MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:00 pm

LOCATION: 203 Waterside Dr., Lafayette, LA

ATTENDEES:
Dr. Carolyn French, President                                           Sandra Wilcox
Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President                                       Kerry Douglas
Bruce Snow, Treasurer                                                     Troy Kahler
Joseph Cilano, Executive Director                                    John Broussard
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian                                          Michael Huber
June Brillhart                                                                     Cheryl Evans

Don Ennis                                                                          Lana Swanwick

On motion of Perry, seconded by Bruce, Minutes of Meeting held Tuesday, August 8, 2017 were approved.

New Board Member - June Brillhart has joined the Shining Light Foundation Board.

Treasurer’s Report
Beginning balance: $42,223.61
Checks received: Chevron Matching Employee Funds $135.00; Janice Roane $50.00

Earnings:  $4.76

Expenses:  $71.52 paid on the credit card

Current Balance:  $42,341.85

Investments:  $22,198.81

Credit Card Balance:  $120.57

On motion of Bruce, seconded by John, the board unanimously voted to invest in Vanguard FTSE Social Index Investor CL fund (VFTSX) in the amount of $20,000.00.  There are no fees from Vanguard.   Bruce will open the account on behalf of Shining Light Foundation.  The agents/signatories will be Bruce Snow, Treasurer; Cynthia Dauphin Vice President; and Mildred Baker, Secretary.

Executive Director’s Report
Joseph submitted the Budget for August 2017.  We had income of $189.76, expenses of $71.52 with net income of $118.24

Old Business
John again renewed his request that we should consider having some kind of get-together for the musicians who gave their time and talents at the Bash.  John will look into a possible date for such an event to be held at his residence. 

Grant applications:   Joe has not received a response from Gannett, Pinhook Foundation, or Junior League

New Business
The board unanimously approved three applications:

1) L J Alleman - Martraylin Stevens - Clarinet $187.50.  Parent will contribute $62.50

2) Ridge Elementary - Alaysia Bossier - Clarinet $187.50.  Parent will contribute $62.50 

3) Duson Elementary - Abygail Miller - Clarinet $187.50.  Parent will contribute $62.50

John presented to the board the article on musician Wayne Singleton, who donates his time for the Shining Light Fundraiser.  Wayne is a school bus driver who saw a need for the school children that didn't have shoes, socks or jackets.  The board unanimously approved a $200 donation towards this effort. 

Other options for fundraising were discussed.  We previously participated in the Giving Back through Grub Burger.  Cheryl had mentioned that the All Seasons Saturday fund raiser seemed to be more successful.   Carolyn will call All Seasons to check availability for the Fall, and another date in the Spring.

Jill also mentioned Charity Cases/Piano Bar located behind CVS.  They select two non-profits each month for donations.  Carolyn will research.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm
Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm at 203 Waterside Dr.