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Supervisor Mannia felt that the number of hours needed for the licensed therapist for our peer counseling program could be reduced from 50 to 40 hours per year and the number of hours required per week could be reduced from 3 to 2 hours per week. She also felt a therapist could be obtained at a rate of $40.00 per hour versus the estimated $60.00 per hour. As a result of these changes, Supervisor Mannia estimated that the total amount of funds needed to operate the program on an annual basis would be $3,200 and the Concerned Seniors have approximately $1,600 available for the program. Therapist John Dabney was recommended for the program but has indicated that he cannot participate because he is so committed at this time. Mr. Dabney stated he has names of several therapists that he can recommend. It was noted that the peer counseling program no longer uses the instructional books provided by the Concerned Seniors. Supervisor Mannia stated they are looking for 2 or 3 volunteers to attend the September 12 training class. Director Bransford will speak with one of her staff about taking the class again and Supervisor Mannia with speak with Marie Walsh about finding someone from the Veterans Memorial Senior Center to attend. The Commissioners discussed applying for grants to help subsidize the program and noted that the County might agree to have a person on their staff help with writing a grant proposal. Maria Bransford will check with the TEWCI Board about possible donations. Supervisor Mannia will get more clarification on details of the program and will report at the next meeting. ITEM 3-FRIENDLY VISITORS Supervisor Mannia reported she spoke with Tessie Obester about the Friendly Visitors Program and said she would be willing to come to Redwood City to discuss this subject on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30am. Ms. Obester will be able to provide us with some on-going training for the program. Director Bransford agreed to attend this meeting. ITEM 4-REPORT ON NUTRITION PROGRAM -Fair Oaks Senior Center Executive Director Maria Bransford reported the Fair Oaks Community Center gets its food from San Mateo County General Hospital and the quality has improved over the past four months. Surveys were sent out from the Commission on Aging to determine the quality of food received. She noted attendance in the nutrition program has been low this summer. The average daily attendance this summer has been 54 people versus an average of 69 during the other months of the year. They are currently doing outreach to the community to increase attendance in the program and her staff is calling about two hours each day to attain this goal. Director Bransford noted they