Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
June 19, 2018

In attendance: Bill Sharkey (chair),  Anna Moshier,  Renee Moy,  Gerri Stephenson, Joan Sciorra, Lynn Kroesen,  Bud Zimmerman, Bob Comeau,  Pete Feeney, Jane McGann, Connie Benko, Karen Schaub,  Paul Collins,  Kathy Henn.  Quorum Present.

	Prior to the start of the meeting the group Council photo was taken.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:27 p.m.   

Agenda:  The agenda for the June 19, 2018 Council Meeting was approved with one addition under New Business:  The appointment of the Strategic Planning Committee for the new term.

Minutes:  The Minutes from the May 22, 2018 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve:  Paul Collins 
			Second:  Karen Schaub
				Passed unanimously 

Staff Report:  

Renee Moy:  The Fall Catalog is now being proof read.  160 sections with 150 courses will be offered in Lewes, Ocean View, Dover and at The Moorings.  

Anna Moshier:  Kathy Henn from Lewes and Jennifer Merrill , Manager of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware, Wilmington,  will represent the University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the 2018 Osher Institutes National Conference to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona next October.  Sign up is available for the Freeman Stage First State Ballet Theatre performance on August 23rd at 7 p.m.  We are still seeking advertisers for our Spring Catalog.  A young gentleman who teaches art at Peach Tree and is working on a Master’s Degree from Wilmington University has requested an intern project opportunity with us. 

Committee Reports:

Financial*:  Karen Schaub
	A copy of the Financial Statement of May 31, 2018 was sent to all Council members. Expenses were higher during this period but the Year to Date is still on target.  After discussion it was decided to move all but $5000 from the operating account to the Future Fund for the new fiscal year.

Academic Affairs: Bud Zimmerman and Jane McGann
	Bud:  Summer Session is going well with a lot of enthusiasm expressed from members.
	Jane:  An Open House will be held on July 24th and 25th .
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Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The next Tides deadline will be Friday, July 13th, 2018.  The issue will cover June session events and highlight upcoming fall events and courses.

Travel:  Joan Sciorra
	
The trip to Chanticleer Garden has been cancelled.  The next New York City trip is scheduled for April 30 to May 2, 2019.  On November 9th there will be a special trip to the Wilmington Grand Opera House for a Beethoven presentation.  

Social Committee:  Connie Benko
	
Summer plans include the play Footloose the Musical at Clear Space in Rehoboth Beach on July 17th, and the Twilight Cruise on the Broadkill on August 1st with a rain date of August 8th. Both trips are fully subscribed.   Walk-in Registrations with an Instructor Sampler that was popular when used before are planned for July 24 & 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lewes.   The Fall Luncheon will be held on November 28th at the Sands Hotel in Rehoboth.  Bill Sharkey noted that next March will mark the 30th Anniversary of our OLLI program which began in Milford in 1989.  He encouraged preparations for a special celebration of that event.

Development Committee:  Paul Collins

A meeting is scheduled between Paul Collins and Joe Scudlark, Assistant Director Research Facility of the Marine Science local branch of the University of Delaware for this afternoon.  We are still hoping to have the University of  Delaware President, Dennis Assanis and the Provost, Robin Morgan, visit with us in our fall term and will have a follow up meeting on that tomorrow with the Dean.  Bill Sharkey had a “getting to know you” coffee meeting with TJ Courmoyer, the Senior Director of Development at the University of Delaware.  

Community Relations:   Gerri Stephenson

The library displays are set.   The Coastal Day and the 55+ Expo are in planning. 

Library:  No report.

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney

	Speakers for all but one of the fall luncheon sessions are now scheduled.  A watercolor instructor has been found for Ocean View.  Information is being sought on programs for the Black History Month next February.

Scholarship:  No Report

Old Business: None

New Business:   

The Council Photo was taken prior to the meeting.

Appointment of the Strategic Planning Committee for the new term:  
Paul Collins and Karen Schaub will join the Committee.

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Thursday, August 23rd at 1 p.m.    

Motion to adjourn:  Pete Feeney
Second:  Bud Zimmerman
	Passed unanimously

Adjournment:  12:50 p.m. 				

									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File