SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, April 14, 2003, at 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION/TIME: Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste Saloom

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French, President Julie Eaton

Ruth Duhon, Treasurer Carol Wong

Mildred Baker, Secretary Mavita Hudson

Mike Huber Renee Miller

Carol Mahagan Susan Morton

Monica Carraway Michelle Izzo

On motion of Julie Eaton, seconded by Carol Mahagan, Minutes of Meeting of March 10, 2003, approved.

Introduction of guests:

Susan Morton and Carol Wong were welcomed to accept a donation of 5 violins to the Acadiana Symphony Conservatory by Richard Lopez and Juanita Lopez David. Susan Morton spoke of fund raisers by the Conservatory and of programs such as Adopt a Prodigy which are funded by the Conservatory and for which it raises funds. Under the program, children are provided a free instrument and lessons. The program costs about $600 to $800 per child. Our Foundation will discuss donations to the program at a later meeting.

Renee Miller from the Children’s Museum spoke regarding admissions for children to the Museum and sponsorships.

Monica Carraway, a teacher in Iberia Parish, is interested in starting a branch of Shining Light Foundation to offer scholarships to students in Iberia schools.

Treasurer’s Report

We have a balance of $6,343.6l

Thus far, the Foundation as awarded 72 scholarships.

Old Business

Julie Eaton reported that we did not get the Kiwanis Grant.

We have applied for a grant from Target.

New Business

Motion by Carol Mahagan, seconded by Julie Eaton, to appoint Michelle Izzo to the Board of Directors, approved. Michelle will check to see if she can serve on the Grants Committee or if she would have a conflict of interests.

New Applications

Motion by Julie Eaton, seconded by Carol Mahagan, to approve the following 4 applications from J. W. Faulk Elementary School for a field trip to visit the Courthouse and have lunch at a cost of $2.00 each transportation and $6.50 each for lunch, approved:

Xavier Buckner Tarsheva Felix

Felicia Gary Monkurvis Irvin.

Motion by Julie, seconded by Carol, to approve the following 4 applications from J. W. Faulk Elementary School for a field trip to visit the Courthouse and have lunch at a cost of $2.00 each transportation and $6.50 each for lunch, approved:

Joycelyn Banks Reginald Brooks

Sharilen Zeno Terrell Alfred.

Motion by Mike Huber, seconded by Julie, to approve the following applications of 8 special education students from J. W. Faulk Elementary School for a field trip to visit the Children’s Museum at a cost of $5.00 each admission, $6.00 each for a meal, and $1.00 each transportation, approved:

Virgie Martin Kaye Joseph

Tobias Harrison Coby Judice

Brandon Derouselle Jason Derouselle

Dantravious Lindon Leo Prejean.

Next meeting will be Monday, May 12, 2003, at 5:30 p.m.

The June meeting will be on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at Carolyn and Mike’s by the swimming pool at 203 Waterside Drive, Lafayette.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.