Patouts to receive philanthropy award

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) will honor Paul Patout and Patrick “Pat” Patout at its fifth-annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Nov. 3 at the Cajundome Convention Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the program is from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Paul and Pat have been selected to receive the 2015 Leaders in Philanthropy Award for their dedication and contributions to Vermilion Parish. Paul is the current CEO and president of Gulf Coast Bank and Pat serves as the chairman of the board. Under the leadership of the Patout brothers, Gulf Coast Bank has been recognized for its continued support and commitment to the local community.
Their sponsorships include financial contributions as well as volunteered time and effort from employees. Paul and Patrick volunteer with the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s Running of the Ducks, Acadian Village’s Noel Acadien au Village, the Abbeville Christmas Stroll and many other community events and fundraisers.
Paul and Pat are two of 14 individuals who will be recognized for making a positive impact in their communities through philanthropy:
• Vermilion Parish – Paul Patout & Patrick Patout
• Acadia Parish – Charlotte & Joe Freeland
• Evangeline Parish – Kermit & Sheila Miller
• Iberia Parish – Johnny & Cathy Indest
• Lafayette Parish – Paul Hilliard
• St. Landry Parish – Pat & Alice Morrow
• St. Martin Parish – David Buck
• St. Mary Parish – Sylvia & Fulton C. “Butch” Felterman, Jr.
Nominations were submitted by the community and CFA’s Board of Directors Emeriti made final selections. In addition to the above award recipients, CFA will also present two corporate awards to Van Eaton & Romero, LLC, a Latter & Blum Company; and Cabot Corporation for their outstanding philanthropy in Acadiana.
The luncheon will also feature keynote speaker Jim Parker, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author of “Do the Right Thing: How Dedicated Employees Create Loyal Customers and Large Profits.” Luncheon tickets and tables are open to the public and are now on sale. Tickets are $75 each, and tables of eight are $500. To register to attend, visit cfacadiana.org/LIPRegistration or contact Bethany Danos at bdanos@cfacadiana.org or 337-769-4849. The deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 23.
Community Foundation of Acadiana’s (CFA) core purpose is to connect all generous people to the causes they care about. CFA is South Louisiana’s premier philanthropic organization benefiting our region, with a particular focus on the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Mary, St. Martin and Vermilion. CFA has realized cumulative gifts exceeding $156 million and has made cumulative grants of over $79 million. Learn more at www.cfacadiana.org.