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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Meeting Minutes - Monday August 28, 2006 Present: A.J. Anand, Toni Anand; Phyllis Hill, Mary Luepke, Wm. McCarthy, Esther Stegemann, Judy Troudt, Don Wolter, Jean Zimmerman, President Ralph Nielsen, and staff members Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Manager and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Excused : Kristen Cimera, Ellen Hofeldt, John Vandenberg and Mona Walker President Ralph Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. Motion by Esther Stegemann for President Nielsen called for approval of the minutes. approval of the July 31, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Phyllis Hill. Unanimous. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Aging Services Manager : Sue Kreibich stated bus passes are now being issued to seniors interested in free bus transportation to and from the Center which will be in effect from September 1 – December 31, 2006. She stated the passes could be obtained at the Main Facility or at the Annex. Mrs. Kreibich also reported the United Way Campaign kick-off will be held at the Annex. She stated there is no rent charged, however, she stated it is good public relations by getting people into the center to see the services offered. Mrs. Kreibich reported on the “Maintain Your Brain”, program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association to promote staying physically, mentally, and socially active. She stated that Paula Stephens, Nurse at the Seniors Center, is promoting another “Living with Chronic Disease” workshop and needs 12 participants to proceed; eight people are currently registered. Discussion followed on what means were used to promote the workshop. Mrs. Kreibich also reported on the effort to have the flu clinic information sent electronically to Medicare, the Letter to the Editor in last Friday’s Oshkosh Northwestern in response to the mealsite, the pianist and leader of the choir putting together a scrapbook on the Chorus and Council Member Bain’s forum to be held this week at the Senior Center. Mrs. Kreibich informed the Board that the Senior Connections representative at the main facility has submitted her resignation and Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is looking for a new employee to fill the opening. She stated she will be involved in the interview process. Mr. Anand asked for a copy of the job description. Mrs. Kreibich also stated LSS’s contract renewal comes due on th October 15. She also informed the Board that an open meeting is scheduled to discuss the st mealsite on Friday, September 1. Mrs. Kreibich stated the name “Active for Life” has been chosen for the radio program, which is scheduled to start the first week in October. She stated she and Molly Butz would be the co- producers and invited any interested Board members to become involved. Mr. Anand requested information to be received in advance when the Board’s input is sought. Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center: Jean Zimmerman reported in Mona Walker’s absence that the Fall Family Fun Festival to be th held on September 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is coming together nicely. She mentioned the coverage in the Oshkosh Northwestern and the flyer’s that are out around the City. No other committee reports were presented at this time. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Anand stated the “Living with Chronic Disease” workshop should be held even if a minimum of 12 participants is not met as the program would be valuable to other participants. Mrs. Kreibich invited Nurse Paula Stephens to join the meeting at this time. Mrs. Stephens noted that experience has proven a few members always drop out and the workshop is an interactive program. She stated the dynamics of the group make the program work. Mrs. Stephens stated she was planning to contact the eight people that have registered for the workshop to see how devoted they were in attending the program. Discussion followed on different markets available to draw participants from, the kind of person best suited for the program and the costs involved. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Budget as submitted: A copy of the budget was handed out prior to the start of the meeting. Discussion followed. Mrs. Kreibich stated she would rather focus on what new revenue can be generated rather than what cuts might need to be made. Mrs. Kreibich stated approximately $25,000 would be used from the Fund Equity account which is being tapped this year and will most likely need to be tapped next year also. Recommendation on Fees for 2007: Molly Butz, Program Coordinator, stated the following increases are recommended for 2007 for City residents to use the Fox Fitness Center: daily fee from $1.00 to $2.00; monthly fee from $5.00 to 7.50; and annual fee from $50.00 to $75.00, with non-resident fees set at twice the rate of City residents. Mrs. Butz stated the staff didn’t feel the increase would be a problem, however receptionists have recommended the increase to be an even number for the amount of petty cash they have on hand by which to make change with. Discussion followed on the monthly and annual increase in fees for the Fox Fitness Center. Ms. Kreibich discussed the discount of an annual pass for the Fox Fitness Center with a “Friends” membership, and one membership card per family unit. Members with a Lifetime “Friends” membership was also discussed with no discount being given to Lifetime Membership card holders. Motion by Don Wolter for approval of the budget as submitted and approval of increases for the Fox Fitness Center to $2.00 per day, $8.00 per month, and $75.00 per year with a discount of $15.00 for the annual pass with a “Friends” membership. Seconded by Judy Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. (Hill/Troudt). Unanimous. Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Oshkosh Seniors Center Office Assistant