SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Monday, October 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm

 

LOCATION:  UBS Financial Services, 1023 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President                    Cheryl Evans
Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President           Dr. Don Ennis
Bruce Snow, Treasurer                        Sandra Wilcox
Mildred Baker, Secretary                     John Broussard
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian              Michael Huber
Lana Swanwick, Hospitality                  Tanya Cormier

 

Guests:         Paige Krause, Play It Again, Acadiana Center for the Arts
                    Cynthia Comeaux, Musicians Memorial Instrument Drive

 

On motion of Bruce, seconded by Lana, Minutes of Meeting held Tuesday, September 8, approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:
Present balance: $38,534.76
Donations received: Janice Roane $50.00; Joseph Cilano $100.00

 

Cynthia Comeaux told about the program to repair instruments which is supported by Chevron and the instruments are donated to the schools.  The schools decide who gets the repaired instruments.
Paige Krause said her organization would like to learn more about the project.

 

A letter was received from Shelby Williams and was read at the meeting.

 

New Business
On motion of Cynthia Dauphin, seconded by Perry Scotola, the by-laws should be amended to include Pre-K students in field trip applications.  Motion approved.

 

Cynthia attended the principals’ meeting and will report on it at a later date.

 

Applications approved via e-mail after September 8 meeting:
Myrtle Place Elementary School request for Eric Ardou for a clarinet, but parent is able to pay $5.00 only.  Volunteers paid the balance due of $57.50; Shining Light to pay  $187.50 balance.

 

Duson Elementary School request for Jayden Nugier for a trumpet for $250.00, parent to pay $62.50, Shining Light balance is $187.50.

 

Burke Elementary School request for Ray ‘Quion Georeg for a flute for $250.00, parent to pay $62.50, Shining Light balance is $187.50.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2015 at the UBS Office, 1023 E.St.Mary