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Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center
Meeting Minutes - Monday September 24, 2007
Present:
Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Ellen Hofeldt, Joyce Ludwig, Mary Luepke,
Donna Pipkorn, Esther Stegemann, Judy Troudt, John Vandenberg, Mona Walker,
Roger Westphal, Don Wolter, and President Ralph Nielsen
Staff:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant
President Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
President Nielsen called for approval of the August 27, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Correction by
Ellen Hofeldt to include Mona Walker on page 2, the second sentence of the –Report on Update
Motion by Benedict for approval of the
of the Oshkosh Senior Center Board Constitution.
August 27, 2007 minutes as distributed. Seconded by Wolter. Motion carried. Unanimous.
DIRECTORS REPORT: MARK ZIEMER
Mark reported on the Commission of Wisconsin Aging Group (CWAG) conference he had
attended in Fond du Lac. He mentioned Ann Jungwirth and Jean Caudle also were in attendance.
He stated their main focus was to lobby for legislation on issues for people 50 and older. He also
reported on the Professional Caregivers Strategic Planning Session he attended.
Mark reported that the Fall Family Fun Fest was fantastic with attendance steady until the last
half hour of the event. He stated the Friends raised over $3000.
Mark also reported the United Way Kick-Off Campaign was held at the north building with
every chair full. He reported that although they don’t pay a rental fee, it is a great chance to
showcase the Center to the community business people.
Mark discussed the Gift Shop indicating that new ideas are being considered for the shop to
produce more income.
Mark discussed the renovation of the cold storage area and the partners (i.e. FVTC and LSS) that
need to be considered in any decisions we make regarding space needs, and the possibility of the
Aging and Development Resource Center (ADRC) included in our campus.
Mark stated he would share information regarding the Seniors Center budget for 2008 at the next
meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There was no committee reports given at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
Constitution Committee:
Ellen Hofeldt read over revisions the committee had made on Article
VI.
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Governance Committee:
Mark stated the Governance Committee is 75 percent completed with
their creation of the rules and expectations and would bring that forward at the next meeting.
Don Wolter stated he would like to see the entire Constitution revisions ready for the 1st reading
at the October meeting, and would like to be able to do the second reading and adoption of the
constitution at the November meeting.
Liaison to attend Friends Board Meetings:
Toni Anand volunteered to be the liaison from the
Board to attend the Friends Board Meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
Board of Directors meeting every month or every other month:
Don Wolter stated the
Constitution prohibits not having a meeting during April and May. Chairman Nielsen stated a
decision on when to meet could be made on a month to month basis.
Motion by Wolter to modify the Constitution to reflect the Chairman and/or Director of
Senior Services to set meeting schedule. Seconded by Westphal. Unanimous.
Board of Directors to change operational year to calendar year to coincide with OSC and
the Friends operational year: Motion by Hofeldt to change the operational year of the
Board to the calendar year to coincide with OSC and the Friends. Seconded by Wolter.
Unanimous.
Chairman Nielsen stated A.J. Anand has submitted his resignation effective immediately,
therefore leaving an opening on the Board. Candidates were discussed.
Mark reviewed the hand out on the major responsibilities of the Board of Directors as being an
advisory Board to the Committee on Aging.
Mark asked for the Board’s input on a complimentary use of the building for the purpose of
educating the public on sex offenders. Consensus was for the use to be a paid rental.
A December get-together with the Friends Board was brought up with the Friends taking care of
the cost this year and the Board to do the planning. More discussion will follow at the October
meeting. Mona Walker and Toni Anand have taken care of planning the event in the past and are
looking for new volunteers to take on the task this year.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. (Wolter/Ludwig).
Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
VICKIE L. RAND
Office Assistant
Oshkosh Seniors Center
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