SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, October 4, 2010 at 5:30 pm

 

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

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Sandra Wilcox
Mildred Baker, Secretary    Cynthia Dauphin
Michael Huber     Lana Swanwick
John Broussard     Michelle Voss

 


On motion of John, seconded by Cynthia, Minutes of Meeting held September 13, 2010 approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report
Present balance: $26,771
Donations received: Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program $500, which will be deposited
in the Shining Light Endowment Fund; Steinmart $75 deposited with another $25 to be forthcoming.

 

New Business
On September 27 Michelle advised that John had received a number of applications for musical instruments.  Michelle, authorized by President Carolyn French, conducted a vote via e-mail and the following requests were approved:
           75%
From Duson Elementary School
 Samantha Leonard, Percussion kit    $175 less parent 25%  $131.25
 Leon Daigle, Trumpet   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50

 

From Ridge Elementary School
 Dante Comeaux, Trumpet   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50
 Kevon Hypolite, Trumpet   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50
 Kyle Chavis, Trumpet    $250 less parent 25%   $187.50
 Edwarneisha Carson, Flute   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50

 

From Burke Elementary School
 Daniel Brumfield, Flute   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50
 Ryan Broussard, Trumpet   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50

 

From Broussard Middle School
 Russel Clement, Clarinet   $250 less parent 25%   $187.50

 

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

 

On motion of John, seconded by Sandra, Lana Swanwick named to the Board of Directors.
Lana has previously accepted chairmanship of Hospitality.

 

The Grant Committee met and prepared applications for grants from Community Foundation of Acadiana Donor Sense Grant Competition which was filed via the internet requesting $5,000, and the Junior League of Lafayette competition requesting $7,000, which Lana will deliver to the Junior League Office tomorrow.

 

The Grant Committee will meet Thursday, October 15, to prepare the application for grant from Community Foundation of Acadiana Pugh Family Fund which is due November 15, requesting $5,000.

 

Cynthia will represent our organization  at  the Community Foundation Nonprofit Seminar on Tuesday, November 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Foundation Office on Camellia Blvd.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.

 

Next meeting will be Monday, November 1, 2010 at the UBS Office, 1021 E. St. Mary.