Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
March 20, 2017

In attendance:  Bill Sharkey (chair), Kathy Henn, Phil Fretz, Anna Moshier, Carol Bernard,  Dolores Fiegel, Joan Sciorra, John Lafferty, Lynn Kroesen, Jane McGann,  Mary Folan, and Bob Comeau. A quorum was present.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. 

Agenda:  The presented agenda for the March 20th OLLI Council Meeting was approved with the addition suggested by Phil Fretz of Film Society Ads under New Business. 

Minutes:  The Minutes from the February 20th Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

			Motion to approve:  Phil Fretz
			Second:  Dolores Fiegel
					Passed unanimously

Staff Report:  Carol Bernard and Anna Moshier

	Carol Bernard:  Marketing materials were being reviewed for all the Delaware OLLI programs.  Catalog preparations were underway with an emphasis on better photos, diversity, upbeat language, and clearer contact information.  Preparations are underway for the upcoming Wilmington site renovations. The University of Delaware Development office provided support for the recent successful fund raiser and would be a resource for Lewes as well.

Anna Moshier:  A collection of interesting letters are posted in the hallway.  Attention getting photos were proposed using outdoor shots with yellow and blue colors. 

A new lease agreement with Ocean View was needed and the requested increase of $600 raise in rent was considered reasonable, especially considering that they are paying $350 for the internet.

Motion:  Dolores Fiegel made a motion to approve $3600 for the Ocean View facility’s rental contract for the next three years.
Second:  Mary Folan
		Passed unanimously
	
	Anna indicated that she would be out of the office from Tuesday of the last week in March and early April while vacationing and making a presentation at the National OLLI Conference in Irving, Texas April 3 – 5.  
The Smithsonian Learning Program has been confirmed. 

Committee Reports

Long Range Planning:  Peter Feeney Absent

	Bill Sharkey reminded that reports are still being sought from committees. 

Scholarship:  Sabatino Maglione Absent.
	
	No report. 

Financial*:  Phil Fretz

	Report as of February 28th:  There were two contributions to the Gift Fund, two contributions to the Scholarship Fund and several distributions of scholarships from that fund.  The ratio of revenues to expenses continues to be favorable. 

Academic Affairs:  Jane McGann

	The contract for King’s Creek for the Instructors’ Breakfast for May 11th is completed but the menu is still being planned.  Guest lists and invitations will be completed and program suggestions are being considered.    

Communication:  Lynn Kroesen

	The deadline for the next issue of The Tides is April 10th.  With school closings and vacations there is very tight timing and members were asked to submit their articles, including Annual Report material, as quickly as possible.  There will be a smaller issue of The Tides with a deadline of May 13th.

Travel:  Joan Sciorra & Mary Folan

	A trip is scheduled for March 31st to visit the Battleship New Jersey.  It will feature a tour, a luncheon, and a Red, White and Blue Revue. 100 people are signed up for The New York City trip scheduled for May 2-5.  

Social:  Connie Benko Absent 

	Bill Sharkey reported that plans for the Atlantic Sands luncheon for April 12th are in the completion stage and reservations have been made for November 16th for the next fall luncheon.  A Long Range Plan was submitted. 

Community Relations:  Dolores Fiegel
	
Summer displays are in planning.  Additionally some marketing work on fliers and brochures with Anna continues and follow up with the Clayton Theatre in Selbyville on advertizing.  
Library:   Ruth Barnett Absent

No report.

Old Business: 

	None
	
New Business: 

	Film Society Ads:  Phil Fretz presented information on advertising possibilities with the Film Society.  Dolores Fiegel indicated her committee has considered this but tabled it for the time being.   Phil was asked to get additional information.  

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will held at Lewes on Monday, April 24th at 10:30 a.m.   

Motion: Dolores Fiegel made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Jane McGann
				Passed Unanimously   

Adjournment:  12:55 p. m. 

			
									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File