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In his report on behalf of the Friends of the Seymour Center Jack Chestnut and Jerry <br />Passmore listed some of the new building issues that are being addressed by the <br />contractor and the County Public Works Department. Mr. Passmore added that the <br />Friends of the Senior Center for Central Orange are anxious to have their building <br />underway. A Board representative is still being sought for the RSVP Advisory Council. <br />Diane Henderson asked for details on the activity of this board. Director Kathy Porter <br />gave an overview. Mr. Chestnut stated that he is participating in the Sportsplex <br />committee meetings until a replacement can be found for Jerry Kruter. <br /> <br />Florence Soltys reported that, thanks to Jerry Passmore and Jack Chestnut, the Central <br />Orange Adult Day Health Care Center has been able to continue operating after the <br />departure of director Laura Deloye. She noted that currently there are more male than <br />female clients. Piedmont Health’s new PACE program is developing and staff is anxious <br />to see the expanded day care space at the new Central Orange Senior Center. Mr. <br />Chestnut added that Carol Woods is submitting a three-year Duke Endowment grant that <br />would focus on coordinating health care resources including PACE and adult day health <br />care. He concluded by reporting that Senior Care had finished FY 2007 in good financial <br />condition. <br /> <br />Florence Soltys began her update of the IFC Men’s Shelter by summarizing a series of <br />events that indicated that administrators at UNC are willing to become actively involved <br />in the relocation project. Discussion followed on the role of the Aging Board and the <br />possible next-steps to act on the offer of the University’s involvement. The Board <br />authorized Florence Soltys to pass on the new UNC site possibilities to Alice Gordon, <br />member of the Inter governmental Search Committee. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore briefly reviewed the fee structure and scholarship proposal for utilizing <br />the Wellness Center equipment and classes. The Board endorsed the use of the Orange <br />County senior centers as early polling places in upcoming elections. Discussion of board <br />member replacements and elections was deferred until the August meeting. <br /> <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />Jerry M. Passmore, Secretary