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2 <br />Steve Lackey reported for the Friends of the Seymour Center. The Friends Board is <br />reviewing its organizational structure under new President Bobbie Lubker. Issues <br />recently discussed by the Board include the proposed Seymour kitchen operation and the <br />new Senior Times format. Ann Johnson noted that the Friends Board fundraising focus <br />has changed from lease and utilities expenses to programming. Fred Schroeder agreed <br />that this change might be a topic for a Senior Times article. Jerry Passmore offered to <br />write an article about the purpose and mission of the Friends organization. Mr. Schroeder <br />suggested that an interview format with the new President might be appropriate. <br /> <br />Leo Allison reported for the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center. He reviewed <br />the schedule for the upcoming move to its new facility, noting that the current location <br />will close effective December 15. The Friends are spending $25,000-$30,000 on new <br />equipment and furnishings. The grand opening will be held on January 29, 2009. Mr. <br />Allison also reported that reduced membership rates are being proposed to the Board of <br />County Commissioners by the Sportsplex staff. Single rates will be $300 and couple <br />rates $420 annually for seniors who have completed their physical function screening at <br />the Department on Aging. All Sportsplex activities except ice skating will be available <br />for these rates. Mr. Allison cautioned that this reduced rate only be offered to Orange <br />County residents, since the Sportsplex is county tax-supported. As a Sportsplex <br />committee delegate, he will pursue this issue. <br /> <br />Leo Allison also reported on the meetings recently held with the senior participants at the <br />Efland and Cedar Grove community centers concerning the new Central Orange Senior <br />Center. Effective January 1, JOCCA will discontinue meal service at these rural <br />locations. He stressed that a transportation plan must be established for the current <br />community centers participants to be taken to the new senior center. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore reported that Central Orange Adult Day Health Program is soliciting <br />donations for its new location. It is also recruiting volunteers to assist with the expanded <br />program made possible by the additional space. <br /> <br />The Vice-Chair announced that, due to family health issues, he would not be able to <br />assume the chairmanship of the Advisory Board at this time. Steve Lackey has agreed to <br />be nominated for that office. No other nominations being made, Leo Allison made the <br />motion that Mr. Lackey be elected Chair. Jerry Kruter provided the second. Motion <br />carried. Fred Schroeder was elected Vice-Chair upon the motion made by Steve Lackey <br />and the second by Leo Allison. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore reported on the presentation made to the Board of County Commissioners <br />on November 6 regarding consolidation of senior services into the new Central Orange <br />Senior Center. He stated that participants at the Northern Human Services Center <br />seemed excited about the opportunity to attend the new senior center. Efland Community <br />Center’s participants voiced greater concern about leaving their community and traveling <br />to Hillsborough. Discussion followed on ways to meet the transportation needs of people <br />who are only interested in participating in the lunch program. Leo Allison suggested that <br />the opportunities that will be available at the new Center need to be marketed.