Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
September 14, 2018

In attendance: Bill Sharkey (chair),  Anna Moshier,  Renee Moy,  Gerri Stephenson,  Lynn Kroesen,  Bud Zimmerman, Pete Feeney, Bob Comeau, Connie Benko, Karen Schaub,  Kathy Henn,  John Lafferty, Sabatino Maglione, Greg Leeds.   Quorum Present.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.   

Agenda:  The agenda for the September 14, 2018 Council Meeting was approved.

Minutes:  The Minutes from the August 23, 2018 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve:  Sabatino Maglione
			Second:  Bud Zimmerman 
				Passed unanimously 

Staff Reports:  

Renee Moy:  The office copy machine which is 17 years old has broken.  A replacement one is needed.

		Motion: To spend up to $500 for a replacement copy machine for the office.
			Motion to approve:  Sabatino Maglione
Second: Bud Zimmerman
Passed unanimously

Anna Moshier:  Greg Leeds, a new intern from Wilmington, was introduced and welcomed.   Council members introduced themselves. OLLI Wilmington has received the NAACP award nomination for diversity. A representative for the Steering Committee to create a 3-4 day program at the beach is sought at Wilmington.  The pottery class at the Rehoboth Art League was cancelled due to low enrollment. The cost structure of the course will be reviewed and Pete Feeney will be in contact with the Art League to review the matter.  

Committee Reports:

Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The next Tides deadline will be Friday, October 12th, 2018.  The issue will cover the October picnic. Since it will be our 20th picnic, anecdotes regarding past picnics were requested. 

Social Committee:  Connie Benko
	
The Instructor and New Member Orientation held August 29 in Ocean View and August 30 in Lewes was well attended.  Happy Hours are scheduled for Lewes at Irish Eyes for 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, September 26 and November 28 and on Thursday, October 25.  Ocean View Happy Hours will be held at Big Fish on Wednesdays, October 3 and November 14 from 4 to 6 p.m.  The Picnic is scheduled for the Cape Henlopen Park Pavilion for October 10th.  A Volunteer Sign Up sheet is available.  The Elder Moments and the English Country Dancers will provide entertainment. The Fall Luncheon will be held on November 27th at the Sands Hotel in Rehoboth.  Walk-in Registration for January will be planned for one day only and scheduled near the priority deadline. Plans continue to progress on the Gala to celebrate our 30th Anniversary scheduled for February 16th at the Starboard in Dewey Beach. 

Travel:  

Anna reported that the next New York City trip is scheduled for April 30 to May 3, 2019.  Sign up is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 18tin Lewes and in Ocean View.  A bus has been arranged to take Ralph Begleiter’s class from Lewes to Newark on October 17th to attend the Congressional Candidates Debate. 

Development: 
	 
	Anna reported that the University of Delaware Provost, Robin Morgan, will be meeting with members of the Development Committee and representatives from the Lewes Marine Studies campus and will be visiting our school on September 20 in the afternoon.  Some modifications have been made in the architectural drawings provided by John Lester.  We continue to work on space requirements with Joe Scudlark.  Jim Broomall has been consulting with Alan Brangman at the University of Delaware. 

Community Relations:  Gerri Stephenson

	Craig Haggerty sent a report that the Library displays have been taken down until December. About 30 people enjoyed the First State Ballet on the Freeman Stage on August 23 and photos of the event were submitted to the Tides.  Gerri reported that Volunteers were being sought for Coast Day scheduled for October 7th with staffing for three shifts needed.  Docents are also requested for the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour for December 1st.  Anna said we had a request to present a program at Independence on November 7th.  Karen Schaub noted that our English Country Dance class was offering a performance and workshop at the Shakespeare Festival held at the Lewes Library on September 20 at 4 p.m.  Anna spoke about the positive value of fostering good relationships with other local non-profits.

Library:  No Report

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney

	Changes will be made in the hall display cases next week.  Only eleven people attended the last Speaker’s Lunch series.  It was noted that members taking classes at the Moorings cannot get to the talks on time.  Sabatino Maglione requested more academic topics from the Speakers’ and the possibility of using our instructors to deliver them.  The Lewes Library will be approached for an Art Show display of our students’ work.  Anna said it was time for a new Strategic Plan.

Scholarship:  Sabatino Maglione

	9 scholarship applicants have been processed.  

Financial*:  Karen Schaub
	Karen reported that while the tuition revenue looks large right now, it has to last over the semester to cover expenses.  The expenses are on track with the budget. We received$10,000 income for the Osher Endowment Lewes/Ocean View Fund.  Finances overall are in good shape.
Academic Affairs: Bud Zimmerman 
This term we offered a third day of courses at the Ocean View location and they have been successful and the revenues from them cover the costs.  Several courses at the Dover location were cancelled. Course proposals for the January term will be due in early October.  14 proposals have already been received. 

Old Business: None

New Business:   

We received a request to place an ad in the Southern Delaware Chorale’s program booklet.

Motion:  To approve the expenditure of $75 for a quarter page ad in the Southern Delaware’s Chorale program booklet.
		Motion to approve:  Karen Schaub
		Second: Bob Comeau  
			Passed unanimously

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Monday Oct 15, 2018 at 12:15 p.m.    

Motion to adjourn:  Sabatino Maglione
Second:  Bud Zimmerman
	Passed unanimously

Adjournment:  1:15 p.m. 				

									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Reports on File