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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 2006 Present: Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Jerry Konrad, Kara Klein, Amy MacKenzie, Mary Ruth McGinley, Toby Rosenberg, and Vice Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Corky Abraham, Kristen Cimera, Kara Klein, and Joan Rogers Guest: Shirley Mattox Staff: Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Mrs. Kreibich handed out materials regarding the Department of Community Development as outlined in the Municipal Code, a list of concerns from members, the By-Laws, and miscellaneous helpful information. Vice Chairman Donna Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Motion Vice Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the September 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes. by Fillmore for approval of the September 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by MacKenzie. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence at this time. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Dr. Jean Caudle handed out a price comparison of the top 20 drugs used by seniors. Dr. Caudle also noted that Blue Cross has withdrawn from the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) as they have moved to New York. Dr. Jean Caudle reported on the CWAG District 3 meeting she had recently attended with the Keynote speaker addressing the Share Program. Mrs. Kreibich requested Dr. Caudle to find out more information about the share program in Oshkosh so that this program could be promoted to seniors. Amy MacKenzie reported on the Winnebago Caregiver Coalition program, Caring for Family, Caring for Yourself: The Caregiving Journey, on Saturday, November 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. She stated a grant was received from the Ladies Benevolent Society for the program which will feature Dr. Susan McFadden who will describe caregiver burnout and share how to take better care of yourself as you take good care of your loved one. Ms. Rosenberg questioned how the information was getting out to the general public. Ms. MacKenzie stated the information is being distributed through churches and many other organizations. Mrs. Kreibich reported bus transportation has picked up as patrons are getting their pass to ride the bus free of charge to and from the Seniors Center. She stated the program is paid for from interest earned from the endowment fund from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. OLD BUSINESS Status of City Budget - -Mrs. Kreibich reported that there would be two referendums on the ballot this November. She discussed the tables of information at the Main Facility and at the Annex to educate participants about issues and the effect their vote would have on the Seniors Center and to encourage them to vote in November. Ms. Brabender Mattox stated City Departments have been asked to submit a budget with a 3% decrease. Mrs. Kreibich stated she would like to generate more revenue rather than to make any cuts. She stated she was working on a mailing to make a general appeal to all participants for contributions. Mrs. Kreibich discussed a joint effort with the Friends to raise revenue and noted there will be an increase in fees for the Fox Fitness Center. Mr. Benedict questioned if any staff positions would be cut. Discussion followed on ways to raise revenue and avoid eliminating any staff positions. Mrs. Kreibich asked Ms. Mattox how the Common Council could be made more aware of what the Seniors Center has to offer the community. Ms. Mattox stated the Council receives the meeting minutes. Ms. Mattox stated the City Manager should complete the preliminary budget in the next two weeks and they will have a better idea of what needs to be done at that time. Mr. Konrad was dismissed at this time. NEW BUSINESS A.Orientation of all Committee Members – Mrs. Kreibich reviewed the handouts passed out before the start of the meeting and stated she would like to have an orientation at the next meeting for all committee members since half of the committee is new since last year. She also asked for input on how to proceed with the members concerns. Kristi Gonwa, Lutheran Social Services, brought up the Housing Directory which the Committee had started to work on earlier this year but had to put on hold due to the lack of committee and staff time to finish. She questioned how the Committee wanted to publish the information for the community. Discussion followed regarding updating the information, the layout, the size of the publication and the financing. Mrs. Kreibich stated Lutheran Homes and the Housing Authority had earlier agreed to pay for half of the printing cost, however that would need to be clarified at this time since a year has passed. Mrs. Kreibich asked for volunteers from the Committee to work on the brochure. Toby Rosenberg said she would have time to work on the brochure and Amy MacKenzie, Ruth McGinley, and Donna Altepeter volunteered to make follow-up phone calls. Toby Rosenberg was dismissed at this time. B. Planning for year – Programs/Issues – No discussion was held at this time. COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Dr. Caudle questioned if the Committee would be interested in having a speaker attend a future meeting to address the Share Program. Vice Chairman Altepeter stated that perhaps that would be a good topic for a presentation to be offered to the public at the Senior Center. Mrs. Kreibich stated she would include an article in the Senior Doings newsletter. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m. M/S/C (Fillmore / Benedict) Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center