Comments for Florsheim leaving LITE at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 28 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Thu, 23 May 2013 01:58:53 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-12177 Like a few have said Henry never deserved the job at LITE. This newspaper acutual printed the qualifications of many of the people who originally applied to the LITE position. His skill set was so lacking it was a joke he got the job. Lafayette just can't understand why highly educated people leave or won't come here. The reason is the best don't get the jobs here. The local and connected people do. Why would you ever come to Lafayette when you know you will never get a fair shake. - Good Bye Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:27:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-12156 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA First, Carolina fired. Now, Henry fired. And, Keith Tib being investigated by the FBI. Should add Carolina to that investigation. Maybe I'll steer the FBI her way. Karma always prevails. - LaffyTaffyEtte Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:10:20 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11791 LITE needs a nationally-connected, experienced visionary at its helm. Henry Florsheim is not that. Henry got the job at LITE because of who he knew - plain and simple. He's a good ol' boy from the LEDA posse of good ol' boys. He has a bachelor's degree from a minor university in Louisiana and has never played a role on the national scene. Henry was pushed out by his top managers. They informed LITE's Board of Commissioners that "either Henry goes - or we go." That is why Henry "has accepted the position of Chamber President/CEO of El Dorado, Arkanasas." In his top managers' thinking, Mr. Florsheim was not conducting LITE's business in a way that was beneficial to LITE. He simply does not have the skill set. It is amusing to read the comments left here about how Henry chose to leave Lafayette by his own free will. Read his biography page at LITE's website - "Either way, Henry soon experienced the Lafayette syndrome – that’s when people move to Lafayette, fall in love with the people and the town, gain 20 pounds (or more) and refuse to leave" (http://www.lite3d.com/team_hflorsheim.htm). He's not leaving on his own accord. He's being pushed out by the very people he selected to manage this organization - people who realize that LITE needs and deserves REAL leadership. If you doubt any of what's been written here, consider this: Population of El Dorado, Arkansas? 21,000. Lafayette is indebted to Henry Florsheim for his temporary commitment to our community - his roles with Kiwanis and the705 and the Chamber. But the Henry Florsheim chapter in the Book of LITE deserves to be a very brief one. Bon voyage, Mr. Florsheim. May LITE finally receive the leadership it deserves. - An Indsider Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:05:07 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11788 Cherie and Resident, my apologys to the two of you, and please forgive my crudeness, thank you Resident for the information, I had no idea Gregg Gothreaux was "Witless. Debbye V. there is an extra seat in the RYDER VAN. Ciao Baby. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:23:19 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11787 Mrs. Cherie Hebert, I will answer you why I use a street name, and that is because I enjoy telling it like many others wish they could tell it.... Without being black balled, or their familys being black balled, and while I personally am rather immune to the threat of being black balled , I have many family members and close associates who may suffer for my comments in the Indy. Maam, I sincerely hope that answers your question, and I'll add this, if there is anyone who is not deserving of my sarcasm in this Lafayette/Parish City Government and/or their cronys then my name isn't "Cooter Brown. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:16:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11770 Cherie, the reason people don't put their real name is because of retribution!! You should know about that if you lived in Lafayette for any length of time. People who speak up don't get promoted, raises or have a good standing with the power elite. This town is full of chicken-shits who will do anything to keep their buddies in power!! - I Noticed Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:19:56 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11767 Some of us express views that our employer and/or co-workers would disagree with (they visit TheInd too). Yes, some of us do work in places that have a close-minded, intolerant group think. Anonymity allows us freedom of speech. But I can understand Cherie Hebert's indignation at verbally attacking the unwitting subject of a news article. - Resident Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:01:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11740 Cherie said "I believe in free speech, but it seems sort of cowardly to me to negatively comment on others and never leave your true identity." Amen, Cherie... - Sean Trcalek Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:02:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11739 written by Cherie Hebert "I believe in free speech, but it seems sort of cowardly to me to negatively comment on others and never leave your true identity." ----------------------- That's an argument but anonymous statements, like the secret ballot, have there place. - Professor No Hair Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:18:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11738 So excited for you Henry.. I've known you for at least 14 years and know you to be a dedicated and diligent asset to any and every Entity you have been involved with...Good Luck, you'll do well, and Lafayette will miss you... And so will I! - Debbye Doyle Veillon Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:03:50 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11735 Good question Rajun Cajun. If Henry F did so much for the community, in ALL of his 15 mos on the job, I too am wondering why his name & face aren't more familiar? I'm sure he's a nice enuf fella, but Lafayette was just a stepping stone for him & I guess his friends don't like the fact we don't much appreciate that. 15 mos is called "On the job training", and I dont much like that fact, so excuse me if I'm just not that impressed with Henry. - BoFred Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:27:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11734 I pray you are not the cherie, I think you are, for I would really be turned inside out, if you are the cherie who is married to my old friend, no disrespect intended Mrs Hebert . - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:21:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11732 Another shuffle in the not-for-profit world. Onward to more useless organizations funded by the public purse. Good luck Mr. Shoes. - PDQ Boudreaux Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:24:33 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11731 Cherie Hebert, You want my true identity, then you post your Cell Phone number, and I will call you and tell you my name. No disrespect meant here Ma'am but i am particular about who, I give my number. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:14:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11730 I believe in free speech, but it seems sort of cowardly to me to negatively comment on others and never leave your true identity. - Cherie Hebert Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:51:16 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11724 Gregg Gothreaux,m MAIS GA , You're a fine one to speak, I swuppose you will retire and go to work hustling leglislators with a cushy job with "The Association Of Greasy Spoons Fast Food Joints" so many of which you've recruited into the area . What were your Qualifactions, you played the pipe organ for Kenny B ? - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:10:31 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11715 Knowledge is Power: You really have been trained well by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Don't ya'll ever get tired of sucking up to each other? - The Original Northsidian Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:58:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11713 FYI, LITE is a part of UL-Lafayette; that's where their budget comes from. if your are looking for financials, talk to Dr. Savoie. - --- Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:19:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11706 Knowledge is Power -- "is it possible that Henry Florsheim EARNED this new position?" -- We don't know. IS it possible? Why don't you tell us. If you think he earned the position, then tell us what he did that makes him worthy. LITE Comment asked to see the financial statements. That seems reasonable to me. How bout you? "people like Henry Florsheim are actually DOING SOMETHING to help make Lafayette a better place " -- That sounds AWESOME!!!! I've never heard of H. Florsheim before. Can you tell me 2 or 3 things he's done at the LITE Center to make Lafayette a better place? - ragin_cajun Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:34:08 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7155-florsheim-leaving-lite#comment-11692 The job at LITE must have been, well, you know, too HEAVY. - Professor No Hair Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:05:59 +0100