He currently serves as President of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). In 1999, Perrin served as President of a task force, appointed by then-Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, to carry out FrancoFete '99, a year-long event comprised of over 1,500 cultural celebrations in recognition of Louisiana's tri-centennial. He also helped to establish the non-profit Acadian Heritage and Culture Foundation, Inc., which operates the Acadian Museum of Erath, Louisiana. In recognition of his efforts, Perrin has been the recipient of many awards and honors, and has been the subject of many nationally-broadcast interviews in the United States, England, and Canada. He resides in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife, Mary LeoniSee Table of Contents of the book - in pdf format