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<br /> <br />of making the report easier in terms of formatting and space available for comments. <br />(As an aside, we received a corrected copy of the PDF format on March 7th, with her <br />asking that it be used for reporting). <br />o Member activity reports are due to her at the end of March; <br />o Please forward a copy of all visitation reports sent to the Committee Chair also directly <br />to Autumn’s office. <br />o No word yet on the opening of the new nursing home in Chapel Hill; <br />o The May 2018 meeting will be her last prior to maternity leave. <br /> <br /> Site Visit Reports: <br />o Brookshire Senior Living (Feb 6, 2018) : Accepted; no changes <br />o Carolina Pointe (Feb 27, 2018): Accepted with changes. <br />o Carol Woods (Feb 23, 2018): Accepted with changes <br /> <br /> Department on Aging Report: Mary announced: <br />o Her retirement from the DOA effective as of June, 2018. Her successor has not yet <br />been named. <br />o Nominations for the annual Direct Care Worker Awards are open through April 30. <br />They can be made on-line via the OCDOA website <br />(www.orangecountync.gov/aging). We’re asked to remind Administrators and DONs <br />about the time line to enthusiastically recommend nomination of their best workers. <br />There are 5 categories and a single person can be nominated in one or two at the same <br />time: Client Impact, Leadership, Beyond the Call of Duty, Rising Star, and <br />Longevity. Eligible criteria are listed on the OCDOA website along with the <br />nomination form. The Awards ceremony is at the Passmore Center, Wednesday, May <br />24, 4:30pm – 6:30pm. All committee members are welcomed and urged to attend. <br /> <br /> Election of Chair: Vibeke Talley has completed her year as chairperson. Although, by <br />regulation, the chair is a one-year position, Vibeke said she was willing to serve another <br />year. Members happily reelected Vibeke and thanked her for her remarkable efforts of <br />the past year. <br /> <br /> July 2018 Meeting Date: Committee members agreed to move the July 2018 meeting <br />from 3 July (prior to the 4th July holiday) to the following Tuesday, July 10 <br /> <br /> Reminders: <br />o Visitation Reports: due when visit is completed. <br />o Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />Martha Bell, Secretary