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2 Mary Fraser spoke about the recently-submitted Capstone project application. If Orange County Dept on Aging is selected as a finalist, the interview will be March 18. If funded 3-5 students will be assigned to the Department to work on the Master Aging Plan (MAP) for one year, beginning September 2011. She asked that all application edits should be submitted by the close of business Friday. Alex Castro asked for the definition of ‘lead agency’ and Commissioner Yuhasz suggested deleting acronyms altogether. Janice asked that Chair and Vice-Chair present the project proposal. Mary Fraser summarized the meeting held to discuss revamping the MAP format. The subcommittee recommended organizing the next MAP Update around issues instead of population groups. This new approach would follow the format of the NC Division of Aging State Plan. Ms. Altman stated the Pat Sprigg will be on the agenda of the March Advisory Board meeting and the structure can be further discussed at that time. Kathie Kearns distributed a summary of the changes proposed for the FY2011-12 Department on Aging budget. Janice Tyler noted that the proposed co-funding of the Eldercare positions with the Department of Social Services will allow seniors to make application for services such as Medicaid or Food Stamps at the senior centers. Other staffing changes in the Eldercare Division will include employing a part-time licensed counselor to continue working with support groups and families. The increased catering cost will limit the growth of the Senior Lunch Program without additional funding from a non-County source. The United Way has already awarded funds to purchase meals for disabled persons who do not qualify for the program due to age. The next agenda item was review of the non-profit agency applications for Orange County funding. The Advisory Board has been sent six applications from aging services providers to review and recommend funding. The Chair summarized the review process utilized last year. After further discussion Leo Allison, Alex Castro, and Janice Wells agreed to meet with Ms. Tyler to complete this task. Haryo Marsosudiro and Leo Allison announced that a few tickets remain for Saturday’s Las Vegas Night fundraiser at the Central Orange Senior Center, sponsored by the Friends. Mike Symons reported that the Friends of Seymour Center’s recent fundraising letter campaign had been successful and now the Friends organization was preparing its application to the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro for continued programming support. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Janice Tyler Secretary