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Ms. Tyler reported that the Lunch Program reservation process has been changed to first come <br />– first served. She indicated that the overall lunch program serves about 135 meals per day and <br />the new reservation process has been well received. She also indicated that special funding has <br />been provided by United Way to serve members (up to 10 people) who are disabled and are <br />between the ages of 50 – 60 years old. <br />Board members discussed the number of vacancies on the board. It was determined that there <br />were three vacancies (Leo Allison, Thelma Perkins, and Steve Lackey). The board determined <br />that we only need to appoint one (1) member since both Leo Allison and Thelma Perkins have <br />agreed to be nominated for reappointment. After reviewing the list of available potential <br />applicants, the board decided to invite all of those applicants who were still interested in being <br />appointed, to the next meeting. <br />Janice Tyler led the discussion on the status of the MAP Program. She reported that the interns <br />were doing an excellent job. They have completed interviews of all (22) department heads and <br />the community perceptions of aging survey was distributed(completed 240; 143 are Orange <br />County residents). They are currently compiling the information and preparing the report on the <br />results. More interviews are being planned to get additional input by October 2011. <br />Mary Fraser and Janice Wells reported on the Long Term Care – They indicated that the Long <br />Term Care Roundtable advisory committee did meet. There was some discussion on the survey <br />which resulted in their adding two (2) questions that were designed to capture more information. <br />Long term Care facilities that will participate in the survey include Carol Woods, Charles House, <br />Carillon, and Brookshire. It was reported that Carol Woods alone would need 350 survey forms. <br />Mary Fraser called our attention to the MAP timeline in the handout; and reported that all <br />activities were on schedule. She indicated that it would be updated to reflect any changes we <br />make in the process. <br />The Steering Committee meeting is planned for September 14, 2011. Janice Tyler reported that <br />the team had met with Pat Sprigg, CEO of Carol Woods Retirement Community. Ms. Sprigg has <br />indicated that she would be willing to convene the Steering Committee meeting at Carol Woods <br />and suggested an early morning meeting (8 – 11:00 am) for MAP orientation and to get people’s <br />ideas while everyone is fresh. Full participation by all members will be expected. The overall <br />meeting plan was reviewed and agreed to by the team. <br />Announcement: <br />The Advisory Board on Aging MAP planning committee will meet on August 24, 2011, from 3 – <br />5:00 pm at the Seymour Center. <br />The Community wide Forum (Public Meeting) is scheduled for October 5, 2011 at Seymour <br />Center. Mary Fraser asked board members to invite the community to this meeting.