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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
March 18, 2013 

The meeting was called to order at 10:46. The agenda and the February 11 minutes were approved.

In attendance were Bob Comeau, Donna Beecher, Mary Folan, Joan Sciorra, Ruth Barnett, Lynn Kroesen, Jack Boettger, Frank Meredith, John Coleman, Bernie Fiegel, Renee Moy and Anna Moshier.  Nominees Carol West and Rob Morgan were invited guests.

Anna Moshier noted that through February of this year she has already exceeded the fiscal year’s contract hours by 101 hours, and requested some relief by volunteers to reduce her future “off the clock” hours on behalf of OLLI-Lewes.  The Council will attempt to provide this and fully supports a request to UD to increase her allotted hours.

Anna describes UD’s interest in having the Dover program merged with ours.  The Council decided that serious consideration of this idea was premature and would have to await complete occupancy and member satisfaction with our new location, full and satisfactory operation of the Campus CE program, and a thorough evaluation of the financial and organizational implications of such a merger.

Anna and Bob Comeau described the CHSD’s Facilities Task Force proposal for our relocation to the Fred Thomas Building during the summer of 2013 shortly after the June session, and the spaces we would occupy under that proposal.  Anna and Bob attended the March 14 School Board meeting where this was discussed, and they plan to attend the March 28 meeting at which a decision is scheduled.  We are preparing a five-year lease in anticipation of a favorable decision.

Committee Reports:

Community Relations.* Frank Meredith reported that we will set up displays in the Lewes, Rehoboth and South Coastal libraries.  He will request the aid of our art department in this effort.

Library.  Ruth Barnett stated there were 13 new additions and these are listed on the bulletin board.

Scholarship.  There are no scholarships awarded for the June session.

Financial.*  Jack Boettger submitted his report.

Academic Affairs*.  John Coleman stated there are 36 courses scheduled for the June session.  Course evaluations will be reviewed by April 11.

Communications.  Lynn Kroesen announced the deadline for The Tides is April 20.

Travel.  Joan Sciorra announced that 147 people are signed up for the New York trip. There is still room on trips to the Hagley Museum on May 1 and to the National Gallery of Art on May 14.

Social.* Bernie Fiegel stated the spring social will be held April 17 at Irish Eyes.

We will again provide docents for the Rehoboth Art League’s Cottage Tour on July 9 and 10.

There was no new business.

There was no old business. 

The next meeting will be held Monday, April 22, at 10:00am.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Folan, Secretary