SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, September 13, 2004, 5:30 pm

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

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French, President Bruce Snow

Ruth Duhon, Treasurer Lou Montgomery

Mildred Baker, Secretary Julie Eaton

Mike Huber

Guests:

Hayley LeJeune

John M. Foster

Guests were introduced by President Carolyn French. Hayley LeJeune would like to become a member and has an interest and experience in public relations, in-service speaking, preparing newsletters, brochures and applications for grants. John Foster is interested in promoting our “cause” and in starting a similar organization in Crowley where he lives.

On motion of Mike Huber, seconded by Ruth Duhon, Minutes of Meeting of August 9, 2004 approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Present balance is $17,081.34. To date we have made 289 awards for a total of $3,443.70.

Motion by Ruth, seconded by Mike Huber, to change our fiscal year from a calendar year to August 1 through July 31, approved, provided it is approved by Robert Hodge.

Mike will work with Ruth to determine how much money came in and what our awards should be for 2004-2005 in accordance with the Budget previously approved by the Board.

Old Business

Bruce has updated the website.

New Business

Motion by Lou Montgomery, seconded by Bruce Snow, to appoint Hayley LeJeune as Chairman of the Public Relations Committee and a member of the Grants Committee which is Chaired by Julie Eaton, approved.

Applications

Request from Scott Middle School for Taylor Guidry to lease a flute approved for 75% of the amount of the lease, $120, to be paid to Prof Ernie Music.

Multiple requests (but no application forms) from J. Wallace James Elementary School and Carencro Heights Elementary School were discussed. Questions to be answered: are there more than 5 requests from one class since we do not make awards to more than 5 students in one class, how much money are the parents prepared to pay, and is there any other source from whom the schools can obtain these instruments. Motion by Carolyn, seconded by Mike, that the requests be approved provided that the applications comply with our rules, approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 11, 2004 at 5:30 pm.