Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
May 23, 2016

In attendance:  Bill Sharkey (chair), Kathy Henn, Bob Comeau (Past Chair), Anna Moshier, Bill Ashmore, Phil Fretz, Pete Feeney, Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Bernie Fiegel, Bud Zimmerman, Jane McGann, and Sabatino Maglione.

The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m.

Election of Officers: 
 
	Bill Sharkey: President
		Motion:  Dolores Fiegel motion to approve Bill Sharkey as President
		Second:  Kathy Henn
			Passed Unanimously

	Mary Folen: Vice-President
		Motion: Dolores Fiegel motion to approve Mary Folen as Vice-President
		Second: Phil Fretz
			Passed Unanimously

	Kathy Henn:  Secretary
		Motion: Phil Fretz motion to approve Kathy Henn as Secretary
		Second:  Jane McCann
			Passed Unanimously

Appointments:

Bill Sharkey appointed Jane McGann and Bud Zimmerman as co-chairs of the Academic Affairs Committee.

Agenda:
	The presented agenda for the May 23rd meeting was approved.

Minutes:
	The Minutes from the April 20, 2016 were approved.

Staff Report:  	Anna Moshier
  
Calendar for Spring Term:  Recommended a starting date of January 30, 2017.
Marketing Department personnel changes announced:  replacement personnel pending.
Orientation for Instructors: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Discussion:  Scholarship Eligibility.  Conclusion: No policy change to present procedure.  

Committee Reports:

Scholarship: Sabatino Maglione.
No report at this time.

Financial*:  Phil Fretz.

Discussion:  A tuition increase is needed to balance the budget.  Membership is expected to increase.  Proposal:  To adapt an increase of $175/semester; $260/year; $60 summer session.  As proposed the new fees would still be cheaper than other similar programs. 

Motion:  Phil Fretz motion to adapt an increase in tuition fees to $175/one semester; $260/two semester per year and $60/summer session. 
		Second:  Bud Zimmerman
			Passed unanimously

Discussion:  Money allotments for various current fund categories need to be defined.  Flexibility in some accounts could allow for transfer of funds to help with budget balances.  Conclusion: Phil Fretz and Anna Moshier will work on definition and distribution of funds.

Academic Affairs:

In the absence of Mary Folen, Anna Moshier announced that 110 courses had been scheduled for the Fall Term with 18 of these to be in Ocean View.  Parking considerations had been reviewed.  The proposals for the next Spring Term will be requested in August. 

Communications:

Anna Moshier noted that the Special Edition of The Tides covering the Osher Instructors’ Breakfast was published.  Appreciation and compliments for the publication were expressed. 

Travel:  Joan Sciorra.
	
Wilmington Opera productions of Falstaff and Hamlet were excellent.  Future Opera trips will be considered. The Lewes-Rehoboth Canal trip is scheduled for Wednesday May 25.  A proposed trip to the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on June 24 needs a few more participants.  
  
Social Committee:  Bernie Fiegel
	No Report at this time.

Library:  
	Anna Moshier reported that the heat was off in the Library room.
Community Relations:  Dolores Fiegel

The Taste of Osher program was held at South Coastal Library on May 16th with a presentation by Amy Hiller on Governor Peterson.  Approximately 20 people attended which was half of the attendees for last January’s program but only four of those were new to Osher Lifelong Learning.  The sound system was inadequate and problematic.

15 new catalogs were placed at Lewes City Hall with approval secured by Rob Morgan.
Milton requested additional catalogues and were given 15 more totaling 40.
Milton and Rehoboth extended the fall display period 3-4 weeks.
Lewes display cases are not available until a few days prior to our priority registration and table top availability will not be known until after the June opening of new library. 

Milton and Rehoboth:  Reserved table top space from August 1 -15.
South Coastal: Reserved display case August 11 – September 3.

Phil Fretz spoke to the Rotary about Osher. Approximately 30 people present, some younger and still working.  Responses were positive.

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney.

Recommendations made in 2004 have for the most part been accomplished.  

Discussion:  New recommendations for Long Term Planning should be made.  New recommendations might consider:  Enrollment increases since 2004, which are expected to continue and grow with area population growth; Program expansion that could require other venues for needed space and also for wine availability; and possible Insurance considerations.  Conclusion:  A committee of four from the Council will review the matter and report back at the next meeting.   Bill Sharkey volunteered to be on the committee. 

Old Business:  Fee increases discussed under Financial Committee above.

New Business:  None at present.

Next Meeting:  Scheduled for Monday June 20 at noon. 

Adjournment:  11 a.m.
	Motion:  Motion to adjourn made by Dolores Fiegel
	Second: Phil Fretz    
Passed unanimously

								Kathy Henn
								Secretary

*Report on File