SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, March 8, 2004
LOCATION: Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste
Saloom, Lafayette, LA
ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President John
Broussard
Robert Hodge, Vice President Bruce Snow
Ruth Duhon, Treasurer Tony Moore
Mildred Baker, Secretary Melissa
Douet
Lou Montgomery Mike
Huber
Guests, Richard Latiolais and
Sheri Lazare with Kiwanis of Acadiana were introduced. Kiwanis of Acadiana will hold the Zydeco
Pancake Breakfast at Acadian Village on Saturday, June 5, 2004 from 7:00 am to
11:00 am. Proceeds divided in
one-thirds from the breakfast will benefit the Early Intervention Program of
LARC, Shining Light Foundation, and Kiwanis.
Motion by Lou Montgomery,
seconded by John Broussard, that we participate in this fund raiser, approved.
Ms. Lazare invited Carolyn,
Lou and John, and others who wish to attend, to the Kiwanis luncheon on
Thursday, April 22, 2004, to speak to the Kiwanis Club regarding the mission of
Shining Light.
John, Lou, Robert, and Tony
agreed to attend the Pancake Breakfast on June 5 to assist in any way possible.
On motion by Melissa,
seconded by Robert, Minutes of Meeting held February 16, 2004, approved.
Treasurer’s Report
We have a balance of
$9,846.12, plus a contribution of $250 from members of Krewe of Victoria.
It was suggested that we need
to formulate a budget for the coming year.
It was agreed as follows:
Projected Dollars Percentage
Income goal
$ 5,000.00
Awards goal 2,250.00
50%
Expenses 250.00 5%
For Foundation
2,500.00
45%
Motion by Melissa, seconded
by Lou, to deposit $5,000 in a 3 month certificate of deposit, approved.
Discussion was had regarding
obtaining the services of a CPA. Robert
and Bruce will each check with CPA’s to determine the costs involved.
Old Business
Bruce is still working on the
website.
Tony brought sample
letterheads and envelopes and forms were selected by the members.
New Business
Applications:
Request from Heather Bourgeois,
Carencro Elementary School, for rental of a flute for $250. Motion by Lou, seconded by Mike, that Lou
check with Prof Ernie’s to see that lease is approved as with previous rentals
we have subsidized and if so, Lou is authorized to approve the rental.
Motion by Robert, seconded by
Mike, to send numerous children on field trips, approved. A copy of the list of children, their
schools, and amounts of awards will be attached hereto at the April meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Next meeting scheduled for
Monday, April 12, 2004, at 5:30 pm at the Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste
Saloom.
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