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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Meeting Minutes- Monday July 31, 2006 Present: A.J. Anand, Toni Anand; Phyllis Hill, Mary Luepke, Ralph Nielsen, Esther Stegemann, Leon Thompson, Judy Troudt, John Vandenberg, Don Wolter, Jean Zimmerman and Vice President Mona Walker and staff members Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Manager and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Excused : Wm. McCarthy Guests : Lutheran Social Service staff members Beth Belmore, Kristie Gonwa, Sarah Hammond and Marybeth Kurzynske. Vice President Mona Walker called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. Sue Kreibich introduced Vickie Rand, new Office Assistant for the Seniors Center, and Ellen Hofeldt as a returning member of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board of Directors who is replacing Bob Hoffman. Bob resigned as he was unable to make the meetings. Vice President Mona Walker called for acceptance / changes to the Agenda. A.J. Anand stated he would like to make an addition to Item VI “Old Business” to discuss the election of a treasurer. Motion by Don Wolter for approval of the addition. Seconded by A.J. Anand. Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by Phyllis Hill for Vice President Mona Walker called for approval of the minutes. approval of the May 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Esther Stegemann. Unanimous. Motion carried. PROGRAM UPDATE ON ADULT DAY SERVICES – LSS STAFF Staff from Lutheran Social Services joined the meeting at this time. Christie Gonwa, Older Adult Team Supervisor for the Eastern Region, reported that LSS was happy to be located at the Senior Center. Participants are involved in the meal program, birthday bingo and receive help with showers. 12-14 people participate in the program on a daily basis, although some participants are only enrolled for ½ days. Ms. Gonwa reported on the variety of transportation used by participants to get to the Senior Center and stated staff and volunteers help to keep the participants up on current events and offer games and other stimuli for the mind. The average age of participants is in the late 70’s to early 80’s. They go on community outings and trips to take care of medical needs they would otherwise need to receive at home. Ms. Gonwa further stated they follow state code regarding the ratio of staff to participant, which is determined by the participant level of need. The current ratio is 1-6. Lutheran Social Services offers day services in other locations and has found the best situation is to be located in a Senior Center. They are currently licensed for 16 participants, although they could manage 20. Mr. Wolter questioned what lead time was needed to receive new participants. Ms. Gonwa stated a participant first needs to be seen by a physician before entering the program. Ms. Gonwa also added they offer flexibility to participants in regards to when they can participate in the program depending on the schedule of their care-giver. She answered questions by the Board pertaining to the staff’s duties and training. Ms. Gonwa stated they will most likely need additional space in the future if they keep growing at the current rate, and noted Winnebago County has a waiting list. Beth Belmore, Regional Program Director, Lutheran Social Services, stated long-term care will be redesigned as the State of Wisconsin is changing the requirements based on the level of need. She also mentioned they would like to have space available for a whirlpool tub which would most likely draw more participants. The Board questioned if they would outgrow the facility. Ms. Bellmore stated they didn’t see moving out of the Senior Center as an option they would consider but possibly adding another location and divide up the participants by the level of need. It was questioned how residents find out about Lutheran Social Services adult care program and why there is a County waiting list. Ms. Gonwa stated they have information located in several directories, and are involved in community clinics. She sated people can find out about their services through their doctor, church or through the Senior Center. The reason for the waiting list is that there is limited funding available to pay for needs. She further stated that the program is run from money provided from the county, state, donations and payment by clients although they are owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She added even though they are owned by Evangelical Lutheran Church they remain non-denominational. There hasn’t been enough effort put into raising enough money to service all those in need. Ms. Gonwa also noted they have only been open since November, 2006. She also stated Marybeth’s position helps with a variety of services and determines which program would be best for participants on an individual basis. APPROVAL OF REPORTS: Aging Services Manager : Sue Kreibich stated she has been working to get a program on the radio geared towards Senior Citizens. She also reported on the status of the Oshkosh Buyer’s Guide printing of the Senior Doings Newsletter. Health Advisory Committee Report: Phyllis Hill discussed the size of the blood pressure cuffs and the effort needed to change the cuff for the appropriate size needed for each individual. Discussion continued in regards to money taken in from the flu clinic, and the positive response from the Living Well with Chronic Disease Workshop. She also stated recommendations have been made regarding the Master Plan. Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center: Jean Zimmerman stated the Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center will sponsor the Wisconsin Warmers group this year. She also reported they are looking into a reduction for the membership fee for those who are involved in more than one program as an incentive for membership. She also noted the response for the Family Fund Fest has been slow. OLD BUSINESS – Election of Board President: Motion by Toni Anand to nominate Ralph Nielsen for President of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. Seconded by Judy Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by Esther Stegemann to close nominations. Seconded by A.J. Anand. Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by Ester Stegemann to elect Ralph Nielsen for President of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. Seconded by Phyllis Hill. Unanimous. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Committee Chairmen Review was made of the committees with current chairmen agreeing to continue service in their respective committees. Mrs. Kreibich stated the Board would need to appoint Ellen Hofeldt as an official member of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. President Nielsen appointed Ellen Hofeldt as an official board member. Recommendation on Newsletter Publishing Mrs. Kreibich stated the Publicity Committee had met to discuss options in regards to printing of the Seniors Center Newsletter. She stated they are still reviewing options at this time and a recommendation on printing of the Seniors Center newsletter will need to be made, however, she had nothing further to report on at this time. Discussions and Recommendations Regarding Staffing and Budget Mrs. Kreibich stated the Seniors Center has received a check for over $11,000 from the Friends Endowment Fund interest that comes to the Center annually. She is currently studying which programs need the support. Mrs. Kreibich also stated she had a verbal commitment of a $20,000 donation which she would like to put towards hiring a part time Development Coordinator. She read a job description and stated the personnel committee will need to meet on this issue. Mrs. Kreibich also noted the joint meeting between this Board and the Friends Board was very successful. Mrs. Kreibich handed out a report from the Frankie Valens concert, and noted it was greatly enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Ms. Kreibich shared the timeline for the 2007 budget and shared that the budget needed to be planned in two ways: one with 0% increase and one with a 3% decrease. She’ll continue to inform the Board as things progress. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. (Hill/Nielsen). Unanimous. Respectfully Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Oshkosh Seniors Center, Office Assistant