Minutes of Osher Council Meeting, Ocean View, Delaware
August 17, 2015

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 10 a.m.

Attendance The following members were present:  Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Ruth Barnett, Bernie Fiegel, Jim Broomall, Bob Comeau, Phil Fretz, Bill Sharkey, Anna Moshier, Lynn Kroesen, Carol West, Mary Folan, Pete Feeney, Bill Ashmore and Linda Osoinach.

Phil Fretz moved that the minutes of the June 23 meeting be approved.  Lynn Kroesen seconded the motion.

Anna Moshier’s report: Anna’s status has been changed to full time.  Ed Chamberlain is no longer with us and his position will be advertised for a replacement.  The Athletes to End Alzheimer’s event provided excellent  public relations for Osher.  Anna, Linda Osoinach, and Jim Broomall attended the national lifelong learning conference in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where they were exposed to many good ideas, especially in the area of diversity marketing.

Jim Broomall reported that location changes for PCS require the attention of Linda Osoinach, and as a result she will not be able to travel freely to the southern sites.  Jim will take over the Osher responsibilities and handle the statewide program.

Committee Reports

Communications.  Lynn Kroesen reported that next Tides deadline will be in mid-October.  All press releases now must go through Newark and as a result they often don’t reach publications in a timely manner for effective marketing.

Travel.  Joan Sciorra reported that the New York trip is ready to go and that this year there will be two coaches.  George Dellinger and Suzanne Hain will aid Joan with this trip.

Mary Folan reported that tickets have been requested from the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) at UD for the first four plays of the season.  Those tickets have not yet been confirmed.

Community Relations. * Dolores Fiegel reported that the catalogues have been delivered to six libraries and Lewes and Rehoboth have requested more.  A list of Fall courses will hang on the bulletin board of the Ocean View site.  Coast Day is Oct. 4 from 11a.m.-5 p.m.

Library.  Ruth Barnett reported that new shelving has been installed and the biographies relabeled.  She has updated the paper catalogue and members can access the catalogue on line.

Long Range Planning.  Peter Feeney reported the entrance showcases will be updated with current members artwork.

Financial.* Phil Fretz submitted a report for July 2015 and the end of FY’ 15.

Academic Affairs.  Carol West and Mary Folan will head the orientation sessions for the fall semester.  Mary Folan reported that the Instructor Appreciation Breakfast will be held at Kings Creek, date TBA.

Old Business
Dolores Fiegel requested the amount of our add in Coastal Concerts program be changed from $175 to $225.  Phil Fretz made a motion and Lynn Kroesen seconded it.

Carol West held an informal meeting with people in the Ocean View area to get input on high interest classes as well as suggestions of possible instructors.  There was good turnout and a high level of interest.  The director of Bear Trap Dunes expressed interest in promoting the program.

New Business.  Karen McKinnon has resigned her position as head of the arts committee. Pete Feeney will replace her.

The next meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 17 at 12:20 p.m. in the Fred Thomas Building.

Phil Fretz moved the meeting be adjourned.  Lynn Kroesen seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Folan