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Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center
Meeting Minutes - Monday March 26, 2007
Present:
A.J. Anand, Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Ellen Hofeldt, Mary Luepke, Wm.
McCarthy, Donna Pipkorn, Esther Stegemann, Leon Thompson, Judy Troudt,
Mona Walker, Don Wolter and President Ralph Nielsen
Staff:
Sue Kreibich, Senior Services Director; Judy Brewer, Center Supervisor, and
Vickie Rand, Office Assistant
Excused
: Phyllis Hill, and John Vandenberg
President Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
Motion by
President Nielsen called for approval of the February 26, 2007 Meeting Minutes.
Benedict for approval of the February 26, 2007 minutes as distributed. Seconded by
Wolter. Motion carried. Unanimous.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Mrs. Kreibich proceeded to review the handouts she had distributed before the meeting, starting
with the grants that assist with the operating budget.
Motion by Benedict giving approval for the Seniors Center to apply for grants from the
Winnebago County Commission on Aging. Seconded by Stegemann. Motion carried.
Unanimous.
Mrs. Kreibich continued on with explaining the Chef’s Best fundraiser hand out, stating the
Oshkosh Seniors Center will receive approximately 5% of the proceeds from the businesses
listed on the handout during specific dates and times as listed. She also reviewed the handouts
on the health care forums, and the Human Race fundraiser. Ms. Brewer stated the Center would
keep 75 percent of the money generated and 80 percent of any money raised over $5,000 for the
Human Race.
Mrs. Kreibich also shared that Mark Ziemer has been hired as the new Director of Senior
Services. His start date is set for April 23. She also stated Lutheran Social Services has held
interviews and is in the process of checking references to fill the Senior Connection position at
the Center.
Mrs. Kreibich reported on the progress of the MySeniorCenter program, and noted that Dr. Jean
Caudle has donated $10,000 for the Development Coordinator position and $3,000 has been
donated for the Volunteer program. Mrs. Kreibich also noted the donation in memory of Mildred
Donahue for an artist’s display gallery sign/board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports at this time.
Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting - 1 - March 26, 2007
OLD BUSINESS
-Member Terms:
It was determined that there would be 2 openings on the Board with Phyllis
Hill having served two full terms and Leon Thompson not seeking renewal. Consensus was
made to have Board members seek new members and get a short bio to the Director to be
included with the next agenda mailing.
Committee Structure:
-Mrs. Kreibich suggested the Board wait for the new Director to give his
input to the current committee structure and recommendations for any changes.
NEW BUSINESS
President Nielsen asked what involvement Friends were looking for the Board to have in the
“Kids From Wisconsin” fundraiser. A suggestion was made that children under a certain age be
admitted free. Discussion followed as to what could be done at this point as tickets are already
printed, and Ms. Pipkorn was asked to pass the information along to the Friends.
Donna Pipkorn, member of the Friends of the Senior Center, reported on the upcoming
fundraisers including the Kids From Wisconsin on 7/15; the Strawberry Festival on 6/10; and the
Family Fun Festival on 9/9. She stated a sign up sheet was available at the Friends desk to
volunteer for the Strawberry Festival.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. (Claude Benedict/Don
Wolter). Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
VICKIE L. RAND
Office Assistant
Oshkosh Seniors Center
Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting - 2 - March 26, 2007