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Lafayette Society Committees

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Lafayette Birthday Planning Committee

Organizes the city-wide Lafayette Birthday celebrations held every year the weekend after Labor Day.  Past events have included concerts, historical displays, living history activities, sidewalk sales, wine tastings, and lectures.  And – of course – there’s always cake and ice cream!

Annual Meeting and Luncheon Social

Organizes the annual (usually the first Sunday in March) Lafayette Society membership meeting and luncheon social.

Membership

Recruits new members and assists with fundraising efforts.

Grants and Endowments

Oversees the Lafayette Society endowment funds at Fayetteville State University and Methodist University;  seeks other sources of support and funding.

Marketing

Promotes the Lafayette Society on social media and other digital platforms, as well as on traditional media formats.

Lafayette Park Committee

Oversees maintenance of and improvements to the Lafayette Plaza area of Cross Creek Park

Medaille Lafayette

The Lafayette Society recognizes the leadership skills of the Marquis de Lafayette through the awarding of the Medaille Lafayette to a graduate of the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) Master Leader Course. The committee coordinates award ceremonies with the cadre, and Lafayette Society members are encouraged to participate in the presentation of the medal.

Bylaws Committee (ad hoc)

Comprehensively reviews the society’s bylaws to bring them into line with contemporary non-profit organization best practices.