SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 5:30 pm

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

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Sandra Wilcox
Mildred Baker, Secretary    Mike Huber
Bruce Snow      Cynthia Dauphin
John Broussard     Julie Eaton
Michelle Izzo-Voss

Special meeting held to consider applications for musical instruments.

Minutes of meeting held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 amended to reflect request from Prairie Elementary for Brachele George should have included a book and stand for $18, bringing the total award to $163.50 rather than $150.  On motion of Bruce, seconded by Julie, Minutes of Meeting as amended, approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
Present balance: $19,566.64
Donation received today in amount of $30 from Janice Roane on behalf of Patrick Roane in memory of Quint Roane

New Applications:    Requests from
         Cost Shining Light 75%
Live Oak Elementary
 Kenyon Leopaul, percussion $110, book, stand $24        $ 134      $   93.00
 Ronald Broussard, clarinet $200,book,cleankit,stand $33 233  174.75
 Marcus Mitchell, trumpet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Brandon Moore, saxophone $250,book,reed,cleankit $45 295  221.25
 Joseph George, saxophone $250,book,reed,cleankit $45 295  221.25
Ernest Gallet Elementary
 Jeriet Richard, trombone $200, book clean kit $23  223  167.25
 Zachary Tedder, alto sax $250,reed,book,cleankit $45 295  221.25
Scott Middle School
 Krystal Balfa, flute $200, book $8    208  156.00
Alice Boucher Elementary School
 Ebony Whitfield, clarinet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Kimani McCoy, percussion $110, book, stand $24  134  100.50
 Jamal Wiltz, saxophone $250, book,cleankit,stand $33 283  212.25
 Brayan Mendez, trumpet $200,reed,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Melvilina Joseph, clarinet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
         Cost Shining Light 75%
Carencro Heights
 Terrence St.Julien, percussion $110, book, stand $24       $ 134.  $ 100.50
 Robert Terro, Jr., trumpet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Justin Miller, percussion $110, book, stand $24  134  100.50
 De’Arreo Jones, saxophone$250,book,stand,cleankit $33 283  212.25
 Rondasha Sampy, clarinet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
Ossun Elementary
 Brittney Minor, trumpet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Talasha Alexander, clarinet $200,book,stand,cleankit$33 233  174.75
 Adam Quebedeaux, percussion $110, book, stand $24 134  100.50
 Jeremy Hollier, saxophone $250,book,reed,cleankit $45 295  221.25
 Croshaoin Richard, percussion $110, book, stand $24 134  100.50
 Justice Duplechin, trumpet $200,book,stand,cleankit$33 233  174.75
 Jayson Alexander, clarinet $200, book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75
 Donovan Derrick,clarinet $200,book,stand,cleankit $33 233  174.75

On motion of John, seconded by Mike, all requests approved.

Tracking the progress of the students who receive instruments was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.

Next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 5:30 pm at the Smith Barney Office.