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literature reviews. They are also interested in promoting wellness through exercise. Staff have been meeting with the Team to develop a plan to utilize polling places to conduct a survey on how older adults receive information. The plan is to survey one day at each of the four early voting sites and at ten polling sites on November 6. Alex Castro asks staff to send out an email for sign-ups, asking each Board member to take one shift. Janice Tyler stated that the Board of Elections has already approved this plan and a volunteer training will be held on October 29. Under New Business, Ms. Tyler asked for volunteers to serve on the Aging and Technology Workgroup to advise UNC on its GigU Initiative presented at the August Advisory Board meeting. Ed Flowers, Keith Cook, and Alex Castro agreed to serve. Additional representatives from the community may also be invited. Janice Tyler will send out a poll to determine the best time to hold training for the new Advisory Board members. Kathie Kearns stated that the Advisory Board has two vacancies: one representing the Friends of Seymour and one from the general public. Thelma Perkins introduced Virginia Brown as a candidate for that position. Ms. Brown returned to her native North Carolina ten years ago after retiring from the Los Angeles Health Department. She has recently served on the Human Services Advisory Commission. The Chair welcomed Ms. Brown. Discussion followed on the large numbers of Orange County advisory boards and how to identify those who have the biggest impact in issues that affect older adults. Following discussion it was suggested that staff or chairs of key departments be invited to present at future Advisory Board meetings. During Committee Progress Reports, Leo Allison stated that the Friends of Central Orange’s Harvest Moon Ball was successful and the upcoming Eastern Caribbean cruise fundraiser is sold out. Heather Altman reported that the Community Resource Connections is making application for other funding to continue its efforts. Dan Hatley announced that the Adult Care Home Committee has three new members, bringing total appointments to nine. Nursing Home Committee Chair Ed Flowers stated that no announcement has been made about the future of the recently-closed Britthaven facility. Jeane Suddarth announced that she and Jan Wells attended the Senior Tar Heel Legislature meeting and that 2013 Legislative Priorities were distributed with the Advisory Board meeting notice. Alex Castro reported that the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels Food Truck Rodeo held the previous Friday at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market was a success. Leo Allison added that OCIM’s Meals on Wheels program purchases its food from Kelsey’s Café in Hillsborough. There are currently 28 recipients. Alex Castro shared information he received at the OUT transportation board meeting about the 1/2₵ sales tax on this November’s ballot. Jan Wells stated that Mary Ann Weston is the Department on Aging’s representative to the Carolina Villages Board of Directors. Meetings are taking place with various service providers and a training for caregivers is scheduled for November 15. In concluding Committee Reports, Ed Flowers reported attendees at the recent Senior Care open house were primarily clients and their families. Virginia Brown was excused from the meeting and a motion was made by Thelma Perkins and seconded by Jan Wells that Ms. Brown be recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment. After confirming the 3:00 transportation task force meeting prior to the November 13 Advisory Board the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Janice Tyler, Secretary