Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Fred Thomas Building
October 23, 2013
			
Bob Comeau called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m.
 
Attending were council members Donna Beecher, Jack Boettger, Bob Comeau (chair), Mary Folan, Robert French, Lynn Kroesen, Frank Meredith, Carol West; librarian and archivist Ruth Barnett; committee chairs Bernie Fiegel and Joan Sciorra; program coordinator Anna Moshier; administrative assistant Renée Moy; Carrie Townsend Southern Delaware Outreach Coordinator ; and University representative Linda Osoinach. 

The agenda for the meeting was approved with one amendment – moved New Business to top of agenda.  The minutes of the meeting on September 23, 2013 were approved.

Carrie Townsend, Southern Delaware Outreach Coordinator, announced that she has accepted a new position at the University of Delaware.  Her last day is October 31, 2013.  

New Business:  Bob Comeau introduced Osher member, Eddie Filemyr.   Eddie is coordinating the garden project on the side of the Fred Thomas Building.  She was asking the council to approve the purchase of outside furniture to complete the project.   After discussion of options available, the council approved the expenditure of up to $1800 for the purchase of a picnic table and a bench. 
 
Anna Moshier reported that the Opera course will move to the Fred Thomas Building for the Spring 2014 semester due to apparently unresolvable audiovisual system issues at Cadbury.

Representatives from the council and UD will begin looking for additional classroom locations in the Bethany Beach area for Fall 2014 courses.

Anna suggested that postal delivery problems, abundant library availability, and increased member internet use may justify reduced catalog  mailing to members.

Amy Weissenfluh, the program coordinator at Dover, has submitted her resignation effective November 14, 2013.  

Anna will be traveling to Osher Dover on Thursdays for the remainder of the fall semester to assist with program operation.  For the remainder of this semester, Don Stein will handle the instructional support on Thursdays.  Anna will work on developing a position description for technical support in Lewes similar to that in Bethany.  
Linda Osoinach discussed the Dover and Lewes programs.   She proposes that Anna divide her time between the Dover and Lewes programs during the spring 2014 semester.  Linda feels that this will strengthen the Dover program and shift the Dover model to be more like Lewes’.   The council expressed concern about the loss of Anna's services to the Lewes program.  There was agreement that a program coordinator needs to be selected for the Dover program and that, if Lewes continues to be drawn into support of the Dover program, the Lewes council should play a role in the selection of that person.   The council will continue to discuss these issues at its next meeting.

Committee reports (*indicates report on file)

Financial: * (Jack Boettger)	 Reported that we are in good financial shape.

Academic Affairs: *	(Donna Beecher)  Nothing to add to her report.

Communication: (Lynn Kroesen)	Lynn thanked everyone for their input to the Fall 2013 newsletter.

Travel:  (Joan Sciorra)  The NYC trip has 120 people paid.  She is making phone calls to those that have not paid their deposit yet.  Sandy Moore is interested in organizing a trip for December to see the Van Gogh exhibit in Washington, D.C. 

Social:  (Bernie Fiegel)*  Nothing to add to his report.

Long Range Planning:  (Bo French)*  Bo discussed his chart showing the Lewes fall membership since 2008.  From 2008 to 2011 the total fall enrollment was fairly flat at an average of 431 members.  This year’s membership at 539 is 25% higher that the 2008-2011 average.

Community Relations: * (Frank Meredith)  This year’s Coast Day was a success.  Frank thanked everyone for their help.

Archives and Library:  (Ruth Barnett) Members are using the library.

Old business:   None

Next meeting:  Tuesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. in the Fred Thomas Building.

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Renee Moy 
Osher Administrative Assistant