SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, December 8, 2003, at 5:30 pm

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

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French, President Julie Eaton

Ruth Duhon, Treasurer Lou Montgomery

Mildred Baker, Secretary Bruce Snow

Michael Huber John Broussard

On motion by Julie Eaton, seconded by Lou Montgomery, Minutes of Meeting held November 10, 2003, approved.

Treasurer’s Report

As of October 31, 2003, balance is $11,157.31, less checks written to Bruce Snow for $59 in connection with setting up our website, $5 to the Secretary of State for annual fee, and $382 in scholarships which were approved at the November meeting, leaving a balance as of this date of $10,775.31.

Old Business

Bruce reported there is no news regarding our website.

Regarding scholarships for musical instruments, Lou Montgomery reported that there are 6 students at J. Wallace James School leasing instruments from Prof Ernie’s Music Store, the parents of 4 of whom have already met with Prof Ernie and have their instruments: Herman Lewis, trombone; Deidrick Lawrence, trumpet; Jasmine Lawrence, flute; and Daysha George, clarinet. Total share of cost to Shining Light for these instruments is $480. Two students who are approved for scholarships but who have not as of this date received their instruments are: Janise Joseph, violin; and Latonna George, violin. Share of costs for these 2 students will be $135.

John Broussard has met with parents of 2 of the children at Carencro Heights School and will check to find out if they have met with Prof Ernie to sign the leases.

New Business

New Applications:

From J. W. Faulk Elementary School, request for 5 students for trip to visit Santa at $9.00 per student ($3.50 for a meal, $2.50 for picture with Santa and $2.00 to spend at Dollar Tree); and request for 6 students for trip to shop for presents at Dollar Tree at $5.00 per student ($3.50 for a meal and $1.50 to spend at Dollar Tree). Motion by Mike Huber that the requests be granted, seconded by John Broussard, approved.

A thank you letter from students at Edward Gallet School was read.

A letter from President Carolyn French to Board Members and Advisors requesting confirmation of their intention to continue service with Shining Light was drafted and will be mailed to Board Members and Advisors not present.

John Broussard is appointed to the Publicity Committee.

John suggested that a photo be taken of one child receiving her violin. Lou Montgomery will get a photo and submit it to the newspapers.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.

Next meeting will be held Monday, January 12, 2004.