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