SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD:  Monday, January 7, 2013

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

ATTENDEES:

Carolyn French, President                                                Michael Huber

Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President                                   John Broussard

Bruce Snow, Treasurer                                                     Lana Swanwick

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

On motion of Bruce Snow,  seconded by John Broussard, Minutes of Meeting held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 were approved.

Carolyn French inquired about the pictures taken at our December meeting.  Both Bruce and Mike agreed that they will send the pictures from our last meeting directly to Carolyn to write an article and then send it to The Daily Advertiser.

Treasurer’s Report

Present balance: $19,537.72

Donation received: Janice Roane--$100.00

New Business:

Applications:

Four requests from Prairie Elementary were as follows:

• Cailey Collins, Baton Rouge field trip on May 3, 2013—bus fare $30; USS Kidd $4.00;

          Science Museum $6.00—Total $40.00

• Lee Madison, NASA field trip on April 12, 2013—bus fare $41; NASA T Shirt $8.00

          Entry ticket to NASA $11.00 (Parents will contribute $20.00)—Total $40.00

• Journey Angelle, Baton Rouge Sciences Museum field trip on May 3, 2012 (make note of the new year —May 3, 2013 (no breakdown provided) Museum visit—Total $40.00

• Jamal Davis—5^th grade Baton Rouge field trip—May 3, 2013—bus fare $30; Science Museum $6.00; USS Kidd $4.00—Total $40.00

The Board agreed to provide financial assistance--moved by John and approved.  Dr. Carolyn French and Bruce Snow did sign Check #508 for $160.00 to be mailed to the Prairie Elementary Principal.

Michelle Izzo-Voss was ill and she did email Carolyn that was not able to attend the meeting.  Also, she did speak to the Prairie Elementary counselor regarding the student who was requesting 100% of the instrument due to losing hers in a recent house fire—December meeting. Lafayette Music donated an instrument to the child and she is no longer in need of our assistance.

The Junior League Christmas card—special wording—We are grateful for your support in our commitment to the general well being of woman and the healthy development of children. Happy Holidays and a Joyous New year

FYI: John Broussard notified the Board about a third grade student who is very concerned about passing the LEAP test. The School Counselor made a recommendation that remediation should be provided to strengthen his weaknesses in both Reading and Math. John wanted the Board to know that he felt that it should be the Mom’s responsibility to contact Sylvan Learning Center and then contact Shining Light for possible funding approval for her son at our February meeting.

Thanks Lana for being our Social Chairwoman.

Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 5:30 pm at the UBS Office.