SHINING LIGHT FOUNDATION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD: Tuesday, October 1, 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

John Broussard


On motion of John, seconded by Mike, minutes of meeting held on September 3, 2019 were approved.


Treasurer’s Report
Bruce was unable to attend. Balance in the investment account is $81,389.83. Mike has reimbursed Shining Light for $16.50 that was inadvertently charged.


New Business


Received the following applications to attend a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Student Name

School

Grade

Admission

Transportation

Total

Sir Wilson

Truman Early Childhood Education Center

PK

$7.00

$3.00

$10.00

Bayleigh Gonzalez

Truman Early Childhood Education Center

PK

$7.00

$3.00

$10.00

Grand Total:

$20.00


On motion by John and seconded by Lana the above scholarships were approved. Carolyn will send the letter with the check.


Board Member Activities:

Shining Light was featured in a newspaper article awarding a check to Chorale Des Amis.

Carolyn reached out to Dr. Mizelle and he was able to help the little girl who needed glasses. The board had passed on the request at a prior meeting since it is out of our scope.

Cynthia mentioned she has met with the counselors; however, the school board has not yet called her as to when the principals are scheduled to meet.


Other Business:

We received a letter from the Junior League that Shining Light was not awarded any funds this year.


Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.


Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm at 203 Waterside Drive, Lafayette, LA.

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