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Orange County Department on Aging <br /> Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Tuesday, August 8, 2023; 1 —3 p.m. <br /> Passmore Center Hybrid <br /> MINUTES <br /> In Attendance: Rachel Bearman, Ann Bradford, Robert Bradford, Jeff Charles, Michael Joseph, <br /> Saru Salvi, Vibeke Talley, Sandy Walker, Dick White; Jackie Podger. Guest - Lindsay Hinger <br /> (Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce Leadership program member observing). Staff: Myra Austin, <br /> Brandi Beeker, Ryan Lavalley, Leiha Edmonds, Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Kendall McMillan, Shenae <br /> McPherson, Cyd Sims, Dawn Smith, Cydnee Sims, Beverly Shuford, Janice Tyler. <br /> Absent— Excused: Colin Austin, Jerry Gregory <br /> Absent—James Harris <br /> 1. Welcome —Janice welcomed everyone to the meeting, explaining that Colin was remote <br /> today and his technology was not reliable. Vibeke agreed to chair the meeting in Colin's <br /> absence. <br /> 2. Introductions and Announcements —Vibeke led the group in a round of introductions. <br /> See announcements at the end of the minutes. <br /> 3. Approval of Minutes—The July 11, 2023, minutes were approved. <br /> Director's Report <br /> 4. Staff Updates <br /> a. Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator announced her retirement, effective <br /> December 1. The board expressed their congratulations to Myra. Janice stated <br /> that we will go through the process of filling her position. <br /> b. We still need an outreach worker. A couple of people have expressed interest <br /> and Janice is connecting with them to see if one of them is interested in the <br /> position that is currently ARPA funded through September 2024. <br /> a. Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference will be <br /> held August 27-30, in Asheville, NC. Janice was asked present at the conference. <br /> The presentation, "Your Community: Collective Action for Deep and Durable <br /> Impact," will be in conjunction with Henderson, Buncombe, Forsyth Counties. <br /> 5. The new Fall Issue of Endless Possibilities will be available to the public this Friday. <br /> Janice shared an advance copy with the board members. She encouraged everyone to <br /> read the guide for important information and upcoming events. <br />