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Janice Wells presented a chart that compared the old MAP objectives/goals with the 8 new MAP <br />goals for 2012 -2017. The board discussed similarities and differences and how the old goals <br />matched up with the new ones. <br />Reports: <br />Haryo Marsosudiro reported for the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center. He <br />indicated that the new Friends board had been expanded to 18 members. The main focus now is <br />preparing for the Harvest Moon Dance fundraiser scheduled for October 1, 2011. Dancing to a <br />20 piece band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction are highlights of the event. Tickets are <br />available for $25. <br />Janice Tyler reported that the Seymour Friends are hosting a Yard Sale fundraiser on October 1, <br />2011at the Seymour Center. <br />Ed Flowers reported that the Adult Day Health Program at the Central Orange Senior Center <br />has turned around. Carol Woods is assuming the bookkeeping responsibilities for the Adult Day <br />Health Program . Home visits are being done and he reported that currently, there are more than <br />20 people in the Program. He also reported that there are 2 vacancies on the Advisory <br />Committee, and that the chairperson had resigned. <br />Mary Fraser reported for the Adult Care Home and indicated that facilities are available for <br />those in need of help in Orange County. <br />The Senior Tar Heel report was made by Jeanne Suddarth and Janice Wells. They reported that <br />some attendees need county assistance to pay expenses of attending meetings. The next meeting <br />is planned for October 2011. They also reported that on-line surveys are being conducted in <br />legislature to provide information to legislators about community needs. Also, State Senior <br />Games funding has not been decided – may need corporate funding to support this project. There <br />was also some discussion on lack of services provided due to Medicaid dollar shortages because <br />of funding cuts. It was suggested that the new Health Care program may provide some help in <br />attaining services. <br />There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 pm. <br />Leo Allison <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />