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Linwood Broussard -
District Governor 2011-12
Linwood, (son of a sharecropper), grew up in rural Lafayette parish. His early memories are of picking cotton, sweet potatoes, and harvesting corn among other farm chores. The escape from this hard work was getting a good education, which his parents encouraged. Since he spoke mostly French this involved learning to speak English and earning good grades in school.
In 1962 he graduated Valedictorian from Milton High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Education with majors in Biology and Mathematics. He went on to teach Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Algebra at Comeaux High School from 1967-1983. During those years he continued his education by earning a Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision with a minor in Biology. In 1970 he was accepted into an Academic Year Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he completed a Masters of Arts in Education with a major in Biology.
Linwood made a career change in 1983 when he joined the New York Life Insurance Company as an agent. Over the years he earned designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Advisor for Senior Living, and Certified Financial Planner. In 1989 he completed requirements for a Master of Science in Financial Services with a double major in Estate and Financial Planning. Currently he and his son Christopher spend most of their time as registered representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC, doing retirement planning for retirees and pre-retirees.
In 1991 Linwood said yes to Rotary and became a member of the Rotary Club of Lafayette. He immediately became involved in various committees and served on the board. From 1996-2000 he served as an officer of the club-- presiding in 2000-2001. At the district level he has served as conference co-chair, conference treasurer, district treasurer, and assistant district governor.
Linwood and Shirley were married July 4, 1964 and have three children, Aimee, Christopher, and Joshua. They have four grandchildren, Xavier, Annie, Wyatt, and Jaden. They are blessed with the opportunity to raise Annie and Xavier. Since Wyatt and Jaden live nearby they have the pleasure of their frequent visits. Their home is the gathering place for the holidays and special events. Mom Shirley, as she is affectionately called, is a GREAT cook.
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