Le Centre Internationale was
the setting for a reception for Officials of the upcoming Congre
Mondial-Nova Scotia-2004 to meet with heads of our Louisiana Acadian
Families and CAFA. Our thanks to Mr. Phillipe Gustin, Director of
the Centre for providing the setting and ample refreshments and food for
the occasion. Approximately 100 persons crowded the meeting room
Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 2002, mostly from CAFA Member Families and
local dignitaries. Our guests answered numerous questions from our
members, mostly on a one to one basis.
Following are a few pictures of the reception.

Mr. Gustin welcomes our guests.

Mr. Eddie Richard, Vice President CAFA addressing the
gathering
and preparing to introduce our Nova Scotia guests.

Ms. Vaughn Madden, General Manager of CMA-2004 address
the group

Ms. Madden is joined by Ms. Ginette Arceneaux, Program
Director for
CMA-2004

Mr. Claude DeGrace, Director Park Canada-Nova
Scotia, and James Bourque
discuss the expectations for 2004.

Ms. Thelma Richard, Director of the Richard Family
Reunion-2004
warmly greeted by Ray and Joyce Lege, Abbeville, La.