Eustache was one of the founders of the Co-operative St-Raphaêl. The first meeting was held on Fe. 8,1946. Eustache was president of the founder`s committee. The first commitee consisted of James Godin, Joseph A Duguay, Eustache Godin, Stanisla

s Duguay, Rev. Père Martin, Albert Duguay and Jeannot Savoie. On April 22, 1946 it was decided that Eustache would be the temporary manager. On June 29, 1946 he was appointed permanent manager. His salary in 1946 was $4.00 per day. At this time th

e Co-op had 76 members and had $3,000 in the credit union. Eustache was also a founding member of La Caisse Populaire St-Raphaêl-sur Mer.He was appointed secretary-manager between 1937-1947. At the beginning his salary was a percentage of activ

e deposits. In 1946 his salary was established at $30 per month.