SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 6:00 pm
LOCATION: 203 Waterside Drive, Lafayette, LA
ATTENDEES:
Dr.
Carolyn French, President
Cynthia
Dauphin, Vice President
Sandra Wilcox, Secretary
Michael
Huber
Lana Swanwick, Hospitality Cheryl Evans
Perry Scotola, Parliamentarian John Broussard
Guests:
Diane Conery, Extra Mile Lafayette – www.theextramileregioniv.com
Ellen McLemore, Executive Director - Chorale Des Amis, Youth Choirs of Acadiana – www.choraledesamis.com
On motion of Cynthia, seconded by John, Minutes of Meeting held on August 7, 2019 were approved.
Treasurer’s
Report
Bruce
was unable to attend. Defer the Treasurers report until next meeting
Cheryl submitted forms to add Sandra Wilcox as check signor to replace Mildred.
New Business
Prof
Erny – Cynthia
received an updated copy of Prof Erny’s price list. The prices
have remained the same.
Scholarship Applications received:
Student |
School |
Date |
Instrument |
Cost |
Parent share |
Shining Light |
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Joseph Lawrence |
L J Alleman |
8/22/2019 |
Clarinet |
$250.00 |
$62.50 |
$187.50 |
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Sasha McBryde |
Katherine Drexel |
8/30/2019 |
Flute |
$250.00 |
$62.50 |
$187.50 |
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TOTAL: |
$375.00 |
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Sandra will send the approval letters to the counselors and include the instruction letter for the parent or guardian.
Received the following applications from Chorale Des Amis:
Student Name |
School |
Grade |
Parents Pay |
Tuition Req |
Dress & Shoes |
Total Req |
SLF % |
SLF Funds
|
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Rielynn Melancon |
Charles Burke Elementary |
4th Grade |
100 |
400 |
85 |
485 |
75% |
$363.75 |
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Celia Guidry |
Broussard Middle School |
8th Grade |
100 |
400 |
105 |
505 |
75% |
$378.75 |
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Timothy Sam |
Comeaux High School |
12th Grade |
45 |
800 |
|
800 |
75% |
$600.00 |
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Gabriel Sion |
Lafayette High School |
9th Grade |
45 |
800 |
|
800 |
75% |
$600.00 |
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Audry Boudreaux |
J Wallace James |
4th Grade |
100 |
500 |
105 |
605 |
75% |
$453.75 |
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|
TOTAL: |
$2,396.25 |
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On motion by John and seconded by Perry the above scholarships were approved. Carolyn will send the letter with the check to Chorale Des Amis.
Other Business:
Diane Conery representing Extra Mile (non profit) indicated there are funds for foster children. She has invited Cynthia Dauphin to speak when their group meets. They will have an open house Thursday, September 19 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at 720 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm at 203 Waterside Drive, Lafayette, LA.