SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm

LOCATION: 203 Waterside Dr., Lafayette, LA

ATTENDEES:
Dr. Carolyn French, President                                                                     Cheryl Evans
Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President                                                                 Sandra Wilcox
Bruce Snow, Treasurer                                                                                Troy Kahler
Mildred Baker, Secretary                                                                             June Brillhart
Joseph Cilano, Executive Director                                                              Dr. Don Ennis
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian                                                                   Julie Eaton
John Broussard                                                                                           Michael Huber

Guest: Dan Weintrict, All Seasons Nursery

On motion of Bruce, seconded by Cynthia, Minutes of Meeting held Tuesday, September 12, approved.

Dan Weintrict with All Seasons Nursery was welcomed. He came to the meeting to present Shining Light with a check for $500.00.

Julie Eaton was welcomed back after a long absence due to work. Her new email address is
jceaton73@gmail.com

Treasurer’s Report
Present balance: $43,336.72
As previously agreed, we will be investing $20,000.00 in the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund as soon as the documents can be submitted to Vanguard.

Executive Director’s Report
Copy of approved budget for 2017-2018 submitted.
We did not get the Gannett, Junior League, or Pinhook grant.
Application is being submitted for CLECO community Fund Grant.

New Business
Applications
Request from Ridge Elementary for Xavier Laguna for saxophone, parent pay $88.75, Shining Light pay $266.25.
Request from Burke Elementary for Zoey Dupuis for clarinet, parent pay $67.50, Shining Light pay $187.50.
On motion of John, seconded by Bruce, requests approved.


It was agreed that if an application is received between business meetings, an application must be referred to and reviewed by John. If approved by John, the application will be referred to Bruce who will post it on our voting website to be referred to the Board. If amount requested is less than $300.00 is approved by 6 out of 18 Board members, it is approved, and referred to John who will notify Michelle and Joseph. Any amount over $300.00 must be approved by a quorum.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm at 203 Waterside Drive.