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b. We need to reach out to the diverse participants and volunteers already at OCDoA to <br /> personally invite them to join a committee. We need to fill Saru's and Michael's vacant <br /> positions. <br /> c. There are two openings on the board. Alicia Reid, an African-American woman, <br /> wellness instructor and volunteer has applied to the Advisory Board on Aging and to the <br /> Adult Care (AC) and Nursing Home (NH) Joint Committee. Alicia is 60+ and the co-host <br /> of our "Aging Well Together" radio show. The need is greater on the NH/AL Committee. <br /> d. We do have an Asian-American 60+ gardener at the senior center and who is in the Eno <br /> township. Someone will reach out. <br /> e. We have a couple of other applications that are not as new as Alicia's. <br /> f. Janice will have something prepared for next meeting and put it on the agenda. We will <br /> make a decision about new members at that time. <br /> Committee Progress Reports if needed: <br /> 10.Senior Tar Heel Legislature — Dick White/Vibeke Talley <br /> a. Nothing new to report. <br /> 11.Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee — Jackie Podger <br /> a. First merged meeting of the committee with the new title, AC & NH Joint Committee. <br /> Jackie reported that it was a successful meeting, everyone had new teams, new <br /> facilities to visit, and is happy to be engaged, One minus, we said goodbye to Vibeke on <br /> the committee. Autumn Cox, Orange County AAA Ombudsman, mentioned that one of <br /> the facilities that we visit have 30+ Covid outbreak. Don't go unless masked and/or <br /> other PPE is used. We have one applicant besides Alicia that inquired about the <br /> committee. We also need to increase participation among the Hispanic population. <br /> Jackie will let us know if there is interest in participating in other committees. <br /> 12.Friends of the Passmore Center— James Harris <br /> a. Holiday Market— December 9, lots of venders come by to shop from 9 am — 2 pm. <br /> 13.Friends of the Seymour Center <br /> a. We reached out to the Seymour Friends chair about having a representative to the <br /> Aging Board but haven't heard back. We will ask them again about this. <br /> b. The Friends hosted an afternoon tea for the 90s group, it was a big success. <br /> c. Sending out annual holiday cards. <br /> Adjournment <br /> Final announcement: On 1/11/2024 Seymour is hosting a live watch and listen taping of the "Aging <br /> Well Together" radio show with Heather. <br /> Next meeting: December 12, 1-3 pm — Passmore Center & Virtual <br />