HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.07.2023 COA February MinutesOshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 232-5300 (920) 232-5307 FAX
OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
February 7, 2023
A.) Ms. Richey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
B.) PRESENT: Judy Richey; Mike Ford; Pat Jirovetz; Bryn Ceman; Julie Kiefer; Heidi Basford-
Kerkhof; Cynthia Thorpe; Joanne Murphy Spice
EXCUSED: Julie Maslowski; Julie Davids
ABSENT:
STAFF: Jean Wollerman, Senior Services Manager; Bobbie Nagler, Office Assistant
C.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were not approved at meeting, approval will be on
March 7, 2023 Agenda
D.) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
E.) PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
F.) PRESENTATION:
a. Attorney LaKeicha Haase and Attorney Kelly Schwab-preventing financial exploitation,
completing POAs/Living Wills, estate planning, etc. See Attachment A-Protect Yourself
and Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation—Attorney Haase stated fifty year old’s and
older have 70% of the wealth.
G.) OLD BUSINESS:
H.) NEW BUSINESS:
I.) OTHER BUSINESS: Upcoming community events for Older Adults- a.) Mrs. Kiefer stated
Living in Retirement (LIR) spring classes started; registration for Grandparents if half full.
b.) Mrs. Ceman, See Attachment B- On-line training for Elder Abuse; See Attachment C-The
Hummingbird Project; See Attachment D- Empowered Caregiver Community c.) Mrs.
Murphy Spice announced the Health Department provides a monthly newsletter “Health
Happenings” and to receive the newsletter, one should go the to the Winnebago County
Health Department website and register; She handed out information on Rebuilding Together
Fox Valley, See Attachment E- Razzle; she stated COVID is slowing down and the County is
seeking a public health nurse. d.) Mrs. Jirovetz announced The Wisconsin Council for
Problem Gambling will hold a screening date on March 14th, to get information visit their
website e.) Mrs. Basford-Kerkhof announced a scam that involves scammers calling to say to
receive your 8.7% Social Security increase you must provide personal details. Social Security
will only contact you via letter. Increase will be received automatically f.) Mrs. Wollerman
provided all members with a Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC) monthly newsletter, she stated
one can view on the city website. She announced the (OSC) received a grant from Wisconsin
Institute of Healthy Aging (WIHA) to conduct 200 tests for the Falls Risk program, starting at
the end of March or beginning of April. g.) Mrs. Thorp stated she had been contacted by the
Oshkosh Area School District, because of her role in the Neighborhood Association. She
explained they wanted input on the closing of schools and use for the building. She stated the
building is viable and the association would like to see a program that was intergenerational.
h.) Ms. Richey shared information; See Attachment F- Oshkosh Area Community Pantry; See
Attachment G- Waite Rug Place; see Attachment H- Change of Address Scam; see Attachment
I- Repair Café; see Attachment J- Oshkosh Fire Department-Automatic Vehicle Location
J.) ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Kiefer moved to adjourn at 9:10 am, Mr. Ford seconded, ALL IN
FAVOR, Motion carried (8) to adjourn at 9:10 am.
NEXT MEETING: March 7, 2023
8 am City Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Jo Nagler
Office Assistant, Senior Services