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iii. Checking with Triangle J to see if ARPA funding can be used. This looks <br /> promising, but there is no date of when the funding will be available from <br /> the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. <br /> iv. Heather Altman asked if volunteers can help. Currently we are low on <br /> drivers in our Volunteer Driver Program, so this is not a solution. <br /> v. It was noted that Chapel Hill Foodies Facebook group has 20k people. <br /> There is a possibility that of volunteer outreach there. <br /> 4. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program update <br /> a. Shenae-valet program assisted 240-250 people and virtual program numbers are <br /> still not in. <br /> b. Collin asked his guests if they had heard Chinese community seniors needing <br /> help-they said no. He said this is great service. <br /> 5. Older Americans Month Proclamation at May 3rd BOCC meeting—Theme is "Age My <br /> Way„ <br /> Two special events honoring Older Americans Month— "We Are Here For You" <br /> Saturday, May 14 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Passmore Center <br /> Saturday, May 2110 a.m. —2 p.m. Seymour Center <br /> Variety of activities planned to get people engaged. Details in Endless <br /> Possibilities. <br /> 6. Staff Retirement—Terry Colville, Passmore Center Programs and Operations Manager <br /> April 28 is a retirement celebration from 4-6 p.m. and all are invited. <br /> 7. New Business <br /> 2022-23 Budget Update—Janice reported the below: <br /> a. Requested additional hours for Food Service Coordinator funded by HCCBG. <br /> The additional hours are needed to do required paperwork and to also manage a <br /> program that doubled during the pandemic. <br /> b. Lunch program funding is secure for next year with the addition of the ARPA <br /> funding. <br /> c. Outside Agency Application Review—Janice participated in meetings with the <br /> county manager. <br /> 8. Aging Board appointments—April 14— BOCC meeting- Heather will also present annual <br /> board report that evening. For board appointments the following has been submitted- <br /> Vibeke Talley for reappointment; request to extend Heather Altman's term by for 1 year; <br /> recommendation to appoint Lucinda Poole. Two vacancies will remain and the board is <br /> requesting that the BOCC give more time to recruit for more diverse candidates. <br /> 2022-27 Master Aging Plan <br /> 9. The MAP Steering Committee held an in-person meeting at Carol Woods Retirement <br /> Community on April 8. 25 agencies and departments attended. Everyone was pleased with the <br />