SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, April 2, 2007 at 5:30 pm

 

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

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Sandra Wilcox
Robert Hodge, Vice President   Michelle Izzo-Voss
Mildred Baker, Secretary    John Broussard
Bruce Snow

 

Guest:  Cynthia Dauphin, Acadiana High School

 

On motion of Bruce, seconded by Michelle, Minutes of Meeting held March 13, 2007 approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:
Present balance is $19,316.72

 

Previously approved:
Request from Ernest Gallet Elementary School for Lazaro Sardury for a trombone.  After speaking with Larry Erny at Prof Erny’s, Hayley LeJeune advised that the amount due Prof Erny’s for the Shining Light portion of the trombone is $120.00 which is 75% of customary cost of $160.00 and the parent is responsible for the balance.

 

Request from Alice Boucher Elementary School for Lashell Alexander for a flute and Shining Light will pay 75% of $125.00 which equals $93.75 and the parent will pay the balance.

 

A check in the amount of $213.75 was issued to Prof Erny’s Music.

 

Old Business
Bruce has updated the website.

 

New Business
Michelle will update the Application Forms which will have a new Fax number on them and will remove her mailing address from the form.   Application Forms will have John Broussard’s Fax number 984-7535, and Shining Light’s P. O. Box 60602, Lafayette, LA 70596.

 

New Applications
Request from Evangeline Elementary School for Isaiah Arceneaux in the amount of $10.50 for a field trip to Baton Rouge.  On motion of Michelle, seconded by Bruce, approved.

 

Request from Sylvan Learning Center for scholarships for 10 children to attend the Sylvan Math Camp this summer in the amount of $50.00 each.  On motion of Michelle, seconded by Robert, approved.

 

The secretaries at Smith Barney are planning a garage sale soon, the proceeds of which will be donated to a charity.  Carolyn will appear before the group to ask that Shining Light Foundation be considered for receiving a portion of the proceeds.

 

Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:30 pm at the Smith Barney Office and will be the Reception for Principals, Counselors, and interested Teachers.  Bruce will send out the invitations by fax.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.