HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA Minutes 4-6-21Oshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
April 6, 2021
A.) Ms. Richey called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
B.) PRESENT: Sue Ashton; Julie Kiefer; Ron Duerkop; Judy Richey; Deb Allison-Aasby;
Lindsay Temple; Heidi Basford-Kerkhof
EXCUSED: Julie Maslowski
ABSENT: Julie Davids
STAFF: Jean Wollerman, Senior Services Manager; Bobbie Luft, Activities
Coordinator; Anne Schaefer, Marketing Fund Development Coordinator
C.) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
D.) PUBLIC COMMENT ONAGENDA ITEMS: None
E.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 2, 2021 minutes approved as written: Mrs.
Allison-Aasby to approve the minutes as written; Mrs. Kiefer seconded; ALL IN
FAVOR, Motion carried (6) to accept the minutes as written.
F.) PRESENTATION:
a. Larissa Grunwald, Disability Benefit Specialist, ADRC-presented on the new
Aging and Disability Resource Center’s (ADRC) website. Ms. Grunwald stated
she has been with the ADRC for three and half years (3.5) and with the County
for nine and half years (9.5). Mrs. Ceman introduced Karenna; Karenna started
with the ADRC March 29th and is ADRC Assistant for Adult Protective Service
(APS) clients and provides them with resources.
Ms. Grunwald shared the website page, www.co.winnebago.wi.us/adrc She
explained the red tab, Age Friendly Community status and included the
survey. Here is information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and what the
office is doing. Ms. Grunwald stated although some meetings are taking place
in the office, it is best to call to make sure your contact is in the office. She
stated Melissa Sells steered the committee that completed the websites updates,
the committee consisted of four other members from various departments. The
website can be read in several different languages, just select the language at
the top right of the screen. She stated to use google chrome to access the
website. Ms. Grunwald explained the contact information location is on the
right side of the page, there are two locations, Oshkosh, the Main location and
Neenah. She stated there is a Facebook link and encouraged all to like the
page.
Ms. Grunwald explained the main topics were listed on the left side of the
screen. She went through four top topics: 1st Meeting the team; 2nd most
important tab is-resource directory, in this tab you can search for all resources,
adult resources and child resources; search by keyword, subject or service,
select the cities to search in or you can type in keywords to search for specific
word. She stated this website Ms. Grunwald stated if interested one can call
the ADRC
(877-886-2372) and request a catalog/catalos be sent to them, once a year they
are updated. She explained while on this page you can search and print
information from this page. The 3rd tab is event calendar, this has not only
what the ADRC has going on, but also public events as well. 4th tab of
importance is the resource library, this is where a person would find
information on services. Mrs. Ceman explained under resource library tab a
person can also find, how I can get reduced phone or internet services. She also
mentioned that in the upper right hand corner there is a button for changing
the text size. Mr. Duerkop questioned if the library and directory resource
overlap with information; Ms. Grunwald replied, yes they do, she stated this
helps to avoid missing information if under an incorrect tab. She explained the
directory provides contact information and the library explains what the
service are.
Mr. Duerkop requested Ms. Grunwald to use the various searches to show
how it can be done; Mr. Grunwald granted the request.
Mrs. Ceman explained that use has expanded for the website, some changes
were for outreach. She stated ADRC has received more emails with referrals
and assured that this was a safe and confidential method. Ms. Grunwald stated
the email link is on the right side of the page. Mrs. Ceman stated there is a
group that works monthly on the newsletter, she stated the mail out a handful
and email 300-400 to various entities. To receive a newsletter contact Mrs.
Ceman or Ms. Grunwald. Ms. Richey thanked the ladies for the update on the
website and stated it was greatly done.
G.) OLD BUSINESS: NONE
H.) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Age Friendly Community Survey-Mrs. Ceman stated she has been working
with the ADRC for approximately one and half years (1.5). She explained
herself and Jean Wollerman have been collaborating research for a year and
have sent an application to AARP to be part of the Age Friendly Community,
have received support from the Mayor of Oshkosh and have been the 7th
community added state wide. She stated she has been promoting since early
2021 and had an official press release March 19 and Facebook. Mrs. Ceman
stated they have been working on a five year plan and the survey deadline will
end on April 14th, she explained the survey will gain insight from citizens age
45 and older. She stated the link to the survey can be found on County website,
ADRC and Seniors Center, she believes it can be found on the YMCA and
Library pages as well. Mrs. Ashton questioned if a person needs a computer to
fill out a survey; Mrs. Ceman replied, electronically is best but there are paper
copies available. (See attached- Attachment A-Age Friendly Community
Survey)
b. Mr. Duerkop shared a document regarding April is National Healthcare
Decisions Month. (See attachment B-April National Healthcare Decisions
Month). Mr. Duerkop also shared Fox Valley Advance Care Planning
Partnership regarding their four events in April pertaining to advanced care
planning. Ms. Richey urged everyone to continually update your plan as life
events occur and changes are made. Mr. Duerkop explained if there is not a
directive in place, there would be a guardianship process and this could mean
having a person not of your choice to make the decisions. He also stated the
guardianship process is very expensive.
I.) OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Mrs. Allison-Aasby thanked members of the past and present, thanked the
Council for their support for the budget for strategic planning. She stated she
knew this would grow into educational and informative for the public. She
stated the speakers had far exceeded expectation and thanks to City Staff, Ray
Maurer, Jean Wollerman, Bobbie Luft and Anne Schaefer. She wished the
committee the best of luck in the future. Ms. Richey and Mrs. Wollerman
thanked Mrs. Allison-Aasby for all of her support. Ms. Richey urged Mrs.
Allison-Aasby to apply and be a board member as a citizen. She stated there
will be two openings for members as well as two alternate seats open.
J.) ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Allison-Aasby moved to adjourn at 9:01 am, Mr. Duerkop
seconded, ALL IN FAVOR, Motion carried (6) to adjourn at 9:01 am.
NEXT MEETING:
May 4, 2021
8 am City Hall Virtual Participation
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Luft
Activities Coordinator, Senior Services