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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES MARCH 7, 2007 Present: Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Jerry Konrad, Joan Rogers, Glen Steinbrecher and Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Kara Klein, Ruth McGinley, andToby Rosenberg Staff: Sue Kreibich, Senior Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Guests: Kristi Knudsen, Harold Singstock, Amanda Blachette and Karen Thiel Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the February 7, 2007, Meeting Minutes. Fillmore for approval of the February 7, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence at this time. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Ms. Jungwirth stated it was time to renew membership for the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Group. Mr. Benedict reported on the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meeting he attended February 26. He stated training for the new My Seniors Center system would take place on March 15 with a back up date of March 16. He mentioned other topics discussed were the specs that need to be put together to send bids out for the renovation of the cold storage area (Wellness Center). He reported that 74 applications were received for the Director of Senior Services position, and the loss of income from a rental going elsewhere. Mrs. Kreibich discussed the types of facility uses where a donation would be requested instead of a rental fee, where in many cases the donation may be more than the rental fee. Mrs. Kreibich also handed out information regarding the 211 System. Dr. Caudle read an interesting nostalgic article from the City of Menasha newsletter and reported on the County Committee on Aging meeting she attended. She stated a speaker from Madison gave information that named Walgreen’s as a site to locate special services for vision and hearing needs. Dr. Caudle also stated discussion took place regarding the garbage pick up around the County and how other City’s are also struggling with providing that service and the cost involved. Mrs. Kreibich also noted that she was also in attendance and talked about the awards coming up at the May 22nd Council meeting. Committee on Aging Minutes, March 7, 2007 1 Ms. Rogers noted that the equipment/services for impaired vision and hearing were not necessarily at Walgreen’s but at a facility associated with Walgreen’s in Appleton. She stated people could also receive help with applying for Medicare benefits. Ms. Rogers also noted the new Senior Doings newsletter was a very attractive improvement from the prior format. Mrs. Kreibich explained that the newsletter is paid for through the advertising that Liturgical Publishers was able to sell. Ms. Rogers asked if there was any update on the Senior Care program. Mrs. Kreibich read an article from the United States Department of Health and Senior Services in which the Federal Government will have to approve of the plan by June or it will be discontinued. Ms. Kreibich suggested sending a personal letter of encouragement to lend support to the program. Ms. Kreibich also explained the Chef’s Best fundraiser, which will take the place of the Taste of the Towne, and has the potential to be a significant fundraiser for the Center. Mr. Benedict also noted how selling the naming rites for the Wellness Center might be a way to raise money for the renovation. OLD BUSINESS Awards Committee: Chairman Altepeter reported she and Mr. Fillmore had met and decided to nd create a tri-fold display to promote the three awards being given out at the May 22 City Council meeting. Mrs. Kreibich stated she has posted information regarding the awards on the City Web Page under Headlines and on the Seniors Center’s page. Chairman Altepeter stated she and Mr. Fillmore have decided a framed certificate would be the type of award given this year. COA Article for Newsletter: Chairman Altepeter called for a volunteer to write up a brief summary of the meeting to be included in the Senior Doings newsletter. There were no volunteers at this time. Review Goal B of the COA Planner: In review of objective No. 1, Mrs. Kreibich called for a volunteer to serve on the Publicity Committee. Since there were no volunteers at this time, Mrs. Kreibich suggested they contact the Marketing Coordinator to attend a meeting and get updated about ways to increase public awareness and utilization of the Seniors Center services. In review of objective No. 2, Mrs. Kreibich reported the Senior Connection position has not yet been filled and Lutheran Social Services will be advertising again to fill the vacancy. The driving awareness program was also discussed and a fall time frame was given for that program. Mrs. Kreibich handed out information on the “There’s No Place Like Home…Or Is There?” program. Chairman Altepeter encouraged members to deliver a supply of the brochures promoting the program to places they frequent. Committee on Aging Minutes, March 7, 2007 2 OLD BUSINESS (Cont.) Chairman Altepeter suggested the activity of objective No. 3 be combined with Goal A No. 3. Dr. Caudle stated she would ask Mark Weisensel if he would be able to speak to the Committee at the May or June meeting. For Goal B., Objective No. 3 the Senior Connection Staff person was added to the responsible party. NEW BUSINESS Housing Options Brochure: Mrs. Kreibich reported on her conversation with Mark Weisensel regarding printing of the “Housing Options” brochure. She stated Kara Klein has suggested not to have the County print the brochure but to create the brochure in a 3 fold layout and contact the Oshkosh Northwestern to print it. Chairman Altepeter questioned how the brochure would be distributed. Mrs. Kreibich suggested printing of 1000 brochures and have them available at the housing fair. She asked for volunteers to work with her on this project. There were no volunteers at this time. Mrs. Kreibich stated she would work with Ms. Klein to get this brochure printed. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Mr. Fillmore noted that the new look of the Senior Doings newsletter has been well received and the attractiveness of the brochure invites more people to pick it up. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee on Aging Minutes, March 7, 2007 3