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ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, June 25, 2019
PRESENT: Mary Kirsch; Bob Kolinski; Jane Daughtery; Liz Lahm; Scott Huiras; Cedric Richeson; Bob
Weston; Fleurette Wrasse; Dawn Lux
Excused:Teri Jolin
STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft
Scottcalledthe meeting to order at 3:34pm.
Consent Items
a.Approval of May 28, 2019Minutes: Bob W.movedto accept the minutes with change, it was
discussed Scott would be chair and Cedric was willing to be vice-chair, pending vote in June; Jane
seconded, minutes with corrections.
InformationalTopics:
·if elected in June, Scott will be out of town October and November and there will be no meeting
in December. He suggested having the meetings a week prior or a week after regular date. Bring
calendar dates to July meeting for October and November meetings.
·At July meeting we will need to choose a liaison to FOSC
·Food Truck Friday (FTF) was very busy, lines were very long to get food, and Bob Brunel talked on
the radioabout the long lines as well as comments on FB. Jane questioned if the event needed
to be moved to another location. Jean suggested doubling up on same type of food trucks that
are popular. Jane stated there were over 1,000 participants. Liz stated parking remains a
problem. Jane stated she ended up going home after driving around for a place to park. Ran out
of beer and soda. Jean proceeds from beverage is where FOSC makes the profit. Cedric suggested
to bring in chairs and can bring in bottled water. Bob K. stated there is a lack of dance space.
·Liz stated concern for the children being held in detentions. Dawn stated she would contact
Tammy Baldwin. It was suggested to have a donation campaign for hygieneproducts to send to
them. Cedric stated what is true depends upon what party you are listening to. Bobbie stated
she felt this was more of a political issue that should not be handled by the board. The board is
an advisory group for concerns or suggestions regarding to the Center.
Discussion Items:
a.MOTION: ACCEPT NOMINATION OF OFFICERS: CHAIR SCOTT, NOMINATED BY MARY, VICE-CHAIR
CEDRIC, NOMINATED BY LIZ, SECONDED BY FLEURETTE CARRIED: ALL IN FAVOR
Scott thanked Mary for her two years of service.
Governance Report:
·Scott stated there will be a Governance meeting on July 30 at 3:15, todiscuss potential board
member, Barb Miller.Barb volunteers at the tours desk and the tours desk.
Health Report:
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·Bob K. Reported; next meeting will be July 23. Fleurette will be on the Health Committee; Brain
Fair on 9/11
Friends Report:
·Bev sent an email with details of the FOSC meeting: met 5/29/19 FTF were discussed, the bad for
June cancelled due to one of the members having a heart attack, Jerry Burk confirmed a DJ;
sponsorship money is behind last year, number of food trucks are sold out
·Spring brochure will be mailed out first week in June
·Tours continue to fill and everything is going well
·Anne had reported on the Center programming which is a little more adventurous (i.e. Kayaking
and pickle ball), she explained about possibly getting a grant to bring technology to older people
so they can keep in touch with their families
·Bylaws will be reviewed this summer
·Board will not meet in July
Chairman’s Report: Mary thanked everyone on the board and stated she enjoyed being chair.
Manager’s Report:
·Jean stated the technology group has six members, the first meeting was an introduction of each
member, history of the past and what does the futurelook like, at the next meeting the group will
discuss what shouldbe on a survey they will be producing, then they will review the results to
help with decisions regarding what programs should be held, group will then disband, thegroup
consists of members Kathy,a member recruited. Maryquestioned ifany board member wanted
to be on that committee. A few members statedthey wouldlike to attend the meetingsand
questioned when the next meeting would be held. Liz questioned why an ad hoc and not a long
term committee. Jean stated the members are not active in the Center and it could potentially
be an on-going committee.
·WinnebagoCounty, Stepping on and Walk with Ease
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·Jean requested a couple of members take a 4of July poster and hang up, she stated there are
several changes regarding the fireworks this year
·Jean read through the monthly newsletter
·Eat &greet had a glitch, there forall meal events will now have a ticket, at each eat & greet there
will be tickets available for the next month, a ticket could be given to someone else if that person
can no longer attend
·Woodshop members gained several blue ribbons at a contest, great workto all members that
submitted pieces
·All participants in the work out area are encouraged to use a work out log, this is important to see
improvements
·July 19 FTF will be The Del Ray’s
·There will be a new staff evaluation program with budget information to come soon, Evan, Jean
and Jane met to go over budget for the last several months to calculatefor next year
·Liz requested a new PA system at North be put into budget or have a special fund raiser for
one/Jean stated the priority currently is to hire a full time fitness coordinator
·Working onrental agreementwithAscension for North Building, space will be provided for them
to haveappointmentsand have patients conduct their physical therapy/rehab here at the Center,
Ascension would not be using any equipment, just space, they wouldbe available for
recommendation regarding individual programs/Bob W. questioned why they wouldutilize space
here; Jean replied, older adults do not likecrossing the highway to get to current facilities
Motion to Adjournat 4:34pmFleurettemoved to accept the motion. Cedric seconded meeting adjourned
at 4:34pm.
Please remember the next meeting will be TBD
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft