Bruce has updated the
application forms on the webpage for the new school year.
A motion was made to amend the bylaws and increase the Shining
Light Board members to 20 and the advisory board to 15 members.
It was unanimously approved. A motion was made to by
Bruce Snow nominate Ted Hoyt to the advisory board, and seconded by
Perry Scotola. A motion was made by Kerry Douglas to nominate
Rachel Taylor, wife of Curley Taylor to the advisory board, and
seconded by John Broussard. A motion was made by John
Broussard to nominate Misty Carrier, wife of Chubby Carrier, to the
advisory board and seconded by Dr. Don Ennis. All three
nominations were unanimously approved. Carolyn will
send an email to the new advisory board members.
Kerry suggested that we have publicity of the new advisory board
members as we get closer to the Zydeco Bash.
Expansion of Shining Light
Foundation services to 7th and 8th grade was discussed. Per
Bruce, we currently have cash flow. Mike suggested that we
follow through with the band members to the 7th and 8th grade.
Per Hayley, not as many field trips in middle school. Cynthia
will be making a presentation to the guidance counselors.
More applications are expected due to the slump in the oil
business. John is suggesting that we solicit corporate
sponsors starting now, by sending a letter and then following up in
person. Carolyn will draft a letter requesting funds from
corporate sponsors. Cheryl suggested sending 1) a thank you
letter to those that participated and inform them of our next event
on 4/19 and to please keep us in mind for next year, and 2) a
second letter to those that did not participate, and request funds
for next year. John will bring names of sponsors
for the next meeting. Don suggested that Debbey Ryan may have
a contact list. Hayley will speak to Prof. Erny
about expanding to 7th and 8th grade. Carolyn will contact
Ted Hoyt to amend the bylaws to include 7th and 8th grade.
Carolyn will also get input from James Balkenhol, and send an email
to board members to summarize.