SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, April 4, 2005 at 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste Saloom, Lafayette, LA
ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President Ruth Duhon
Robert Hodge, Vice President Julie Eaton
Mildred Baker, Secretary Mike Huber
John Broussard Bruce Snow
Michelle Izzo
On motion of Robert Hodge, seconded by John Broussard, Minutes of Meeting of February 14, 2005 approved. On motion of Robert, seconded by Julie Eaton, Minutes of Meeting of March 14, approved.
In the absence of Treasurer Tony Moore, Bruce Snow advised our present balance is $19,342.44, less $100
assessment for annual fee for the checking account. Bruce and Michelle will look into accounts at other banks to see if we can get a checking account with no fees.
Application forms - John and Michelle are working on the new forms.
By-Laws - Robert will bring the proposed amendments to the By-Laws to the next meeting.
Since Carolyn and Mildred will be out of the country on April 14 and unable to attend the 2005 Volunteer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony breakfast, Hayley and Michelle will represent Shining Light Foundation on that occasion.
Discussion was had regarding the possibility of awarding 10 scholarships to children for the Sylvan Learning Center's Math Facts or Writing Camps during the summer months. We would use the same procedure as last year. Sylvan Directors would screen the applications, talk with the child's school counselor, and the parent would pay $25, Shining Light $50, and Sylvan award the remaining costs. All agreed this is a worthwhile program.
New Applications:
Requests from Evangeline Elementary School for 3 students for trip to New Orleans to go to the Aquarium of the Americas $2.25 each, steamboat ride $11.50 to the Audubon Zoo $2.75, bus $18.00 for a total of $35 each:
Shamika Arceneaux reduced to $32.50 as her parent paid $2.50;
Mitchell Arceneaux
and Shontana Bias
for a total of $97.50. On motion of John, seconded by Mike, awards approved.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Next Meeting will be held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 5:30 pm.