SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm

 

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

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President    Lana Swanwick
Bruce Snow, Treasurer    John Broussard
Mildred Baker, Secretary    Michael Huber
Cynthia Dauphin

 

Meeting previously scheduled for March 7, 2011 reset via e-mail for this date.
On motion of Bruce, seconded by Cynthia, Minutes of Meeting held February 7, 2011 approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report
None available at this time.
Donations received: George and Janice Roane $30.00

 

New Business
.Christy Sharon with Sylvan Learning Center was contacted via conference call during the meeting to discuss 2 children who had come to her attention: 12 year old Montraven Fuselier, a fifth grader and sister 8 year old sister Kentrel Lewis, a second grader.  The mother, Tiffany Lewis, had contacted Sylvan Learning Center.  Both children are in need of special tutoring.  The children attend J. Wallace James Elementary School.  Sylvan is requesting $500 to get the children some tutoring.  .Christy Sharon will submit written applications for these students.
Cynthia will make some inquiries to see if there is any help at school for these children and the matter will be considered at our next meeting.

 

Reviewed Pugh Family Foundation Grant Application.

 


New Applications
Request from Prairie Elementary School for field trip to NASA for 1 student:
 Natalie Taylor, bus $30, t-shirt $5, admission $10, class $5   $50.00
Request from Prairie Elementary School for field trip to New Orleans for 2 students:
 Simone Breaux, Aquarium, IMAX, Insectarium    $40.00
 Alyssa Toliver, Aquarium, IMAX, Insectarium    $40.00
On motion of John, seconded by Mike, requests approved.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.

 

Next meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 5:30 pm at the UBS Office, 1021 E. St. Mary.