MEETING DATE: November 5, 2001

LOCATION/TIME: Symphony Office, corner of Travis & Harding -- @ 6:30PM

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French Robert Hodge

Ruth Duhon Melissa P. Wattigny

Katharine Schendel Mike Huber (scribe)

Lisa Anne Slatten* Penny Black

Kurt Boudreaux*

*First meeting/advisors

ITEMS DISCUSSED AND ACTION ITEMS:

I. Review of Grant Applications:

The most important business accomplished was the review of the first 7 Grant Applications!! Each application description, the requested amount, the recipient and its status are listed below.

a). Trumpet rental - $50 - Terry Duncan – GRANTED

b). Music Class Requirements – $15 – Valerian Breaux – GRANTED PENDING - PARENT SIGNATURE NEEDED.

c). Music Class Requirements - $15 – Tina Hebert – GRANTED

d). Music Class Requirements - $10 – Chantelle Simpson – GRANTED

e). Music Class Requirements - $15 – Tiffany Comeaux – GRANTED

f). Flute rental - $25 – Roxanne LaPoint – GRANTED

g). Special Education Physicals - $500 – Live Oaks Elementary – REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFO.

ACTION: Robert Hodges sent follow-up letter.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE SHINING LIGHT ORGANIZATION FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO BRING A WONDERFUL IDEA TO REALITY!!

II. Check Signing Paperwork:

Completed and returned to Salomon Smith Barney. Carolyn, Ruth and Mildred have check signing ability. Two of three have to sign each check..

III. Increase size of Board:

Motion presented and received a second to increase the size of the Shining Light Board. Robert confirmed that the by-laws allow the increase.

ACTION: Confirm number to increase Board. Nominate and select new members as needed. Robert will produce resolution for increase.

IV. Resolution naming Authorized Officers:

ACTION: Robert coordinating Resolution. Resolution will identify officers and all Board members.

V. Subcommittees under Grant Committee:

Discussion re considering subcommittees under the Grant Committee:

Subcommittees for health, music and art were mentioned. Kurt Boudreaux recommended as Chairperson for Music Special Needs Committee.

ACTION: Tabled for further discussion.

VI. Provide Lisa Anne copies of by-laws and previous Meeting Minutes:

ACTION: Completed by Carolyn.

VII. Reaux & Son printed Shining Light’s first Grant Applications. Their telephone number is 337-232-9128. Mellisa advised 23 envelopes with 40 applications in each were sent October 8^th. Thanks Melissa!

The next Meeting is scheduled for December 3^rd, 2001 @ 6:30PM. Location is the Symphony Office, located on the corner of Travis & Harding.