UCT With A Little Bit Of Lagniappe. This is the theme for the 2011-2012 membership year. What is “lagniappe?” It’s a term used mostly in the Gulf Coast region, which means a little something extra.

For more than 123 years, UCT members have given lagniappe to projects and causes within our communities. We have begun a new partnership with the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA), which is another opportunity for us to become involved.

UCT offers something for everyone. New members have a number of opportunities for volunteering to improve their communities - and are also offered member benefits to protect them and their families.

Take a moment and think of friends, family members and acquaintances who would benefit from what we have to offer and ask them to join. Reflect on why you joined UCT and think of all of the friends you have made as a result. Then take the next step and ask others to become part of the good things we do and provide.

I'm asking for your support during the membership year by communicating the “lagniappe” UCT has to offer and inviting atleast one new prospective member to join our organization where community and compassion unite. As a special thank you for sponsoring your first member you will receive this four piece thermos set, appliquéd with my logo. Thank you.