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1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING AND UNITED WAY SENIOR ISSUES TEAM JOINT SESSION Minutes February 8, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Chestnut, Mildred Council, Ann Johnson, Jerry Kruter, Steve Lackey, Mariah McPherson, Mary Ann Peter, Arthrell Sanders, Fred Schroeder, Florence Soltys, Jan Wassel STAFF PRESENT: Myra Austin, Bob Jones, Kathie Kearns, Ellen Ozier-Hayes, Jerry Passmore, Joan Pellettier, Kay Stagner, Linda Tuday The joint session was called to order by Co-Chair Steve Lackey at the Central Orange Senior Center. Jerry Passmore paid tribute to Linda Tuday for her service to the Aging Board as the Triangle United Way staff representative. The minutes of the December 14 joint session were approved by consensus with the addition of Mary Ann Peter to the list of those present. Ann Johnson suggested that the minutes of future meeting distinguish between the members and staff/guests present. The decision made at the December Aging Board meeting to change the monthly meeting time to the first Friday morning was reviewed. Jerry Passmore recommended that, based upon the responses from those board members absent when that decision was made, the meeting time be returned to the second Wednesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m.. Fred Schroeder made the motion and Jan Wassel the second. Motion carried. Myra Austin distributed a Wellness Program quarterly report and referenced the new ‘Bones for Life’ class scheduled for Central Orange Senior Center. She also announced that William Friday will be the guest speaker at the University Mall’s Senior Striders first anniversary session in March. Other activities mentioned included Senior Games, the MAP Well-Fit subcommittee, and the 919 flu shots given at the three senior centers and two service sites combined last Fall. Orange Congregations in Mission staffperson Kay Stagner announced that the Meals On Wheels Coordinator position was vacant again. Ann Johnson suggested that OCIM consider applying for federal and state funding to supplement the service. Steve Lackey gave a report on the recent United Way campaign. The Orange County Cabinet has decided to continue the emergency response fund at the same level as in 2005, even though the funds were under-utilized. Each issue team will be making funding decisions within its subcategory. The process for changing the allocation methodology has been postponed. Jan Wassel asked if emergency response funding could be available for the Senior Times publication budget crisis. Jerry Passmore was encouraged to submit an application for consideration. Linda Tuday will provide him the form and guidelines. Discussion followed on factors that should be considered in determining the percentage of United Way funds devoted to senior services.