Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
June 22, 2017

A group photo preceded the meeting. 

In attendance:  Bill Sharkey (chair), Anna Moshier, Carol Bernard, Renee Moy, Kathy Henn, Phil Fretz, Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Jane McGann, Lynn Kroesen, Connie Benko, Pete Feeney, Craig Haggerty, Bob Comeau, Bill Ashmore, Ruth Barnett, Carol West, and Paul Collins.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.  

Agenda:  The agenda for the June 22nd Meeting was approved unanimously. 

Minutes:  The Minutes from the May 15, 2017 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve:  Dolores Fiegel
			Second:  Phil Fretz
				Passed unanimously

Staff Report:  

Carol Bernard:

	A new position of Manger IT for the Division has been filled by Dave Vent.  Wilmington renovations are scheduled to be finished August 28 and their courses are scheduled to begin September 11th.  Newsletter highlights are requested to promote the membership exchange of course opportunities between the various OLLI locations.  An “Invitation Certificate” has been developed to offer one free semester in the Fall 2017, Spring 2018 or Summer Session 2018 in an attempt to increase diversity in the Wilmington membership. The plan is to offer “Invitation Certificates” to different organizations providing for 2 or 3 new members from each with a total of 23 memberships per semester.  Curriculum suggestions with diversity appeal are welcomed.  Funding from the Scholarship Fund is a possibility. 

	Anna Moshier:

	A flu shot clinic is under consideration.  The ad that has been placed in the Clayton Theatre in Selbyville focusing on the Ocean View program will start running in July.  The Cinema Art Theatre ad has not yet been finalized but could start in December for three months.  Marketing will provide the ad design.  There is one year left on our lease for the Frederick Thomas building.  A new lease and additional parking will be pursued.   Committees are notified that they need to have a staff member present and feedback needs to be submitted back to the office. A part time position for IT and miscellaneous work is currently available for morning hours.  In the attempt to exchange membership between Lewes and Dover matching class hours are encouraged.  Dover offers courses on an hour and 15 minute schedule while Lewes currently offers courses on an hour and 30 minute schedule.  The matter was put on the August agenda to be implemented by next June.  Lewes members will be invited to attend courses at the other sites after the priority enrollment period is concluded on a space available basis.  Catalogs are available on line and some will be kept in the Lewes office.

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs:  Jane McGann

	While the committee had no report it was noted that there are 97 courses offered for the Fall Semester and 297 members had signed up for the Summer Session, 44 more members than expected on the planned budget.  A meeting will be scheduled for July.

Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The next Tides deadline is July 15th.  Fall sign up material will be carried in that issue.  Press releases for the Fall Semester will be prepared.

Travel:  Joan Sciorra

	The August 1st Sunset Cruise is sold out.  Some seats are still available on the July 11th Osprey Banding Water Taxi Tour. The trip to the Freeman Stage for the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and Opera Delaware was successful. A trip to the new African American Museum in Washington is still being pursued for the fall. 

Social Committee:  Connie Benko

	Bocce ball has begun.  A Walk-In Registration program is planned for July 25th  and 26th  from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.  It will include a reception on the 26th.  A second one is planned for Ocean View in August. 

Community Relations:  Dolores Fiegel

Motion:  Dolores Fiegel made a motion to approve a ½ page ad for the Coastal Concerts program book which will be distributed at 6 concerts from Oct 21st  to April 14th  at a cost of $225.
Second: Jane McGann
			Passed unanimously 

Dolores attended a meeting at Lewes City Hall concerning the use of the Rollins Community Center for non-profit organizations.  Display pamphlets, brochures and materials to be maintained and replenished by the individual organization and an interactive kiosk where organizations can provide visuals, website links, videos, slide shows, newsletter, etc. is planned.  A display case will be limited to historical items for the first year.  Materials are to be delivered by June 28th for an opening planned for July 1.  In accordance with the long-range plan for membership and diversity growth the committee scheduled fall semester displays at the Selbyville and Georgetown libraries.  On June 15th Dolores and co-chair Craig Haggerty met to discuss the mission and workings of the committee.  The Freeman Stage Starry Night performance on June 16th  had a total of 50 registered participants.  Twelve people travelled to the event on the Jolly Trolley at an individual cost of $33.  The next Freeman Stage performance, the First State Ballet on August 24, will be offered to all OLLI members. The first 50 to sign up will get seats and others can bring their own chairs.

Library Committee:  Ruth Barnett

Marie Isola is the current Assistant Librarian.  All the old VCR tapes will be packed up after the June Session.	

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney	
	
	Most of the long term planning centered on diversity.  Emails, and messages have been sent to local churches and snail mail will follow.  Luncheon speakers program on diversity related topics will be pursued.  Sabatino contacted Ernest Lopez and Rob Morgan and both agreed to speak.

Scholarship:  No report.

Financial*:  Phil Fretz

	Report as of May 31, 2017: The Gift Fund had income of $998; the Scholarship Fund received $35 and the Future Fund had contributions of $1,970.  The overall balance remains positive with YTD revenues higher than budget and expenses lower than budget.

Old Business:  None

New Business: 
 	
	Consideration of altering the membership enrollment form to incorporate members’ interests in place of the volunteer service inquiry was sought.  It was agreed that it could be tried in the catalog for next spring.

	Connie Benko said the Social Committee had discussed changing the twice yearly luncheon to once a year in the spring with alternative gathering venues such as Happy Hours between 4 and 6 p.m. in September, October and November on the second Wednesday at Irish Eyes.  The Happy Hour idea was well received but it was decided to continue the fall luncheon for this year and consider other options for the next year.

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Monday, August 28th at 10 a.m.   

Motion: Pete Feeney made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Phil Fretz
	Passed unanimously   

Adjournment:  1:15 p.m. 				
									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File