OsherLifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
The Lewes School
May 17, 2013

In attendance were council members Donna Beecher, Bob Comeau, Mary Folan, Bo French, Frank Meredith, Rob Morgan and Carol West; librarian/archivist Ruth Barnett; committee chairs Bernie Fiegel and Joan Sciorra; program director Anna Moshier, and University representatives Linda Osoinach and Carrie Townsend.

Bob Comeau called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.   The agenda and the April 22, 2013, minutes were approved.

Election of new officers:  Bob Comeau was reelected as chair and Donna Beecher as vice chair.  Rob Morgan was elected as secretary.

Program Director: Anna Moshier noted that the move to the Thomas Building began May 10 and should be completed May 17.  We need a call for volunteers to set up classrooms next week.  Beginning next fall, we hope to email registration notification and save on mailings.

Linda Osoinach noted several UD staffing changes.  Amy Weissenfluh at Dover will reduce her hours and Linda Chapman will handle the cash management there.  Anna Moshier and Renee Moy will manage Campus CE at Lewes, Bethany and Dover, and the Bethany site management as well.  Carrie Townsend will work with curriculum and marketing.

Committee Reports(* indicates report on file):

Financial* (Jack Boettger): The report was reviewed.

Social* (Bernie Fiegel): The Fall Picnic will be held Wednesday, October 9.

Community Relations* (Frank Meredith): The council approved increasing the size of our ad in the Coastal Concerts program brochure from a quarter page ($125)  to a half page ($175), because of our common demographic with that group.  The council also agreed not to staff a booth at the Georgetown CHEER Health Fair, but rather focus on the Rehoboth Fair because we will encounter more potential members at that event.  Carrie Townsend will follow up on this.

Bernie Fiegel expressed concern that press releases in the Cape Gazette were too UD-general and did not focus on the downstate campuses and especially on Lewes.  

New Business:

The council approved an upgrade of Comcast internet services from 27/7 to 50/10 mbps under a two year contract at a monthly rate of  $98.90 plus taxes and a $9.95 equipment fee.  This upgrade should make it possible for all classes to access desired technology as needed.

The council approved a Hi Fi House proposal to relocate and install A/V equipment. The initial bill is $790 to move the speakers and screens.  Further work involves mounting projectors in classroom ceilings after the school system has completed the necessary wiring, and purchase of an additional projector and screen for the additional classroom.  The total project cost will be approximately $6,000.

The council also approved the purchase of additional room-darkening shades for the new site at a cost of $151 each for an estimated cost of $600.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24, at 3:20 p.m. at the Fred Thomas Building.

The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m. and was followed by a tour of our new facility at the Fred Thomas Building.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Folan, Secretary