Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
October 20, 2016

In attendance:  Bill Sharkey (chair), Kathy Henn, Phil Fretz, Anna Moshier, Renee Moy, Carol Bernard, Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, Bernie Fiegel, Bud Zimmerman, Sabatino Maglione, Lynn Kroesen, Jane McGann, Mary Folan, Peter Feeney, Ruth Barnett, Bob Comeau, and Bill Ashmore.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:23 p.m. 

Agenda:  The presented agenda for the October 20th Osher Council Meeting was approved with one noted new business postponement regarding links displays.  
	
Minutes:  The Minutes from the September 22nd meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve:  Bud Zimmerman.
			Second:  Phil Fretz
					Passed unanimously

Staff Report:  Carol Bernard and Anna Moshier

Carol Bernard expressed thanks to Anna Moshier for her efforts in support of the Dover site flood management repairs.  The National Resource Center reported a record number of Osher responses to their survey.  Once the response period is finished we will get the results.  The University of Pennsylvania is doing a survey on the benefits of lifelong learning programs.  A new marketing director for Osher Centers has been hired.
Anna Moshier requested that members report their meeting schedules to the office to facilitate room assignments. She suggested that the council should develop concrete rules creating a clear policy regulating registration for Osher sponsored trips.  Priority registration on popular trips could be given to full year members.  The Council indicated the suggestion would be considered and a decision should be reached by April 2017. 

Committee Reports

Travel:  Joan Sciorra and Mary Folan

The trip on October 14th to the Sculpture Gardens in New Jersey was successful with good weather and requests to return in the spring. A visit to the new East Wing of the Smithsonian Museum is planned for November 17th.  Arrangements have been made to see Clybourne Park presented by the University of Delaware REP on December 4th.  A trip to see Carousel in December is currently under consideration. 

Social Committee:  Bernie Fiegel

With great weather the Picnic at Cape Henlopen Park held on October 12th was attended by some 155 members, making it the third largest picnic in our history.  The Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach has been reserved for the November 30th luncheon. 

Community Relations:  Dolores Fiegel
	
Six shifts at the Osher exhibit for the 55 + Expo at Cape Henlopen High School October 22nd and 23rd will be covered by 13 Osher volunteers.  Osher will be in the main hall.  Set up is Friday evening Oct 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. Materials to be presented include a static board display, brochures, a mail list sign-up book, and a box of giveaway Osher pencils.  The computer lap top active display will be set up each morning.  Dover catalogues as well as Wilmington brochures will also be available.  The Cape Henlopen Honor Society will operate a lunch stand.  The Lewes Historical Society has requested docent support for their Christmas House Tour on December 3rd.  12 members have been recruited and the roster of these volunteers was given to Cindy Foster, Christmas House Tour Chair, who responded with great appreciation. Osher brochures are being picked up at the Lewes Library and replenishments have been provided. Bill Sharkey reported that he had represented Osher at the Sussex Academy program of Donald Blakey’s Rosedale Beach, held on October 8th. The program was a musical remembrance with wonderful talent.

Library:  Ruth Barnett 

VCR tapes are available to anyone who wishes to take them from the library.  Anna suggested that the University of Delaware library might also take them.  

Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney

The committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct 27th.   An update for the strategic plan from Wilmington will be reviewed. 

Scholarship:  Sabatino Maglione

	No activity to report.

Financial*:  Phil Fretz

Revenues for enrollment were reported as $6835.  There have been some member withdrawals since the report.  A couple of hundred dollars have been spent on equipment.

Academic Affairs: Bud Zimmerman and Jane McGann

More instructors are needed for the Ocean View location.  An Instructor’s Breakfast is in the planning stage for May 11th.  

Motion:  Bud Zimmerman made a motion to approve up to $2000 to cover the planned Instructor Breakfast expenses.
Second:  Sabatino Maglione
					Passed unanimously

Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

	The Council expressed compliments on the Fall 2016 issue of The Tides.  The deadline for the next issue of The Tides will be Monday, December 5th.   

Old Business: 

	Agenda items of the Spring Instructor Breakfast and the Library VCR tapes were presented above under Committee Reports.

New Business: 

	Pete Feeney passed out prepared questions that could be considered in organizing shared facilities, instructors, and equipment with the RAL.  Carol Bernard and Anna Moshier provided information on some previous arrangements that have been used with other sharing partners, such as reduced rates, memberships, advertising, and volunteer support.  
	Bernie Fiegel suggested the formation of a Volunteer Co-ordination Committee.  

Next Meeting:  Scheduled for Monday, November 21st at 10 a.m. 

Motion: Sabatino Maglione made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Dolores Fiegel
			Passed Unanimously   

Adjournment:  1:05 p. m. 

			
									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File