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ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, September 24, 2019
PRESENT: Bob Kolinski; Jane Daughtery; Bob Weston; Fleurette Wrasse; Dawn Lux; Teri Jolin; Scott Huiras;
Cedric Richeson
Excused:Mary Kirsch; Liz Lahm; Barb Miller
STAFF: Jean Wollerman; Bobbie Luft; Anne Schaefer
Scottcalledthe meeting to order at 3:27pm.
Consent Items
a.Approval of August 27, 2019Minutes: Cedricmovedto accept the minutes as written,Fleurette
seconded, minutes approved as written.
InformationalTopics:NONE
Discussion Items:NONE
Governance Report:NONE
Health Report: Bob K. stated the Brain Fair had 120 attendees and went well. Bob K. and Bob W. were
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thanked for their muscleand to everyone that helped. Scott stated it was his 1time attending and he
was impressed, by the diverse group.
·The next health Committee meeting will be October 22, 2019, the main discussion will be planning
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4Quarter of Live eventand winter events—Jean suggestedto have volunteer opportunities
there, maybe have the Humane Society, Literacy Council and Hospital there with tables-showing
their volunteer opportunities
·Jane D. provideda review of a book,“The Giftof Years”
Friends Report:Anne reported the Food Truck Fridays have made approximately $35,000, which is up
about $3,000 from last year, she explained the final numbers have not been given, so this is approximate.
She explained how it is great exposure in the community to share how active the Center is.
·Spring appeal will have the dates of the Food Truck Friday events for 2020 on them; the spring
appeal brought in about $10,000 in donations; the fall appeal will go out mid-Novemberand
donations from that are about $20-22,000.Jane questioned if the profit from Food Truck Friday
will be shared in the monthly newsletter. Anne replied, she was reluctantto share amounts as it
could potentially stop donations. She stated they will give feedbackto celebrate the success and
encourage donations. Cedric suggested indicating where the money went rather than how much.
·FOSC will share $65,000 to the Center. They also have an endowment fund, for future building
Anne expressed how much the Center relies on volunteers to functionas they do with 4,000
participants
·Jena expressed how fortunate the Center is to have Facilities taking care of the building
structure. Anne express the Center is also fortunate for FOSC, Winnebago County and the tax
levy support.
·Anne’s job is divided into 3; ½of her job is with the Seniors Center, the other ½is between Parks
and the Neighborhoods
·Anne applied for a grant out of Milwaukee-Bater. The grant is related to social isolation in rural
areas. Sheexplained Oshkosh is considered a rural area. She stated Jean and Jane are working
witha technology committeeand discussing new opportunities for classes. She explained
workingwiththeneighborhoods is important part to this grant as it will help identify those at
risk. Cedric questioned if using technologytoo much at home could cause someone to become
isolated. Anne stated that possibilityis very low.She explained shewill be workingwith
Oshkosh Media as well. Presenters will be able to be viewed from home LIVE. She stated that
being isolated is worse than smoking 13 cigarettesa day.Bob W. questioned how much the
grant is that she is applying for. Anne replied $135,000, there are 12 groups going for the grant
and four will be granted up to 200,000 each. She stated the group will be coming in next Friday
to view the facility and help to developa plan. They will provide guidanceon evaluation, review
proposal and suggest measures. Sheexpressed the gratitude towards the group for all of their
help.
·Anne announced there will be a 70”television coming from a previous grant.Jane has
purchased two blood pressure cuffs that will connect to a phone and collect data so there is
capability to send it to your Dr.
·Bob K. stated that the one onone contact withstudents for the Senior Connects is great.
·Riverside Cemetery is having Beer Barons & Saloon Owners tour in the cemetery. They will also
be doing Cemetery Confessions.
Chairman’s Report: Scott stated he read through a binder of concerns that was given to a board members
from a participant. He stated he had called and left a message at the number.
Manager’s Report:Jean read through the Novembernewsletter.
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·October 1Senior Expo
·Painting of yellow striping in theparking lots are being taken care of and will be completed soon.
Fleurette suggested thatin winter time to put a stick where the curbs are located.
·Signage will take place in 2020, $5,000 will be in budget for signage. The winningname for the
buildingswas Oshkosh Seniors Center North; Oshkosh Seniors Center South both will have the
logo in it.
Motion to Adjournat 4:45pmTerimoved to accept the motion. Bob K. seconded meeting adjourned at
4:45pm.
Nextmeeting will be October 29,2019
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft