Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes
Council Minutes
Frederick Thomas Building
January 18, 2018

In attendance: Bill Sharkey (chair),  Anna Moshier,  Kathy Henn, Phil Fretz,  Dolores Fiegel,  Bud Zimmerman, Joan Sciorra, Lynn Kroesen,  John Lafferty, Paul Collins, Craig Haggerty,  Bob Comeau,  Pete Feeney, Chet Poslusny and Ruth Barnett.  Quorum Present.

Bill Sharkey called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.  

Agenda:  The agenda for the January 18, 2018 Meeting was approved with the addition under New Business of a report from the Nominating Committee. 

Minutes:  The Minutes from the November 20, 2017 Lewes OLLI Council Meeting were approved.

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

Staff Report:  Anna Moshier

	Scott Schenck has left the Tech Support staff.  John Lafferty will be back working full time and Joe Zito from Dover will be moving to Lewes.  Anna is working on the Committee to find a replacement for retiring Carol Bernard.  Paul Collins is heading up the Steering Committee, temporarily named the Facilities Committee, to consider our housing situation and options. Anna announced that the office staff needs volunteer help with data entry and phones. Members will be asked to volunteer.  Some office space may be reconfigured. 

Committee Reports:

Social Committee:  Anna Moshier for Connie Benko

	A walk-in registration for the Spring Semester with instructors providing overviews of their courses was held on Jan 3rd.  It was well attended and students appreciated having the instructors there to answer questions.  Refreshments were hosted by the Social Committee. The Jan 4th walk-in registration was cancelled due to the snow storm.  A new members and instructors orientation with a reception hosted by the Social Committee was held on January 16th in Lewes and on January 17th in Ocean View.  Happy Hours are scheduled for Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on January 31st, February 28th, and March 28th at Irish Eyes in Lewes and on Thursdays, February 15th and March 15th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Big Fish in Ocean View.  The Spring Luncheon is planned for April 16th at the Atlantic Sands and Committee members are currently working on the menu.  

Community Relations:   Dolores Fiegel & Craig Haggerty

Dolores:  The Lewes Historical Society Christmas House Tour went off as planned.  All 15 OLLI volunteers reported to the OLLI designated home for a 2 hour shift. The committee installed displays promoting the spring semester in Georgetown, Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth Beach Libraries in December; Lewes for 2 weeks and the remaining libraries for 3+ weeks.  Remaining fall course brochures were posted in Milton and Lewes libraries in advance of catalog delivery noted with: “Spring Catalogs available Mid-December.”  Spring catalogs eventually caught up with the displays. There was no requirement to print course brochures this semester; however, we most likely will have a need in the fall if we are to participate in Coast Day and +55 EXPO.  All displays have been taken down. Displays and excess materials were picked up and returned to the office.  A total of 315 spring catalogs were distributed to 9 libraries and the Rollins Community Center in mid-December.  Renee was thanked for her boxing and labeling the boxes for delivery. 

Craig:  Displays were installed at Selbyville and South Coastal libraries, however the catalogs were not available and there was little response.  Space is limited at Selbyville.  In Ocean View we had the entire month of December available however it was too early to be productive for this semester.  Members present suggested contacting various Home Owner Associations that have senior populations.  Web Page and Facebook notices might be available. 

Library:  Ruth Barnett
	The library is in good order.  Some recently donated books need to be cataloged. 
Long Range Planning:  Pete Feeney
	The Summer Art Show at Rehoboth was well received and a letter of appreciation on our letter head was requested.  Leasing data charts for the last two years should be generated to aid in the search for a new location. Training for the proper use of the defibrillators is recommended.  	
Scholarship:
	No Report.
Financial*:  Phil Fretz
	
The report as of November 30th included $300 for the Gift Fund and expenses for replacement bulbs for the overhead projectors.   The report as of December 31th shows the last six months had revenues in excess of the budget and expenses close to budget. We received $500 in Gift Fund contributions.  Overall, the finances continue to be in good condition. 

Anna Moshier presented the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019 for Kent and Sussex OLLI.

Motion to approve the budget as presented:  Phil Fretz
			Second:  Pete Feeney
				Passed unanimously 

Academic Affairs:  Bud Zimmerman
	
The Instructor Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for April 11th at Kings Creek.  With 100 courses on offer, a record 621 members had already enrolled in Spring Semester and registration was still ongoing. 3149 seats were offered and 2262 or 72% were filled with 319 on the wait list.  Bud Zimmerman and Kathy Henn will begin teaching at the Manor House in Seaford next week. Course proposals for the June Session are due by February 5th.  
Communications:  Lynn Kroesen

The next Tides deadline will be February 23rd and a Tides is planned for between the sessions in April after the Council elections and the Instructors Appreciation Breakfast and the Spring Luncheon. It will include a wrap up the Spring Semester with Committee reports. The deadline is not yet set for that issue.

Travel:  Joan Sciorra
	
Our trip to Philadelphia to the new Museum of the Revolutionary War took place on December 8th and was very successful.  The bus left Lewes and stopped for Dover members along the way.  An Opera Delaware trip is planned for April 29th and May 6th.  New attempts will be made for a trip to the African American Museum in Washington, DC.  Instructors were invited to contact the Travel Committee for planning class trips. 

Old Business:  

	Paul Collins:  The Lewes lease might have one more year but there is no guarantee that it can be extended beyond that so the search for a new location has begun.  Several locations have already been reviewed.  A subcommittee for Grant Writing has been suggested.  Fund raising options will be pursued.  A committee chaired by Paul Collins is in the process of formation and currently called the Facilities Committee.  

New Business: 

	Nominating Committee:  Kathy Henn chaired the Committee with members Carol West (Ocean View), Joan Sciorra, Lee Mussoff and Phil Fretz.  Karen Schaub and Robert Fitzgerald have been nominated for the two Council seats available for the next term.  

Next Meeting:  

The next meeting will be held at Lewes on Monday, February 19th at 10:00 a. m.   

Motion: Phil Fretz made a motion to adjourn.
Second:  Pete Feeney 
	Passed unanimously   

Adjournment:  11:07 a. m. 				
									Kathy Henn
									Secretary

*Report on File