SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm

 

LOCATION: Holy Cross Catholic Church, Administration Building,  Lafayette, LA

 

ATTENDEES:
Carolyn French, President                                        Michael Huber
Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President                               Dr. Don Ennis
Joseph Cilano, Executive Director                             John Broussard
Mildred Baker, Secretary                                          Troy Kahler
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian
Lana Swanwick, Hospitality

 

On motion of Troy, seconded by Cynthia, Minutes of Meeting held Tuesday, July 12, 2016 approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report
Present balance: $30,379.30; escrow $21,318.53; invested $19,373.35; donation 8-2-16  Janice Roane $50.00

 

Executive Director’s Report
The applications have been revised, placing the guidelines on the first page so that teachers or counselors may readily read the guidelines before filling out the applications.
Bruce is asked to post the revised applications on the website.
The Cox Charities grant application completed and submitted.
The Gannett grant application is due August 29.
An inquiry has been sent to Pennington Foundation.
Joe prepared a draft of proposed budget needed to request funding from various grantors.  The proposed budget was tentatively approved.
Strategic planning session on July 30 was successful in identifying goals and objectives.

 

New Business
If John gets applications for musical instruments before the next meeting, we will have a special meeting to consider them or they will be handled by e-mail.

 

On motion of Troy, seconded by Mike, a Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy was adopted.

 

There will be a meeting of the principals of Lafayette Parish Schools on August 31.  Cynthia plans to attend and will let others know time and place.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm.