Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
March 15, 2018

In attendance: Bill Sharkey (chair),  Anna Moshier,  Kathy Henn,  Phil Fretz, Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Lynn Kroesen,  Bill Ashmore, Paul Collins, Bob Comeau,  Pete Feeney, Carol West, and Joe Zito.  Quorum Present.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:26 p.m.  

Agenda:  The agenda for the March 15, 2018 meeting was approved. 

Minutes:  The Minutes from the February 19, 2018 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve: Dolores Fiegel
			Second:  Pete Feeney
				Passed unanimously 

Staff Report:  Anna Moshier

	Joe Zito, Technical Support, formerly at Dover, who is assuming duties for mornings in Lewes, was introduced to the members.  Dover OLLI is seeking a new location.  $150 for a renewal of the Bethany Beach – Fenwick Island Chamber of Commerce membership was requested.

Motion to approve $150 for Bethany Beach-Fenwick Island Chamber of Commerce Membership: Phil Fretz  
Second: Pete Feeney
	Passed unanimously

Committee Reports:

Library:  No Report

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney

	The Luncheon Talk Series will start again in the fall.  Suggestions for future speakers were invited. Thank you notes will be sent to the participants.  Paintings were taken to Dover for the juried art show reception to be held Sunday, March 18th from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Scholarship:  No Report

Financial*: Phil Fretz 
The report for February28, 2018 included a contribution to the Gift Fund of $50.   The overall numbers are on target with the fiscal year budget estimates.	

Academic Affairs:
	Anna Moshier reported that Catalogs were due back on March 22nd and course proposals for the fall term will be sought April 1st with a return date of May 1st.   June catalogs will be available the week of April 15th. Locations of the courses will be highlighted.
Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The next Tides deadline will be Monday, April 23rd after the Spring Luncheon and the trip to New York City.  Council Committee Members were encouraged to submit their year-end reports right after the Luncheon or as early as possible.  An e-mail will be sent to members reminding them of the March 20th school referendum and its importance to our OLLI community. 

Travel:  Joan Sciorra
	
The March 3rd trip to the Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show in Wilmington had to be cancelled as too few members signed up for the trip.  The visit to the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. will take place on March 23rd.  The NYC trip has 4 couples on the waiting list.
The Opera Delaware trip will take place on April 29th and May 6th.  The Social Committee is planning a summer trip and Bob Porta requested a trip to the National Cryptologic Museum at Fort Meade in June. 

Social Committee:  
	
	Anna Moshier gave Connie Benko’s report that there were approximately 22 members who attended the Lewes Happy Hour at Irish Eyes on February 28th.  The next Lewes Happy Hour is scheduled for March 28th from 3 to 7 pm.  The Happy Hour in Ocean View was scheduled for this evening, March 15th from 4 to 6 p.m.at Big Fish.  Entertainment for the April 16th Luncheon at the Atlantic Sands in Rehoboth Beach will feature the Slow Jam group,  the Elder Moments and members of the Reader’s Theatre Group. Summer activities will include Bocci Ball, the play “Footloose” at the Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth Beach on July 17th at 7:30 p.m. with tickets for members priced at $20 and for non-members at $22 and a cruise up the Broadkill River on August 1st from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. with a cost for members of $18 and $20 for non-members. 

Development Committee:  Paul Collins

	A supportive meeting was held with I. G. Burton, Sussex County Council and Trustee for the University of Delaware and Bill Sharkey, Rob Morgan, and Paul Collins.  A copy of the current catalog was given to him.   Anna Moshier, Jim Broomall and Paul Collins met last Friday.  A visit to our Lewes school before the end of term by University of Delaware President, Dennis Assanis, was proposed.  A meeting with Senator Ernie Lopez is scheduled for Monday, March 19th.  The owner of the 2 ½ acres of property near the Lewes Community Center was identified and an inquiry was made into the availability of that land for sale or for rent but no reply has yet been received.  DelDOT plans to build a road under Route 1 to the area of the Lewes Senior Center which would make that property easily accessible.  Members will be surveyed for a requirement wish list for the new facility. Fund Raising has been a focus with Nick Simmonds providing information. A strategic plan is being developed.   

Community Relations:   Dolores Fiegel 

	The Freeman Stage has offered us free admission with VIP seating for one event per month for the summer of 2018 season.  Craig Haggerty has agreed to coordinate the events and a meeting is scheduled for March 22nd for planning purposes. The Opera Delaware presentation on March 15th for Pat Mossel’s class was well received.  Brendan Cooke, General Director, a soprano and a tenor with a pianist were guests offering a history of the Opera Delaware and performances of pieces from the upcoming spring festival.  Several members were added to the April and May Opera trips following the performance.  Advertising in the Best Version Media’s Lewes Neighbors publication was discussed but it was decided to postpone consideration until a future time. 

Old Business: 
Nominating Committee:  Kathy Henn & Bill Sharkey.  Joan Sciorra agreed to help count ballots following the March 31st close of voting.  Prospective Council members will be invited to attend the April Council Meeting as guests.  	
Overcapacity in Lewes:  Anna Moshier reported she was seeking several off-site locations that would provide additional classroom space and alleviate parking issues.  Space at the Moorings, the Rollins Center, Lewes Library, and the University of Delaware’s Lewes Campus College of Earth, Ocean and Environment were among those under consideration.  Ocean View still has available space that can be used as well. 
New Business:   

	Annual Reports will be due next month.

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Monday, April 23rd at 10 a.m.   

Motion: Dolores Fiegel made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Phil Fretz 
	Passed unanimously   

Adjournment:  1:17 p. m. 				
									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File