Osher Council Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2014

Council Chair Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at12:25 pm.

The following members attended:  Jack Boettger, Bob Comeau,
Donna Beecher, Anna Moshier, Bill Sharkey, Ruth Barnett, Carol West, Bo French, Lynn Kroesen, Linda Osoinach, and Mary Folan.

Jack Boettger motioned that the minutes from the last meeting be approved.  Ruth Barnett seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

Anna Moshier reported that we will not enter into any sub-leases for classes held off campus.  Rather a fee would be assessed participating students to help defray expenses.

The Lewes program has 525 students for the year.  Dover reported and enrollment of 150 students.

Doug Hemmick will peruse teaching a course at Cadbury on Saturday.
Anna asked the board to consider purchasing a laptop costing about $1200 for the Ocean View campus.  This will be voted on at the October meeting.

Anna requested the purchase of two white boards for the Lewes campus at the cost of $240 each.  The motion to purchase was made by Bob Comeau and seconded by Donna Beecher. The motion was approved.

Anna suggested considering membership in the Milton Chamber of 
Commerce at the cost of $175.  Lynn Kroesen asked if membership in the Milton Historical Society would be worthwhile.  This will be voted on at the October meeting.

Anna will attend the meeting to honor Matt Haley.

Anna handed “Volunteer” forms to committee chairmen and Council Members and requested that they be completed before the next meeting.

Committee Reports

Library.  Ruth Barnett reported that materials Bob Comeau brought back from the OLLI convention in 2013 are now available in the library.  Of particular interest is Older Adults and Education.  The LLLReview contains articles on adult cognitive development and inclusivity of age and race.

Finance.  Jack Boettger submitted an email report.

Academic Affairs.  Spring catalogue is being developed.  As of now, there are 31 courses with 22 more promised.

Communications.  Lynn Kroesen stated the deadline for the next Tides is October 17.

Travel.  Mary Folan reported that 123 had signed up for the New York trip.  Trips to the REP theatre at UD in Newark are scheduled for Oct 5 and Nov.23, 2014.

Social.  Report submitted by Bernie Fiegel.

Community Relations.  Report submitted by Donna Beecher.  On Coast Day, Oct. 5, we will be situated in the UD tent.

Old Business.  There was no old business.

New Business.
The Cape Henelopen School District requested that we participate in the Facilities Taskforce.  Bob Comeau will serve as our representative with Anna Moshier and Bill Sharkey filling in if needed.

The Southern Delaware Center for Arts and Humanities has sent a copy of their proposed by-laws and asked us to serve on the board.  Bill will attend the first meeting on Oct 17.  The annual dues are $375.

The next meeting will be Oct. 21 at 12:20.

Ruth Barnett moved we adjourn and Bill Sharkey seconded the motion.  The meeting adjourned at 12:55.

Respectfully Submitted.
Mary Folan