SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:30 pm

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

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Bruce Snow
Tony Moore, Treasurer    Michelle Izzo-Voss
Mildred Baker, Secretary    Mike Huber
Sandra Wilcox     Ruth Duhon

Guest: Leslie Davis, Counselor from Youngsville

On motion of Michelle, seconded by Bruce, Minutes of Meetings held August 14, 2006 and August 29, 2006, approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Present balance $22,906.37
Donation received this date: George III and Janice Roane - $50.00.

Old Business
Bruce will have more brochures printed.

Discussion was had regarding request by Mary Speyer with the Homeless Program that Shining Light fund 100% of musical instruments and supplies rather than 75%.  By vote, it was agreed that the policy of funding 75% will remain in place.

New Business
Leslie Davis agreed to be the Chairperson of a Counselors Committee.  She will inform Carolyn of the dates and times of Counselors Meetings so that someone from Shining Light may attend.

New Applications:      Cost       Shining Light portion:
Requests from
 Scott Middle School:
 Jose Perez   Clarinet  $160.00 $ 120.00
 Phillip Edmond  Bells     110.00    82.50

 J. Wallace James Elementary:
 Johntay Hamilton  Trombone;$9 book   169.00  126.75

 Plantation Elementary:
 Jessie Carpenter  Trumpet; $24 book &
       Cleaning kit     184.00  138.00

        Cost  Shining Light portion

 Carencro Middle School:
 Cassidy Broussard        Flute & Clean Kit $15  $175.00 $ 131.25
 Megan Roser  Clarinet & Reeds; Clean kit;
     &  spray $35    195.00   146.59

 Carencro Heights:
 O’Bryant Isaac  Drums      110.00    82.50

 N P Moss:
 Stephen Hill   Saxophone, Reeds &
     Band fee $40       90.00     67.50

 Milton
 Benjamin Walker  Saxophone      250.00   187.50
               ____________
     Total Shining Light share   $       1,082.59

On motion of Michelle, seconded by Ruth, to approve all applications with the provision that the application of Benjamin Walker from Milton is approved pending appropriate signature on the application.  Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2006 at 5:30 pm at the Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste Saloom.