SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:30 pm

 

LOCATION:  UBS Financial Services, 1021 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Michael Huber
Bruce Snow, Treasurer    Sandra Wilcox
Mildred Baker, Secretary    Cynthia Dauphin
Julie Eaton

 

Minutes of Meeting held April 6, 2009 amended to reflect that the Application from J. W. Faulk for Justacia Thomas for trip to Johnson Space Center was for a total of $32.00 not $42.00.
On motion of Bruce, seconded by Julie, Minutes of Meeting held April 6, 2009 as amended approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:
Balance: $24,171.56

 

James Cork advised the bill from Prof Erny was correct as to Plantation Elementary.  Emails send to VanWyck were not answered.  Bruce advised that 2 of the names approved for trombones did not pick up their instruments, making the total bill from Prof Erny $4,108.10.
On motion of Julie, seconded by Mike, Prof Erny’s bill will be paid in the amount of $4,108.10.

 

A CD in the amount of $10,000 for 2 years and one in amount of $5,000 for 1 year has been purchased from Shining Light account.

 

Old Business
This year’s business will appear on our website.  For previous years, go to the archives.

 

New Business
Cynthia has applied for Sam’s and Wal-Mart grants.  She will also contact Winn Dixie to inquire about Community Pals Grant.

 

Applications:
The following requests from J. W. Faulk Elementary School for 12 students for field trip to Johnson Space Center in Houston at a cost of $32.00 per student were approved by telephone on April 21, 2009:
  Melvin Davis                Ariyan Berotte
  Clarence Celestine       Jovan Johnson
  Nichole Alexander       Lachesia Journet
  Kennae Walton           Prentice Berry
  Tyler Lewis                Sierra Freddie
  Destinee Dupree         Nicholas Freddie
Request from Paul Breaux Middle School for Hailey E Phillips for $700 for field trip to Chicago denied as it does not fit within our guidelines.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm

 

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm at the UBS office, 1021 E. St. Mary.