SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, February 5, 2007 at 5:30 pm

 

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

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French                         Michelle Izzo-Voss
Mike Huber                         Sandra Wilcox    

Hayley LeJeune                         Julie Eaton

Bruce Snow                        John Broussard

 

No Minutes of the general meeting held January 8, 2007 were available.

 

Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was provided by Bruce Snow

Scholarships –         $3,631.09

Expenses -            $132.44

Donations -            $750.00

Interest -            $453.51

Balance -       $19,711.87

 

 

Old Business
Bruce has created new font and updated the website logo.  The picture and information on the Citigroup $3,750.00 grant has been added.

 

 

New Business

Prior application for Lashell Alexander is confirmed for $93.95.

Prof Erny invoice for $2,647.13 is to be paid.  Bruce will meet with Prof Erny to verify who did not pick up a musical instrument, and request monthly invoices.

 

Requests from:
J. Wallace James for Dylan White.  Field trip & bus fee $10.00.  On motion of Michelle, seconded by Bruce, it was approved. 
Ernest Gallet for Lazaro Sarduy.  A trombone, book, and accessory kit.  Maria Miranda (mother) had already contracted with Prof Erny.  On motion from Hayley, seconded by Bruce, it was approved.  Michelle will clarify amount with Prof Erny as the application had higher amounts than the Shining Light quote.   Estimated SL portion is $132.14.

 

We received several scholarship feedback forms.

 

Reception for Counselors and Band Directors – Carolyn to inquire about River Oaks donating the use of a small room “Camelia” or “Tuscany Oak” for approximately 100 people; Cash Bar; some finger foods.  The reception will be for one hour.

 

Carolyn will research who is now responsible for the Gannett Grant so that we may apply for this year.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.

 

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 5:30 pm at the Smith Barney Office, 400 E. Kaliste Saloom.