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RiverBend Revue to honor George A. Khoury Jr.

The planning committee for the Fifth Annual LSUS RiverBend Revue hopes to continue its success with the major fundraising event when it honors George A. Khoury Jr. as LSUS Pilot of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Horseshoe Riverdome.

Stuart Parkerson /LSUS News LSUS Chancellor Vince Marsala (center) accepts a check representing a $10,000 contribution to the university from Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Bossier City. The contribution will make Horseshoe an Admiral Sponsor for the Fifth Annual RiverBend Revue Sept. 9 at the casino’s Riverdome. On hand for the presentation are (from left) Larry Lapinski, Horseshoe general manager; Jack Binion, Horseshoe owner; Marsala; Helen Black, Horseshoe manager for corporate, civic and social organizations, and Frank Williams, formerly Horseshoe vice president for governmental relations and now executive director of Shreveport’s Downtown Development Authority.

Khoury has been an active supporter of LSUS for many years and continues to take a personal interest in the students he has helped enter and graduate from LSUS.

The community steering committee, chaired by Michael Woods, met February 16 to begin plans for RiverBend Revue 2004. The event will include a reception and seated dinner followed by the “Revue,” which will take a lighthearted look at Khoury’s life. Marilyn Joiner will again write the musical script for the event which will honor Khoury and his family as “The Candy Man.”

A popular annual social event, RiverBend Revue continues to sell out year after year. This fall, planners expect more than 500 people to honor Khoury, and expect to raise more than $100,000 to support scholarships and other needs of the university.

The Revue was developed to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the success of the university by honoring them with the “Pilot of the Year” award. Past honorees include Dr. Vincent J. Marsala, Norman and Peggy Kinsey, James K. Elrod, Joe and Abby Averett, and Virginia K. Shehee.

Glenda Erwin, associate vice chancellor for university development, looks forward to another successful event.

“RiverBend Revue is a wonderful opportunity for LSUS to say thank you to our donors and raise critically needed funds to support LSUS,” she said. “I am especially pleased to recognize and honor George Khoury, a great friend to LSUS and others in our community. His generosity has touched the lives of many students on our campus. His many friends will be delighted to see him receive the public recognition he so richly deserves.”