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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2007
Present:
Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann
Jungwirth, Jerry Konrad, Kara Klein, Amy MacKenzie, Ruth McGinley, Joan
Rogers, Toby Rosenberg, and Vice Chairman Donna Altepeter
Staff:
Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant
Vice Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m.
Mrs. Kreibich passed out the “Significant Issues/Concerns of Oshkosh Seniors” identified by the
Oshkosh Committee on Aging members in January, 2006, to be reviewed later in the meeting.
Motion
Vice Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the December 6, 2006, Meeting Minutes.
by Benedict for approval of the December 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Fillmore.
Motion carried. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was none.
SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
There were no reports from committees at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
-Committee member needed:
Mrs. Kreibich reported the Mayor will be appointing a new
committee member at the next Common Council meeting. She reviewed the applications
received from interested candidates.
Motion by Rosenberg to recommend Glen Steinbrecher for the appointment. Seconded by
Rogers. Motion carried. Unanimous.
Mrs. Kreibich stated the applications would be kept on file for future reference and that she
would send letters to each applicant encouraging them to attend the Committee on Aging
meetings and get involved in other ways with the Oshkosh Seniors Center.
NEW BUSINESS
-Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman:
Motion byBenedict to nominate Donna Altepeter for
Chairman. Seconded by Jungwirth. Mrs. Kreibich informed the Committee the term would run
until the May meeting. Motion by Konrad to close the nominations. Seconded by Benedict. Ms.
Altepeter accepted the nomination of Chairman of the Committee on Aging. Elected by voice
vote. Unanimous.
Chairman Altepeter called for a volunteer for the Vice Chairman position. There was no interest
at this time. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
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Committee On Aging Meeting Minutes, January 3, 2006 Page 2
Review role of Committee/choose projects for 2007:
Mrs. Kreibich informed the Committee about a Clarity Care sponsored summit on January 12, to
discuss what could be done for the elderly and disabled. She stated she would be attending along
with Amy MacKenzie, Donna Altepeter and possibly Kara Klein.
The “Significant Issues” was discussed with members reflecting on where their personal interest
lie. The consensus was to have a separate workshop on Monday, January 15, at 8 a.m. to put
together a plan for 2007.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Dr. Caudle reported on the County Commission on Aging meeting she attended on November
5th. She stated Mark Weisensel spoke to the committee on an upcoming training to be held on
February 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center for advocates for the Family Care
Committee.
Discussion followed regarding 2 three-year terms opening up soon on the County Commission
on Aging .
Dr. Caudle also reported on a program paid for through Humana, called the Silver Sneakers,
offered at the YMCA. Mrs. Kreibich stated staff is looking into offering an insurance paid
exercise program as well.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m. M/S/C
(Fillmore/Benedict).
Respectively Submitted,
Vickie L. Rand
Office Assistant
Oshkosh Seniors Center