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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Meeting Minutes - Monday November 26, 2007 Present: Claude Benedict, Ellen Hofeldt, Joyce Ludwig, Esther Stegemann, Judy Troudt, John Vandenberg, Don Wolter, and President Ralph Nielsen Excused: Toni Anand, Mary Luepke, Donna Pipkorn, Mona Walker, and Roger Westphal 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 October 29, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Ellen Hofeldt made a correction on page 1, first paragraph under Committee Reports to read, Constitution Committee Report: Ellen Hofeldt explained that the motion to change the operational year of the OSC Board to coincide with the Committee on Aging and the Friends operational year would need to be rescinded because the Committee on Aging operates from June through May in accordance with the appointment of members by Motion by Benedict for approval of the September 24, the Common Council taking place in May. 2007 minutes as corrected. Seconded by Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence at this time. DIRECTORS REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark reported the Center budget workshop went well, and the Common Council will be making their th decision on the 2008 budget for the City on November 27. Mark stated the Director’s forums were interesting, and he had met several people he felt might make good Board or Committee members. He also stated he was considering holding forum’s once a month. Mark reported that the MySeniorCenter program now has the ability to track if participants are residents or non-residents. Mark also reported that meetings have been held regarding the Lakefly Walk/Run and a decision was made to move it from a spring event to a fall event since the Triathlon is a spring event. He stated both events have seen growth and efforts will be made to continue that growth. Mark also stated that he had spoken at a women’s group and hopes to make presentations on a regular basis. Mark stated the Gift Shop re-opened at the North Building on November 23, and did over $400.00 worth of business the first week. He requested any members who know of quality crafters to encourage them to bring in their goods for sale at the Gift Shop. He stated Toni Anand and Pat Roberts are now operating the Gift Shop and Jean Zimmerman has stepped down and will be volunteering in other areas. Mark stated Lutheran Social Services (LSS) will be moving into the old Gift Shop area and the space LSS is vacating will be office space, a staff break room and an office for a Fund Development person as that position receives funding. COMMITTEEREPORTS Adopt the Constitution: Ellen Hofeldt read the changes from the last meeting, Article III, Section 5C, and Article VI, Section 1c. Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes - 1 - November 26, 2007 Motion by Don Wolter to accept the changes to Article III, Section 5C, Seconded by Judy Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by John Vandenberg to accept the changes to Article VI, Section 1c, seconded by Judy Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion by Esther Stegemann to accept the Advisory Board of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Constitution, seconded by Judy Troudt. Unanimous. Motion carried. COMMITTEE ON AGING REPORT There was no report given at this time. FRIENDS REPORT: There was no report given at this time. OLD BUSINESS Review Board of Director’s Responsibilities: Mark passed around a handout regarding the Board of Directors major responsibilities. President Nielsen asked the Board to review the handout to be discussed at the next meeting. Mark stated Board members would either be expected to volunteer or be assigned to a committee at the next meeting. Vickie was directed to mail a copy of the new constitution to all members along with the handout of Major Responsibilities to those who were not in attendance. NEW BUSINESS Flu Clinic: Joyce Ludwig clarified her remarks made at the last meeting regarding the flu clinic. She stated other clinics do all the paperwork and noted the Seniors Center should be a site only. Mark stated the best thing the Seniors Center offers is the appointments where seniors don’t need to wait in long lines. He stated the price is approximately $5.00 less than other clinics and is a fundraiser for the Center. He stated the biggest glitch is the paperwork. Discussion followed and Mark stated he would take it into consideration. Fund Developer Position: Don Wolter questioned if there would be a Fund Developer position in 2008. Mark replied that there was $7,800 unspent money from a grant received for that position in 2007. He stated he is looking for someone to fill that position along with more money to further support the position. New Committees: John Vandenberg questioned when the new committees would meet. Mark stated the Officers of the Board would meet to determine those details. December Meeting: Consensus was to cancel the December meeting and hold the next meeting on January 28, 2008. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:00p.m. (Benedict/Wolter). Unanimous. Respectfully Submitted, VICKIE L. RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes - 2 - November 26, 2007