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someone to convene the Employment Services Workgroup. Colin volunteered to help convene <br /> the meetings and keep the workgroup going. <br /> 6. TJCOG-AAA Annual Monitoring <br /> a. The monitoring team conducted their visit and their report. All went well! <br /> 7. Older Americans Month Proclamation signed by BOCC— "Aging Unbound" theme <br /> a. Janice shared copied of the signed proclamation with the Aging Board. Janice reached out to all <br /> BOCC members to share that she was a special guest at the Governor's Mansion where Gov. <br /> Cooper announced and sign an Executive Order for NC to be an Age-Friendly state. <br /> 8. National AARP Age Friendly Communities Presentation: Community Engagement <br /> a. Janice presented on the Age-Friendly Network Monthly Webinar May 2023: Community <br /> Engagement webinar sharing what we have learned on our age-friendly journey. <br /> 9. International Volunteer Leadership Program to visit Seymour Center on May 22 <br /> a. This is a Federal leadership program coordinated out of the Raleigh office. Shenae announced <br /> that the Seymour Center would be a host site for 17 volunteers, program directors and senior <br /> project managers from around the world. These volunteer leaders will tour and ask questions <br /> so they can take back and replicate best ideas and practices in their own programs. Janice, <br /> Shenae, staff and volunteers will be on hand to meet and talk with the visiting volunteers on <br /> May 22, from 1:30—3:30 pm <br /> 10. Launched new radio show, Aging Well Together, with WCOM on May 3 <br /> a. Janice and Bev were live on inaugural show. Flyers were distributed to the Board for sharing. <br /> Heather did a great job. Shenae will promote VC 55+ and two Project EngAGERs on this week's <br /> show. Isolation, volunteer opps, exec order. Email the show at <br /> Agingwelltogethershow@gmail.com with guests and topics concerning older adults. <br /> b. Jackie volunteered to help schedule shows. Beverly will get scheduling software and they will <br /> train before using. <br /> 11. Upcoming Events: <br /> a. Mother's Day Celebration —Tuesday, May 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Passmore Center <br /> b. Scam, Frauds and You program —Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. - Seymour Center <br /> c. Meditation with a Cop—Tuesday, May 23 from 2-3 p.m. —Seymour Center <br /> d. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration —Thursday, June 8 from 4-6 p.m. —Seymour Center. <br /> Board is invited to join us <br /> e. Check Endless Possibilities for many more programs. <br /> New Business <br /> 12. Development of a Five-Year Strategic Plan for Orange County <br /> a. The website is.https://berrvdunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/orangecounty. The site includes a <br /> community survey, interactive comment map, and meeting in a box materials. Go and look at <br /> that and make comments on anything, please. Check it out. <br /> 13. FY 23-24 Budget <br /> a. The County Manager presented her budget last week. The Commissioners are starting the <br /> public meetings and comments. Outside agency funding recipients will be presented at meeting <br />