Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
April 23, 2018

In attendance: Bill Sharkey (chair),  Anna Moshier,  Renee Moy, Jim Broomall, Kathy Henn,  Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Lynn Kroesen,  Bill Ashmore, Bob Comeau,  Pete Feeney, Jane McGann, Connie Benko, John Lafferty, Karen Schaub, Sabatino Maglione, Bud Zimmerman, Craig Haggerty .  Quorum Present.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.   Phil Fretz and Delores Fiegel were thanked for their service to the Council and Karen Schaub , who will join the Council in May, was introduced and welcomed as a guest.

Agenda:  The agenda for the April 23, 2018 Meeting was approved. 

Minutes:  The Minutes from the March 15, 2018 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve: Jane McGann 
			Second:  Dolores Fiegel 
				Passed unanimously 

Staff Report:  

Jim Broomall reported that a meeting was planned next Thursday with the Deputy Dean of the University of Delaware’s Marine Studies program located in Lewes to discuss the possibility for future OLLI accommodations on their site. 

Anna Moshier reported that she would be on vacation starting next Thursday.  Class space for two classes has been arranged at The Moorings for the fall semester.  Heritage Shores is being pursed as a possible western Sussex location.  The OLLI website will be changing and on May 3 from 10-Noon there will be a meeting to discuss the overhaul of the website.  

The Delaware Alliance for Non-Profit Advancement (DANA) offers assistance with grant research.  Membership in DANA was recommended as it would provide access to “GrantStation” at a reduced price.

Motion: Sabatino Maglione made a motion to approve membership in DANA at a cost of $175 and to purchase “GrantStation “assistance at a cost of $75.
Second:  Pete Feeney
				Passed unanimously  

Committee Reports:

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney

Four Lewes entries won prizes at the Art Show held in Dover last March.  Curt Smith won first prize for oil paintings.  Certificates were awarded.  Renee Moy was thanked for all her work on the art show. There will be a meeting with Anna and the Rehoboth Art League to plan for the future and to address financial solutions.  The Rehoboth Library Art Show is planned for next December.  

Anna presented an overview preview of the revisions to the Strategic Plan of FY 2017-2019.  Council members can expect to receive a hard copy of the data with approval to be sought at the next meeting. Future Strategic Planning will begin earlier that previously. 

The Luncheon Talk Series will start again in the fall with 10 sessions in planning.  Suggestions for future speakers were invited. 

Scholarship:  No Report

Financial*: 
Bill Sharkey noted that we were still ahead on revenues and behind on expenses. There were gifts of $50 to the Future Fund and $425 to the Gift Fund. 	
Academic Affairs: Jane McGann
	The Committee was complemented on the success of the recent Instructor’s Breakfast.  80 Courses are currently set for the fall program. 
Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The Spring issue of the Tides will be out next Wednesday and will include the Annual Reports from the Committees, the Instructor’s Breakfast, the Spring Luncheon and the New York City trip.  The next Tides deadline will be Friday, July 13th, 2018.

Travel:  Joan Sciorra
	
The New York City trip was a success and the Hotel was especially good this year.  Trips to the Delaware Opera in Wilmington are scheduled for April 29th and May 6th.  On June 15th a trip to Fort Meade to the National Cryptologic Museum is being offered. Tickets are available for the July 17th performance of Footloose the Musical at Clear Space in Rehoboth Beach.  Also planned is a Twilight Cruise on the Broadkill on August 1st with a rain date of August 8th.  On August 23rd tickets will be available for a ballet performance at the Freeman Stage with transportation arrangements by car pool.

Social Committee:  Connie Benko
	
The Happy Hours in Lewes and Ocean View were successful and more will be planned for the future.  The Annual Spring Luncheon on April 16th featured entertainment from the Slow Jam musicians and the Elder Moments Chorus along with readings by the Reader’s Theatre class.   118 people attended the luncheon. Summer plans include Bocci Ball, the play Footloose at a cost of $20 for members and $22 for non-members, and the Twilight Cruise on the Broadkill at a cost of $20 for members and $22 for non-members.  Walk-in Registrations are planned for July 24 & 25th.  The October Picnic is set for October 10th.

Development Committee:  

A meeting is scheduled in early May at the Earth, Ocean and Environment campus – the Lewes located branch of the University of Delaware. The Committee believes it is in our best interest to work with the University to secure our future accommodations.
	
Community Relations:   Dolores Fiegel 

Dolores was thanked for her service on the Council.  She indicated she will continue to be available to support Craig Haggerty.  Gerri Stephenson will be Co-chair of the Committee.  OLLI has been invited to exhibit at the 3rd Annual Delaware Resorts 55+ Expo to be held November 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cape Henlopen High School.  Past participation in the Expo resulted in many visitor sign-ups for our mailing list. Eight volunteers would be needed. 

Old Business:  None
New Business:   

Long Range Planning:  (see above report).

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Tuesday, May 22nd at 10 a.m.   

Motion: Pete Feeney made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Sabatino Maglione 
				Passed unanimously   

Adjournment:  10:48 a.m. 				

									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File