National security specialist will address Ascension GOP roundtable

Jim LeBlanc, Vice-President of the New Orleans Chapter of InfraGard, a non- profit organization serving as a public-private partnership between U. S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will be the featured speaker at the Ascension GOP Roundtable sponsored by Ascension Republican Women.

The Roundtable will be held on Thursday, August 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Galvez Seafood, 40306 Hwy. 42, Suite 9 in Prairieville (11:30 to 12:00 – Meet and Greet; Noon – Program). 2017 candidates for office are welcome to meet and greet with guests at all Ascension Republican Women meetings.

LeBlanc, the owner of Contingency Planning Consultants, LLC based in Abita Springs, Louisiana earned his BS degree in Geology from the University of New Orleans and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a member of the InfraGard National EMP Special Interest Group, and the current Chair of the Louisiana Grid Coalition.

Cost for lunch (tax and gratuity included) is $16.00. 2 menu choices: Fried Catfish & Shrimp, Fries & Salad or Grilled Chicken, Veggies and Salad. The event is open to the public and guests are welcome. Reservations are requested. RSVP: 225-644-5728 or 225-921-5187 or e-mail: ARWrUS@aol.com.

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