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Strategy 7.7.3: Support legislation and policy change to facilitate end of life planning and <br /> increase choice. <br /> 7.7.3b. Affordable Green Burial financial options are identified and expanded <br /> Implemented Restoration Burial an economical option that reduces impacts on the land. <br /> (Bluestem Conservation Cemetery) <br /> d. Employment- Community partners are doing MAP work for Employment but have not <br /> shared/filled information in. Janice and Estella are meeting with OCDSS tomorrow to <br /> discuss MAP progress and future community MAP work. Estella also met with NCWorks <br /> this week. <br /> Janice reviewed Board members' MAP group assignments and let the group know about <br /> open positions. <br /> Dan asked about how it was communicated about the Fit Feet pricing increase. It was <br /> announced in the Summer EP and in a flyer that is printed at both centers. <br /> Committee Progress Reports if needed: <br /> 13. Senior Tar Heel Legislature-Vibeke Talley, STHL Delegate and Rafael Velez, STHL <br /> alternate delegate. Vibeke shared the Legislature will meeting in Raleigh Oct 7 and 8 and <br /> voting on new bylaws. Also updated APS requirements for having more support for adult <br /> abuse victims. <br /> 14. Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Joint Community Advisory Committee-Jackie <br /> Podger. New Ombudsman will be working soon! Jackie shared an example Report form that <br /> is filled out post-visit. <br /> 15. Friends of the Passmore Center <br /> 16. Friends of the Seymour Center-Shelia Evans and Ceresa Clarke. Ceresa shared the <br /> upcoming 90's+Afternoon Tea program and 3 trips: Biltmore 2025, Charleston 2026, and <br /> Portugal 2026. <br /> Adjournment <br /> Next meeting: September 9 from 1:00-3 p.m.-Seymour Center <br />