SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm

 

LOCATION:  Holy Cross Catholic Church, Lafayette, LA

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President                    Michael Huber
Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President           Dr. Don Ennis
Bruce Snow, Treasurer                         Kerry Douglas
Joseph Cilano, Director                        Troy Kahler
Mildred Baker, Secretary                      John Broussard
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian              Sandra Wilcox

 


Guest:  LouAnne Greenwald, Hilliard Museum

 

Meeting held in the Administrative Offices, Holy Cross Catholic Church.

 

Guest LouAnne Greenwald spoke regarding the activities for children at the Hilliard Museum.

 

On motion of Perry, seconded by Troy, Minutes of Meeting held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report
Present balance: $30,337.31 plus escrow plus Franklin Fund
Checks received: UBS Community Affairs $350.00; Prairie Elementary $28.50 refund; Chevron Matching Employee Funds; Albertsons Companies Foundation $227.11; Janice Roane $50.00
Expenses: $41.99 to be deducted  from the Mackie Organization Development Grant to Joseph Cilano for copies

 

New Business
Bruce was asked to look into consolidating the two different application forms on our website so that teachers and counselors could use one form rather than make a decision which form to use.

 

Grants: 
Joe made up a spreadsheet showing grants and or donations that we have applied for in the past.
On motion of Joe, seconded by Sandra, that we pursue grants or donations from these sources, approved.

 

Discussion was held regarding strategic planning to insure our program is meeting the needs of the community.  Due to the late hour, discussion continued to a later date.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

 

Next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm.