walked the class through the process of planting and harvesting, as well as the steps that take place after sugarcane moves from milling to processing.

Mark Simon introduced the group to homesteading. The class had the opportunity to get hands-on experience, including milking a cow, learning about honeybees, and even making butter.

09/16/2026

Leadership Youngsville Class VII, kicked off this months session learning about the History of Youngsville from the Youngsville Historical Preservation Society and learning about Youngsville oldest Mardi Gras Krew, Krewe Des Amis .

Thank you to the Glenda, Shannon, Ann, and Lydia for sharing about the history of Youngsville. Thank you to Mike for sharing about the history of Krew Des Amis.

08/20/2026

Class VII wrapped up the day with a visit to the Youngsville Police Department, where they heard from Chief Broussard, Assistant Chief Duhon, Deputy Chief Thompson, and their very own classmate Sergeant Mosely.

Hot topics the class had questions on were e-bike safety and how to properly navigate the new roundabout.

08/19/2026

Next stop for today’s session for Leadership Youngsville Class VII next visit is the Youngsville Fire Department.

The class learned about the history of the Youngsville Fire Department, had opportunity to climb the ladder truck and meet Recuse Randy, the training dummy.

Thank you Chief Rivette for speaking with the class.

Thank you YFD for cooking lunch. It was delicious!!

Thank you to our program sponsor Hancock Whitney!
Thank you to our transportation sponsor Sugar 'n Spice, Youngsville's Preschool, Inc.!

08/19/2026

Class VII is touring Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness & 911 Call Center. This state-of-the-art emergency center uses high level technology to provide optimum efficiency for 911 dispatchers responding to calls and preparing and dealing with emergency events in Lafayette Parish.

Thank you Brittany and Regina for facilitating our tour and presenting to Class VII!

Thank you to our transportation sponsor Sugar 'n Spice, Youngsville's Preschool, Inc.!

Thenk you to our Leadership Youngsville Proagram Sponsor Hancock Whitney!

08/19/2026

Leadership Youngsville Class VII is starting off their Public Safety session at Lafayette Parish 911 Center.

07/24/2026

Leadership Youngsville Class VII spent today exploring the impact of Sports & Tourism and the role it plays in the growth and success of our community.

The day began at the Youngsville Sports Complex, where class served breakfast to the players and their families during the as part of the PONY Mustang World Series, experiencing firsthand the hospitality that makes Youngsville a premier sports destination.

Next the class learned how sports tourism drives economic development, supports local businesses, and enhances the quality of life for residents.

A special thank you to our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise and insights:
Mayor Ken Ritter
Tim Robichaux, Director of the Youngsville Sports Complex
Jimmy Mouton, Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission

The class wrapped up the day with a tour of Acadiana Bottling Company, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at one of our local businesses and its impact on the community.

Thank you to our Sports & Tourism Session Sponsor, Fenstermaker, for making today's experience possible and for investing in the future leaders of Youngsville.

Each Leadership Youngsville session provides participants with a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, and industries that make our community thrive.

07/24/2026

Class VII is ready to learn about Sports & Tourism!

06/18/2026

Outstanding job Leadership Youngsville Class VII on completing your SIMSOC session. It was day of growth.

Thank you to Dr. Steven Fowler for facilitating the session.