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1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes September 13, 2012 PRESENT: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Alex Castro, Ed Flowers, Donna Prather, Jeane Suddarth, Jan Wells, Richard White EXCUSED: Keith Cook, Daniel Hatley, Thelma Perkins STAFF: Mary Fraser, Kathie Kearns, Kathy Porter, Janice Tyler GUESTS: Melissa Black, Deanna Lamotte, Andy Weinhold The meeting was called to order by Chair Heather Altman at the Central Orange Senior Center. Mary Fraser suggested that future meeting agendas include reports from the representatives to other service agencies, such as Meals on Wheels, in addition to the standing committee reports. The minutes of the August 14 meeting were approved following the motion made by Alex Castro and the second provided by Jan Wells. Mary Fraser introduced those students in attendance from the UNC-MPH Capstone Team. This academic year’s team goals are to develop a strategy for informing older adults about existing community resources and to identify barriers to exercise. Specific tasks will include literature review, focus groups and information dissemination. Ms. Fraser asked the Advisory Board for feedback on the MAP Implementation Plan for Year One that was distributed with the agenda. Alex Castro announced that the Orange County Voice may be holding town hall meetings in two rural communities during October where residents and elected officials will come together to discuss local issues. Deanna Lamotte asked for suggestions of individuals who may not already be involved to participate in the Capstone focus groups. Ed Flowers stated that 78% of persons participating in a recent survey identified television as their primary source of information. Janice Tyler suggested utilizing the upcoming election’s polling places to reach out at the community level. Discussion followed on high school groups who could assist in this effort, such as civics classes, 4-H clubs, service learning students and scout troops. Board members also offered to send literature review recommendations to the Capstone Team via email. Ms. Fraser noted that one recent change made to the Implementation Plan for Year One concerns the marketing plan development. Marketing and other strategies initiated in Year One will require resources to implement. This will be the topic of discussion when the MAP Steering Committee meets on September 20. Ms. Fraser identified some of the Year One indicators that have already been accomplished. The Advisory Board approved the MAP Implementation Plan for Year One (2012-2013) as mailed and 2013-2014 Implementation Plan as distributed. Alex Castro asked about the feasibility of obtaining funding prior to the beginning of FY 2014. The Chair stated that the Year Two document will