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Orange County Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Tuesday,August 12, 1 —3 pm <br /> Passmore Center and Virtually <br /> Minutes <br /> In Attendance: Jeff Charles, Jon Wilner, Shelia Evans, Vibeke Talley, Daniel Leonard, Tracy <br /> Holsinger, Jackie Podger, GiGi Rashdi, Mary Lucas, Joanne Wilson; Guest(s): Rafael Velez; <br /> Ceresa Clarke; Staff: Janice Tyler, Marilyn Hohl, Shenae McPherson, Brandi Beeker, Estella <br /> Johnson; Excused Absences: Jerry Gregory, Rachel Bearman, Sandy Walker <br /> 1. Welcome-Janice gave the group updates about Chair Ann Bradford moving to California. <br /> 2. Introductions and Announcements-Janice introduced our new Employment Specialist, <br /> Estella Johnson. Board members did introductions. <br /> 3. Approval of Minutes—June 10, 2025. The minutes were approved. <br /> Director's Report <br /> 4. Fit Lot Ribbon Cutting was held on Friday, August 8.We will upload the recording of the <br /> ceremony on our YouTube channel. The event had great attendance and was a success! <br /> 5. Staff Updates—Employment Specialist— Estella Johnson. Estella talked about her prior <br /> work experience and excitement to continue learning about Aging. <br /> Aging Transitions/Volunteer Connect 55+ Specialist—Interviews are being scheduled <br /> 6. Project EngAGE class will be delayed until next year due to limited interested. <br /> 7. The Fall issue of Endless Possibilities is here! Lots of new activities scheduled! <br /> Sample of upcoming this month: <br /> August 13 4-5:30 p.m. Final Exit Network Presentation—Seymour Center <br /> August 1611 am— 1 pm Back to School Bash— Efland-Cheeks Community Center <br /> August 28 10 a.m. Scam Workshop—Passmore Center <br /> New Business <br /> 8. Chair Ann Bradford has resigned. <br /> 9. Election of new chair and vice chair. Tracy Holsinger, the vice-chair, was elected to be <br /> chair. <br /> 10. FY 25-26 Budget updates- Home Community Block Grant funding: —$7,000 less than <br /> Last year; Janice will meet with AAA in the upcoming weeks to learn about funding changes. <br />