Schilling gives $1 million for UL sponsorship

LAFAYETTE - Schilling Distributing Company loves sporting events, tailgating and other activities that bring people together. In its latest community venture, Schilling is now the official beer distributor of Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics.
Schilling Distributing has announced a $1 million sponsorship with the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation. The deal gives Schilling official sponsor designation for four years, with an option to renew for another four years.
“We’ve been steadfast supporters of the Acadiana community for 65 years. Throughout the decades, we’ve supported the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Ragin’ Cajuns,” said Herbert “Herbie” E. Schilling II, president and chairman of Schilling Distributing Company, Inc.
Locally owned Schilling Distributing has been selling Anheuser-Busch products to the Acadiana area since 1950. Today, it is a complete beverage distributor, working with local breweries such as Bayou Teche and Parish, as well as wines, spirits and non-alcohol beverages like RC Cola and Sparkling Ice.
“The University and its athletics programs benefit our community’s economy and provide positive national attention. The coaches are great ambassadors and the student-athletes achieve on the playing field and as scholars,” said Schilling.
“We at Schilling are furthering our support of the teams, the fans and our community. We have a tradition of coming together in this region.”
In addition to financial support, Schilling is providing alcohol education resources for students at UL Lafayette. Each year, Schilling will provide a speaker of national prominence to address alcohol awareness with University students. The first presentation is scheduled for Sept. 16.