SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste Saloom, Lafayette, LA

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French, President Lou Montgomery

Ruth Duhon, Treasurer Mike Huber

Mildred Baker, Secretary Bruce Snow

Melissa Douet Julie Eaton

Michelle Izzo

Special meeting was held to finalize plans for the Bachelor Auction on Friday, July 18, 2003. Minutes of Meeting held June 30, 2003 amended to reflect that the members of Straw Boss will not be providing music for the event. Instead, Sarah Todora with her accompanying band will provide the music. Minutes approved otherwise.

Carolyn announced receipt of a contribution in the amount of $10 was received from Lorene Auld and Carolyn will send thank you letter.

Bachelor Auction

Julie Eaton announced that we will have our 10 bachelors to auction. We have received a donation of 10 bottles of wine from Marcello’s Wine Shop and Julie said we will have 10 red roses for the bachelors. Michelle Izzo will contact her Dad regarding using his machine to accept credit card payments at the auction. Robert Hodge provided waiver form for bachelors and successful bidders to sign. Mike Huber has contacted George Loomis who will provide security at the door.

Bruce Snow designed and will have printed posters acknowledging sponsors: Sarah Todora and Heart & Sole; Channel 10, Ann Marie Litell, and Sarah Libby; Marcello’s Wine Shop; Artmosphere Restaurant; Jefferson Street Pub; George Loomis; and Danny Izzo.

Volunteer workers for the auction are as follows: Mike, Lou, John, and Mildred on the 2 entrances; Carolyn and Michelle as spotters and bid money; and Julie – all over the place.

New Business

Motion by Melissa, seconded by Lou, to provide back to school bags of school supplies: 10 bags each to Evangeline Elementary, J. W. Faulk Elementary, J. W. James Elementary, Vermillion Elementary, and Alice Boucher Elementary, approved. Ruth will pick up the supplies for the bags.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Next meeting will be Monday, August 4, 2003, at 5:30 pm.